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, the front triangle has been converted to carbon fiber. The tapered head tube steerer has been increased to 1.25″ on top instead of 1.125″ and this along with the change to carbon has resulted in a 7% increase in stiffness. The BB area has increased in stiffness by 3% with the switch to carbon fiber. These numbers might not seem large but these are improvements to an already awesome platform from the previous year.
Geometry is unchanged from 71.3 head angle and 73 degree seat angle. The chainstays stay at 462 mm or 18.1 inches.
The rear triangle is kept at aluminum since the stiffness benefit of switching to carbon fiber was not significant. In fact, the rear skewer is still the old 135 mm quick release instead of the emerging 12 mm thru-axle standard. These two decisions were made based on the minimal performance benefit to the Anthem X design and passing on the cost savings to the consumer. However, this will be no consolation to customers who want a full carbon frame and the latest axle technology and rear wheel compatibility. Also, buyers of the top end $8900 Advanced 29 0 may wonder where the cost savings went.
The Anthem X has switched to Rockshox for both front and rear suspension. While Rockshox makes excellent products, some may be disappointed with the migration away from Fox and all the wonderful new technologies like Kashima, Talas, and lighter stanchions for 2013.
Product line-up comparion of Anthem 29 line. ‘W’ models are women’s specific models courtesy of the Liv/Giant team.
MY13 Spring Launch
Model Size Weight (imperial) LBS/ounces Price
Anthem X Advanced 29er 0 M 22.06 $8900
Anthem X Advanced 29er 1 M 25.05 $4650
Anthem X Advanced 29er 2 M 26.07 $3300
Anthem X 29er 4 M 28.03 $1925
Anthem X 29er 0 W M 26.12 $2950
Anthem X 29er 4 W M 28.10 $1925
Anthem X Advanced 29er frame weight, size medium = 2200 grams = 4.85 lbs
All bikes share the identical frame with different shock options.
The Giant Anthem X Advanced 29 Developed to give pro XC racers every advantage on technical courses, Giant’s first composite full-suspension 29e has arrived. With an Advanced-grade Composite front triangle and ALUXX SL rear swingarm, plus the legendary performance of Maestro suspension, this is the bike that makes fast riders faster. The handcrafted composite frame is engineered for 29-inch wheels. Its OverDrive 2 steerer tube design offers front-end stiffness and pinpoint steering. The MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket boost power and control in the rough stuff.
Key Upgrades (over Anthem X Advanced 29er 1)
RockShox SID 29 RCT3 with QR15 thru-axle, OverDrive 2 tapered steerer suspension fork and RockShox Monarch RT3 rear shock
SRAM XX 2x10-speed componentry
SRAM XX World Cup hydraulic disc brakes
Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Color: Composite/Blue/White
(mtbr.com, giant-bicycles.com)
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