Anthem Advanced SL 1

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.

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Size	L, M, S, XL
Color	Rainbow Black

Specifications

Key Performance Factors

TOTAL CONTROL
The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 120mm fork—helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A flip chip lets you fine tune handling for all types of XC 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.

LOW-LATENCY SPEED CONCEPT
A fully reengineered composite frameset is 89 grams lighter than it predecessor, with 7.95 percent greater stiffness-to-weight ratio (efficiency) 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.

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.

Sizes	S, M, L, XL
Colours	Rainbow Black/Rainbow Charcoal
Frame	Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle
Fork	RockShox Sid Select+ 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost 15×110, 44mm offset, remote lockout
Shock	RockShox SidLuxe Select+, RL damper, Solo Air, 210/50, TwistLoc Ultimate
Handlebar	Giant Integrated XC, composite, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep
Grips	SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate
Stem	Giant Integrated XC Carbon S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm
Seatpost	Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote S: 110mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 140mm travel
Saddle	Giant Grit SL
Pedals	N/A
Shifters	SRAM AXS Pod, discrete clamp, 1×12
Front Derailleur	N/A
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX AXS Transmission
Brakes	Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers	Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100
Cassette	SRAM XS 1275, 10×52
Chain	SRAM GX Transmission
Crankset	SRAM GX Transmission, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims	Giant XCR WheelSystem
Hubs	[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt
Spokes	Carbon
Tyres	Maxxis Aspen 29×2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless
Extras	tubeless prepared, 2.4″ max tire size, 34t max chainring size, MRP 1x CS chain guide

Geometry

		S	M	L	XL
A	SEAT TUBE LENGTH	400	420	465	495
B	SEAT TUBE ANGLE	75.5	75.5	75.5	75.5
C	TOP TUBE LENGTH	576	602	624	651
D	HEAD TUBE LENGTH	90	95	105	115
E	HEAD TUBE ANGLE	66.5	66.5	66.5	66.5
F	FORK RAKE	44	44	44	44
G	TRAIL	116	115.9	115.9	115.8
H	WHEEL BASE	1,141	1,168	1,192	1,221
I	CHAIN STAY LENGTH	437	437	437	437
J	BOTTOM BRACKET DROP	51	51	52	52
K	STACK	602	607	616	626
L	REACH	420	445	465	490
M	STAND OVER HEIGHT	769	764	758	751
N	HANDLEBAR WIDTH	780	780	780	780
O	STEM LENGTH	60	70	70	80
P	CRANK LENGTH DEC	170	170	175	175
Q	WHEEL SIZE ALT

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