{"id":17719,"date":"2016-08-18T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T10:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/08\/18\/bike-check-alan-hatherly39s-olympic-giant-anthem-r5426\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:47:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:47:20","slug":"bike-check-alan-hatherly39s-olympic-giant-anthem-r5426","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/bike-check-alan-hatherly39s-olympic-giant-anthem-r5426\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike Check: Alan Hatherly&#8217;s Olympic Giant Anthem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alan Hatherly will be representing South Africa in the Rio Olympic XCO on Sunday (17:30 SA time) aboard his Giant Anthem X. Alan races professionally for Kargo Pro Cycling Team with Giant South Africa as the team&#8217;s bike sponsor.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-42295800-1471519489.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784186\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784186\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-32.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-42295800-1471519489.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Photo credit: Tyron Mackenzie | www.tcmphotography.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate Alan&#8217;s achievement, his Anthem X underwent some special treatment from Graham Kidson at Carbon Craft, coming up with a custom South African themed paint scheme.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-41707700-1471519488.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784184\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784184\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-29.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-41707700-1471519488.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Photo credit: Tyron Mackenzie | www.tcmphotography.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alan will be using a full Shimano XTR drivetrain to propel his bike with XTR Race brakes doing the stopping. He has elected to go with a single chainring setup using either a 32 or 34 tooth ring with a 11-40 cassette.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-87071400-1471519487.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784183\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784183\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-20.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-87071400-1471519487.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"table-layout: fixed; display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" class=\"article_table\">\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-33876300-1471519486.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784180\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784180\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-6.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-33876300-1471519486.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-88181600-1471519486.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784181\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784181\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-8.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-88181600-1471519486.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Photo credit: Tyron Mackenzie | www.tcmphotography.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A RockShox SID World Cup fork absorbs the impacts on the front while a Fox Float shock does duty on the rear. The Fox Float has a remote lockout using a Shimano shifter to flip between settings.<\/p>\n<p>Alan likes his handlebars low, using a negative 17 degree Ritchey stem to hold his Giant carbon handlebar while sitting on a Fizik M3 saddle and Giant Contact Composite seatpost.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-95193800-1471519489.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784187\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784187\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-34.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-95193800-1471519489.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Photo credit: Tyron Mackenzie | www.tcmphotography.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The bike rolls on a Mavic Crossmax SLR wheelset wrapped in Continental Race King tyres. If the course is loose, Alan prefers to ride a X King on the front for added grip and should things turn wet he&#8217;ll reach for a Mud King.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-99787400-1471519488.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784185\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784185\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-31.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-99787400-1471519488.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Photo credit: Tyron Mackenzie | www.tcmphotography.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"specsList clearfix\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Giant Anthem X Advanced<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox SID World Cup 100 mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fox Float with remote lockout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Pro<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Race<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR 175mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainring<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR 32T or 34T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Rapidfire<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR 11-40<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Shadow<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottom bracket<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Pressfit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Pedals<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR Race<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem <\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Ritchey WCS negative 17 degree stem -100mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Giant SLR Carbon bar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Giant Contact Composite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fizik M3 Titanium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheels<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Mavic Crossmax SLR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Continental Race King Protection + 50ml Continental sealant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Power + Computer<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Stages crankarm with Garmin headunit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Weigth<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">10.5 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36833700-1471519487.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"784182\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"784182\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"tcmphotography.co.za-9.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36833700-1471519487.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Greg Alberts, Greg Kemp, Alan Hatherly, Graham Kidson, and Shaun Peschl. 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