2025 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 | 450mm | 470mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 593mm | 605mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 433mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159mm | 1179mm | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 48mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 750mm | 776mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 470mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 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: 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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