Price-performance cracker Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 2 on test
Giant lays the foundation with the record value among full-suspension frames. Equipped with cheaper Shimano SLX components and Fox Performance suspension in line with the price point, the Anthem cannot fully realise its potential on the laboratory scales. Nevertheless, at 11.53 kilos, the bike remains within reach of the significantly more expensive competition from Scott and BMC. On the trail, the Giant wins the hearts of the testers with its central riding position and wide cockpit. Direct, confident and with the feel of a trail bike, the Anthem always remains in control of the terrain.
Conclusion on the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 2:
Max Fuchs, BIKE test editor: It's amazing how well the Giant can keep up with the more expensive models despite the price difference. The equipment is less high-quality, but fully functional, making the Anthem a great value for money for marathons and technical tours.
Technical data Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 2
General information
- Price: 5199 Euro
- Info: www.giant-bicycles.com
- Weight: 11.5 kg
- Frame material: Carbon
- Frame size: S / M / L / XL (tested in L, 46 cm)
Equipment
- Fork: Fox 34 Float Performance Evol Grip2
- Shock: Fox Float DPS Evol Performance
- Crank: Shimano SLX
- Gear system: Shimano SLX 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 32; 10-51 / 510 %
- Brake system / disc (front / rear): Shimano BL-M6100 / 180 mm / 160 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Giant Contact Switch / 150 mm / 30.9 mm
- Wheels: Giant XRC 2 Carbon
- Tyres: Maxxis Rekon Race Exo Protection TR 29 x 2.40
- Ease of maintenance: weak
All test results for the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 2 in the big comparison test of the 9 race bikes from BIKE 6/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article.
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