Giant Anthem 2
(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 dualsuspension 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: Black / Brushed
FRAME: ALUXX SL Aluminum, 3.5" Maestro Suspension, Frame Set Available
FORK: RockShox Reba SL, 80mm travel
SHOCK: Fox Float RP2
HANDLEBAR: Race Face Ride XC low rise, 31.8mm
HANDLEBAR STEM: Race Face Ride XC, 31.8mm
SEATPOST: Race Face Ride XC, 350 x 30.9mm
SADDLE: WTB Silverado Race
PEDALS: N/A
SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore Rapidfire
FRONT DERAILEUR: Shimano Deore
REAR DERAILEUR: Shimano Deore, top normal
BRAKES: Hayes Stroker Ryde, 160F/160R
BRAKE LEVERS: Hayes
CASSETTE: Shimano HG-73 11-34T, 9-speed
CHAIN: Shimano HG-73
CRANKSET: Race Face Ride XC, 22/32/44
BOTTOM BRACKET: Race Face X Type, external
RIMS: WTB LaserDisc XC
HUBS: Alloy Sealed Bearing
SPOKES: 14/15g Butted Stainless Steel
TIRES: Michelin XC Dry2, 26x2.0 folding

"All specs are subject to change without notice"