GIANT Anthem Advanced SL 0
Model: Anthem Advanced SL 0
Model year: 2026
Category: Fully
Frame material: Carbon
Weight: 10.56 kg
Wheel size: 29"/622mm
Test result
| Property | Weighting | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 65% | 2,3 |
| Uphill riding behavior | 15% | 2,0 |
| Uphill suspension efficiency | 15% | 3,3 |
| Playfulness | 8% | 2,5 |
| Downhill riding behavior | 12% | 2,3 |
| Downhill suspension (fork + shock) | 15% | 1,5 |
| Lab | 10% | 1,6 |
| Weight without pedals | 6% | 1,3 |
| Wheel inertia | 4% | 2,0 |
| Equipment | 25% | 1,2 |
| Seatpost drop | 5% | 1,5 |
| Usability / Added value | 5% | 2,5 |
| Quality / Craftsmanship | 5% | 0,5 |
| Equipment quality | 5% | 0,9 |
| Bottle cage volume | 5% | 0,5 |
| Final grade | 1,9 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Radar chart rating: Uphill, Playfulness and Downhill refer to riding behavior. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Equipment refers to the quality of components. Propulsion: Total weight and wheel inertia.
Geometry - measurements overview
N
H
I
A
B
O
P
D
G
F
E
L
M
| A - Top tube length | 618 mm |
| B - Seat tube length | 465 mm |
| D - Standover height | 796 mm |
| E - Chainstay length | 433 mm |
| F - Bottom bracket height | 323 mm |
| G - Wheelbase | 1192 mm |
| H - Stem length | 70 mm |
| I - Head tube length | 105 mm |
| L - BB offset | -52 mm |
| M - Stack | 621 mm |
| N - Reach | 459 mm |
| O - Seat angle | 75.6 ° |
| P - Head angle | 66.7 ° |
| Handlebar width | 780 mm |
Sitting position
stretched
balanced
compact
0
33
66
100
Frame stiffness front
very soft
5.7 N/mm
very hard
0
5
10
15
Frame stiffness rear
very soft
21.9 N/mm
very hard
0
10
20
30
Serviceability
weak
6
good
0
5
10
15
| Wheel inertia | 2.892 kg/cm² |
| Wheel weight | 3.732 kg |
Wheel inertia: BIKE measurement. The lower the value, the better the acceleration.
Frame stiffness: BIKE measurement. Lateral stiffness in N/mm measured separately for front and rear triangle. Front includes fork.
Wheel weight: BIKE measurement. Wheel weight per set with tires, cassette, brake disc.
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Front brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Front brake disc | 180 |
| Rear brake disc | 160 |
| Drivetrain | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission AXS |
| Shift levers | SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Fork | Rock Shox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Rock Shox SID Luxe Ultimate |
| Fork travel (mm) | 120 |
| Rear shock travel (mm) | 120 |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Transmission |
| Sprocket | SRAM XS 1297 |
| Drive type | Chain |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR Carbon |
| Grips | Rock Shox Twistloc Ultimate |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR Carbon |
| Saddle | Giant Grit SL |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch SL |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR Carbon 30 |
| Wheel size | 29"/622mm |
| Front tire | Maxxis Aspen MaxSpeed Exo Protection TR 29 x 2.40 |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Aspen MaxSpeed Exo Protection TR 29 x 2.40 |