2027 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2 vs 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced
The M is the Giant Anthem Advanced size closest to your M Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2. 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 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2 in M, the Giant Anthem Advanced in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2, MGiant Anthem Advanced, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2 M | Giant Anthem Advanced M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 450 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 593 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 75.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 604 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1138 | 1159 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 46 | 42 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 327 | not listed | |
| Standover | 772 | 750 | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 95 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced minus the Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2. Full charts: 2027 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2Giant 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 | Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2SL 9.6 Gen 2 | Giant Anthem Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek SL OCLV Mountain Carbon | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Kovee Comp 25 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Grips | Trek Line | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Trek Verse Short | not listed |
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