Giant Anthem 1
(Competition XC) 2008

From the most demanding XC race courses to epic all-dayers on cherry singletrack, Anthem is built for speed. 3.5 inches of Maestro travel mated to Giant’s lightest, racebutted ALUXX SL aluminum, the Anthem series is the standard by which all other dual suspension race bikes are measured.



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FRAME TECHNOLOGY:
Featuring Giant’s lightweight ALUXX SL butted alloy tubeset, 3.5 Maestro travel and aggressive XC racing geometry - Anthem sets the new standard in dual-suspension race bikes.

SIZE: XS (14.5), S (16), M (18), L (20), XL (22)
COLOR: Blue / Brushed
FRAME: ALUXX SL Aluminum, 3.5" Maestro Suspension, Frame Set Available
FORK: Fox 32 F80RL, 80mm travel
SHOCK: Fox Float RP2
HANDLEBAR: Race Face Evolve XC low rise, 31.8mm
HANDLEBAR STEM: Race Face Evolve XC, 31.8mm
SEATPOST: Race Face Evolve XC, 350x30.9
SADDLE: WTB Silverado Race SL
PEDALS: NA
SHIFTERS: Shimano XT Rapidfire
FRONT DERAILEUR: Shimano XT
REAR DERAILEUR: Shimano XT, top normal
BRAKES: Shimano XT Disc 160F/160R
BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano XT
CASSETTE: Shimano XT 11-34T, 9-speed
CHAIN: Shimano HG-73
CRANKSET: Shimano XT, 22/32/44
BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano XT, external
RIMS: WTB SpeedDisc XC (updated 8-24)
HUBS: WTB SpeedDisc XC (updated 8-24)
SPOKES: WTB SpeedDisc XC (updated 8-24)
TIRES: Michelin XC Dry2, 26x2.0 folding

"All specs are subject to change without notice"