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    MSRP
    $2,600$579
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    32.2 lbs
    4.8
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 32 (air)Suntour XCE (coil)
    Shock
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    SLX, DeoreTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 7
    Suspension
    FullHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm-
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Giant Anthem 27.5 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
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    28 mph

    2016 Anthem 27.5 2

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 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, 4" Maestro suspension

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorMatte Black / Charcoal/yellow

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorMatte Black / Charcoal/yellow

    Fork

    Fox 32 Float Performance w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Fox Float Performance

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Press Fit

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Giant Connect

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect, Low rise, 31.8mm

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Giant Contact, forward

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Connect, 30.9mm

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    N/A

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX, Shadow +

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano SLX, 24/38

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano M615, Hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M615, Hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant P XC-2, Double wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14/15g

    Front Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.25, Folding

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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