Giant Anthem Advanced SL SE World Champion 2026 Frameset

Now you can own the same superlight frameset Alan Hatherly rode to the 2025 XCO World Championship title. This limited-edition Anthem Advanced SL frameset includes the new semi-integrated FlexPoint Pro suspension system with 120mm of smooth, active rear travel. A two-position flip chip lets you adjust geometry for any racecourse or XC terrain. This exclusive offer includes just 100 framesets with the same graphic design as Hatherly's World Championship bike. Each is numbered (1 to 100) and signed by Alan Hatherly.

Features

Low latency speed concept

A fully reengineered composite frameset with best-in-class transmission stiffness helps you power up climbs and make every watt count. The frameset includes the same Fox Factory Float SL rear shock and tuning used by Hatherly to win the XCO world title. It comes with a Fox Twin-Stick Lever, a combined remote to control both the cable suspension lockout and dropper seatpost. The shock is semi-integrated into 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, helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A two-position flip chip lets you fine tune handling for all types of XC terrain. The High setting offers a steeper head and seat tube angle for sharp, aggressive handling. This setting also raises the bottom bracket for added clearance on technical terrain. The Low setting reduces the head and seat tube angles by a half-degree and lowers the bottom bracket, offering slightly more relaxed handling and greater control for high-speed descents.

System integration

This limited-edition frameset includes the new Contact SLR XC Integrated handlebar/stem unit. Crafted with lightweight composite material, this clean cockpit reduces shocks and vibrations to improve control and hand comfort. It gives you uncluttered cable routing and versatile sizing with a 780mm standard width and stem lengths ranging from 60-80mm.

Technologies

• Advanced SL Composite Technology: Professional Grade raw carbon fibre is woven in Giant's composite factory to produce Giant's lightest, stiffest and highest quality frames. This is the technology used by Giant's pro racers in almost every cycling discipline.
• Advanced Forged Composite Technology: A state-of-the-art high-pressure moulding process is used to produce complex-shaped carbon fibre components that are lighter, stiffer and stronger than similar components made from aluminium. This technology is used in critical performance parts such as Maestro Suspension rocker links.
• Flex Point Pro Suspension Technology: Developed as a superlight rear suspension setup for XC bikes that demand efficiency, control and responsive handling, FlexPoint Pro is a linkage-driven, single-pivot system that delivers 100mm of rear-wheel travel. It's engineered with a full-composite swingarm that significantly reduces overall frame weight.
• Over Drive: Giant's original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system's oversized headset bearings (1 1/4" lower and 1 1/8" upper for road, 1 1/2" lower and 1 1/8" upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.

Specification

Frame and Forks

• Frame: Advanced SL-Grade Composite Front And Rear Triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro Suspension, Flip Chip, 12 x 148mm Thru-Axle
• Rear Shock: Fox Float SL Factory, 210 x 50mm With Custom "Alan Hatherly" Compression Tune

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Giant Integrated XC, Composite, 780mm, 9-Degree Upsweep
• Stem: Giant Integrated XC Carbon Small: 60mm, Medium: 70mm, Large: 70mm, X-Large: 80mm

Extras

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