2026 Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 2

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.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame: Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle, internal storage
Fork: Fox 34 SL Performance, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset
Shock: Fox Float SL Performance
Handlebar: Giant Integrated XC, alloy, 9-degree upsweep
Grips: Giant Tactal Single lock-on
Stem: Giant Integrated XC Alloy S:50mm, M:50mm, L:60mm, XL:70mm
Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, adjustable travel, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm, M: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm, L: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm, XL: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm
Saddle: Giant Grit
Pedals: N/A
Shifters: SRAM Eagle 90, 1x12
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type
Brakes: Shimano SLX BR-M7120 4 piston, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano SLX BR-M7100
Cassette: SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10x52
Chain: SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type
Crankset: SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 32t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims: XCA 29 Alloy Wheelsystem
Hubs: [F] Giant alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant Alloy, 120T Helical-Bevel Ratchet Driver, 6-Bolt
Spokes: Sapim
Tyres: [F] Maxxis Rekon 29.x2.4", TLR, EXO, tubeless, [R] Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", TLR, EXO, tubeless
Extras: Tubeless prepared, 2.4" max tyre size, 34t max chainring size, MRP 1x CS chain guide