Giant Anthem X Mountain Bike

Read on for our full review of the anthem x 29 1.

Giant anthem x mountain bike. Giant s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Highly recommended for marathon xc. For 2017 giant have completely redesigned the anthem to be a more capable bike in every regard. The anthem x 29 1 was an obvious choice for the what mountain bike.

Super fast rolling excellent down hill speed and control great for log rides and rock gardens. Giant anthem x 29er 0 2012 pros. Giant anthem x 29er 0 2012 pros. Highly recommended for marathon xc.

The anthem is built on a lightweight aluxx sl aluminum frame that s specifically engineered for quick and agile 27 5 wheels. Giant anthem x3 seb rogers there s something about the super aggressive geometry low long stance and tight muscular feel of the bike that we can only call the anthem effect. It features the latest maestro rear suspension design giving you 110mm of rear travel with a. Suspension travel has been increased from 100mm front and rear to 110mm in the rear and 120mm in front on every model.

Giant effectively rewrote the rule book for 100mm full suspension bikes. The 2012 x0 with full xt components and rockshox suspension is definitely the best value for. Hard work in really tight single track and slow steep ascents. The anthem keeps travel at 100mm front and rear and is intended for xc racing.

Designed to provide precise front end steering performance the system s oversized headset bearings 1 1 4 lower and 1 1 8 upper for road 1 1 2 lower and 1 1 8 upper for mountain and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness. Lightweight and versatile the giant anthem is billed as an xc racer but seconds as a fun short travel trail ripper. ã â the bottom rocker is aluminum but the top rocker arm is carbon a first for a giant mountain bike. Very fast bike and good all rounder.

The rear triangle is completely enclosed with two spines running from the the front of the chainstays to the top of the seat stays.