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Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Anthem 32017 Giant	Anthem X 29er2017 Giant	Anthem 22017 Giant	Anthem SX 22017 Giant	Anthem X Advanced 29er2017 Giant	Anthem Advanced 22017 Giant	Anthem Advanced SX2017 Giant	Anthem Advanced 12017 Giant	Anthem Advanced 02017 Giant

MSRP	$2,000	$2,450	$2,575	$3,000	$3,700	$4,125	$4,700	$4,950	$8,750
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	$2,749 At Cycle Limited	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Trail	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
	3.7	4.9	5.0	5.1	7.2	7.5	7.1	7.3	8.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox 30 Silver TK	Fox Performance Float 32	Fox Rhythm Float 34	RockShox Yari RC	RockShox SID	RockShox Revelation RC	RockShox Pike RC	Fox Performance Elite Float 34	RockShox Pike RCT3
Shock	RockShox Deluxe	Fox	Fox	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Monarch RT3	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Super Deluxe	Fox	RockShox Deluxe RT3
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″	27.5″	27.5″	29″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, Shimano	SLX	SLX	NX	X1	X1	X1	XT	XX1 Eagle
Drivetrain	2 × 10	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	120mm	100mm	120mm	130mm	100mm	120mm	130mm	120mm	120mm
Rear Travel	110mm	100mm	110mm	110mm	100mm	110mm	-	110mm	110mm
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Anthem 3

Anthem X 29er

Anthem 2

Anthem SX 2

Anthem X Advanced 29er

Anthem Advanced 2

Anthem Advanced 1

Anthem Advanced 0

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)

27 mph

Anthem 3

24 mph

Anthem X 29er

22 mph

Anthem 2

22 mph

Anthem SX 2

28 mph

Anthem X Advanced 29er

25 mph

Anthem Advanced 2

26 mph

Anthem Advanced SX

24 mph

Anthem Advanced 1

28 mph

Anthem Advanced 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 32017 Giant	Anthem X 29er2017 Giant	Anthem 22017 Giant	Anthem SX 22017 Giant	Anthem X Advanced 29er2017 Giant	Anthem Advanced 22017 Giant	Anthem Advanced SX2017 Giant	Anthem Advanced 12017 Giant	Anthem Advanced 02017 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 100mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 100mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black	Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black
Fork	RockShox 30 Gold RL Solo Air, OverDrive, 120mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 32 Float SC Performance, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, Tapered, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 120mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Yari RC Solo Air, Maxle Stealth, OverDrive, 130mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID RCT3 w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air, Maxle Stealth, Boost, OverDrive, 120mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike RC Solo Air, Maxle Stealth, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Float Performance Elite, FIT4 damper, Kabolt, Boost, OverDrive, 120mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air, Maxle Stealth, Boost, OverDrive, 120mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Performance Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Performance EVOL, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Performance Elite, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT3, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, Press fit	Shimano, Press fit	Shimano, Press fit	SRAM GXP, Press fit	SRAM GXP, Press fit	SRAM GXP, Press fit	SRAM, Press fit	Shimano, Press fit	SRAM GXP, Press fit
Stem	Giant Connect	Giant Contact SL	Giant Contact	Truvativ Holzfeller	Giant Contact SL	Giant Contact	Truvativ Holzfeller	Giant Contact SL	Giant Contact SLR, Composite
Handlebar	Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Contact SL Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Contact Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Contact Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Contact SL Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Contact Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Contact SLR Trail, Composite, 31.8mm	Giant Contact SL Trail, 31.8mm	Giant Contact SLR Trail, Composite, 31.8mm
Saddle	Giant Contact Neutral	Giant Contact Forward	Giant Contact Neutral	Giant Contact Neutral	Giant Contact SL Forward, SST tubular rails	Giant Contact Neutral	Giant Contact SL, Neutral	Giant Contact SL Neutral, SST tubular rails	Giant Contact SLR Neutral, Composite rails
Seatpost	Giant Connect, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact SL, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper	Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper
Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore	Shimano SLX, Shadow+	Shimano SLX, Shadow+	SRAM NX	SRAM X1	SRAM X1, Type 2	SRAM X1, Type 2	Shimano Deore XT, Shadow+	SRAM XX1 Eagle, Type 2
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	Shimano M627, 22/36	Shimano SLX, 30T	Shimano SLX, 30T	SRAM NX, 30T	SRAM X1, 32T	SRAM X1, 30T	SRAM X1, 32T	Shimano Deore XT, 32T	SRAM XX1 Eagle Composite, 34T
Shifters	Shimano Deore	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	SRAM NX	SRAM X1	SRAM X1	SRAM X1	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM XX1 Eagle
Cassette	Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed	Shimano SLX 11x42, 11-speed	Shimano SLX 11x42, 11-speed	SRAM PG-1130 11x42, 11-speed	SRAM XG-1175 10x42, 11-speed	SRAM XG-1175 10x42, 11-speed	SRAM XG-1175 10x42, 11-speed	Shimano Deore XT 11x46, 11-speed	SRAM XX1 Eagle 10x50, 12-speed
Chain	KMC X10	Shimano HG 601	Shimano HG 601	KMC X11	KMC X11 EL	KMC X11 EL	KMC X11SL-1	KMC X11 EL	SRAM XX1 Eagle
Brakes	Shimano M365, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano SLX, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano M615, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Level Ultimate, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano M365	Shimano SLX	Shimano M615	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide RS	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide RS	Shimano Deore XT	SRAM Level Ultimate

