Ride like Alan Hatherly and consider the new Giant Anthem Advanced SL SE for the 2026 season. Light, stiff and extremely fast.

This XC racer features a new semi-integrated FlexPoint Pro rear suspension system with 120 mm of travel and a flip chip to adapt the geometry to any course or terrain. The damper mounting in the top tube is eccentric and allows you to adjust the angles by half a degree.

The single-pivot FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120 mm of smooth, active rear travel, combined with a 120 mm front fork. The completely redeveloped frame is 89 grams lighter than its predecessor (now 1,530 grams in size M) and offers a 7.95% better stiffness-to-weight ratio. The rear suspension is semi-integrated into the top tube, which saves weight and creates space for a second bottle cage. A new, integrated carbon handlebar/stem system provides more comfort.

The Anthem Advanced SL SE features the Giant XCR wheelsystem. These carbon rims have a 30 millimeter internal width and are made with new insights into lamination. The hookless rims have 5 mm wide flanks, called ‘Wide Guard Technology’. These make it possible to drive with lower tire pressure and provide more control and reduce the risk of rim damage and punctures.

The Giant Anthem Advanced SL SE comes with RockShox SID suspension, a SRAM XX SL groupset and a RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post.

Specifications
Frame: Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle
Fork: RockShox Sid Flight Attendant XC, 120mm, Flight Attendant Race Day damper, boost 15×110, 44mm offset
Shock: RockShox SidLuxe Flight Attendant, RL3 damper, Solo Air, 210/50
Handlebar: Giant Integrated XC, composite, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep
Seat post: RockShox Reverb AXS, pod controller remote
Drivetrain: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quark power meter (34t/10t-52t)
Wheels: Giant XCR WheelSystem (carbon rims/spokes/6-bolt)
Brakes: SRAM Motive ULT (180/160).

Price*: € 12.499

More information: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/int/anthem-advanced-sl-se-2026

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

Images/video: Giant