2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29 vs 2023 Specialized Epic Pro LTD
The XL is the Specialized Epic Pro LTD size closest to your XL Giant Anthem Advanced 29. 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 Specialized Epic Pro LTD
Compared with the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 in XL, the Specialized Epic Pro LTD in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Anthem Advanced 29, XLSpecialized Epic Pro LTD, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced 29 XL | Specialized Epic Pro LTD XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495 | 495mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 623mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 433mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212 | 1211mm | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 48mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 788mm | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495 | 520mm | +25 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 135mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 324mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 505mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Pro LTD minus the Giant Anthem Advanced 29. Full charts: 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29, 2023 Specialized Epic Pro LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Anthem Advanced 29Specialized Epic Pro LTD
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 29Advanced 29 | Specialized Epic Pro LTDPro LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced-grade | not listed |
| Fork | SRAM TWISTLOC 2 | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL | RockShox BRAIN |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Stealth Bronze |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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