Giant ANTHEM ADVANCED SL 2 - 29" Carbon Mountain Bike - 2026 - Mariana Blue/Icicle White

Best conditions for the Cross Country This super-light XC carbon bicycle was developed to help Giant pro Alan Hatherly win the 2025 Elite Men's XCO World Championship. It features a semi-integrated 120 mm FlexPoint Pro rear suspension system and a flip chip to adjust the geometry to any race course or XC terrain. Why you'll love your Giant ANTHEM ADVANCED SL 2 - 29" Carbon Mountain Bike: The frame is made of high-quality carbon processed using the latest techniques and construction methods. This means greater strength and less weight. The Flexpoint Pro suspension is a 120 mm Linkage-Driven Single Pivot System and was developed as a super-light suspension for XC bicycles where efficiency, control, and responsive handling are key. The complex-shaped carbon fiber rocker is manufactured using a high-pressure molding process, making it lighter, stiffer, and stronger than an aluminum version. A two-position flip chip allows you to adjust the frame geometry and tailor the handling to your riding style and terrain. The high position provides a steeper head and seat angle and a higher bottom bracket for precise, aggressive handling in tight, technical terrain. The low position reduces the handlebar and seat angles and lowers the bottom bracket, allowing for slightly more relaxed handling and greater control on fast descents. The new frame design has space for a second water bottle. Overdrive - extra-large headset bearing (1 1/2" bottom and 1 1/8" top) and a tapered steerer, which together provide optimal steering stiffness. Megadrive - A massive down tube and oversized top tube provide super lateral and torsional stiffness at the front. The precisely engineered, angular down tube delivers incredible steering precision and pedaling power. Powercore - The oversized bottom bracket area has a fully integrated design with a width of 92 mm. Asymmetrical chain stays provide more stiffness on the drive side and more stability on the non-drive side. With hookless rims with an inner width of 30 mm and robust 5 mm thick side walls with rounded edges, you can ride with lower tire pressure, giving you more control and reducing the risk of rim damage and flat tires. PLAY YOUTUBE VIDEO By clicking on "Accept & Play", you agree that Youtube sets cookies on your end device and that data is transmitted to Youtube. For more information please see HOW GOOGLE USES COOKIES Accept & Play Key performance factors: Complete control - The new FlexPoint Pro suspension offers 120 mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 120 mm fork, allowing you to tackle difficult descents and power through technical climbs. The super-light Giant WheelSystems in carbon or aluminum (depending on the model) feature a state-of-the-art 120-tooth ratchet drive system for instant power transfer and robust 5 mm rim walls for better protection against impacts and punctures. Low-Latency Speed Concept - The completely redesigned carbon frame is 89 grams lighter than its predecessor and has a 7.95 percent better stiffness-to-weight ratio (efficiency) so you have more power uphill and every watt counts. The WheelSystems and integrated handlebar/stem units are designed for maximum efficiency and instant response to rider input. The rear shock has been repositioned and semi-integrated into the top tube, saving weight and creating space for a second bottle cage. System integration - A new integrated handlebar/stem unit provides greater flexibility to reduce shock and vibration, improving control and comfort for the hands. It is available in two models: Contact SLR XC Integrated Carbon and Contact SL XC Integrated Alu. Both have the same seamless cable routing and are available in different sizes with a standard width of 780 mm and stem lengths from 50 to 90 mm.