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JarvisRides
South Korea
Приєднався 14 лис 2011
Wanting to share my love of all things bike related. You can be sure of honest feedback on purchases that I’ve made with my own money.
Why I’ve not been riding my Giant Revolt
I’ve been thinking recently why I always choose my 2018 CaadX ahead of my Revolt even though the Revolt is Carbon and has newer tech. I think aesthetics play a greater role than we think.
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Відео
My CaadX in 2024
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Finally, after approximately 2 years my 2018 CaadX is back from the dead and better than before in many ways. This is just a summary of the new parts on the bike and my feelings about it. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!
2018 CaadX reverting back to BB30
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My need to revert to BB30 in order to run my 2018 Cannondale CaadX as a 1x bike. 😩
Return of my Cannondale Caad12
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I Wanted to update you on my Cannondale Caad12. It’s been 18 months since I crashed it and it’s such a nice feeling to see it finally back!
What I think without even riding them
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Couldn’t find anything about these tyres online before I bought them and thought this video may be helpful to those thinking of buying these.
Giant Revolt in Road set-up | my thoughts
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My thoughts of the Giant Revolt in Road set-up after 1000km. These are only my thoughts based on the model I own.
The two flaws with the Brooks SCAPE Saddle Bag
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In my opinion this bag is of high quality, but most definitely flawed
My Cannondale Caad12 NOW!
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Just wanted to update all those who love the Casd12 as much as I do. Last year I crashed mine and this is what it looks like now.
From Gravel to Road
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Changing my Giant Revolt into a Road bike and some of my thoughts.
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M
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My thoughts on the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M tyres
Giant Revolt Final Thoughts
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My final thoughts on this bike and some new tyres which I needed for more winter road riding, but which I actually feel sad about.
My thoughts on 53mm tyres and more
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I Wanted to share my thoughts on the Revolt Advanced 1 after a month of ownership. I hope this will help people in some small way. Apologies for my weird heavy breathing! Trying to stop it but not easy.
Don’t be too precious | my new philosophy!
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The wife said I need to retire! Too old at 54! 😂
Giant Revolt Advanced 1 | 2.1” MTB tyres
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I was interested to see what I could fit!
Are Aluminium Handlebars really Safer?
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Are Aluminium Handlebars really Safer?
Motivation for older Riders KOM attempt
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Motivation for older Riders KOM attempt
Had to stop watching …music drove me batty
I wonder how different this geometry is from a CAADX 2021. I might try fitting chunky 45mm also on my 2021 CAADX 105. Maybe more like 40mm because of the 2X set-up. Sick set-up!
@@jonathangervais9371 I would say they're identical although the 2x set-up you have will restrict 45mm tyres as you said. I think 2x is better anyway, but 45s are nice on this bike! Both bikes are modelled on Cannondale’s SuperX carbon CX bike.
that's a super nice. bing bing bing
Looks like everyone with a CAAD clicked this video. I too have a CAAD10 and really love it. Your bike looks sexy as hell, I think the wheels and tires really make it. What bottom bracket are you running?
@@al-du6lb I'm running a Hambini Race bb that I bought back in 2021. It's really good but also really expensive imo. In fact, the price has gone up significantly since I bought mine. Thanks for watching!
@@BikeLife154 May I ask what issue you were having with your previous BB setup?
@@al-du6lb I had constant creaking. The cannondale dealership couldn’t stop it neither could cannondale themselves who had it for 2 weeks. I now have NO creaking from the BB.
@@BikeLife154 I'm experiencing this right now. I'm going to give loctite 641 a try with some new bearing, but if that doesn't work, I'm getting a screw together bb. Thanks.
@@al-du6lb I had a ceramic c-bear bb which was flawless for around 4 years. I would recommend them! Hope you get it sorted! I know from personal experience how frustrating it is when you spend a lot of money on something and it doesn’t work as expected.
I have a Caad 8, i love Cannondale.
