2023 Specialized Epic LTD vs 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced
The L is the Giant Anthem Advanced size closest to your XL Specialized Epic LTD. 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 LTD in XL, the Giant Anthem Advanced in L places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic LTD, XLGiant Anthem Advanced, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic LTD XL | Giant Anthem Advanced L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 470 | −25 mm |
| Stack | 623mm | 603 | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1211mm | 1183 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 48mm | 42 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 324mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 788mm | 777 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 465 | −55 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135mm | 105 | −30 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 626 |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced minus the Specialized Epic LTD. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic LTD, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic LTDGiant 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 LTDS-Works LTD | Giant Anthem Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Stealth Bronze | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
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