Fast, Faster, Fastest: Alan Hatherly’s 2025 Giant Anthem

This is the bike world champ Alan Hatherly will be riding this year. And you can own one!


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As Alan Hatherly enters the 2025 racing season as the reigning XCO World Champion, he does so aboard a finely tuned machine – his custom Giant Anthem Advanced 29. Known for his precise riding style and aggressive approach, Hatherly has opted for a setup that balances efficiency, control and durability.

Alan Hatherly's Giant AnthemThe Bike: Giant Anthem Advanced 29

Hatherly’s Anthem is built around Giant’s Advanced Composite frame, offering 100mm of rear travel with a FlexPoint Pro suspension system. This linkage-driven, single-pivot design ensures optimal power transfer while maintaining plush responsiveness over technical terrain. Up front, he runs a 110mm Fox 34 SC Factory fork, giving him extra confidence on descents and in the corners.

Race-Ready Setup

What’s that? Mechanical shifting? That’s right – Hatherly has steered clear of anything electronic on his drivetrain and suspension, opting for the tried-and-true reliability of cables. His build includes:

  • Drivetrain: Shimano XTR mechanical shifting
  • Brakes: Shimano XTR hydraulic
  • Seat post: Fox Transfer SL dropper
  • Wheels: Giant XCR 1 30 carbon
  • Tyres: Maxxis Aspen ST 29×2.4″

A Champion’s Colours

As befitting a World Champion, Hatherly’s Anthem is finished in a custom white colourway, accented by faded rainbow stripes – an unmistakable nod to his 2024 XCO world title.

Want to Ride Like Hatherly? You Can.

While Hatherly’s bike is custom-tuned for elite racing, the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 is available to the public in its standard version. The retail model retains the same Advanced Composite frame and FlexPoint Pro suspension, making it a top choice for riders looking to elevate their XC performance. You can check out the range on Giant’s website.

Beyond MTB: Road Racing Ambitions

While Hatherly remains a key rider for the Giant Factory Off-Road Team, 2025 will also see him test his roadie legs. He’s  joined Team Jayco AlUla for select events, adding a new dimension to his already impressive career.

With a season already off to a winning start, a world title to defend, and new challenges on the horizon, Hatherly’s 2025 campaign is shaping up to be a thrilling one to watch!

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