Giant Anthem 27.5 3
2015
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Description
Technical climbs? Tricky descents? Let Giant's Anthem 27.5 3 push your riding to a whole new level. This aluminum rig boasts Giant's Maestro rear suspension and a RockShox Monarch R shock to tame rough terrain, while fast-rolling 27.5-inch wheels propel you over challencing obstacles. The tapered OverDrive steerer and 15mm through-axle on the 100mm-travel RockShox Recon Gold RL fork ensure a true-tracking front end for maximum shreddage. Further enhancing the light, reliable specs, Shimano's 2 x 10-speed Deore drivetrain shifts with absolute precision and trademark ease. Other awesome components include Shimano hydraulic brakes, grippy Schwalbe tires, Giant's Connect components, and a sleek, supportive Giant saddle.
Features & Info
Geometry chart
27.5-inch (650B) wheels
27.5-inch wheels (also known as 650B) offer the best characteristics of 26- and 29-inch wheels for an outstanding ride.
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.
Pedals sold separately
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Easy To Ride Trail On
- Easy To Look At
- Well built quality
- Fast Climber
- Faster Decender
Cons
- Tires Are Lacking Grip
- Saddle
- 1x11 Would Be Sweet
- Some Parts Are Heavy
- Saddle Sore
Best Uses
- XC racing
- Single track
Apr 18, 2014
- Pros:
- Well built quality, Easy To Look At, Fast Climber, Faster Decender, Easy To Ride Trail On
- Cons:
- 1x11 Would Be Sweet, Some Parts Are Heavy, Tires Are Lacking Grip, Saddle Sore, Saddle
- Best Uses:
- XC racing, Single track
Going fast is what I like and this bike like's to go fast also.If your on the fence about 27.5" and your on a 26" you owe it to yourself to try one.It gets better with each ride and after some easy upgrades like tires and a saddle this bike will rip just about any single track.Giant makes some of the best bikes out there,including GIANT.
Specifications
- Frame
- Giant ALUXX SL aluminum w/Maestro suspension, 100mm-travel
- Fork
- RockShox Recon Gold RL, 100mm-travel w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, lockout
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch R
- Rims/Wheels
- Giant S-XC2
- Hubs
- Front: Giant Sport Tracker, Rear: Formula
- Spokes
- Stainless, 14g
- Tires
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 27.5 x 2.25
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore
- Chainrings
- 38/24
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Press Fit
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 10-speed: 11-36
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore
- Handlebars
- Giant Connect Trail, low-rise
- Stem
- Giant Connect
- Brake Levers
- Shimano
- Brakes
- Shimano hydraulic, 6-inch rotors
- Saddle
- Giant Contact
- Seatpost
- Giant Connect