When your bike already has a World Championship beneath its belt, earlier than it’s even been launched to the general public… you understand you’re on the fitting path. That’s the all-new 2026 Big Anthem Superior SL. Big went all in on the brand new Anthem; it’s lighter, sharper, stiffer, and already kicking butt internationally. That is the replace the Big Anthem deserved: a contemporary, purebred XC race bike.
A Full Redesign for the New XC Period
The brand new Anthem Superior SL is constructed round Big’s lightest full-suspension body ever—simply 1,530 g (dimension M), roughly 90 g lighter than the outgoing mannequin.
Big says the brand new chassis delivers 7–8 % extra pedaling stiffness. This comes due to an all-new layup and the up to date Superior SL composite building.
At its core is the next-gen FlexPoint Professional suspension system that was hinted at Eurobike earlier this 12 months: a one-piece carbon swingarm and single-pivot format that delivers 120 mm of rear journey, paired with a 120 mm fork. Big says the design ditches weight and pivots with out shedding precision, making a really feel that’s extra direct and responsive beneath exhausting pedaling.
Racers additionally get geometry selection. A flip-chip on the rocker permits riders to toggle between a “Excessive” mode for tight XC circuits and a “Low” mode for aggressive descents and marathon phases.
Key Body Options
Superior SL Composite Body: Big’s lightest and stiffest carbon building, hand-layered in-house.
FlexPoint Professional Suspension: Simplified, lighter 120 mm linkage with carbon rear triangle.
Adjustable Geometry: Two settings by way of flip-chip to fine-tune head angle and backside bracket peak.
WideGuard Wheel Integration: 30 mm inside carbon rims and tubeless-ready Big tires for traction and sturdiness.
Up to date Cable Routing & Chainstay Safety: Sleeker, quieter, and simpler to service.
Construct Choices & Pricing
All fashions share the identical Superior SL carbon body and 120 mm entrance /120 mm rear journey.
Anthem Superior SL SE — $14,500 USDTop-tier construct with SRAM XX SL Transmission, Flight Attendant digital suspension, and a full carbon ending equipment.
Anthem Superior SL 0 — $10,500 USDA true race-ready construct with Fox Manufacturing facility SID SL suspension, SRAM XX Transmission, and carbon wheels.
Anthem Superior SL 1 — $8,000 USDThe all-rounder. Mechanical SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, Big XCR 1 carbon wheels, and the identical chassis and geometry as the highest bikes.
Anthem Superior SL 2 — $5,600 USDEntry into the Anthem household, however nonetheless with a full-carbon body. Outfitted with Shimano Deore XT 12-speed, alloy ending equipment, and efficiency suspension.
Every mannequin runs Big’s 30 mm inside carbon wheel system, full tubeless integration, and clear inside routing for that pro-team look.
Count on it to hit sellers in early 2026. Big-Bicycles.com
