2026 Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Bike

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Specifications

Product

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Bike

Model Year

2026

Intended Use

Cross Country

Trail

Rider

Unisex

Sizes and Geometry

SM (Low, High)

MD (Low, High)

LG (Low, High)

XL (Low, High)

View Full Geometry

Size	SM (Low, High)	MD (Low, High)	LG (Low, High)	XL (Low, High)
Top Tube Length	576mm, 574mm	602mm, 600mm	624mm, 623mm	651mm, 650mm
Head Tube Angle	66.5°, 67.0°	66.5°, 67.0°	66.5°, 67.0°	66.5°, 67.0°
Head Tube Length	90mm	95mm	105mm	115mm
Seat Tube Angle	75.5°, 76.0°	75.5°, 76.0°	75.5°, 76.0°	75.5°, 76.0°
Seat Tube Length	400mm	420mm	465mm	495mm
Bottom Bracket Height	Drop: 51mm, 45mm	Drop: 51mm, 45mm	Drop: 51mm, 45mm	Drop: 51mm, 45mm
Chainstay Length	437mm, 435mm	437mm, 435mm	437mm, 435mm	437mm, 435mm
Wheelbase	1141mm, 1140mm	1168mm, 1167mm	1192mm, 1191mm	1221mm, 1220mm
Standover	769mm, 775mm	764mm, 771mm	758mm, 763mm	751mm, 758mm
Reach	420mm, 425mm	445mm, 450mm	465mm, 470mm	490mm, 495mm
Stack	602mm, 599mm	607mm, 603mm	616mm, 612mm	626mm, 622mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chips in forward shock mount • All specifications listed are with 120mm travel fork with 44mm offset for trail values of 116.0mm (Low) and 112.2mm (High)

Sizes Additional Info

• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chips in forward shock mount
• All specifications listed are with 120mm travel fork with 44mm offset for trail values of 116.0mm (Low) and 112.2mm (High)

View Full Geometry

Size	SM (Low, High)	MD (Low, High)	LG (Low, High)	XL (Low, High)
Top Tube Length	576mm, 574mm	602mm, 600mm	624mm, 623mm	651mm, 650mm
Head Tube Angle	66.5°, 67.0°	66.5°, 67.0°	66.5°, 67.0°	66.5°, 67.0°
Head Tube Length	90mm	95mm	105mm	115mm
Seat Tube Angle	75.5°, 76.0°	75.5°, 76.0°	75.5°, 76.0°	75.5°, 76.0°
Seat Tube Length	400mm	420mm	465mm	495mm
Bottom Bracket Height	Drop: 51mm, 45mm	Drop: 51mm, 45mm	Drop: 51mm, 45mm	Drop: 51mm, 45mm
Chainstay Length	437mm, 435mm	437mm, 435mm	437mm, 435mm	437mm, 435mm
Wheelbase	1141mm, 1140mm	1168mm, 1167mm	1192mm, 1191mm	1221mm, 1220mm
Standover	769mm, 775mm	764mm, 771mm	758mm, 763mm	751mm, 758mm
Reach	420mm, 425mm	445mm, 450mm	465mm, 470mm	490mm, 495mm
Stack	602mm, 599mm	607mm, 603mm	616mm, 612mm	626mm, 622mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chips in forward shock mount • All specifications listed are with 120mm travel fork with 44mm offset for trail values of 116.0mm (Low) and 112.2mm (High)

Wheel Size

29"

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Frame Material Details

Advanced SL-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, Continuous Fiber Technology; Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm; molded chainstay protection

Rear Travel

120mm

Rear Shock

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Solo Air spring, RL damper, TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout, 210mm length x 50mm stroke

Fork

RockShox SID Select+, Charger Race Day 2 damper, TwistLoc Ultimate remote lockout, 35mm stanchions, 44mm offset

Fork Travel

120mm

Head Tube Diameter

Straight, 1.5"

Headset

Giant Overdrive

Handlebar

Giant SLR XC Integrated bar/stem, composite, 780mm width, 9° upsweep

Stem

Giant SLR XC Integrated bar/stem, composite
Virtual length: 60mm (SM), 70mm (MD/LG), 80mm (XL)

Grips

RockShox TwistLoc Ultimate

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT M8100, 2-piston
Rotors: Shimano RT-66, 180mm front, 160mm rear

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore XT M8100

Drivetrain

Shifters

SRAM Eagle Pod Controller, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless

Front Derailleur

None

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless

ISCG Tabs

None

Chainguide

MRP 1x CS upper slider

Cranks

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Alloy DUB
Length: 170mm (SM), 175mm (MD-XL)

Chainrings

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 34 tooth

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 92mm PressFit

Pedals

None

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth

Rims

Giant XCR Carbon WheelSystem, Wide Guard technology, 30mm inner width, tubeless prepared

Hubs

Giant MTB alloy, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with 120-tooth 3°-engagement helical ratchet drive freehub and XD driver

Spokes

Giant XCR Carbon

Tires

Maxxis Aspen, 3C MaxxSpeed compound, EXO casing, TR, 120 TPI, 29" x 2.4"

Saddle

Giant Grit SL

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch SL dropper
Drop: 110mm (SM), 140mm (MD/LG)

Seatpost Diameter

30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

Single bolt

Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions

12mm x 148mm (Boost)

Max. Tire Size

29" x 2.4"

Bottle Cage Mounts

Two inside front triangle

Colors

Rainbow Black/Rainbow Charcoal

Warranty

Lifetime frame, 1 year paint and components

Weight

Miscellaneous

• Flexpoint Pro linkage-driven single pivot rear suspension design
• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chips in forward shock mount
• Internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Frame weight, size MD, bare, without shock: 1530 g (3.4 lbs)

Price

$7,200.00

More Info

Deep Dive into the New Giant Anthem XC Bike Range (video)

Giant website

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