2023 Santa Cruz Blur vs 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant Anthem Advanced
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Blur numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Blur M | Giant Anthem Advanced L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1152 | 1183 | +31 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 470 | |
| Stack | not listed | 603 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 67.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.5 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 626 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 42 | |
| Standover | not listed | 777 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 465 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 105 |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced minus the Santa Cruz Blur. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Blur, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz BlurGiant Anthem Advanced
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Santa Cruz BlurXT | Giant Anthem Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Blur | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano XT M8120 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC Offset 27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Aspen | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | not listed |
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