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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.

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Image of Anthem Advanced SL SE *

Current price: $20,999 RRP

Colors

White / Carbon
Image of Anthem Advanced SL 0 *

Current price: $17,999 RRP

Colors

Raw Carbon
Image of Anthem Advanced SL 1

Current price: $12,999 RRP

Colors

Rainbow Black
Image of Anthem Advanced SL 2

Current price: $9,299 RRP

Colors

Mariana Blue

Wheels

Giant XCR Carbon WheelSystem

Wheels

Giant XCR Carbon WheelSystem

Wheels

Giant XCR Carbon WheelSystem

Wheels

XCA 29 Alloy Wheelsystem

Shifters

SRAM AXS Pod, Rocker Paddle, 1x12

Shifters

SRAM AXS Pod, Rocker Paddle, 1x12

Shifters

SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12

Shifters

SRAM Eagle 90, 1x12

Crankset

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quarq power meter, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Crankset

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quarq power meter, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Crankset

SRAM GX Transmission, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Crankset

SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Fork

RockShox Sid Flight Attendant XC, 120mm, Flight Attendant Race Day damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset

Fork

RockShox Sid Ultimate 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout

Fork

RockShox Sid Select+ 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout

Fork

RockShox Sid Select+ 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout

Colors

White/Carbon

Colors

Raw Carbon

Colors

Rainbow Black

Colors

Mariana Blue

Highlights

Anthem Advanced SL (2026) with interactive tooltips

Techs & Features

Advanced Forged Composite Technology

A state-of-the-art high-pressure molding process is used to produce complex-shaped carbon fiber components that are lighter, stiffer and stronger than similar components made from aluminum. This technology is used in critical performance parts such as Maestro Suspension rocker links.

ALUXX SL Aluminum Technology

This High-Performance level, state-of-the-art aluminum material is made predominantly from 6011 alloy and delivers best-in-class strength-to-weight ratios. These framesets also feature unique welding technologies for a high-performance ride quality.

FlexPoint 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.

MegaDrive

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.

OverDrive

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.

PowerCore

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.

Dynamic Balanced Lacing

Since its introduction in 2015, Dynamic Balanced Lacing (DBL) has been the cornerstone of Giant WheelSystems. DBL ensures that spokes are set for optimal tension when under dynamic load, resulting in enhanced durability and pedaling efficiency. The enlarged DBL hub flange also increases the spoke bracing angles, which boosts overall torsional/transmission and lateral stiffness for better power transfer and more stable sprinting.

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 tire with a solid 5mm rim sidewall. That means you can skip the heavy tire 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.

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.