Wheels

Rims	Giant XC-3	Giant XC-2	Giant XC-2	Giant XC-1	Giant P-XCR 1 Alloy 29er WheelSystem; 25mm wide, Tubeless compatible	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 21mm wide, Tubeless compatible	Giant XCT-1 Alloy DBL Wheelsystem; 29mm wide, Tubeless compatible	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 21mm wide, Tubeless compatible	Giant XCR 0 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 21mm wide, Tubeless compatible
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g	Sapim Race, 14/15g	Sapim Race, 14/15g	Sapim Race, 14/15g	Giant P-XCR 1 Alloy 29er WheelSystem; DT Swiss Aerolite bladed stainless	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; Sapim Laser	Giant XCT-1 Alloy WheelSystem; Sapim Race TCS	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; Sapim Laser	Giant XCR 0 Composite DBL WheelSystem; DT Swiss Aerolite Bladed Stainless
Front Hub	Giant Sport Tracker Disc, [F] QR 28h, [R] Boost 148x12mm 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Disc, [F] Boost 110x15mm 28h, [R] 142x12mm 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Disc, [F] Boost 110x15mm 28h, [R] Boost 148x12mm 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] 15mm thru-axle 2, [R] Boost 148x12mm	Giant P-XCR 1 Alloy 29er WheelSystem; [F] 15mm axle [R] 142x12 axle	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm	Giant XCT-1 Alloy Wheelsystem; 28h, [F] Boost 15x110 [R] Boost 12x148	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm	Giant XCR 0 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm
Rear Hub	Giant Sport Tracker Disc, [F] QR 28h, [R] Boost 148x12mm 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Disc, [F] Boost 110x15mm 28h, [R] 142x12mm 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Disc, [F] Boost 110x15mm 28h, [R] Boost 148x12mm 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, [F] 15mm thru-axle 2, [R] Boost 148x12mm	Giant P-XCR 1 Alloy 29er WheelSystem; [F] 15mm axle [R] 142x12 axle	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm	Giant XCT-1 Alloy Wheelsystem; 28h, [F] Boost 15x110 [R] Boost 12x148	Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm	Giant XCR 0 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm
Tires	[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Performance, Wire [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27.5x2.25, Performance, Wire	Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25, Performance, Folding	[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Performance, Folding [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27.5x2.25, Performance, Folding	[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.35, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Pacestar	Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25, EVO, Snakeskin, TL Easy	[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Pacestar	[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.35 Snakeskin TL Easy Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.25 Snakeskin TL Easy Pacestar	[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Pacestar	[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Pacestar

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