Giant 2026 Anthem Advanced SL 2

*Bike available from Giant NZ

Giant 2026 Anthem 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.

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.

Specifications

Giant 2026 Anthem Advanced SL 2

Frame

Size: M, L, XL
Colour: Mariana Blue
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 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout
Shock: RockShox SidLuxe Select+, RL damper, Solo Air, TwistLoc Ultimate

Drivetrain

Crankset: SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, press fit
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type
Front Derailleur:
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM Eagle 90, 1x12
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10x52

Braking System

Brakes: Shimano SLX BR-M7100, hydraulic, Giant TR-55 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano SLX BR-M7100

Wheels

Tyres: Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless
Wheels/Rims: XCA 29 Alloy Wheelsystem
Hubs: [F] Giant alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant Alloy, 120T Helical-Bevel Ratchet Driver, 6-Bolt

Other

Handlebar: Giant Integrated XC, composite, 9-degree upsweep
Stem: Giant Integrated XC Carbon S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm
Seat Post: Giant Contact Switch SL dropper S: 110mm travel / 30.9 x 340mm M: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm L: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm XL: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm
Saddle: Giant Grit

Geometry

Giant 2026 Anthem Advanced SL 2

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