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Giant Anthem 2 Reviews

Description: (from giant-bicycles.com)
FRAME TECHNOLOGY
Featuring Giant’s lightweight ALUXX SL butted alloy tubeset, titanium shock hardware and aggressive XC racing geometry, Anthem is the clear choice for Adam Craig and the entire Giant Mountain Bike Team as they battle week-after-week on the NORBA and World Cup circuits.FEATURES
# Light and stiff RockShox Reba SL, 80mm suspension fork and Fox Float RP2 rear

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by goamu   on March 24, 2009   Pros The 2009 version has been upgraded to Shimano Deore XT components, great wheels and has the climbing ability of a mountain goat! Cons Cost - MSRP is $2900 ouch! Verdict I have been using this bike exclusivley on the Des Plaine River Trail up here in Lake County, IL; It has handled the wet sand, mud, etc. like nothing I else I have owned. The lock out for for both front and rear shock allows you to climb without any lost energy to the pedals. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders reviewed by Nick1965   on August 19, 2007   Pros VERY FAST BIKE!!! Absolutely flies when sprinting out of the saddle. Has a very light feel to it and handles very well although you do have to ride it aggressively at times to keep it from wondering off line up and down hills. Cons Tends to wonder a little when climbing steep and loose rocky sections. Hutchinson Piranha tires have little traction in the mud and side walls are weak (I tried upgrading to no tube slim but the front tire would not hold the air due to a tear on the side wall) but it is a fast tire. I plan on upgrading Deore drive train to XT. Verdict If you want a very fast bike for a fair price. Recommended for: Anyone