My anthem x3

Dazzza
Dazzza Posts: 2,364
edited July 2009 in Your mountain bikes
Still don't like the look of the tyres though, meh whatever saves me wearing out my lovely intense xc3's. ;)

p1050010.jpg
The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
Giant Anthem X

Comments

  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    I like ur storage containers. Very blingy lol :wink:

    Also like how the floor matches the bike 8)
    Why has my sig been removed by the admins???
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Thanks i like em. ;)

    Can a mod move this to the my rides section. :oops: :lol:
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    In all seriousness, bike looks good pal. Love the white charge seat and grips. 8)

    Tyres are tyres...as long as they have air in and a few grips they are fine by me lol :roll: :P

    Liking the torch too...Same as mine :D
    Why has my sig been removed by the admins???
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    edited July 2009
    I wasn't so sure about getting the grips to match the saddle but they're growing on me.

    Lol well i was the main originator for people to buy the p7 as i was one of the first to buy it here, did have to knock up a spacer with a tap washer and bronze dowel as the spring wasn't strong enough apart fro that it shows up lights that are far more expensive. ;)

    I still have a couple more xtr bits and a thomson seatpost to buy but apart from that she's finished, i needed the oakleys first as my last cheap glasses broke on me. 8)

    Here's a hi res version. ;)

    p1050010z.th.jpg
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • that kettle makes an 'Ansome cuppa! :wink:

    looking good matey! although really does look different with the black tyres over green!
    bike barn'll prolly do you a deal on some racing ralph's!! sure they had some last time i was there! (like my cinders too much to swap em!)

    is a lovely bike though! 8)
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
    http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/
    Cotic Soul, The bike of Legends!:wink: Yes, I Am a bike tart!
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... 1#16297481
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    It sure does, boils up really fast too, it's a kenwood, been through quite a few and so far this is the best one, 2kw element i think. :?

    As for the ralphs, no need as i love my intense xc's anyway, they grip like a fire xc but roll much faster. ;)

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=4332
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    :wink:
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    Nice cooker - 500 or 600mm wide?
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    600mm i believe, cannon chesterfield, damned good cooker got it for a bargain £380 too. ;)

    Will post up new pics soon, it's changed a bit so could use an update and i hate the look of the kendas. 8)
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Zaskar20
    Zaskar20 Posts: 557
    Do me a favour. Before you take the next pics take the saddle bag off ! :wink:

    I don't mean to be rude - I've just an irrational dislike of them - especially when they spoil the line of a decent looking bike. :)
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Yeah course i will good suggestion, kind of spoils it but still a necessary evil when on the trails. ;)
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • OH NO Dan
    OH NO Dan Posts: 186
    Lovely looking bike. Is that a charge spoon saddle, if so how are you finding it?
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Quite good, came from a bel air rl and though it's more padded there's little between the two.

    I have a wtb silverado i may give a try that looks comfortable, no more pics for a bit though as i've broken the hub on my front wheel, im currently chasing hope for a warranty replacement, if i get one i'll have me a similar build only with a pro 2 instead of the xc hub.
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • owen908
    owen908 Posts: 170
    Are these anthems pretty quick cross country?
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Very, certainly one of the fastest all rounders, can certainly hold it's own against fsr epics.

    Bike of the year 2009 ;)
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • stu8975
    stu8975 Posts: 1,334
    By far the fastest full sus ive ever ridden (maybe why im on my 2nd one..muhahahaha).
  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,848
    stu8975 wrote:
    By far the fastest full sus ive ever ridden (maybe why im on my 2nd one..muhahahaha).

    X0 *drool*

    The Anthems are definitely rapid, I have an uncontrollable urge to sprint everywhere on mine. A proper big grin bike :D

    Looks good Dazza!
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Thanks, i've sorted a front wheel out so have a hope hoop on the way, come christmas im tied between getting new forks or a pair of I9 wheels.

    My rebas are 1st gen so im thinking of getting tf tuning to get them pushed if they still can which still leaves me to get the wheels.

    Or failing that buy a hope pro 2 rear and buy some magura durins or manitou r7 carbon absolute.

    Decisions!!! :lol:
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Chilesy
    Chilesy Posts: 152
    Very nice mate :D:D:D Think a set of Hope hubbed wheels will be next on my shopping list
  • stu8975
    stu8975 Posts: 1,334
    Ive got Superstar Components hubs on mine (superfast/superleggera), and so far im damn impressed, accelaration is stupid when you have 120 point engagement, was thinking of hopes for mine but i really hate the noise of the freehub and they're heavier and more expensive.