Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 vs Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs

Giant

Anthem Advanced SL 0

Giant

Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs

Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the Giant Anthem line: 8 differences, mostly in the components.

GiantGiant Anthem Advanced SL 0

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs, side view

GiantGiant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs

At a glance

Differences only

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS, against SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission.

Key specs4 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Weight 9.9 kg –

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon

As printed

Material: Carbon

Suspension Full suspension ^{°Value not published by the brand} Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm

As printed

Type de Suspension: Tout Suspendu

Shock RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range RockShox SidLuxe Select+ ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" · Giant XCR WheelSystem ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Giant XCR WheelSystem ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brake model SRAM Motive ULT ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Deore XT BR-M8220 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Dropper · Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote ^{°Value not published by the brand} Dropper · Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model– RockShox SID Select+ 3P ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Anthem Advanced SL 0 · Mountain bike rather demanding, very stable, very high equipment.
Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs · Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxsother cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Discipline Cross-country Cross-country

Frame and fork

Max tyre clearance 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle. Frame weight 1530 grams (size medium).

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle. Frame weight 1530 grams (size medium).

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB, press fit ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM DUB, press fit ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 30.9 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension

Fork travel– 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear travel– 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM

As printed

Antriebsmarke: Sram

Shifting Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12

Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM GX AXS Transmission SRAM AXS Pod, discrete clamp, 1x12

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quark power meter 34t ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM GX Transmission, 34t, 55mm chainline ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM XS 1297 Eagle Transmission, 10x52 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XS 1275, 10x52 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM GX AXS Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS Pod, discrete clamp, 1x12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 180 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 180 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear rotor 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29"

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Tubeless ready yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless ^{°Value not published by the brand} Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 780 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 780 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar Giant Integrated XC, composite, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep ^{°Value not published by the brand} Giant Integrated XC, composite, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Giant Integrated XC Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Giant Integrated XC Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote ^{°Value not published by the brand} Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size M –

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Anthem Advanced SL 0

Size of Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs

Differences measured from

Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOW
Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs · MD LOW

Stack and reach

Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOW Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOW — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 607
Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs · MD LOW Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs · MD LOW — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 607

Geometry

Size MD LOW MD LOW

Reach 445 mm 445 mm

Stack 607 mm 607 mm

Top tube (effective) 602 mm 602 mm

Seat tube 420 mm 420 mm

Head tube 95 mm 95 mm

Head angle 66.5° 66.5°

Seat angle 75.5° 75.5°

Chainstays 437 mm 437 mm

Wheelbase 1,168 mm 1,168 mm

Front centre 736 mm 736 mm

Standover 764 mm 764 mm

BB drop 51 mm 51 mm

BB height 323 mm 323 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 44 mm

Trail 116 mm 116 mm

Stem 70 mm 70 mm

Handlebar width 780 mm 780 mm

Crank length 170 mm 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs come with?

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS. Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs: SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission.

How do Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs compare on geometry?

In size MD LOW, Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 has a stack of 607 mm for a reach of 445 mm; in size MD LOW, Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs has 607 mm for 445 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 vs Giant Anthem Advanced SL 1 Gxs

At a glance

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Character

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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Frequently asked questions

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