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Giant Anthem X1 Cross Country Mountain Bike 2011 $1000 Off!

The Giant Anthem X1 has long been the most popular Anthem in the range.

An affordable cross country race bike. Equipped with Shimano Deore Xt and Fox suspension with an ultra light aluminium frame, this bike is ready to race. Whether you wish to compete in World Cup XC races, weekend epics or simply competing with the mates, this bike is highly competitive and suitable for any cross country riding. Because of the lightweight and remote lock-out, the bike climbs unbelievably well. The Maestro suspension can handle steep climbs with minimum power loss, in fact it can climb more efficiently than a hard tail, due to the better traction. Along fire trails it is supreme. The frame geometry is set up to make the most of fast fire trails, yet it will competently handle deep rutted downhill trails. Read up on some reviews and you will find agreement on the fact that this bike is fantastic value for money, yet highly competitive in any xc racing.The bike is equipped with Deore XT throughout. The 30 speed XT has such a wide gear range, it can climb virtually any slope you can get traction, yet it has the ability to handle high speed single tracks or fire trails. The UST wheels are resistant to pinch flats and lightweight of course. Great bike, come and have a look.

Like to read a review about the Giant Anthem X1?

Singletrack.com, the premier online source for the mountain bike lifestyle, spent a week testing high-end MTB bikes on the trails around Fruita, CO. One of the machines put to the test is the Giant Anthem X1. Here is the review. As Giant’s Trance X0 is a pure trail bike, the company’s Anthem X1’s four-inches are better left to racing and less heavy-hitting trails. Sure, you could take the Anthem out on an extended trail ride where climbing would be efficient and fun. But descending technical singletrack would be more physically and mentally draining than on the Trance X0. And after a long day in the saddle on the Anthem, those hits to the body and concentration would begin to take their toll.

But that’s not to say the Anthem isn’t a capable rig; far from it. The rear suspension works great picking up medium- and larger-sized hits thanks to the company’s Maestro suspension, which uses four pivot points that, according to Giant, neutralize pedaling and braking forces while allowing the suspension to remain fully active.

That said, there’s no disguising the fact the ride is that of a four-inch bike, which isn’t a negative thing for a race bike.

“I don’t find it to be really supple in the rear suspension, but it picks up the mid-size hits just fine,” said one tester. “It has what I call a ‘deadening’ feel to the rear suspension, which in my mind means that it works, and you know it’s working, but it doesn’t telegraph through the frame that it’s picking off bumps.”

Out on the trail, lowering the air pressure in the tires, shock and fork made for a more compliant-feeling ride, but doing so took away from the Anthem’s strong suits — quick handling and efficient pedaling.

As with its Trance cousin, the Anthem’s hydro-formed aluminum frame is plenty stiff, which translates into climbing efficiency even on technical trail.

“It claws uphill very well, as you would expect from a race bike,” a test rider said.

Overall, our Anthem rig was a full pound lighter (25.08 lbs as tested) than the Trance. This could explain somewhat the feeling that the bike doesn’t like to plow through obstacles as much as it wants to have a line picked. Nonetheless, the Anthem is stable enough to give a sense of outrunning the suspension travel, but also nimble enough to stay on the line you’ve picked.

Conclusion
Unlike the Giant Trance X0, where we say “ixnay” on the XC, the Anthem X1 could do double duty on the track and trail if needed. But the Anthem feels like a very pure cross-country bike. Its hallmarks are very quick turning and efficiency in climbing.

Depending on the trail and how far the bike is pushed, the Anthem’s four-inches keep it stable on the descents. The key with the Anthem is just how far a rider is pushing the bike; keep it within its limits on technical trail and the bike will perform just fine. On a typical cross-country course, the bike will hang on the outer edges like you’d expect from a high-end ride. And at $3,700 its an attainable racer right out of the box.

FRAME
Sizes	XS:14.5, S:15.5, M:17.5, L:19.5, XL:20.5
Colors	White/Blue
Frame	ALUXX SL FluidFormed™ alloy Maestro 4.0” travel
Fork	Fox 32 F100 RL w/15QR, tapered steerer & remote lockout, 4.0”/100mm
Shock	Fox Float RP23 w/boost valve

COMPONENTS
Handlebar	Giant Contact oversize alloy 690mm x 19mm rise
Stem	Giant Contact oversize alloy, 4 bolt, 8 degree
Seatpost	Giant Contact oversize alloy micro-adjust 30.9
Saddle	Fi’zi:k Tundra w/Manganese rail
Pedals	NA

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT rapid fire 30 sp.
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT 10 sp. 34.9
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT Shadow 10 sp.
Brakes	Shimano Deore XT hydraulic w/6” centre-lock rotors
Brake Levers	Shimano Deore XT hydraulic
Cassette	Shimano Deore XT 10 sp. 11-36T
Chain	Shimano HG74 10 sp.
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT 24x32x42T
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB71, press fit

WHEELS
Rims	Shimano XT UST Tubeless Disc wheelset w/15QR
Tires	Maxxis Crossmark UST Tubeless 26 x 2.1

OTHER
Extras	Shock pump

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Giant Anthem X1 Cross Country Mountain Bike 2011 $1000 Off!

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