2013 Giant
Anthem X 29er 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,875| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Dec 2014
‘Souping up’ a cross country bike to make it a little more capable in tricky terrain is usually an undertaking that requires significant investment and post-purchase twiddling, but Giant have done the hard work for you with the new Anthem Advanced SX. Giant have taken the same frame as the regular Anthem Advanced 27.5 then dressed it …
XC on 'roids.
Perfectly up-specced for aggressive riding.
Great frame finish.
Would like to see a 180mm front rotor.
Rims require taping for tubeless use.
Jul 2013 · MBA Action
American trail riders have spoken. Just two years after Giant first introduced a 29er to the Anthem X family, it stands alone as the sole offering for
Apr 2013 · Jon Woodhouse
The poised Anthem rewrites the rules on what to expect from an affordable short-travel trail bike
Sep 2012 · Emily Zinn
The first women's-specific full-suspension 29er from Giant is a competitive bike at a competitive price
Jun 2012
The Giant Anthem X Advanced 29 is the latest iteration of the best selling full suspension bike by Giant. It is a 4 inch travel full suspension bike meant for XC riding and this year - Mtbr.com
Apr 2012
While 2012 is just yet groggily stumbling to its feet the bike industry is already opening the door on 2013 product.
Sep 2009
More ride reviews from the Giant Demo Day… In this installment, we ride and comment on the 2010 Giant Anthem, Trance and Reign Mountain bikes and the TCR Advanced SL road bike.  Thanks to the handy-dandy Park Tools scale, we have actual weights for the bikes, too! Hit ‘more’ to see the photos and read …
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Silver/neon Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 29 Evolution CTD w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD Evolution Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect SL, Low Rise, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect SL, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
| Crank | Shimano SLX, 24/38 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 2x10 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 5, [F] 170mm, [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 5 |
| Rims | Giant P-XC29er 2, Double Wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel Black, 14g |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Evolution Folding TL Ready |
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