Can a Gravel Bike Really Do It All? 2022 Giant Revolt Advanced long-term review
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- How does the Giant Revolt perform over 10 months of testing on and off road?
There have been reports of cracked Revolt frames, which did not occur on this bike, but Giant shared this statement with Just Ride Bikes:
"Giant has been made aware of potential paint cracking in a small number of its composite Revolt series of gravel bicycles. If you are the original owner of a model year 2022 Giant Revolt Advanced or Revolt Advanced Pro series bicycle and have experienced any paint issues around the seat tube/seat clamp area of your frame, please visit the authorized Giant bicycle retailer from which you purchased the bicycle for further analysis. If the paint issue is confirmed to be within Giant’s warranty scope, the dealer will work to replace the affected frameset free of charge."
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Loved this bike. I had mine stolen a few days ago and here I am watching videos of it at 1:30am lol.
I had my bike stolen over christmas and now Im here looking at the Revolt. Cheers.
Love the purple stem head cap and spacers 💜 reminds me of my mountain bike days. Great review 👏
I always look forward to reviews from this channel. Such a versatile bike, I’ve been hunting for the one rather than following the n+1 rule. You’ve made very good points that relate to “most case uses”. Many thanks and appreciate your content. Now, I need to save up 😅
Very happy with my July 21 Revolt Advanced 2. Coming up for 5000 miles on it. I had the Praxis crankset swapped our for a GRX 810 2x at service. Cracking do it all bike for a 52 y/o leisure cyclist 🚴♀️
I bought an Orro Terra C based on your review last year and have to say it is truly a bike to do it all. With two sets of wheels - one gravel, one road I can switch as the mood takes me. As you say, with the right gravel tyres you don't even need to switch if you are riding on road but some times I just like to for a bit more zip. In terms of road performance I don't see any noticeable difference between the Terra C and my Cannondale Synapse Carbon so the line between gravel bikes and endurance bikes is truly blurred now.
I would imagine the Giant Revolt is very similar in terms of geometry and performance and unless you are racing I can't see anyone needing more bike than this.
Lovable and beautiful all-round bike. Testing was so persistent and helpful.
Great little details: matching Wolf Tooth headset and screws for bike packing. Not so: the stretched little cable out of right seatstay to rear GRX derailleur. Meh!
Impressed to see you have chosen my beloved saddle from Specialized, a marvel that worth every penny!
The purple anodized top cap, spacer and cage bolts are a nice pop of colour. Good versatile all rounder bike!
Riding my Belfast purchased Revolt in New Zealand...love this bike so versatile 🚴
This video helped encourage me to buy one of these. Do not regret it one bit. Awesome bike!
3 weeks into my foray into gravel bikes now. Being an MTB'er for many years and finding as I am mid 50's , and riding a rigid singlespeed in the winter , my knees were needing help. So, I bought a Planet X Tempest Rival. Not in the same financial league at the Giants above, but what I have invested will see me through winter times and rest the Ibis hardtail from the worst weathers. So, from riding rigid sinle speed bikes and front suspension MTB's , I can input my thoughts to riding a rigid gravel bike. I have changed contact points such as saddle, seat post, stem ( for getting it more dialed in) handlebar tape. Tyres were an urgent one as the Panaracers have no side grip for any camber riding and not tubeless.
Both my bikes are 1X . Both weigh between 1/2 kg between them (10kg and 10.5kg as ridden with xt pedals , garmin mount etc). MTB is the heavier. Both dimensions are set up pretty similar with reach and position. Cranks are 175mm MTB and 172.5mm Gravel.
Pros for a gravel bike
1/ Planning the King Alfred Way and this was bought to use for it rather than an MTB as a better choice.
2/ Speed between bridleways and byways is much quicker to get to the trail head.
3/ Roading is more pleasant than my dusty unused road bike.
4/ Faster towpaths and smooth trails ability.
