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 RL 80mm travel, lock out |
| SHOCK | Fox Float RP2 |
| HANDLEBAR | RaceFace Evolve XC |
| STEM | RaceFace Evolve XC ahead |
| SEAT POST | RaceFace Evolve XC |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Race FR, CroMo rails |
| PEDALS | N/A |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano LX 27 speed RapidFire Plus |
| FRONT MECH | Shimano LX |
| REAR MECH | Shimano XTR Shadow |
| BRAKES | Shimano XT hydraulic discs, 160mm rotors |
| BRAKE LEVER | Shimano |
| CASSETTE | SRAM PG970 11-34 |
| CHAIN | Shimano HG73 |
| CRANKS | RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type 22/32/44 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | RaceFace X-Type |
| RIMS | Mavic XM317 |
| HUBS | DT 370 |
| SPOKES | DT Competition |
| TYRES | Michelin XCR Dry 2 26x2.0" |
