Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 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.

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.
• 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.
• Power Core: A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeter wide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
• Wide Guard Technology: When your wheel hits a sharp or square edge, especially at speed, pinch flats and rim damage can occur. Wide Guard technology minimizes this risk by broadening the contact point between the rim and tyre with a solid 5mm rim sidewall. That means you can skip the heavy tyre inserts to have less unsprung weight on your bike and allow your suspension to perform better. The wide sidewalls also better protect your wheel from big impacts, reducing the possibility of rim damage.
• Mega Drive: A massive rectangular downtube and oversized toptube work in unison to provide superior front end lateral and torsional steering precision. The precisely engineered, rectangular shaped downtube yields unprecedented steering and pedaling stiffness.
• Tubeless System: Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant's Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
• 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.

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 Ultimate 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 Damper, Boost 15 x 110, 44mm Offset, Remote Lockout
• Rear Shock: RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate, RL Damper, Solo Air, 210/50, TwistLoc Ultimate

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission With Quark Power Meter 34t, 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 1297 Eagle Transmission, 10 x 52 Tooth
• Chain: SRAM XX Eagle Transmission

Braking/Shifting

• Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod, 1 x 12
• Front Brake: SRAM Motive ULT, Hydraulic, SRAM HS2 6 Bolt Rotors 180mm
• Rear Brake: SRAM Motive ULT, Hydraulic, SRAM HS2 6 Bolt 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: SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate
• Stem: Giant Integrated XC Carbon Small: 60mm, Medium: 70mm, Large: 70mm, X-Large: 80mm
• Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch SL Dropper, Remote Small: 110mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm Medium: 140mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm Large: 140mm Travel /
• Saddle: Giant Grit SL
• Pedals: Not Included

Extras

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