2023 Specialized Epic Pro 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
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic Pro numbers we have for size M are missing the stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Pro M | Giant Anthem Advanced M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 450 | +5 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 593 | |
| 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 | not listed | 1159 | |
| BB drop | 48 | 42 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 324 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 604 | |
| Standover | not listed | 750 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 420 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced minus the Specialized Epic Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Pro, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic ProGiant 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 | Specialized Epic ProPro | Giant Anthem Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | 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 TLM | not listed |
| Handlebar | S Works Carbon XC Mini Rise | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
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