Anthem Advanced 29 3

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. When you push the pace, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. The setup that matters most here is typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 8.6/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. 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. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. 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. This is mainly because the front end is large, with ~82 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~600 mm. Expect a lean angle around 35 degrees.

This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and The dropper post improves on-the-fly position changes. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 7.4/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. 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 98% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 24% of them. To anchor it: price €4.800 versus an estimated €2.422 for a similar build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.