5/ Rival groupset is pretty good. Never liked SRAM before but quite smitten with this kit other than a rough Truvativ bottom bracket from new, so drifted the drive side bearing out and fitted an enduro and is now Hambini spin free.
6/ Will cut the winter mud easier with more frame clearance on 40mm tyres.
7/ Reasonable price point compared to my mtb
Cons for a gravel bike
1/ No good on more than slightly gnarly descents. Very sketchy and teeth gripping ! Much slower than an MTB and not as confidence inspiring
2/ Narrow bars are pretty un-nerving for sudden direction changes. I have 44cm fitted as largest they did.
3/ Comfort , it is not. I fitted Schwalbe Be-Ones 40mm and tubeless. Lower pressure better but is still an issue. Will go wider tyres for better conditions, but have been winterising this ready for the season change.
4/ 160mm brakes are woeful for power. Have changed pads for more power. I am a lot heavier than you. I dread to think of a loaded bike on a trip with small brakes. Most gravels are 160mm, i believe.
5/ Bounce making me loose grip on the hoods and hand come free on rough stuff.
Pro's for and MTB
1/General comfort. Tyres, suspension, compliance of carbon than titanium.
2/ Control with suspension on the front. Have 95mm lefty, so not super long travel.
3/ Wider bars giving much more control
4/ Brakes. XT with 180mm front is much better.
5/ General off road speed singletrack is much quicker
6/ Wider (Schwalbe racing Ralphs) do give a bigger floor print for grip.
7/ Higher bottom bracket for obstacle clearance.
Cons for MTB
1/ Roads aren't dispatched as quick
2/ Not the in fad at the moment
3/ Feel the MTB is my second choice for the King Alfred and similar rides.
4/ More expensive components to grind in the winter than the gravel bike.
I cant speak much for road bikes as my Dolan Di2 is dusty and not used really, as the roads around me are lethal with potholes and mental drivers, which is why my main rides are off road and can get off road within a mile from home.
I dont think for me that the gravel bike could be a one arrow in the quiver . It will have its role in my riding and its still a game I am keen to learn. My mtb is a completely different toy to ride. I am sure that by spending a similar amount on a gravel bike will reap better pro's and less cons. The Tempest will be a work in progress and I will look at building some lighter wheels and also some wider lower treaded tyres for the summer rides and King Alfred ride etc. This will give more comfort long term. But its a winter bike for me and price point for wearing components means its more manageable in the spec I have and bought.
Have only just found your channel and enjoy the content . The above is just my thoughts on the comparisons. Lets be honest, a cyclist will never want one bike, its always N+1 !
This is an excellent comment, nailed what I think too. I wonder if the gravel bikes with short travel suspension can alleviate some of these issues
Hi David
Looks like a good all round to me 🚴♂️👍 great video as always 👍🚴♂️
This bike is really my dream bike. It looks amazing and has everything I want from a Gravelbike.
I completely agree. I have a 2020 Giant Revolt Advance 0. It is great both on and off pavement and has become the only bike I ride outside ( old bike stays on a Wahoo trainer). For training rides or sportives that are 100% pavement I purchased a second set of wheels that I keep 700x28 tires on. Takes 5 minutes to make the switch.
Hi Gary which wheels and trees. I'm new to egravel so all options help greatly. Wonderful folks, with kindness and knowledge. Happy a are riding....Craig
I've been doing it for three years with my Specialized Diverge. I have a second set of wheels with 28's for road riding. Do lots of trail riding with people on mountain bikes and it's fine unless there's large rocks.
Regarding reports of cracked Revolt seat tubes, this did not occur to this test bike during almost a year of testing, and Giant shared a statement about it which you can read in the description above
Thanks. This (surface paint cracking) just happened to me! I brought it in the the dealer and it took two weeks to hear from Giant. They are going to cover the issue, but I won’t get the new frame for 4+ months. 😢. Thanks for highlighting it. Otherwise, it has been a great bike and excellent value for money ….
