2023 Specialized Epic vs 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced
The M is the Giant Anthem Advanced size closest to your XS Specialized Epic. 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 Giant Anthem Advanced
Compared with the Specialized Epic in XS, the Giant Anthem Advanced in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 60 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +60 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +69 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic, XSGiant Anthem Advanced, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic XS | Giant Anthem Advanced M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390mm | 450 | +60 mm |
| Stack | 596mm | 593 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 75.5 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090mm | 1159 | +69 mm |
| BB drop | 58mm | 42 | −16 mm |
| BB height | 314mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 740mm | 750 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 375mm | 420 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 604 |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced minus the Specialized Epic. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EpicGiant Anthem Advanced
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 | Specialized EpicS-Works | Giant Anthem Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | Quarq XX1 Powermeter | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Ultimate | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
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