Race ready XC speed meets 29er stability. Incredible traction on the climbs, total confidence on the descents.
Giant took their best-selling, full-suspension bike to date (the Anthem X 29er) and replaced its aluminum front triangle with one made of carbon. The result: a loss of 185 grams and, according to Giant, a seven percent boost in steering stiffness and there percent boost in pedaling stiffness.
This fast and stable XC race machine was built to help Giant XC pros master endurance off-road events with technical terrain. Engineered with plush 4 inches/100mm of Maestro Suspension and a handcrafted Advanced-grade composite mainframe-all designed around its smooth-rolling 29er wheels-it makes fast riders faster in rugged XC conditions.
The OverDrive steerer tube bolsters the front end for unflinching control on rough trails, and the PowerCore bottom bracket transfers every watt of power straight to the rear wheel.
- Advanced-grade composite mainframe with 4 inches of smooth Maestro suspension
- Fox Float CTD Factory Kashima 100mm-travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
- Fox Float CTD Factory Kashima rear shock
- Giant P-XCR1 WheelSystem
- Shimano XT 10-speed drivetrain with Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes
Vernon Felton said this when writing about the 2015 Giant Anthem X Advanced 29er for Bikemag:
"So, yeah, I liked the Anthem X Advanced 29er. Which is saying something as my preferences lean towards longer travel bikes. Sure, readers might be thinking, you should like a bike that costs nearly nine grand. A bike that expensive should ride like a dream, cook you a quiche every morning and solve millennia-old disputes between Middle Eastern countries.
Fair enough. I couldn’t agree more since I will never be able to afford a bike like that either. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a banker or an Olsen twin to own one of the new Giants. You can get the same carbon frame (and that’s really what we’re talking about here) built up with pretty damn respectable parts for $3,300. Sure, the base level bike weighs four pounds more, but 26 pounds is still damn light for a full suspension bike and, clearly, you can upgrade your rig over time if you have a tendency to obsess over grams.
In short, Giant’s latest addition to their line improves on a bike that, clearly, a whole lot of riders already liked. Looking for a new rig this season—something that can handle anything from XC races to a Super D? You should check one out. Still pining instead for something with some more travel? Keep your eyes peeled because the odds are good that Giant will be making something with big hoops and a carbon frame…and a bit more squish before any of us get much older. "
Come check it out today as well as all the other amazing bikes we have in stock. See you soon!
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