2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29 vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The L is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your L Giant Anthem Advanced 29. 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 Cannondale Scalpel
Compared with the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 in L, the Cannondale Scalpel in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Giant Anthem Advanced 29, LCannondale Scalpel, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced 29 L | Cannondale Scalpel L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 475 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 607 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 66.6 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 442 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1202 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 42 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 752 | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 465 | 445 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 100 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 625 | |
| BB height | not listed | 334 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Giant Anthem Advanced 29. Full charts: 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29, 2024 Cannondale Scalpel.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Anthem Advanced 29Cannondale Scalpel
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 | Giant Anthem Advanced 29Advanced 29 | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced-grade | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | SRAM TWISTLOC 2 | Fox Float 34 SC Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL | Fox Float SL EVOL SV Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level Stealth Silver |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | SystemBar |
| Stem | not listed | SystemBar |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Silicone |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Dimension NDR |
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