MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION TESTS THE ANTHEM X 29ER 1
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Among the great things Mountain Bike Action says after testing the Giant Anthem X 29er 1: “…The perfect bike for cross-country riders who love technical singletrack. It’s also an excellent bike for those with endurance racing in mind.”
Calls it: “…the perfect bike for cross-country riders who love technical singletrack.”
The May 2011 issue of Mountain Bike Action gives up three pages to a thorough test of the Giant Anthem X 29er 1 and the editor comes away thoroughly impressed – right down to the Giant blue highlights on the bike’s spec!
On the ride:
“For a bike with competition-inspired cross-country geometry, Giant’s Anthem X 29er makes easy work of technical trail noise…descends in a very relaxed state, which allows the pilot to choose the best line through rim-twisting terrain…performs best when the rider chooses a line, sticks to it, and rides the rough terrain in a straight line, no matter how rocky or rutted.”
On the spec:
“Giant does a great job of tying their color scheme into nearly every component on the Anthem, resulting in a very clean and sophisticated look….Giant has stepped it up with in house brand components and the Anthem shows off the Contact handlebar, stem and seatpost, plus Giant’s own wheelset. The eye-catching blue is carried in Avid’s Elixir CR brakes with a 7-inch front rotor and 6-inch rear rotor, and the awesome Fizik Tundra 2 saddle.”
Buying advice:
“…The perfect bike for cross-country riders who love technical singletrack. It’s also an excellent bike for those with endurance racing in mind. …If you’re like us, then just set the sag, tire pressure and brake levers where you like, and blaze the trail.”
Pick up a copy of the May 2011 issue of Mountain Bike Action on newsstands now. Click here to see all the models of Giant’s Anthem X 29er. Or better yet, visit your nearest Giant Bicycle retailer. Click on the STORE FINDER tab at the top of the page to find the Giant retailer closest to you. To find the Giant retailer closest to you, click here.
The May 2011 issue of Mountain Bike Action gives up three pages to a thorough test of the Giant Anthem X 29er 1 and the editor comes away thoroughly impressed – right down to the Giant blue highlights on the bike’s spec!
On the ride:
“For a bike with competition-inspired cross-country geometry, Giant’s Anthem X 29er makes easy work of technical trail noise…descends in a very relaxed state, which allows the pilot to choose the best line through rim-twisting terrain…performs best when the rider chooses a line, sticks to it, and rides the rough terrain in a straight line, no matter how rocky or rutted.”
On the spec:
“Giant does a great job of tying their color scheme into nearly every component on the Anthem, resulting in a very clean and sophisticated look….Giant has stepped it up with in house brand components and the Anthem shows off the Contact handlebar, stem and seatpost, plus Giant’s own wheelset. The eye-catching blue is carried in Avid’s Elixir CR brakes with a 7-inch front rotor and 6-inch rear rotor, and the awesome Fizik Tundra 2 saddle.”
Buying advice:
“…The perfect bike for cross-country riders who love technical singletrack. It’s also an excellent bike for those with endurance racing in mind. …If you’re like us, then just set the sag, tire pressure and brake levers where you like, and blaze the trail.”
Pick up a copy of the May 2011 issue of Mountain Bike Action on newsstands now. Click here to see all the models of Giant’s Anthem X 29er. Or better yet, visit your nearest Giant Bicycle retailer. Click on the STORE FINDER tab at the top of the page to find the Giant retailer closest to you. To find the Giant retailer closest to you, click here.
March 25, 2011
