GIANT Anthem Advanced SL 1 (2026)

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.

- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Colours: Rainbow Black
- 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
- Shock: RockShox SidLuxe Select , RL damper, Solo Air, TwistLoc Ultimate
- Handlebar: Giant Integrated XC, composite, 9-degree upsweep
- Grips: SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate
- Stem: Giant Integrated XC Carbon S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm
- Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch SL dropper S: 110mm travel / 30.9 x 340mm M: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm L: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm XL: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 390mm
- Saddle: Giant Grit SL
- Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type AXS
- Brakes: Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-66 rotors F 180mm, R 160mm
- Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100
- Cassette: SRAM XS-1275, T-Type 10x52
- Chain: SRAM GX T-Type
- Crankset: SRAM GX Transmission, 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

Additional specifications and size guide can be found here