Giant Anthem X3 2010

predo

My new bike, is standard no plans to change anything. This bike is fast, on a 1 hour loop i can do it 10 minutes quicker than on my trek 4500 hardtail. Great bike, recomend it to anyone.






Spec.
Weight - 26.4 lbs / 11.9 kg
Fork - Fox F100 RL
Shock - Fox Float RP2
Handlebar - Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8mm
Stem - Giant Connect SL
Seatpost - Giant Connect SL
Shifters - Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT Shadow
Brakes - Avid Elixir 5, Hydraulic Discs, 1160mm Rotors
Cassette - Shimano HG80 11-34
Chain - Shimano HG73
Crankset - Shimano SLX
Bottom Bracket - Shimano External
Rims - Mavic XM 317 Disc
Hubs - Shimano Deore
Spokes - Sapim Race 14g
Tyres - Michelin WildRace R 26x2.0 folding

predo

Sorry about the image size, should of re-sized, was not sure what size they would come out.

El Capitano

That looks really nice. What's it climb like?

predo

Climbing is excellent, only time i lockout rear suss is if powering up short tarmac climbs. When seated on any climb is smooth as anything. Also really quick on accelerating.

Tolk

I'd move the quick release on the front wheel so it locks facing upwards (if you haven't already!), if you knock it, it might lead to a nasty stack!

Love the black/red theme on the anthems, it's a tasty looking bike!

muddylegs

Nice looking bike. It makes a change to see pictures of new bikes with mud on them.

predo

Have since moved quick release, cheers. Was a bit apprehensive about taking it out in muddy conditions, this was from my first ride out on it, all comes out in the wash though, so no worries now. Have since changed the saddle for a black/white ti rail sdg bel air rl, as i had grown used to this type of saddle on my old bike. So if anyone interested in the nice red and black fizik tundra, for a price, only used three times.

kingcarbon

what size frame do you have and how tall are you, really want one of these im 6ft n not sure wether to go for an 18 or 20inch any ideas!!!!!

predo

Mine is an 18" frame and i am about 5ft 9". Fits me just right, i have a good couple of inches on stand over height. Is there no where you can try one out or go by the size frame you have at mo. I have a 19.5" trek and that was slightly to big as i only had about an inch on stand over height, that is why i went for the 18".

bartimaeus

Nice colour-scheme... must get my X4 as covered in mud as your X3!

stu8975

Keewwl, there's no such thing a a std bike, get it on a diet

predo

If it gets any lighter i will have to put wings on it.

ariteofpassage

Nice bike! I have just ordered an anthem x2! Hoping to get it tomorrow or friday. Had an x1 to demo for the weekend. Amazing!

stu8975

predo wrote:

If it gets any lighter i will have to put wings on it.

Pfffft...loads of weight to be lopped off (if the bank manager is nice ). Think mines a shade over 23lb at the min..and it's gettin lighter..muhahahahaha

Splottboy

Do the loose cables down by the BB get in the way/tangled in bushes and stuff?

This would look nice with my Giant TCR Team !

What I can't figure out is, How come todays MBR tests a Giant Trance X4 for 995 English Pounds, but...to buy a frame only its...995 English Pounds?
( Ok, the shock might be better on the "frame only" but how bloody much better?
Worth everything else on the bike??? I don't think so...)

road_donut

Great bike .... i love the Anthem's

Loved mine until some fooking asbo nicked it

predo

Splottboy wrote:

Do the loose cables down by the BB get in the way/tangled in bushes and stuff?

No not at all, they are not close to the BB.