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MSRP | $2,600 | $2,700 | $3,000 | $3,100 | $3,700 | $4,800 | $5,200 | $9,500 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 | Fox Performance Float 32 | Fox Performance Elite Float 32 | Fox Performance Float 32 | RockShox SID | Fox Factory Float 32 | RockShox Revelation RC | RockShox |
Shock | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | RockShox Monarch RT3 | Fox | RockShox Monarch RT | RockShox Monarch RL |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 29″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | SLX, Deore | XT, Deore | XT, Deore | SLX, Deore | X1 | XT | X01 | XX1 |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 120mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 120mm | 100mm |
Rear Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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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.
(climbing)
28 mph
Anthem 27.5 2
30 mph
Anthem X 29er
28 mph
Anthem SX 27.5
28 mph
Anthem Advanced 27.5 2
28 mph
Anthem X Advanced 29er
24 mph
Anthem Advanced 27.5 1
26 mph
Anthem Advanced SX 27.5
26 mph
Anthem Advanced 27.5 0
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX rear triangle, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow |
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Fork | Fox 32 Float Performance w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float Performance w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float Performance Elite w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 120mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float Performance w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID RCT3 w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox 32 Float Factory w/ 15mm thru-axle, remote lockout, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Revelation RL w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 120mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox RS-1 w/ Maxle thru-axle, composite OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float Performance Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Float Performance Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Float Performance Elite Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Float Performance Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Float Factory Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Monarch RT DebonAir Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Monarch RL Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | SRAM, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | SRAM, Press Fit | SRAM, Press Fit |
Stem | Giant Connect | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SLR, Composite |
Handlebar | Giant Connect, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, Low rise, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SLR, Low rise, Composite, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact SL forward, SST tubular rails | Giant Contact, forward | Giant Contact SLR forward, composite rails |
Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Giant Contact, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Giant Contact, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Giant Contact SL, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Giant Contact SL, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Giant Contact SL Switch, dropper, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shadow + | Shimano XT, Shadow+ | Shimano XT, Shadow+ | Shimano SLX, Shadow+ | SRAM X1, Type 2 | Shimano XT, Shadow+ | SRAM X01, Type 2 | SRAM XX1, Type 2 |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Crank | Shimano SLX, 24/38 | Shimano SLX, 24/38 | Shimano SLX, 24/38 | Shimano SLX, 24/38 | SRAM X1, 32T | Shimano XT, 32T | SRAM X01, 32T | SRAM XX1, 32T |
Shifters | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore | SRAM X1, Rear only | Shimano XT, Rear only | SRAM X01 Trigger, Rear only | SRAM XX1 Trigger, Rear only |
Cassette | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-speed | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-speed | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed | SRAM XG-1180 10x42, 11-speed | Shimano XT 11x42, 11-speed | SRAM XG-1180 10x42, 11-speed | SRAM XG-1195 10x42, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X10SL | KMC X11L | KMC X11L | KMC X11SL DLC | KMC X11SL DLC |
Brakes | Shimano M615, Hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano SLX, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano SLX, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano M447, Hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc, [F] 170mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc, [F] 170mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano M615, Hydraulic disc | Shimano SLX, Hydraulic disc | Shimano SLX, Hydraulic disc | Shimano M506, Hydraulic disc | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc | Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc | SRAM XX, Hydraulic disc |
Rims | Giant P XC-2, Double wall | Giant P XC-2, Double wall | Giant P XC-2, Double wall | Giant P XC-2, Double wall | Giant XCR 1 WheelSystem; 25mm wide, Tubeless compatible | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 25mm wide, Tubeless compatible | Giant TRX 1 Composite WheelSystem; 27mm wide, Tubeless compatible | SRAM Rise 60 Wheelset |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14/15g | Stainless Steel, 14/15g | Stainless Steel, 14/15g | Stainless Steel, 14/15g | Giant XCR 1 WheelSystem; DT Swiss Aerolite bladed stainless | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; Sapim Race, 14/15g | Giant TRX 1 WheelSystem; Sapim Race 14/15g | Sapim CX-Ray |
Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant XCR 1 WheelSystem; [F] 15mm axle [R] 142x12 axle | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant TRX 1 WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | [F] SRAM Predictive Steering, [R] 142x12 axle |
Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR | Giant XCR 1 WheelSystem; [F] 15mm axle [R] 142x12 axle | Giant XCR 1 Composite WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant TRX 1 WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | [F] SRAM Predictive Steering, [R] 142x12 axle |
Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.25, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 29x2.25, Folding | [F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Tubeless ready, Snakeskin, Folding [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27x2.25, Tubeless ready, Snakeskin, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 27x2.25, Tubeless ready, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 29x2.25, Tubeless ready, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 27x2.25, Tubeless ready, Folding | [F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Tubeless ready, Snakeskin, Folding [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27x2.25, Tubeless ready, Snakeskin, Folding | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 27x2.25, Tubeless ready, Folding |