GIANT’S WORLD CUP PROS LOVE RIPPING FAST TRAIL RIDES NEARLY AS MUCH AS THEY DO WINNING XC RACES. WITH THIS BIKE, THEY DO BOTH.

Start with an ALUXX SL aluminium frameset, a hydro-formed work of art with all the right angles, then add 4 inches of active Maestro travel and you get an XC race bike that’s light enough to waltz up nasty climbs and stable enough to rail rutted descents. Test editors everywhere agree with Giant pros: Anthem X nails it.

Key Upgrades (from Anthem X4):

• Light and stiff Fox 32 F100RL, 100mm suspension fork and Fox Float RP2 rear shock
• Shimano Deore SLX 27 speed shifters and crank with XT rear derailleur
• Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes
• Giant Connect SL handlebar, seat post and stem
• Mavic XM 317 rim/Shimano SLX hubs, wheel set
• SIZES: S (16”), M (18”), L (20”), XL (22”)
• COLOUR: Blue/Black

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