'12 Giant

Giant's Anthem X 29er 1 combines Giant's Maestro rear suspension and 29-inch wheels for a combination that'll have you leading the pack. A tapered steerer tube and 15mm through axle on the 100mm travel Fox fork ensures a true tracking shred down technical descents. That fine front end is balanced by Fox's RP2 rear shock which sucks up every bump no matter how hard you're charging down the trail. On the ride back up, SRAM's 2x10 X7/X9 drivetrain has an 11-36 cassette for plenty of gear range so you can spin the big Giant wheels with tubeless-ready Schwalbe tires. Other awesome components include Avid Elixir brakes, a Giant stem with Ti hardware and a sleek, supportive Fizik saddle.