This limited edition of the new Giant Anthem Advanced SL SE is based on the same DNA as the bike of Alan Hatherly when he won the 2025 XC World Championships. It is light and stiff and displays a graphic design across the entire bike, including the SRAM brake levers and calipers. It is the first bike that is equipped with the CADEX Cycling Max XC Wheelsystem.

The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120 mm of rear travel and paired with a 120 mm fork, it will help you go fast and comfortable both in rough descents and technical climbs. The rear shock is semi-integrated with the top tube, creating space for a second water bottle cage. A flip chip lets you fine-tune handling for all types of XC terrain.

The reduced weight and increased stiffness of the fully reengineered composite frameset will get you uphill faster than before. Frameset went down with 89 grams, and the stiffness-to-weight ratio went up with 8,64%. The light CADEX wheelset (1.248 grams with valves and tape) adds to the weight savings as well.

The Anthem Advanced SL SE is the top of the Advanced SL range that starts at € 4.499*. The SL SE is priced* at € 13.999 and is equipped with the best possible components like RockShox Flight Attendant suspension and Reverb dropper seat post, a SRAM XX drivetrain and the CADEX Max XC WheelSystem featuring carbon spokes. Total weight of the bike would be just over 10 kg depending on size.

The limited edition looks and rides like a fast bike. But be careful that the flamed finish won’t set your trail on fire.

More information: www.giant-bicycles.com.

*Manufacturer price, this could vary by country, pls check your local supplier

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