2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The M is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your M Giant Anthem Advanced Pro. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cannondale Scalpel
Compared with the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro in M, the Cannondale Scalpel in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Anthem Advanced Pro, MCannondale Scalpel, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced Pro M | Cannondale Scalpel M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 457 | 450 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 597 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 66.6 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611 | 597 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 438 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1166 | 1169 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 42 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 334 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 757 | 744 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 400 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 90 | −5 mm |
| Stack-to-reach | 1.31 | not listed |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro. Full charts: 2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Anthem Advanced ProCannondale Scalpel
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant Anthem Advanced ProAdvanced Pro | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Anthem Advanced Pro | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | Lefty Ocho |
| Rear shock | Fox Elite Performance | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore SLX | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore SLX | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM X0 XO |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM X0 |
| Chainring | Shimano 32T | SRAM X0 |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR 2 | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Level Silver |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XC | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC | SystemBar XC-One Flat |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | fizik Antares R5 | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Silicone |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
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