Compare: 2020 Giant Anthem 29 2 vs Anthem 29 1 vs Anthem Advanced Pro 29 1 vs Anthem Advanced Pro 29 0

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Anthem 29 22020 Giant	Anthem 29 12020 Giant	Anthem Advanced Pro 29 12020 Giant	Anthem Advanced Pro 29 02020 Giant

MSRP	$3,000	($4,557)	$5,350	$12,300
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	29.4 lbs	26.4 lbs	24.3 lbs	22.9 lbs
	4.9	5.7	6.7	8.3
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Fox Performance Float 32	RockShox SID Select+	Fox Performance Elite Float 32	Fox Factory Float 32
Shock	Fox Float DPS Performance	RockShox Deluxe Select+	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite	Fox Live Valve Factory
Wheels	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SLX	XT	XT	XTR
Drivetrain		1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full, Electronic
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Rear Travel	90mm	90mm	90mm	90mm
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Anthem 29 2

Anthem 29 1

Anthem Advanced Pro 29 1

Anthem Advanced Pro 29 0

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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)

28 mph

Anthem 29 2

28 mph

Anthem 29 1

28 mph

Anthem Advanced Pro 29 1

29 mph

Anthem Advanced Pro 29 0

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Anthem 29 22020 Giant	Anthem 29 12020 Giant	Anthem Advanced Pro 29 12020 Giant	Anthem Advanced Pro 29 02020 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 90mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Gunmetal Black / Gloss Metallic Black	Aluxx SL grade aluminium front and rear triangles, 90mm Maestro suspension travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Gunmetal Black / Gloss Metallic Black	Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 90mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Gunmetal Black / Gloss Metallic Black	Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 90mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Gunmetal Black / Gloss Metallic Black
Fork	Fox 32 Float SC Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered Travel: 100mm	RockShox SID Select+, 100mm, TwistLoc remote Travel: 100mm	Fox 32 Float SC Performance Elite Remote, 100mm, FIT4 damper, remote lockout, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered Travel: 100mm	Fox 32 Float SC Factory Live Valve, 100mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered Travel: 100mm
Shock	Fox Float DPS Performance Travel: 90mm Spring Type: Air	SRAM Deluxe Select + Travel: 90mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite Remote Travel: 90mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Factory Live Valve Travel: 90mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit
Stem	Giant Contact	Giant Contact SL	Giant Contact SL	Giant Contact SLR, composite
Handlebar	Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8	Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8	Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 780x31.8	Giant Contact SLR XC Flat, composite, 750x31.8
Saddle	Giant Contact (forward)	Contact SL (forward)	Contact SL (forward)	Contact SLR (forward)
Seatpost	Giant Contact, 27.2mm	Giant Contact, composite, 27.2mm	Giant Contact, composite, 27.2mm	Giant Contact SLR, composite, 27.2mm
Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano SLX	Shimano Deore XT	Shimano Deore XT	Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	Shimano SLX, 32t	Shimano Deore XT, 32t	Shimano Deore XT, 32t	Shimano XTR, 34t
Shifters	Shimano SLX	Shimano Deore XT 1x12	Shimano Deore XT, 1x12 I-spec EV	Shimano XTR
Cassette	Shimano SLX, 10x51	Shimano SLX, 10x51	Shimano SLX, 10x51	Shimano XTR, 10x51
Chain	Shimano	Shimano SLX	Shimano	Shimano XTR
Brakes	Shimano MT500	Shimano Deore XT	Shimano SLX	Shimano XTR
Brake Levers	Shimano MT501	Shimano Deore XT	Shimano SLX	Shimano XTR

Wheels

Rims	Giant XCT 29” alloy	Giant XCR-1 29 Composite WheelSystem	Giant XCR-1 29 Composite WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 Composite WheelSystem
Spokes	Sapim	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem
Front Hub	Shimano, sealed bearing	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem
Rear Hub	Shimano, sealed bearing	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem	Giant XCR-0 29 WheelSystem
Tires	Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless	Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless	Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless	Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

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