Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Giant Anthem W

Velopedia Archive ID 24149

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Giant
Model	Anthem W
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	24149
Original MSRP	$2,100.00
Colors	Blue/White
Sizes	Xsmall, small, medium

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork	RockShox SID Team, 80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	Fox Float RP23, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX Top Normal
Crankset	Race Face Ride XC, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face XC X-Type
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG-73
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Stroker Trail w/160mm rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail 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 Deva Comp
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve XC, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	WTB LaserDisc Lite
Rims	WTB Laser Disc Lite
Spokes	Wtb
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Kenda Small Block Eight
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.