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2026 Giant Anthem Advanced SL 2 - Mariana Blue, Men's Mountain Bike

2026 Giant Anthem Advanced SL 2 - Mariana Blue, Men's Mountain Bike

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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.

AT A GLANCE

  • Frame: Advanced SL Grade Composite front and rear triangles with 120mm Flexpoint travel suspension
  • RockShox Sid Select+ 3P 120mm travel forks with remote lockout and SidLuxe Select+ rear shock
  • Tough Giant XCA 29 Alloy wheelset
  • Integrated carbon handlebars and stem
  • Superlight dropper post
  • SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical shifting 1x12 speed drivetrain
  • Powerful Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes
  • Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4" tubeless ready tyres

Sizing (Rider Height)
Small: 163cm - 172cm
Medium: 171cm - 180cm
Large: 179cm - 188cm
X-Large: 187cm - 198cm

BIKE SPECS

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
REAR SHOCK
RockShox SidLuxe Select+, RL damper, Solo Air, TwistLoc Ultimate
HUBS
[F] Giant alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant Alloy, 120T Helical-Bevel Ratchet Driver, 6-Bolt
SPOKES
Sapim
RIMS
XCA 29 Alloy Wheelsystem
TYRES
Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless
CRANKSET
SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM DUB, press fit
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM Eagle 90 1x12 speed
DERAILLEURS
SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type
CASSETTE
SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10x52T 12 speed
CHAIN
SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type
BRAKES
Shimano SLX BR-M7100, hydraulic, Giant TR-55 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
HANDLEBARS
Giant Integrated XC, composite, 9-degree upsweep
STEM
Giant Integrated XC Carbon XS: 60, S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm
SADDLE
Giant Grit
SEATPOST
Giant Contact Switch SL dropper
PEDALS
N/A
EXTRAS
Tubeless prepared, MRP 1x CS chain guide

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Description

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.

AT A GLANCE

  • Frame: Advanced SL Grade Composite front and rear triangles with 120mm Flexpoint travel suspension
  • RockShox Sid Select+ 3P 120mm travel forks with remote lockout and SidLuxe Select+ rear shock
  • Tough Giant XCA 29 Alloy wheelset
  • Integrated carbon handlebars and stem
  • Superlight dropper post
  • SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical shifting 1x12 speed drivetrain
  • Powerful Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes
  • Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4" tubeless ready tyres

Sizing (Rider Height)
Small: 163cm - 172cm
Medium: 171cm - 180cm
Large: 179cm - 188cm
X-Large: 187cm - 198cm

BIKE SPECS

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
REAR SHOCK
RockShox SidLuxe Select+, RL damper, Solo Air, TwistLoc Ultimate
HUBS
[F] Giant alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant Alloy, 120T Helical-Bevel Ratchet Driver, 6-Bolt
SPOKES
Sapim
RIMS
XCA 29 Alloy Wheelsystem
TYRES
Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless
CRANKSET
SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM DUB, press fit
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM Eagle 90 1x12 speed
DERAILLEURS
SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type
CASSETTE
SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10x52T 12 speed
CHAIN
SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type
BRAKES
Shimano SLX BR-M7100, hydraulic, Giant TR-55 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm
HANDLEBARS
Giant Integrated XC, composite, 9-degree upsweep
STEM
Giant Integrated XC Carbon XS: 60, S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm
SADDLE
Giant Grit
SEATPOST
Giant Contact Switch SL dropper
PEDALS
N/A
EXTRAS
Tubeless prepared, MRP 1x CS chain guide

* Specifications are subject to change without notice