2025 Giant Anthem Advanced 29 vs 2023 Specialized Epic Pro LTD
The XL is the Specialized Epic Pro LTD 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 Specialized Epic Pro LTD
Compared with the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 in XL, the Specialized Epic Pro LTD in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Anthem Advanced 29, XLSpecialized Epic Pro LTD, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced 29 XL | Specialized Epic Pro LTD XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 495mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 612mm | 623mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 653mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 433mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212mm | 1211mm | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 48mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 800mm | 788mm | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495mm | 520mm | +25 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 135mm | +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: 2025 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 2 | Specialized Epic Pro LTDPro LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Anthem | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL Performance Elite | RockShox BRAIN |
| 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 Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | Shimano 32 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano press fit | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR 2 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Aspen | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Hub | Giant MTB | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | Giant XCR 2 | Roval Control |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-56 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XC Flat | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC | not listed |
| Grips | Giant XC | not listed |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch AT | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Grit SL | Specialized Power Expert |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Bike Yoke Divine SL |
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