Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Carbon Dual Suspension Mountain Bike 2026 targets elite cross country racing with a superlight carbon frame shaped by top level competition Development alongside Giant pro Alan Hatherly supported his 2025 Elite Mens XCO World Championship win and every detail serves speed control and efficiencyFlexPoint Pro rear suspension provides 120mm of active travel and works with a 120mm fork to keep momentum on steep climbs and rough descents A flip chip allows quick geometry adjustment to suit race courses and riding style Giant WheelSystems with a 120 tooth helical ratchet deliver instant power transfer while strong 5mm rim sidewalls resist impacts and punctures during hard effortsA lighter composite frameset cuts 89 grams compared with the previous generation and raises stiffness to weight for sharper acceleration The semi integrated rear shock sits neatly within the top tube area saving weight and creating room for a second bottle cage An integrated handlebar and stem unit reduces vibration through added compliance improving control and comfort over long laps Clean internal cable routing completes a focused race machine built for riders who chase resultsKey Features Advanced SLGrade Composite Carbon Frame RockShox SID Select120mm Fork RockShox SIDluxe Select Rear Shock SRAM GX Eagle TType AXS Drivetrain Components Giant XCR Carbon Rims Maxxis Aspen TR 29 x 24 TyresBenefits Superlight carbon frame and optimised geometry deliver rapid acceleration and efficient power transfer for competitive XC racing FlexPoint Pro rear suspension with 120mm travel works with the fork to maintain momentum over climbs and rough terrain Adjustable Geometry Flip chip allows quick changes to suit course conditions and riding style enhancing control and handling Refined composite frame saves 89g and increases stiffness providing sharper responses during sprints and technical sections Semiintegrated rear shock internal cable routing and integrated handlebarstem unit reduce vibration and improve handling over long laps

FrameAdvanced SLGrade Composite Front and Rear Triangles 120mm FlexPoint Pro Suspension Flip Chip 12x148mm ThruAxleForkRockShox SID Select 3P 120mm Travel Charger Race Day 2 Damper Boost 15x110mm 44mm Offset Remote LockoutRear ShockRockShox SIDluxe Select RL Damper Solo Air TwistLoc UltimateHandlebarGiant Integrated XC Composite 9 UpsweepGripsSRAM TwistLoc UltimateStemGiant Integrated XC CarbonS 60mm M 70mm L 70mm XL 80mmSeatpostGiant Contact Switch SL DropperS 110mm Travel 309 x 340mmM 140mm Travel 309 x 390mmL 140mm Travel 309 x 390mmXL 140mm Travel 309 x 390mmSaddleGiant Grit SLPedalsNAShiftersSRAM AXS Pod 1x12Rear DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle TType AXSBrakesShimano Deore XT BRM8100 Hydraulic DiscShimano RT66 Rotors Front 180mm Rear 160mmBrake LeversShimano Deore XT BLM8100CassetteSRAM XS1275 TType 1052TChainSRAM GX TTypeCranksetSRAM GX Transmission 34T 55mm ChainlineS 170mm M 170mm L 175mm XL 175mmBottom BracketSRAM DUB Press FitRimsGiant XCR Carbon WheelSystemHubsFront Giant Alloy 6BoltRear Giant Alloy 120T HelicalBevel Ratchet Driver 6BoltSpokesCarbonTyresMaxxis Aspen 29 x 24 Folding 120 TPI MaxxSpeed EXO TubelessExtrasTubeless Prepared MRP 1x SL TR2 Chain GuideMax Tyre Clearance24Max Chainring Size34T