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MSRP | $1,650 | $2,050 | $2,400 | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,950 | $3,725 | $5,450 | $8,700 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $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 | Crosscountry |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | RockShox SID | Fox |
Shock | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | RockShox Monarch RT3 | Fox |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Deore | SLX, Deore | SLX, Deore | XT, SLX | XT, SLX | XT, SLX | XT | X0, X9 | XTR |
Drivetrain | 3 × 9 | 3 × 9 | 3 × 10 | 3 × 10 | 3 × 10 | 3 × 10 | 3 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
Rear Travel | 100mm | 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)
35 mph
Anthem X3 W
35 mph
Anthem X2
33 mph
Anthem X 29er 3
33 mph
Anthem X1
33 mph
Anthem X1 W
33 mph
Anthem X 29er 2
33 mph
Anthem X 29er 1
30 mph
Anthem X Advanced SL 1
31 mph
Anthem X Advanced SL 0
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red |
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Fork | RockShox Tora w/ Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F100 RL w/ 9mm QR and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F29 RL w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F100 RL w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F100 RL w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F29 RL w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F29 FIT RLC (Giant LTD Edition) w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID RLT w/ 15DA Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F100 FIT RL Terralogic w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm | Fox Float R Travel: 100mm | Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm | Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm | Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm | Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm | Fox Float RP23 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 100mm | Fox Float RP23 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit | Shimano Press Fit | Shimano Press Fit | Shimano Press Fit | Shimano Press Fit | Shimano Press Fit | Shimano Press Fit | SRAM GXP External | Shimano External |
Stem | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect SL | Giant Connect SL | Giant Connect SL | Giant Contact | Giant Connect SL | Giant Contact SLR, Composite |
Handlebar | Giant Connect, Low Rise 31.8 | Giant Connect, Low Rise 31.8 | Giant Contact, Flat 31.8 | Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8 | Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8 | Giant Contact, Flat 31.8 | Giant Contact, Flat 31.8 | Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8 | Giant Contact SLR Composite, Low Rise 31.8 |
Saddle | Fi'zi:k Vesta w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Vesta w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Antares w/ Braided Composite Rails |
Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect SL, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect SL, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect SL, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Contact, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect SL, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow, Top Normal, 9-Speed | Shimano SLX Shadow, Top Normal | Shimano SLX Shadow, Top Normal, 10-Speed | Shimano Deore XT Shadow, Top Normal, 10-Speed | Shimano Deore XT Shadow, Top Normal, 10-Speed | Shimano Deore XT Shadow, Top Normal, 10-Speed | Shimano Deore XT Shadow, Top Normal, 10-Speed | SRAM X.0, 10-Speed | Shimano XTR M980, 10-Speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore XT M770 | SRAM X.9 | Shimano XTR M980 |
Crank | Shimano M542, 22/32/44 | Shimano M542, 22/32/44 | Shimano M552, 24/32/42 | Shimano Deore XT, 24/32/42 | Shimano Deore XT, 24/32/42 | Shimano SLX, 24/32/42 | Shimano Deore XT, 24/32/42 | SRAM X.9, 28/42 | Shimano XTR M985, 28/40 |
Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapidfire | Shimano Deore, Rapidfire | Shimano SLX M660, Rapidfire, 3x10 Speed | Shimano Deore XT M770, Rapidfire, 3x10 Speed | Shimano Deore XT M770 Rapidfire, 3x10 Speed | Shimano SLX M660, Rapidfire, 3x10 Speed | Shimano Deore XT M770, Rapidfire, 3x10 Speed | SRAM X.9, 2x10 Speed | Shimano XTR M980, IR / IL, 2x10 Speed |
Cassette | Shimano HG30 11x34, 9-Speed | Shimano HG50 11x34, 9-Speed | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-Speed | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-Speed | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-Speed | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-Speed | Shimano Deore XT 11x36, 10-Speed | SRAM PG1050 12x36, 10-Speed | Shimano XTR M980 11x36, 10-Speed |
Chain | KMC HG-73 | Shimano HG-73 | Shimano HG-74 | Shimano HG-74 | Shimano HG-74 | Shimano HG-74 | Shimano HG-74 | SRAM PC1050 | Shimano XTR M980 |
Brakes | Shimano M445, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano M445, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Avid Elixer 3, [F] 185mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Avid Elixir R (Giant LTD Edition), 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Avid Elixir R (Giant LTD Edition), 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Avid Elixer 5 (Giant LTD Edition), [F] 185mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Avid Elixir CR (Giant LTD Edition), [F] 185mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Avid Elixir R (Giant LTD Edition), 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano XTR M985 (XC Race), 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano M445 | Shimano M445 | Avid Elixer 3 | Avid Elixir R, Giant LTD Edition | Avid Elixir R, Giant LTD Edition | Avid Elixer 5, Giant LTD Edition | Avid Elixir CR, Giant LTD Edition | Avid Elixir R, Giant LTD Edition | Shimano XTR M985 (XC Race) |
Rims | Giant S-XC2 | Giant S-XC2 | Giant S-XC29 2 | Giant P-XC2 | Giant P-XC2 | Giant P-XC29 2 | Giant P-XC29 2 | DT Swiss X430 | Shimano XTR M980 |
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Spokes | Sapim Leader, 14g | Stainless Steel 14/15g | Stainless Steel 14g | Sapim 14/15g | Sapim Race 14/15g | Stainless Steel 14g | DT Swiss Competition 14/15g, w/ Alloy Nipples | Sapim 14/15g w/ Alloy Nipples | Shimano XTR M980 |
Front Hub | Formula Alloy Disc, 32h | [F]Giant Tracker 9mm, [R] Shimano M475, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Alloy Sealed Disc, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Shimano M592, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 350, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370SL, 32h | Shimano XTR M980 w/ 15mm Front Axle |
Rear Hub | Formula Alloy Disc, 32h | [F]Giant Tracker 9mm, [R] Shimano M475, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Alloy Sealed Disc, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Shimano M592, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 350, 32h | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370SL, 32h | Shimano XTR M980 w/ 15mm Front Axle |
Tires | Maxxis Crossmark, 60 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 60 tpi, 29x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 60 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 29x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 29x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding |