Giant Anthem Advanced SL SE 2026 Bike

Developed to help Giant pro Alan Hatherly win the 2025 Elite Men's XCO World Championship, this superlight XC composite flyer is engineered with a semi-integrated 120mm FlexPoint Pro rear suspension system and a flip chip to adjust geometry for any racecourse or XC terrain.

Features

Total Control

The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 120mm fork-helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A flip chip lets you fine tune handling for all types of XC terrain. Superlight composite or alloy Giant WheelSystems (depending on model) with a next-generation 120-tooth helical ratchet drive system for immediate power and robust 5mm rim sidewalls for greater protection against impacts and punctures.

Low-Latency Speed Concept

A fully reengineered composite frameset is 89 grams lighter than it predecessor, with 7.95 percent greater stiffness-to-weight ratio (efficiency) to help you power up climbs and make every watt count. The WheelSystems and integrated handlebar/stem units are designed for maximum efficiency and instantaneous response to rider input. The rear shock is repositioned and semi-integrated with the top tube, shaving weight and creating space for a second water bottle cage.

System Integration

A new one-piece integrated handlebar/stem unit adds compliance to reduce shocks and vibrations, improving control and hand comfort. It's available in two models-the Contact SLR XC Integrated composite and Contact SL XC Integrated alloy. Both feature the same seamless cable routing and versatile sizing with a 780mm standard width and stem lengths ranging from 50-90mm.

Specification

Frame and Forks

• Frame: Advanced SL-Grade Composite Front And Rear Triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro Suspension, Flip Chip, 12 x 148mm Thru-Axle
• Forks: RockShox Sid Flight Attendant XC, 120mm, Flight Attendant Race Day Damper, Boost 15 x 110, 44mm Offset
• Rear Shock: RockShox SidLuxe Flight Attendant, RL3 Damper, Solo Air, 210/50

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission With Quark Power Meter 34 Tooth, 55mm Chainline Small: 170mm, Medium: 170mm, Large: 175mm, X-Large: 175mm
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, Press Fit
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission
• Cassette: SRAM XS 1299 Eagle Transmission, 10 x 52 Tooth
• Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission

Braking/Shifting

• Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod, 1 x 12
• Front Brake: SRAM Motive ULT, Hydraulic, SRAM HS2 CenterLock Rotors 180mm
• Rear Brake: SRAM Motive ULT, Hydraulic, SRAM HS2 CenterLock Rotors 160mm
• Brake Levers: SRAM Motive ULT

Wheels

• Rims: Giant XCR WheelSystem
• Hubs: Giant MTB Alloy, 6 Bolt
• Spokes: Carbon
• Tyres: Maxxis Aspen 29 x 2.4, Foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, Tubeless

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Giant Integrated XC, Composite, 780mm, 9-Degree Upsweep
• Grips: Giant XC Pro, Silicone
• Stem: Giant Integrated XC Carbon Small: 60mm, Medium: 70mm, Large: 70mm, X-Large: 80mm
• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS, Pod Controller Remote Small: 125mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm Medium: 125mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm Large: 150mm Travel / 30.9mm
• Saddle: Giant Grit SLR
• Pedals: Not Included

Extras

• Includes: Tubeless Prepared, 2.4" Max Tyre Size, 34 Tooth Max Chainring Size, MRP 1x CS Chain Guide