Anthem Advanced 29 1

This off-road speed score leans toward efficient rolling, not downhill stability or comfort. In practice, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.0/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.6 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~88% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

For suspension control, it lands at 5/10. Category: “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. That's driven by the front end is large, with ~82 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~600 mm. Estimated lean is about 35 degrees.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. At the same time, A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 7.4/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~35°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

For the spec, this is priced well into premium territory. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 99% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 23% of them. Quick reference: €7.800 listed versus about €3.919 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.