Giant Anthem X2 09 vs my old Zaskar Pro

duke duvet
duke duvet Posts: 61
edited September 2009 in MTB general
I'm currently riding a Gt Zaskar Pro 07 which I'm fairly happy with but having read some good reviews about the 2009 Giant Anthem bikes I am feeling tempted to get one.

I have always ridden hard tails for ease of maintenance and light weight but maybe it is time for a change seeing the rave reviews Anthems are getting and as I fancy trying full suss. Probably looking at an X2 but need to be quick as the 2010 bikes are coming with a big price hike...

Generally ride fast XC but a bike that comes close to doing it all would be a good switch.

Anyone have any advice or experience of the anthem or should I just refuse to give in to some bike reviews and wanting something new just for a change?

Cheers

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Only one way to decide: and that is to go and test one!
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  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,893
    I absolutely love my Anthem, it definitely fits the 'fast xc' requirement. It's insanely quick and responsive and just an absolute blast. Go and try one if you can mate!
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    llamafarmer wrote:
    I absolutely love my Anthem, it definitely fits the 'fast xc' requirement. It's insanely quick and responsive and just an absolute blast. Go and try one if you can mate!

    Sounds like a Zaskar, just a lot heavier ;-)
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  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,893
    supersonic wrote:
    Sounds like a Zaskar, just a lot heavier ;-)

    :lol:
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    Cube Ltd Race
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    09 X2s are all sold out........................

    However the 2010 X3 is £1750,and has a similar,or slighlty better spec.Not in the shops until November though.

    Looks cool in black too:http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant_anthem_x3_.html
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  • OH NO Dan
    OH NO Dan Posts: 186
    Im looking at buying an anthem as well mate. Going on all the reviews they sound friggin ace. Im pretty sure the X1 won WMB bike of the year and the X2 has the same frame so you cant go wrong really. The 2010 range looks much nicer so I may wait till next year.

    Keep us updated if you have a spin on one.
  • racefaceec90
    racefaceec90 Posts: 120
    i'm getting a 2010 anthem x4.cannot wait to ride it!!! :D
  • Deadlydave36
    Deadlydave36 Posts: 9
    I tried to get an X2 but couldn't get hold of one for love nor money, I bit the bullet and went for the X1 and I'm so glad I did, its such a quick/light bike. I'm slightly less experienced than my mates but it makes up for my shortcomings and lets me keep up with them without killing myself! I know the guy who works at the shop and apparently for 2010 they are 'moving' the models up by starting with and X4 rather than X3 if that makes sense
    Giant Anthem X1
  • duke duvet
    duke duvet Posts: 61
    Thank you for your replies chaps.

    Dont fancy selling your x2 llama farmer! :wink:

    A test ride sounds the way to go for now and pedal on have the x3 at £925. Would be good for upgrades over time. The 2010 bikes look very cool especially the x1 in red but a bit out my price range. Will maybe wait 'til I can test ride the '10 bikes in due course

    Good point supersonic!
  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,893
    duke duvet wrote:
    Dont fancy selling your x2 llama farmer! :wink:

    I'll do a straight swap for one of these :wink:
    Giant Anthem X
    Cube Ltd Race
  • Eranu
    Eranu Posts: 712
    I'm gutted I didn't buy a 2009 one when I had the money :(

    Bloody car just cost me £1800 to fix and now the wife wants to extend our house which apprently more important than me "blowing thousands on a bloody bike" still it gives me more time to extend my budget :)
  • BurtonM
    BurtonM Posts: 425
    Bloody car just cost me £1800 to fix and now the wife wants to extend our house which apprently more important than me "blowing thousands on a bloody bike" still it gives me more time to extend my budget

    At least you take the positives..... you could have looked at it as if your never going to have the money or something
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    That's like saying i want a door for my car that doesn't meet the roof, because I once had the wind blow it shut when I was getting in, and I had my head squished between, well, the door and the roof.
  • duke duvet
    duke duvet Posts: 61
    Bearing in mind the lack of any '09 X2's my thoughts are turning to the 2010 X4. Looks good in white (reminds me of an Opel Manta!), and the spec for the price is amazing.

    Will also give me time to save some cash and that means hopefully keeping the Zaskar too!

    Can't wait for a test ride :D
  • racefaceec90
    racefaceec90 Posts: 120
    good choice dd.you might have to wait a bit to get one though.won't be getting my small size x 4 until feb 2010.although the larger sizes/more expensive models will be here this year.
  • fletch8928
    fletch8928 Posts: 794
    [the 2010 X4. Looks good in white (reminds me of an Opel Manta!),

    I get the manta look. not sure thats a good reason to buy the bike tho :wink:
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  • duke duvet
    duke duvet Posts: 61
    Raceface - have just been on the pedal on website and they state small and large anthem X4 will be available in November 09. Might be worth checking out to save the wait

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