Product Information
Giant Anthem X1 W 2012.
CLIMB STEEP TRAILS WITH POWER AND GRACE. DESCEND WITH NEW CONFIDENCE. ANTHEM X W, THE MASTER OF ALL XC.
This quote is straight out of the Giant manual, but I thought it was worth including as power and grace are 2 traits all of us would love to be able to display. Most of us suffer on hills and if there is a chance a particular bike can help aleviate the hardship, then "ka ching" sign me up!
Having reached the summit however is where many riders greatest difficulty begins. They can get up the hill OK, it's just that they are ....scared of going down the other side. It is in that final thought before plunging over the crest that Anthem X owners can be thankful that they have the tool that has rid them of the terrors of descending. Be thankful for the new found ability to descend at a pace quite a bit quicker than walking. Happily aware of not only an ability but also of a confidence to descend. Sure a sense of self preservation still kicks in, but that old frustration and fear is gone, hanging on the garage wall back home with their old bike.
They say that "it's not about the destination, it's about the journey", and with an Anthem X1 W ladies of all experience levels will have the opportunity to realise a similar conclusion. Enjoy the journey.
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Sizes
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XS:14.5 S:16, M:18
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Colours
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White/Silver
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Frame
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ALUXX SL FluidFormed™ alloy Maestro 4.0” travel
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Fork
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Fox 32 F100 RL w/15QR, tapered steerer & remote lockout, 4.0”/100mm
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Shock
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Fox Float RP2 w/boost valve
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Handlebar
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Giant Connect SL oversize alloy 19mm rise
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Grips
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Giant lock-on
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Stem
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Giant Connect SL oversize alloy, 4 bolt, 8 degree
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Seat Post
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Giant Connect SL oversize alloy micro-adjust 30.9
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Saddle
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Fi’zi:k Vesta w/Manganese rail
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Pedals
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Shimano M520 SPD clipless
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Shifters
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Shimano Deore XT rapid fire 30 sp.
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Front Derailleur
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Shimano SLX 10 sp. 34.9
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Rear Derailleur
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Shimano Deore XT Shadow 10 sp.
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Brakes
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Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic, w/6” 6 bolt rotors
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Brake Levers
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Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic
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Cassette
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Shimano HG81 10 sp. 11-36T
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Chain
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Shimano HG74 10 sp.
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Crankset
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Shimano Deore XT 24x32x42T
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Bottom Bracket
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Shimano BB71, press fit
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Rims
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Giant P-XC2 Performance, eyeleted, double wall, alloy, 32H
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Hubs
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Fr: Giant Tracker sealed cartridge 15QR | Rr: Giant Tracker cassette sealed cartridge 10sp disc
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Spokes
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DT 14G stainless
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Tyres
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph 26x2.1
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Other
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Shock pump
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