My Anthem X3 Updated 14-9-13

Decided it was time to upgrade from my Scott Aspect to something a little better, a 2011 Giant Anthem X3 much better spec than the 2012 even if the colours are a bit marmite for some. So far only added pedals Shimano PD-M540's and swapped the Maxxis Crossmarks for Ignitors. I work for a scale company so have access to calibrated scales and including pedals it weighed 12.4 Kgs. Just need to get it muddy now 


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Is that Scales and Balances, Thetford?... I bought a 20kg calibration weight from them for my Quarq's
Nice bike, by the way.
Still I can always change them later on if I need to, the better spec was more important.
Nah I'm based in Attleborough
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
Have you taken it for a good test? Do you plan on doing any upgrades?
Nice bike by the way and a good choice!!
As for mods, saddle first as I don't like the Fisik one, the shape seems more suited for road use so it'll go one my road bike, I'll change the seatpost for a lighter one but other than that, I'll see how it goes.
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
What size is the seatpost? Are the wheels good/nice and light?
Hope your bike is still in one piece
Bike was fine it just landed in some mud as did I, wipe off and get back on. If you don't fall off your not trying hard enough :-)
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
Nowt wrong with a bit if colour.
Frame: Giant Anthem X3 AluxX SL aluminum, Fluid Formed TM 4.0"/100mm Maestro Suspension
Rear Shock: Float RP2
Forks: Fox F100 RL-11
Bars: Easton EC70 Carbon Low Riser
Stem: Easton EA50 100mm
Headset: FSA
Grips: Giant Lock on
Front Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir 5
Front Caliper: Avid Elixir 5
Front disc: Avid HS1 160mm
Rear Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir 5
Rear Caliper: Avid Elixir 5
Rear Disc: Avid HS1 160mm
Hoses: Shimano
Shifters: Shimano SLX
Cables: Shimano
Front Mech: Shimano SLX
Rear Mech: Shimano XT Shadow
Seat: Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 Manganese rails
Seat Post: Easton EC70 carbon
Seat Post Clamp: Giant
Cranks: Shimano SLX Hollowtech 2
Chainring(s): Shimano 24/32/42
Chain: Shimano HG74
Cassette: Shimano SLX
Pedals: Shimano M540 SPD
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Integrated Press Fit
Front Wheel: Giant P-XC2
Rim: Giant P-XC2 DW aluminium
Spokes: Sapim Race
Hub: Giant Tracker
Tire: Maxxis Ignitor
Back Wheel: Giant P-XC2
Rim: Giant P-XC2 DW aluminium
Spokes: Sapim Race
Hub: Shimano M525
Tire: Maxxis Ignitor
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
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Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
I might change them to a different colour when they need doing, in no hurry. Been playing with different saddles and positions, i'm quite comfy with it there though.
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
Future plans will be new wheels undecided on what yet, saddle, will go for a Charge Spoon and then I'll go 2x10 when the chainrings need changing.
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
Saddle tilt definitely has an effect on comfort , and making sure your sit bones are in the right place.
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
Worth losing the weight from the wheels, makes the bike feel much livelier.
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
What`s that then?
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
My second/winter mtb is an old XTC hardtail which is gradually being drip fed with "down/side grades" from the Anthem.
It has an old MT760 groupset on it,Rebas,XT/717 wheels and Nobby Nics on it and weighs about 24-25lbs.
Was thinking of selling it originally when I bought the Anthem but everytime I ride it I again I`m reminded how much I still love hardtails.
You often see cheap XTC frames on ebay and they are a very good frame. Ride quality is good and lighter than many other big brand aluminum frames. I prefer the pre 2009 versions which are a little more compliant.
Not seen as being as sexy as more boutique frames so often go cheap.
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
Charge Spoon saddle, have one on my Scott and love it.
Ritchey WCS Foam Grips with Lizard Skins bar ends
Wheels - Stans Crest on Superstar EVO hubs
Superstar Superfly Alloy Hollow Cro-mo Quick release, rear only
Schwalbe Rocket Ron tyres Front 2.2 Rear 2.1
Also thought while I was replacing the wheels it would be a good idea to go tubeless, which was pretty easy to do.
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
GT Arrowhead
GT Chucker XS1
Raleigh Mirage (Commuter)
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
GT Arrowhead
GT Chucker XS1
Raleigh Mirage (Commuter)
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL
GT Arrowhead
GT Chucker XS1
Raleigh Mirage (Commuter)
Scott Aspect 10
Schwinn Fastback Comp
Cube Reaction GTC SL