2025 Giant Anthem Advanced 29 vs 2024 Cannondale Scalpel
The XL is the Cannondale Scalpel size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Cannondale Scalpel in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Giant Anthem Advanced 29, XLCannondale Scalpel, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced 29 XL | Cannondale Scalpel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 510 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 612mm | 616 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 66.6 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 653mm | 669 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 446 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212mm | 1245 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 42 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 800mm | 763 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 500 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 110 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 334 |
Differences are the Cannondale Scalpel minus the Giant Anthem Advanced 29. Full charts: 2025 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 2 | Cannondale Scalpel1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Anthem | Cannondale Scalpel |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | Fox Float 34 SC Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL Performance Elite | Fox Float SL EVOL SV Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM X0 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | Shimano 32 | SRAM X0 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano press fit | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR 2 | DT Swiss XCR 1501 Spline |
| Tire | Maxxis Aspen | Maxxis Rekon Race WT, Maxxis Aspen WT |
| Hub | Giant MTB | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | Giant XCR 2 | DT Swiss XRC 1501 |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Level Stealth Silver |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-56 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XC Flat | SystemBar |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC | SystemBar |
| Grips | Giant XC | Cannondale Silicone |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch AT | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | Giant Grit SL | Prologo Dimension NDR |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer SL |
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