Giant presents a 29er Anthem X

Giant also appears to be stepping up its commitment to 29er bikes for 2011. After the "XTC 29er", the "Talon 29er" and the "Ranier 29er" for women, they are already presenting a prototype of the "Anthem X 29er" for the current model year at the Sea Otter Classic.

With the "Maestro" suspension system as the basis, the race bike has 100 millimetres of travel at the front and rear. According to Giant, the geometry has only been slightly adapted to accommodate the 29-inch wheels. The prototype is still made of aluminum for the time being, but once the final frame has been determined, a carbon version may well be offered.
It is not yet clear whether the "Anthem X 29er" will be available in Switzerland at all, but if so, the bike could arrive in stores in something like this form.

More pictures at: bikerumor.com