US rider Adam Craig asked for three qualities in his ultimate XC race rig: outright speed, razor-sharp handling and ultra light weight. Giant responded by building him the revolutionary Anthem Advanced. Giant’s own Meta Composite construction and legendary Maestro Suspension are teamed up in the world’s premier full-composite, full-suspension XC racing frameset.
FRAME TECHNOLOGY
Featuring a breakthrough full composite, XC racing suspension frameset, the Anthem Advanced is the lightest and most compliant off-road frame Giant has ever produced. Using hyper-light T-800 composite frame material and composite Maestro suspension rocker links, this featherweight frame offers unparalleled ride quality and performance.
| SIZES | 16, 18, 20in |
| FRAME | T800 carbon composite, Maestro suspension system 3.5''/90mm travel |
| FORK | Fox F80 RLC 80mm travel, lock out |
| SHOCK | Fox Float RP23 |
| HANDLEBAR | RaceFace Next SL carbon composite |
| STEM | RaceFace Deus SL ahead |
| SEAT POST | RaceFace Next SL carbon composite |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado SLT, Ti rails |
| PEDALS | N/A |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano XTR 27 speed RapidFire Plus |
| FRONT MECH | Shimano XTR |
| REAR MECH | Shimano XTR top normal |
| BRAKES | Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors |
| BRAKE LEVER | Shimano XTR |
| CASSETTE | Shimano XTR 11-34 |
| CHAIN | Shimano XTR |
| CRANKS | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II 22/32/44 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
| RIMS | Shimano XTR |
| HUBS | Shimano XTR |
| SPOKES | Shimano XTR |
| TYRES | Michelin XCR Dry 2 26x2.0" |
