DESCRIPTION
The Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 is a superlight cross-country race flyer, developed to help Giant pro Alan Hatherly win the 2025 Elite Men's XCO World Championship. The reengineered Advanced SL composite frameset is 89g lighter than its predecessor with a semi-integrated 120mm FlexPoint Pro rear suspension and a flip chip to adjust geometry. This flagship build runs a RockShox SID Ultimate fork, wireless SRAM XX SL AXS with a Quarq power meter, and carbon wheels.
Key Features
- Advanced SL composite frameset with 120mm semi-integrated FlexPoint Pro rear suspension and geometry flip chip
- 120mm RockShox SID Ultimate fork with SidLuxe Ultimate shock and TwistLoc remote lockout
- Wireless SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission AXS with Quarq power meter, 10-52T
- SRAM Motive Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes (180mm front / 160mm rear)
- Giant XCR carbon wheelsystem with a 120-tooth helical ratchet driver
- Giant one-piece integrated composite XC cockpit
- Giant Contact Switch SL dropper post
- Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4in MaxxSpeed tubeless tyres
Who Is the Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 For?
For the XC racer chasing the top step who wants the lightest, most efficient race platform with wireless electronic shifting, power data and race-ready suspension. Every gram and watt is optimised for speed.
For New Zealand XC racing and marathons, the 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension and modern geometry keep it fast uphill and confident on technical descents, while the carbon wheels and XX SL drivetrain deliver instant response.
Full Specifications
| Sizes: | S, M, L, XL |
| Colours: | Raw Carbon |
| Frame: | Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle |
| Fork: | RockShox Sid Ultimate 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout |
| Shock: | RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate, RL damper, Solo Air, TwistLoc Ultimate |
| Handlebar: | Giant Integrated XC, composite, 9-degree upsweep |
| Stem: | Giant Integrated XC Carbon S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm |
| Seatpost: | Giant Contact Switch SL dropper S: 110mm / 30.9 x 340mm, M: 140mm / 30.9 x 390mm, L: 140mm / 30.9 x 390mm, XL: 140mm / 30.9 x 390mm |
| Saddle: | Giant Grit SL |
| Shifters: | SRAM AXS Pod, Rocker Paddle, 1x12 |
| Rear derailleur: | SRAM XX Eagle T-Type AXS |
| Brakes: | SRAM Motive ULT, hydraulic, SRAM HS2 6-bolt rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake levers: | SRAM Motive ULT |
| Cassette: | SRAM XS-1297 Eagle T-Type 10-52T |
| Chain: | SRAM XX SL T-Type |
| Crankset: | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quarq power meter, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Bottom bracket: | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Rims: | Giant XCR Carbon WheelSystem |
| Hubs: | [F] Giant alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant alloy, 120T Helical-Bevel Ratchet Driver, 6-Bolt |
| Spokes: | Carbon |
| Tyres: | Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless |
| Extras: | Tubeless prepared, 2.4" max tyre size, 34t max chainring size, MRP 1x SL TR2 chain guide |
PLU: 88094
SPECIFICATIONS
Please note that bike specifications may change from what is listed above if running substitution changes are made due to unavailability of parts. We highly recommend confirming the specifications of the bike at the time of purchase, especially if buying in-store.
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