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    MSRP
    $2,650
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    5.1
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Fox Rhythm Float 34
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    130mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant Anthem 2 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Anthem 2
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    24 mph

    Anthem 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsSatin Black / Neon Red; Matte Blue / Orange

    Fork

    Fox 34 Rhythm, GRIP Damper, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Float Performance, Trunnion mount

    Travel110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact Trail

    Saddle

    Giant Contact, Neutral

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm

    TypeDropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano SLX, 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX 11x46, 11-Speed

    Chain

    KMC X11-1

    Brakes

    Shimano M6000, hydraulic disc, 180mm

    TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M6000, I-Spec II

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XC-1 Disc, Tubeless

    Spokes

    Sapim Race, 14/15g

    Front Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost

    Rear Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost

    Tires

    Maxxis Forekaster; Tubeless, EXO, 60 TPI, [F] 27.5x2.35, [R] 27.5x2.20

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