Anthem X shock removal


Anthem X lower shock mount bolt

There is no need to remove your cranks. You can get access to the lower shock bolt using a short 5mm allen key. If you don't have one, then just cut a spare allen key down:


Short allen key for lower shock mount removal on Anthem X

Here's a pic of the allen key fitted on a 3x crankset with a 22t granny. It will be much easier with a 2x or 1x drivetrain.


Allen key fitted to lower shock mount

Here's another view:


Another view of allen key in lower shock mount on Anthem X

Unscrew the lower shock mount using a 6mm allen key from the non-drive side. Once the drive side bolt is almost undone, push it back in so the shock mount comes out towards the non-drive side. Finish unscrewing the bolt and then pull the shock mount out.

Related articles:

Anthem X Limited

Frame is large and without shock but with all shock mounting hardware, headset cups and derailleur hanger it weighs 2221g.

Fork and shock oils

Just my quick notes on the fork and shock oils I have been using

Giant Anthem X0

Another Giant Anthem X in the family, this time using a 2009 Anthem X0 medium sized frame. As you'd expect, there are some special tweaks:

Anthem shock tunes

This is a collection of shock tunes I have seen on Anthem X 26" and 29" bikes.

Giant Anthem X3

Maybe... That's a pretty big call, but I recently picked this little beauty up for 30% off. At full RRP its probably still good value, but at 30% off it is exceptional value....

Monarch shock service

What you need

Content-type: text/html Error
Sorry, the application you are using has encountered an error.

Please click on this link to report the error: REPORT ERROR