2025 Giant Anthem Advanced 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 in M, the Specialized Epic Pro LTD in XL places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +52 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, MSpecialized Epic Pro LTD, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced M | Specialized Epic Pro LTD XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 495mm | +45 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 623mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 433mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159 | 1211mm | +52 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 48mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 750 | 788mm | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 520mm | +100 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 135mm | +40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 324mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 505mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Pro LTD minus the Giant Anthem Advanced. Full charts: 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced, 2023 Specialized Epic Pro LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Anthem AdvancedSpecialized 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 | Specialized Epic Pro LTDPro LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Rear shock | not listed | 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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