Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 1 2026 Bike

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Brand	Giant
Colour	Baja Orange
Suitable for	Everyone
Wheel Size	29-inch

Giant started out building Chromoly frames in 1972 and have since pioneered the construction of Aluminium and Composite frames and components. Many of their high-end bikes have won championships and design awards, and with over 12,000 Giant dealers around the world, their long standing reputation clearly precedes them.

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Built to slay singletrack with blazing speed, the new Anthem X Advanced SL blurs the lines between XC and trail performance. The lightweight composite frame features a new semi-integrated FlexPoint Pro rear suspension setup with 120mm of travel plus a flip chip to adjust geometry. Combined with a 130mm fork and an integrated handlebar with clean cable routing, it's fast, fun and ready to rip.

Features

Race-Bred Trail Speed

A full-composite frameset is both ultra-light and highly efficient 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.

Total Control

The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 130mm fork-helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A flip chip lets you fine tune handling for all types of 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.

System Intergration

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, Internal Storage
Forks: Fox 34 SL Performance Elite, 130mm, GRIP X Damper, Boost 15 x 110, 44mm Offset
Rear Shock: Fox Float SL Factory, 210 x 50mm

Drivetrain

Crankset: SRAM GX Transmission, 32 Tooth, 55mm Chainline Small: 170mm, Medium: 170mm, Large: 175mm, X-Large: 175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, Press Fit
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS Transmission
Cassette: SRAM XS 1275, 10 x 52 Tooth
Chain: SRAM GX Transmission

Braking/Shifting

Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod, Discrete Clamp, 1 x 12
Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT BR-M8120, Hydraulic, Shimano RT-MT905 Rotors 203mm
Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT BR-M8120, Hydraulic, Shimano RT-MT905 Rotors 180mm
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100

Wheels

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

Finishing Kit

Handlebars: Giant Integrated XC, Composite, 780mm, 9-Degree Upsweep
Grips: Giant Tactal, Lock On
Stem: Giant Integrated XC Carbon Small: 50mm, Medium: 50mm, Large: 60mm, X-Large: 70mm
Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch AT Dropper, Remote Small: 110-140mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm Medium: 110-140mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm Large: 140-170mm Travel / 30.9 x 530mm
Saddle: Giant Grit SL
Pedals: Not Included