2027 Giant Anthem Advanced SL SE Stormfire Sprint

this superlight xc flyer, a proven winner with world championship and world cup wins to its name, is engineered with a semi-integrated 120mm flexpoint pro rear suspension system and adjustable geometry for any xc terrain. with an all-new cadex max xc wheelsystem and limited-edition, race-inspired graphics across the frame, fork and shock, it's pure inspiration for your podium pursuits. TOTAL CONTROL: The new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 120mm of smooth, active rear travel paired with a 120mm fork, helping you fly down rough descents and power up technical climbs. A flip chip lets you fine-tune handling for all types of XC terrain. The superlight CADEX Max XC WheelSystem with Wide Guard rim technology and robust 5mm-thick sidewalls allows lower tyre pressures for greater control and puncture protection. LOW-LATENCY SPEED CONCEPT: A fully reengineered composite frameset is 89g lighter with an 8.64% greater stiffness-to-weight ratio to help you power up climbs and make every watt count. The WheelSystem and integrated handlebar/stem unit is 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. SYSTEM INTEGRATION: The Contact SLR XC integrated composite handlebar/stem unit adds compliance to reduce shocks and vibrations, giving you better control and hand comfort. Its geometry is optimised for XC racing with a -8° stem angle, 9° back-sweep, and 2° up-sweep. It features clean cable routing and versatile sizing with multiple stem length options ranging from 60-80mm. Build: Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, UDH, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle. Shifting: SRAM AXS Pod, Rocker Paddle, 1x12, SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission AXS rear derailleur, crankset SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quarq power meter, 34t, 55mm chainline. Wheels: CADEX Max XC Hookless Tubeless-ready Carbon WheelSystem, tyres Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless. Available in Stormfire Sprint, sizes S,M,L,XL. See it in person or order online from Giant South Yarra — Melbourne’s Giant specialist.