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The Bike List Review
2011 Giant Anthem X2 £2350
A light, good looking, highly capable, race ready cross country and trail bike that climbs well and descends even better.
Tested by
Oliver Laverack, tester for The Bike List
Performance
About this bike
| Type | Cross Country |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2010-2011 |
| RRP | £2,000.00 |
| Sizes | S (16"),M (18"),L (20"),XL (22") (Frame size guide) |
| Colours | Blue/Black |
| Frame type | Full Suspension |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Frame description | AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM, 4.0"/100mm Maestro Suspension |
| Gears | 27 |
| Fork Travel | 100 mm |
| Rear Travel | 4.0" / 100 mm |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
Giant says
Start with an ALUXX SL aluminium frameset, a hydro-formed work of art with all the right angles, then add 4 inches of active Maestro travel and you get an XC race bike that s light enough to waltz up nasty climbs and stable enough to rail rutted descents. Test editors everywhere agree with Giant pros: Anthem X nails it.
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About Giant
Across seven continents and fifty-odd countries, underneath thirty-two of the world's brightest professional cyclists, in over ten thousand retail outlets, and throughout the streets of the world's most populous nations, you'll find bicycles designed and built by Giant, 'The Global Bicycle Company'.
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Specifications
Braking
| Brake Calipers | Shimano XT hydraulic discs, 160mm rotors |
|---|---|
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
Drive
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
|---|---|
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | Shimano HG80 11-34 |
| Chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Crank | Shimano XT 22/32/44 |
| Pedals | Not Included |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Shimano SLX |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Gears | 27 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano XT 27 speed |
General
| Handlebar | Giant Connect SL, low rise 31.8mm |
|---|---|
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra w/ Manganese rails |
| Seat Post | Giant Connect SL |
| Stem | Giant Connect SL |
Suspension
| Fork Travel | 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Forks | Fox F100 RL, 100mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float RP2 |
| Rear Travel | 4.0" / 100 mm |
Wheels
| Hubs | SLX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic XM 317 Disc |
| Spokes | Sapim Race 14g |
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Maxxis Crossmark, 26x2.1" Folding |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
UK warranty
| Warranty is only valid to the original owner of the bicycle, with 5 years on the frame and rigid forks and one year on all other components. Tyres, chain, freewheel, cables and spokes are covered only for construction and or material failure. |
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