2026 Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 3 -
Built to slay singletrack with blazing speed, the new Anthem X Advanced SL blurs the lines between XC and trail performance. The lightweight composite frame features a new semi-integrated FlexPoint Pro rear suspension setup with 120mm of travel plus a flip chip to adjust geometry. Combined with a 130mm fork and an integrated handlebar with clean cable routing, it’s fast, fun and ready to rip.
Key Performance Factors
RACE-BRED TRAIL SPEED
A full-composite frameset is both ultra-light and highly efficient 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.
TOTAL CONTROL
The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 130mm fork—helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A flip chip lets you fine tune handling for all types of 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.
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.
Components:
| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes | Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
| Colours | Colour | Carbon/Moon Dust |
| Frame | Frame | Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle, internal storage |
| Fork | Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, 130mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset |
| Shock | Rear Shock | Fox Float SL Performance, 210/50 |
| Handlebar | Handlebar | Giant Integrated XC, alloy, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep |
| Grips | Grips | Giant Tactal, lock on |
| Stem | Stem | Giant Integrated XC Alloy S:50mm, M:50mm, L:60mm, XL:70mm |
| Seatpost | Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, remote S:110-140mm / 30.9 x 395mm, M:110-140mm / 30.9 x 395mm, L:140-170mm / 30.9 x 530mm |
| Saddle | Saddle | Giant Grit Core |
| Pedals | Pedals | N/A |
| Shifters | Shifters | Shimano Deore mechanical, 1x12 |
| Front Derailleur | Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Brakes | Brakes | TRP Slate EVO hydraulic, stainless, 6-bolt rotors [F]203mm, [R]180mm |
| Brake Levers | Brake Levers | TRP Slate EVO |
| Cassette | Cassette | Shimano M6100, 10x51 |
| Chain | Chain | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Crankset | Praxis Cadet HD M24, 32t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Bottom Bracket | Praxis, press fit |
| Rims | Rims | Giant XCA WheelSystem |
| Hubs | Hubs | [F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt |
| Spokes | Spokes | Sapim |
| Tires | Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, EXO, tubeless |
| Extras | Extras | Tubeless prepared, 2.4" max tire size, 34t max chainring size, MRP 1x CS chain guide |

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