Hi!! Hope you can help me out. I currently have a GT Grade as a Do It All. 2 wheelsets as well (Rival + GX mullet so heavier than your drivetrain) The bike itself weights 8.6kg in the road setup and 9.02 gravel setup with pedals, mounts and cages. I am thinking about in a Revolt due to the larger tire clearance I am pushing 44mm in a 42mm Max. I am sticking to 1by and keeping only 1 bike. Do you think the geometry of the Revolt Advanced does good in the road setup? Is the only complain is about the gearing weight/jumps etc) ? I am also thinking about the new GT Grade model and the Canyon Grizl. I think the Revolt would have the lighter frame and I like the internal tool storage.
@@caioqc2 the geometry of the revolt is fine for a road setup. If you wanted you could obviously run it with more spacers or slam it depending on your preference. I ride my revolt mostly on the roads these days with a 1x setup and it’s doable, but it’s far from the excitement you get from a pure road bike. My main complaint was the gearing. I still believe for road you’d be better off buying a 2x Revolt. However, unless you really WANT a new bike you’d be better off sticking with the Grade if 42-44mm tyres are enough for you. I haven’t run anything over a 45mm in my Revolt since my experiment with MTB tyres at the very beginning of owning it. At the end of the day I can’t make the decision for you, but if I was in the position to buy now, I’d buy a Specialized Crux with all their crazy discounts! That bike is ideal for road and gravel duty! Cheers and choose wisely!
Looks great! love that geometry from the CAADX
Very nice bike, i love Cannondale!
@@ronaldomartinsdossantos8282 thank you! And thanks for watching!
Great review. Shimano RC5 or Specialized Torch 2.0?
@@rmbk100 to be honest I have no experience of Specialized shoes. However, I’ve tried 4 or 5 other brands and Shimano is always the best fit for me even though I love trying others. It would be best if you could go to a store and try them on. Cheers!
Hey dad what bottom bracket did you use? Whats the spacer set-up?
Hey sonny. Hambini race BB. No spacers needed with Shimano!
Moan Moan Moan. Nice bike though
@kevinmcglinchey7572 - Thanks! I guess 😆
Thought about buying these. Not anymore Absolute trash. Wouldn't want my drink leaking all over my bike. Thanks for the video.
@timetrialist - I must say I was disappointed with them. Even the new model has the same drawbacks. They are aero though if that’s all you care about, but it’s no good imo if half your drink is on your bike frame. I’ve also had the bottles jump out of the cages at speed when I’ve hit a bump. Thanks for commenting!
whoa that's a cool looking bike!!
@714SNF thanks for watching! Yeah, really enjoying this bike and totally agree with you! Cheers!
Used Victoria Barzo 2.1 on this bike for bikepacking race. MTB terrain. I without problems. I protected frame with tape and no marks on bike. Very important is tire pressure. Go low as possible. But for future races i prefer 50 mm tires.
I just tried squeezing in 42c pathfinder pros on my caadx and there isn't enough clearance in the back with the chainstays but that's on a set of dt swiss g1800 with a 24mm inner width. It makes the tires measure out to 44mm. I'm surprised you can get 45c tires on it. Love the caadx, i use it with 30c slicks and ride exclusively road with it. It's such a versatile frameset.
@makeshift78 what year is your CaadX? I'm pretty sure they increased the tyre clearance on the 2018 models and later which I own. In fact, they made a number of changes to the X in 2018. My spinergy wheels are only 19mm internals and I'm running 1x which means no front mech for extra clearance. I probably have 3-5mm clearance either side of the back tyre. I agree totally with your views of the bike. I loved it from the first day of ownership. Cheers!
@@BikeLife154 I'm running 2x and the tire still clears the mech, but the chainstays i get "whisker" rub from tires with about 1mm clearance of the side knobs. Lots of clearance on the center tread. My frame is a 2017 and i wasn't aware that they made changes to the clearance, just that they included the SE spec with 37c stock tires on i19 rims.
Thank you for the video! I was wondering how wide I could go on my Revolt. I love my bike BTW!
@vivaaloha2020 ~ i wouldn't use anything more than a 50mm tyre before you start getting into mtb tyres and they are too big. Enjoy your riding!
