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Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 vs Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0, side view

Giant

Anthem Advanced SL 0

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3, side view

Giant

Anthem Advanced SL 3

Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026
Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the Giant Anthem line: 17 differences, mostly in the components.

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0, side viewGiantGiant Anthem Advanced SL 0
Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3, side viewGiantGiant Anthem Advanced SL 3

At a glance

  • Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 is 1.8 kg lighter than Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 (brand figures).
  • Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS, against Shimano Deore.
Key specs7 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
Weight 9.9 kg Best of the comparison 11.7 kg +1.8 kg
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

Material: Carbon

Suspension Full suspension °Value not published by the brand Full suspension, 120 mm
As printed

Type de Suspension: Tout Suspendu

Shock RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate °Value not published by the brandHigher range Fox Float SL Performance Elite °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" · Giant XCR WheelSystem °Value not published by the brand 29" · Giant XCA 29 WheelSystem °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano Deore
Brake model SRAM Motive ULT °Value not published by the brand Shimano BR-MT500 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Dropper · Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote °Value not published by the brand Dropper · Giant Core dropper, remote °Value not published by the brand
Fork model–Not given Fox 34 SL Performance 3P remote, 120mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3

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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 3 · Mountain bike rather demanding, very stable, average equipment.
Terrain
Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 66%Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 72%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike · Giant Anthem Advanced SL 04 bikes2 bikes · Giant Anthem Advanced SL 32 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 84%Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 84%4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike7 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike5 bikes3 bikes · Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 · Giant Anthem Advanced SL 32 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3other 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
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country Cross-country
Frame and fork1 difference
Max tyre clearanceSame for all 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
AxlesSame for all 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

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB, press fit °Value not published by the brand Praxis, press fit °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost diameterSame for all 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension
Fork travel–Not given 120 mm
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand SRAM °Value not published by the brand Shimano
Shifting Electronic, wireless °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Shimano Deore mechanical, 1x12

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 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 Praxis Cadet HD M24, 32t, 55mm chainline °Value not published by the brand
Cassette SRAM XS 1297 Eagle Transmission, 10x52 °Value not published by the brand Shimano M6100, 10x51 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore mechanical, 1x12 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Giant Disque hydraulique

Front rotorSame for all 180 mm °Value not published by the brand 180 mm °Value not published by the brand
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm °Value not published by the brand 160 mm °Value not published by the brand
Wheels and tyres
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29"
Rims Carbon °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Tubeless readySame for all yes °Value not published by the brand yes °Value not published by the brand
TyresSame for all 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 fittedSame for all 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar widthSame for all 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, alloy, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep °Value not published by the brand
Stem Giant Integrated XC Carbon °Value not published by the brand Giant Integrated XC Alloy °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote °Value not published by the brand Giant Core dropper, remote °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M 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.

Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOWAnthem Advanced SL 3 · MD LOW
  • Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOW
  • Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD LOW

Stack and reach

570580590600610620630640410420430440450460470480↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOW — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 607Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD LOW — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 607
  • Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOW Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD LOW — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 607
  • Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD LOW Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD LOW — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 607
Geometry
SizeSame for all MD LOW MD LOW
ReachSame for all 445 mm 445 mm
StackSame for all 607 mm 607 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 602 mm 602 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 420 mm 420 mm
Head tubeSame for all 95 mm 95 mm
Head angleSame for all 66.5° 66.5°
Seat angleSame for all 75.5° 75.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 437 mm 437 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 1,168 mm 1,168 mm
Front centreSame for all 736 mm 736 mm
StandoverSame for all 764 mm 764 mm
BB dropSame for all 51 mm 51 mm
BB heightSame for all 323 mm 323 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 44 mm 44 mm
TrailSame for all 116 mm 116 mm
StemSame for all 70 mm 70 mm
Handlebar widthSame for all 780 mm 780 mm
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 or Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3?

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 weighs 9.9 kg, Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 11.7 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 come with?

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS. Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3: Shimano Deore.

How do Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 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 3 has 607 mm for 445 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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