Frame Technology
The Anthem X’s precision-fabricated ALUXX SL frame gives you everything you want for XC: superlight quickness, amazing torsional stiffness, loads of tire clearance, 4 inches of incredibly active Maestro Suspension and race-tuned geometry that lets you rail singletrack like a Stinger missile.
KEY UPGRADES (from Anthem X1)
— RockShox SID World Cup 100mm suspension fork and Fox Float RP23 rear shock
— SRAM X.0 drivetrain, Avid Juicy Ultimate disc brakeset
— Race Face Next handlebar and seatpost
— Mavic CrossMax SL wheelset
Average Retail Price 
Technologies
December 2008, MBR UK, ".....It’s traded some of the speed of the original for increased stability and, in technical situations, better handling but the Anthem X is still blisteringly fast. It’s also lighter, feels stiff and is just as efficient.” 
December 2008 issue of The lightest fullsuspension aluminum frame to ever bear the Giant name and 4 inches of Maestro Suspension.