Just ordered the Advanced 0 as my replacement for my endurance road bike. Hoping the carbon hoops will be let it be a good road bike replacement. Roads down by the south coast are just too atrocious and I've had good results with a 35mm tyre'd flat bar Kinesis so I'm expecting good things from it. Wondering how the 40mm in house rubber will fare though as I've been a long time advocate for the GP5000
Those tires look way bigger than 53mm
You get better hold of the bottle if you blow air back in to it after you drink.
The flip chip adjusting is definitely a Dudley thing but has benefitted me as I improve as a rider. I started in the longer wheelbase for more stability and have since moved to the shorter as my skills and control have improved. For that I think it’s super useful. It’s also nice for races - I’ve moved it when I know a race is gonna be more cyclocross-like with sharper turns and longer wheelbase for races I know are gonna be rowdy. Definitely not a gimmick as it can give you two slightly different bikes but there are some downsides for sure
Buy MTB not 9kg race bike
Sold my MTB to buy this. They’re too heavy and slow with terrible gearing!
Are manufacturers still producing disc wheels with quick release? I'm considering purchasing this second hand for 700€ with 2x11 Sram Rival, which seems like a good deal. But the wheels it comes with may require an upgrade at some point. Thanks for the video!
@miguelgonzalezvaz5552 - yes! A lot of manufacturers make wheels with interchangeable end caps which you can just swap over. Some you have to pay extra to get the QR end caps and some come in the box included in the price. However, with Spinergy you can also say you want the QR end caps at the time of purchase! Cheers!
Bike looks amazing
Hi Mark. Thank you so much! I think this bike will be with me until the frame breaks. 😁
Those seeking wider tyre clearance should opt for drop bar 29er or Monstercross/adventure bikes instead of Gravel bikes as they are made mainly for slimmer off road tyres for gravel races. A drop bar 29er monstercross/adventure bike can go everywhere where Gravel bikes might have limits. Both are fast on respective land surfaces but the monstercross can go anywhere. Safe riding all.
You are throwing away your tyres way too soon. The effacement of the rear tread pattern does not mean that the tread is worn through, far from it. Veloflex themselves make that clear. The tyres still have more more than half of their lives left by that point. The cut to the front's sidewall is a good reason to stop riding that tyre. Tyres can be repaired, however. I always have lengths of tyre casing salvaged from previous tyres that I use to repair such cuts. For glue, I use the cement from inner tube repair kits.
Thanks for your opinions. Maybe you should change the title to the type of bike it is: giant revolt advanced 1
Sorry, Boss!
Didn't know the factory wheels were an issue. Explains the $500 wheels on the one I'm looking at.
@gk5891 ~ yeah, the original wheels were not very stiff laterally and it often resulted in disc rub on the rear wheel. Since putting on better quality wheels I’ve not heard it at all. Thanks for watching!
как они себя на асфальтном покрытии ведут? Хороший накат? Шум есть? Как думаешь, на обод внутренней шириной 22 мм встанет как 45 мм?
Was the Wolf Tooth Post to Flat Mount Brake Adaptor not working for your fork?
@wkndwarrior123 ~ tbh I didn’t know such a thing existed! When I was looking originally a year or so ago I couldn’t find anything except flat to post mount adaptors. The bike came with adaptors to run 160mm rotors from stock on the front and back. I wonder if I could pick up one of these and get rid of the extra front adaptor. I think I’ll look into it for a future swap. Thanks for the info!
Congrats on bringing back to life a great bike! Hope you enjoy many more kilometers with it.
@robdogracing ~ thank you so much and thanks for watching! I’m looking forward to riding many Kilometers on it that’s for sure.
Didn't the fork get recalled
@Factoryseconds123 ~ the recall was on models prior to 2018.
Fantastic bike build with good parts and love.To build own bike by choosing every sigle detail and part is something else,nothing to compare to get new bike from shop.Enjoy every moment in nature,great job!
