You would hope so!
What are the names of the lbs' that have actually got them in? If i can go back to my lbs with some examples, hopefully i can get them to pressure Giant more. NFI what's happening.. so frustrating too =/
Giant Anthem X 29er - See first post for info
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What are the names of the lbs' that have actually got them in? If i can go back to my lbs with some examples, hopefully i can get them to pressure Giant more. NFI what's happening.. so frustrating too =/
Do you know something we don't? hahaDont fret guys ,all will be well very soon.
Realise that I'm probably being impatient, but I want to make sure that I actually am in that first batch, and won't be waiting several more months. I had thought the distribution to stores would have been fairly similar.
Guess i'll have to keep on waiting... waiting...
krisko
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OK Guys don't be jealous but I have a ultra shiny something in my garage!
Picked it up this morning.
Size is large and its 11.64kg's without pedals. I have a set of new A/classic wheels at 1570grams and 515gram Maxxis Aspens to throw on it.
I will throw on a KCNC seatpost 142grams,
3T Stem 104 grams
Controltech flatbar 136 grams.
Im expecting a sub 11 kg race machine!!!
The most incredible thing about the bike is the way it handles, absolutely insane. The custom offset RLC with geometry hits the nail on the head for 29er handling!!!
Well done Giant!!!
Those currently riding the XTC 29er will not know what him them, the difference in handling is phenomenal....If you don't look down you will think your riding a 26" bike.
Will post pics tonight.Im going riding.
Picked it up this morning.
Size is large and its 11.64kg's without pedals. I have a set of new A/classic wheels at 1570grams and 515gram Maxxis Aspens to throw on it.
I will throw on a KCNC seatpost 142grams,
3T Stem 104 grams
Controltech flatbar 136 grams.
Im expecting a sub 11 kg race machine!!!
The most incredible thing about the bike is the way it handles, absolutely insane. The custom offset RLC with geometry hits the nail on the head for 29er handling!!!
Well done Giant!!!
Those currently riding the XTC 29er will not know what him them, the difference in handling is phenomenal....If you don't look down you will think your riding a 26" bike.
Will post pics tonight.Im going riding.
Clyde Dave
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May have to shop at your LBS from now on! They obviously have some pull!!!
Think 36kb is as small as I can go on iPhoto - sorry if too big.
Bike just over 12 kg as std plus XT pedals. I will be looking at changing the saddle and bars - std saddle bit too hard for 24hrs and need a carbon bar for the wrists. Will go to tubeless too - very impressed so far.
Bike just over 12 kg as std plus XT pedals. I will be looking at changing the saddle and bars - std saddle bit too hard for 24hrs and need a carbon bar for the wrists. Will go to tubeless too - very impressed so far.
krisko
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Initial thoughts are the rear suspension feels lively and springy. Geometry is perfect and puts you in attack mode. The front fork is amazing, smooth and very light. All in all, Im impressed!
I weighed with 3T stem and Scandium bar, foamies at 10.8kg's But love the wide standard bar and blingy stem so put them back on. To hell with the weight difference!
So its 11kg flat.
Ride this morning was a little damp still at Stromlo…but there seemed to be a lot of people out. Trail fairies will have to make well drained trails as Stromlo is very popular. I have been turning up at 8-9am and the car park is half full!
There has been work done at Blue Gums - drains and covering of mud with road base…it needed it.
But back to the important stuff - 29er handled well - rolls faster and seems easier on the climbs (may be the new bike syndrome though!) It feels higher then the 26 Anthem (duh) but not too much different. May look at diff wheels for racing. Definitely felt the difference in the alloy bars compared to carbon on the old bike - arms more tired at the end. Also the std grips are lock on but only on one side - they tended to twist. Will be changing back to the Ergons with bar ends. Small issues. Still need to tweak the suspension - having a ball
There has been work done at Blue Gums - drains and covering of mud with road base…it needed it.
But back to the important stuff - 29er handled well - rolls faster and seems easier on the climbs (may be the new bike syndrome though!) It feels higher then the 26 Anthem (duh) but not too much different. May look at diff wheels for racing. Definitely felt the difference in the alloy bars compared to carbon on the old bike - arms more tired at the end. Also the std grips are lock on but only on one side - they tended to twist. Will be changing back to the Ergons with bar ends. Small issues. Still need to tweak the suspension - having a ball