Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Giant Anthem 1

Velopedia Archive ID 24146

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Giant
Model	Anthem 1
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	24146
Original MSRP	$2,500.00
Colors	Blue/Brushed
Sizes	Xsmall, small, medium, large. xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork	Fox 32 F80RL, 80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	Fox Float RP2, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT Top Normal
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano Deore XT
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG-73
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" integrated
Handlebar	Race Face Evolve XC riser
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Evolve XC 31.8
Saddle	WTB Silverado Race SL
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve XC, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	WTB LaserDisc Lite
Rims	WTB LaserDisc Lite
Spokes	Wtb
Front tire	26 x 2.0" Michelin XC Dry2
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.