Publication-Mountain Bike

Date-April 2006

Title-Giant Anthem 1 $4000

Findings:

• "IT ROCKS: This new XC-specific racer was designed by Giant's team of engineers, then rigorously tested by XC stars Adam Craig and Carl Decker. Each frame is assembled by Giant's most proven factory welders. In tests we found that the geometry mimics that of the stellar XtC Composite Hardtail. Giant says the Maestro suspension has 8 pivot points to create a "floating pivot," meaning that the Anthems accelerates like a missile thanks to zero bob while remaining compliant to all manner of trail talus, no matter your speed."
• "BUT NOT IF: We lost you back there with the mention of floating pivots."