2023 Specialized Epic Expert vs 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced
The M is the Giant Anthem Advanced size closest to your M Specialized Epic Expert. 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 Giant Anthem Advanced
Compared with the Specialized Epic Expert in M, the Giant Anthem Advanced in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Expert, MGiant Anthem Advanced, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert M | Giant Anthem Advanced M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 450 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 593 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1148 | 1159 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 48 | 42 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 324 | not listed | |
| Standover | 766 | 750 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 420 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 604 |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced minus the Specialized Epic Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Expert, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic ExpertGiant Anthem Advanced
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 | Specialized Epic ExpertExpert | Giant Anthem Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM 34T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM TL, SRAM Level TL | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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