2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29 vs 2023 Specialized Epic Pro LTD
The Specialized Epic Pro LTD size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Pro LTD
Compared with the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 in M, the Specialized Epic Pro LTD in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Anthem Advanced 29, MSpecialized Epic Pro LTD, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced 29 M | Specialized Epic Pro LTD L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 470mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 605mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 433mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159 | 1179mm | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 48mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 750 | 776mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 470mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 115mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 324mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 505mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Pro LTD minus the Giant Anthem Advanced 29. Full charts: 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29, 2023 Specialized Epic Pro LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Anthem Advanced 29Specialized Epic Pro LTD
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 | Specialized Epic Pro LTDPro LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced-grade | not listed |
| Fork | SRAM TWISTLOC 2 | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL | RockShox BRAIN |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Stealth Bronze |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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