Built to slay singletrack with blazing speed, the new Anthem X Advanced SL blurs the lines between XC and trail performance. The lightweight composite frame features a new semi-integrated FlexPoint Pro rear suspension setup with 120mm of travel plus a flip chip to adjust geometry. Combined with a 130mm fork and an integrated handlebar with clean cable routing, it’s fast, fun and ready to rip.
Key Performance Factors
RACE-BRED TRAIL SPEED
A full-composite frameset is both ultra-light and highly efficient to help you power up climbs and make every watt count. The WheelSystems and integrated handlebar/stem units are designed for maximum efficiency and instantaneous response to rider input. The rear shock is repositioned and semi-integrated with the top tube, shaving weight and creating space for a second water bottle cage.

TOTAL CONTROL
The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 130mm fork—helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A flip chip lets you fine tune handling for all types of terrain. Superlight composite or alloy Giant WheelSystems (depending on model) with a next-generation 120-tooth helical ratchet drive system for immediate power and robust 5mm rim sidewalls for greater protection against impacts and punctures.

SYSTEM INTEGRATION
A new one-piece integrated handlebar/stem unit adds compliance to reduce shocks and vibrations, improving control and hand comfort. It’s available in two models—the Contact SLR XC Integrated composite and Contact SL XC Integrated alloy. Both feature the same seamless cable routing and versatile sizing with a 780mm standard width and stem lengths ranging from 50-90mm.

FRAME
SIZES S, M, L, XL
COLOURS Dark Jungle
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
COMPONENTS
HANDLEBAR Giant Integrated XC, alloy, 9-degree upsweep
GRIPS Giant Tactal, 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
DRIVETRAIN
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 BL-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
WHEELS
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, MRP 1x CS chain guide
LIMITS
MAX TYRE CLEARANCE 2.4"
MAX CHAINRING SIZE 34t