Yeah, I totally agree with you. There’s nothing like building up a bike with the parts you chose as opposed to being given what a company gives which is often ill fitting or of lower quality. Thanks for watching & commenting!
Lovely bike!
@TechnoTonique ~ 🙏
Looks nice! Did a similar revival of my Stevens Cyclocross bike. Which bartape is that you are using ?
Thanks man! The bar tape is by Kenesis and it’s the Jo Burt signature edition. I should have said in the video that it’s cushy. It has a nice feel and good grip when you sweat or it’s wet. Cheers!
I too like the aggressive posture on a bike. Wish more cross bikes would support 40-45 wide tires. Nice build!
Yeah, totally agree! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Damn pretty that!
@ArnageLM ~ thanks so much!
nice bike!
Cheers!
bike is looking good. i think you need to put a frame protector on it, that cable in front will rub on your frame.
@trooperV ~ thanks for commenting! There is a transparent frame protector there already you just can’t see it unless you zoom in.
@@BikeLife154 oh thats nice. Love the bike man.
Lovely Bike. Well played!
Thanks Stephen!
This is is just a quick look at my 2018 CaadX now in 2024 and my feelings on the upgrades I’ve made. Thanks for taking the time to watch my ramblings 😂
Great video, nice bike.
Thank you Peter!
Commenting a year too late haha! I hummed and hawwed about switching to the Mezcal 2.1 then I came across this vid. Thanks for being the Guinea pig! The clearance was my worry as the 2.1 comes out to a hair over 53mm. On my 2022 Advanced I’ve been using the 44mm Mezcal for bikepacking and, by far, are my favorite tire, even those times you find yourself on pavement. It’s just a shame Vittoria does not make it in a 700x50. This season will involve bikepacking single track, fire roads and some pavement in the Rockies so I ended up going with WTB Venture 700x50 (toss up between Teravail Cannonballs). To sum it up, 50mm seems to be the sweet spot if going big. Lots of clearance as you’ve found out. When not bikepacking, I’m definitely sticking with the Mezcal 44’s. Thanks for the review.
Yeah, 50mm is definitely the largest you wanna go on the Revolt. I enjoyed the 2.1 Mezcal tyres, but realistically it’s not gonna be good for your frame in the long run. I’m now running Pirelli cinturato M 45mm tyres. I feel they’re too narrow now though. I wish more manufacturers would make a 50mm tyre. Safe travels!
What about braking on those wheels in the wet......
I don’t ride in the rain like many others. If I get caught in the rain then you need to be more careful and ride according to the conditions. If you’re a heavy rider maybe not so good, but I’ve never had problems stopping.
Ch sound. CHINturato
You’ve got too much time on your hands!
I've got mine too since 2018. Can't complain though.
Stigmata?
Do you think you could leave flip chip in long position if you had two wheelsets, or would it be too sluggish on the road? I have ordered Revolt and I was thinking I'd run 50(ish) mm tires for gravel and 28-32mm for road.
@rawjunk ~ I have just left it in the long position since I bought mine. There’s no discernible difference in handling between the short and long position, anyway. It’s not as easy as they make out changing brake position etc. In fact it’s a hassle. Enjoy your new bike!
How did you match the fork spray paint to the frame? Looks great! I have the same bike and might do the fork paint change…
@timwhitelaw3344 - I guess I was just lucky. Just bought a matt black and it matched really well. Almost the same shade of black. If you do it make sure you use 600 grit paper or higher with water and don’t sand back to the carbon. Tape off the drop outs and spray all coats of paint within 15-20 minutes of each other. Most paints now you don’t leave overnight and sand between coats.
This is a video that I hope will show that changing to 1x is not always a smooth road and can even end up costing you more money and stress especially if you own a Cannondale. We all know chain line is super important, and no I didn’t really want to go back to BB30 but saw no alternative if I wanted to run this bike with a 1x drivetrain smoothly. I know I will need another spindle, not the purple one in the picture of my new crankset which is 119mm long. The CaadX needs a 109mm. 😩 Thanks for watching!
Heigt ?
178cm