Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2009 Giant Anthem XW

Velopedia Archive ID 16834

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Giant
Model	Anthem XW
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	16834
Original MSRP	$2,375.00
Colors	Giant for Women Blue
Sizes	Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork	Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	Fox Float RP2, 4" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano SLX
Shifters	Shimano SLX RapidFire
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano SLX
Crankset	Race Face Ride XC, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face X-Type
Cassette	Shimano XT
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG73
Pedals	N/A

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Stroker Trail w/160mm rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8"
Handlebar	Race Face Evolve XC low-rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Evolve XC
Saddle	WTB Deva
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve XC, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	WTB LaserDisc Lite
Rims	Mavic XM 317 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.0" Michelin XC Dry 2
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.