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[Closed] Anyone tried the 2017 Anthem ?

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[url= https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/anthem-1 ]this one[/url]

Looks quite a change from the old one, bit longer, slacker, nice kit...

Currently have a 2015 SX and pondering...


 
Posted : 24/12/2016 9:19 am
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Guess you've not read the latest issue then?


 
Posted : 24/12/2016 9:29 am
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Aha, just picked it up from the coffee table for first time and opened at page 76....


 
Posted : 24/12/2016 9:33 am
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......well that's a pretty convincing read !


 
Posted : 24/12/2016 10:36 am
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Interesting the new ones come with 125mm dropper in medium (according to that article). My current one has a 100mm dropper and I don't have enough collar showing to get anything over about 115 in there. Maybe seat tube is a bit shorter on new version ? I guess would be an easy swop at dealer though..

Very tempting...


 
Posted : 24/12/2016 1:24 pm
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Well having read all the reviews it's this or a Flare. Similar spec, Flare a bit heavier and slight more downhill orientated. Similar RRP though LBS discount on Giant makes it best part of £800 less.....

Will try get some feedback and demo's. Thoughts and opinions welcome !


 
Posted : 26/12/2016 1:18 pm
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I shall be waiting for the new 29er version which is due in the spring!
Max


 
Posted : 26/12/2016 2:20 pm
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Ah, I am firmly in smaller wheel, short arse camp 😀


 
Posted : 26/12/2016 2:35 pm
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Thanks to that STW test article I have taken advantage of the LBS 20% sale and ordered one 😀


 
Posted : 27/12/2016 1:26 pm