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Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 2 - 2016

Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 2
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Composite/Red
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Turn Giant's ridiculously fast Anthem Advanced 27.5 2 towards the hills and ride like never before. This composite and aluminum whip boasts Giant's Maestro rear suspension and a Fox Float Performance shock to tame rough terrain, while fast-rolling 27.5-inch wheels float over challenging obstacles. The tapered OverDrive steerer and 15mm thru-axle on the 100mm-travel Fox 32 Float Performance fork ensure a true-tracking front end for maximum proficiency on the dirt. And Shimano's 2x10 Deore/SLX drivetrain matches that ultra-capable ethos. Other awesome components include Shimano discs, Schwalbe tubeless-ready tires, Giant's Contact components, and a sleek, supportive Giant saddle.

Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 2 geometry chart

27.5-inch wheels (also known as 650B) offer the best characteristics of 26- and 29-inch wheels for an outstanding ride.

27.5-Inch (650B) wheel/tire performance.

Efficiency: Increasing the wheel diameter decreases the angle of attack (the angle at which round objects meet square objects). The lower the angle, the easier it is to roll over obstacles and maintain momentum.

Traction: With a larger diameter, the tire's contact patch increases, putting more rubber on the trail. A 27.5-inch (650B) has nearly the same contact patch as a 29er for superb acceleration, braking and cornering.

Weight: The weight of a 27.5 wheel, tire and tube is only 5% more than an identically built 26-inch wheel. Compare this to a 12% increase with a 29-inch wheel. Lighter wheels mean a lighter bike, and better climbing and acceleration.

Specs

Frame Giant Advanced-Grade Composite w/ALUXX SL aluminum rear swingarm
Fork Fox 32 Float Performance w/15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm-travel
Rear Shock Fox Float Performance
Rims/Wheels Giant P-XC2
Hubs Giant Performance Tracker Disc
Spokes Stainless-steel, 14/15g
Tires Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo, 27.5 x 2.25, tubeless ready
Crankset Shimano SLX
Chainrings 38/24
Bottom Bracket SRAM press fit
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus
Rear Cogs Shimano HG50, 10-speed: 11-36
Shifters Shimano Deore
Handlebars Giant Contact, low-rise
Stem Giant Contact
Brake Levers Shimano M506
Brakes Shimano M447, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
Saddle Giant Contact, Forward
Seatpost Giant Contact

* Subject to change without notice.

Videos

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Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN
Composite/Red / X-Small 04712878029545 60030613
Composite/Red / Small 04712878029552 60030614
Composite/Red / Medium 04712878029569 60030615
Composite/Red / Large 04712878029576 60030616
Composite/Red / X-Large 04712878029583 60030617

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