Giant Anthem Advanced SL 2 Bike

The Giant Anthem Advanced SL 2 climbs like a rocket and descends like it means it.

The Anthem Advanced SL 2 is a full-carbon cross-country race machine for riders chasing podiums, Strava crowns, or their fastest-ever loop. It's light, fast, and efficient, exactly what you want for the punchy climbs and quick singletrack in the Santa Monica Mountains.

It's right for you if:

• You race cross-country or marathon events and want every gram to count.

• You value fast, efficient climbing over plush, heavy travel.

• You want a modern XC bike that still handles technical descents with confidence.

Why you'll love it:

• The full Advanced SL carbon frame, front and rear, is Giant's lightest, so climbs feel effortless.

• Efficient Maestro suspension puts your pedaling power into speed, not bob.

• Modern XC geometry keeps you fast uphill and composed when the trail points down.

• Big 29-inch wheels roll over roots and rocks, so you carry momentum.

The tech you get: a top-tier Advanced SL full-carbon frame with a carbon Maestro rear end, short-travel XC suspension, a 1x drivetrain, and fast-rolling 29-inch wheels.

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Every bike from Cycle World Bike is assembled by hand, inspected for safety, and ready to ride when you pick it up.

• Brian, our lead technician, builds and tunes every bike that leaves the shop

• Steve helps match the right frame size and riding position to your body

• Come back anytime for adjustments, questions, or service

No guessing your size from a chart. No assembling it from a box in your garage.

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Highlights

Advanced SL Composite Frame

The same platform that won the 2025 XCO World Championship. 89 grams lighter than the previous generation with nearly 8% better stiffness-to-weight ratio. This is a race bike, built to race.

120mm FlexPoint Pro Suspension

Semi-integrated rear suspension delivers efficient pedaling on climbs and smooth tracking on rough descents. A flip chip lets you adjust geometry for tighter XC courses or more stability on technical terrain.

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission

The latest 1x12 mechanical drivetrain with a massive 10-52 cassette range. Clean, reliable shifting from steep climbs to flat-out sprints.

Giant Integrated XC Composite Cockpit

One-piece composite handlebar and stem save weight and reduce flex. Precise steering input when the trail demands it.

Contact Switch SL Dropper Post

Remote-actuated dropper seatpost lets you drop your saddle for descents and pop it back up for climbs without stopping.

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