I should have added some owners say using a round post rather than the stock D-fuse post prevents the issue.
I expect this statement is what Giant told you, but I am highly sceptical of what they state. I've seen 3 of these 2022 Revolt Advanced in our shop, and every single one had a crack at the top of the seattube. Two of these told me at a later date that they took their Revolt to their original Giant dealer, where they were told the frame would be replaced under warranty.
Giant stating these cracks are a 'paint issue', is just plain BS. If that were true, replacing the whole frame would be completely overkill. (Not to mention the many pictures online where it is visable the actual carbon has split.) Luckily though, based on what I read online, replacing the dumb D-fuse seatpost with a round one appears to prevent this issue.
I like your content, but I think not mentioning the fact that there are plenty of reports of these frames cracking within 50 miles of ownership is a step in the wrong direction. I feel like this is something that should 100% be mentioned in a review, since people are putting their trust in your knowledge and opinion. It makes me doubt what else you haven't told us during other reviews, and makes me perceive you as less credible. At the least you should pin your comment.
@@WalvisYT As noted above, I had this issue. Thanks for adding your experience re your bike shop. Mine may be just superficial paint cracking, but hard to know 100% for sure from just a visual inspection. I too have read that using a round post will address the problem (although Giant isn’t saying that). In the United States, it appears to be at least a 4 month wait to get a replacement frame. To DA’s credit, he did note this issue in the comment, and I have read many other reviews that haven’t mentioned it at all. That said, it probably bears mentioning in the review itself.
Any word on whether this issue is fixed in future models? I was set on buying a revolt but am holding off to avoid this issue.
Nice touch witch the violet Wolftooth components. They really give this bike an unique look.
I do have a hard tail mountain bike for gnarly trails. But, my Felt Breed "adventure" bike does all the rest. I truly think bikes like these are the best all-rounders.
Bought the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0 about 2 months ago I have to say it is incredibly versatile. No regrets at all. I do actually have it set to the extended tire clearance for the flip chip as my area is more for mountain bikes but that doesn't really hold this bike back. I occasionally slap on maxxis crossmark II (53mm/2.1) but I stick mostly to maxxis rambler 38mm which can handle the same mountains, just takes a lot more care and effort. Honestly the only thing I didn't like were the default Maxxis 42mm receptor tires that came with it. They just didn't work well for the very sandy or very technical sandy/rocky climbs in my area.
53/2.1 what wheels. Tia Craig
It's worth noting that "Bike Radar" selected the £5k Giant Revolt as it's overall "Bike of the Year 2022" . The gravel bike beat road bikes whilst being tested, I would imagine this is the bike I'll go for whan they become available on the 2nd hand market.
I have the advanced revolt 2. It’s amazing. Love the geometry and accessory work.
No bike can do everything, but in my experience the gravel bike (although I think it should be called an adventure bike) does a lot. Great on the road of smooth enough tyres, and great on single track stuff or just turning off roads and aimlessly riding anywhere. I run gravelking semi slicks in summer, and a small nobbed tyre in the winter
Was nervous about watching this as I bought a Revolt Advanced 2 (carbon but GRX 600) largely based on your review of the top end model. I’m really pleased with it (the tyres it came with are sketchy so swapped them out for some Schwalbes). It is my only bike and I use it to commute but have some bike packing trips planned too. I think the flip chip is a ‘nice to have.’ Thanks for the review and keep up the great work.
Glad you’re still happy with your Revolt! Tyre choice sounds a good move
@@davidarthur yeah the tires are arse. I got fizik terra cush bar tape, DT Swiss GR1600 wheelset + 32 spline star ratchet for 10 degrees less POE coming from the Hub…AND Pirelli Cinturato 40mm Gravel M…. INSANE BIKE now for mid-tier quality
Found the 38mm tyres they came with almost dangerous on wet / greasy roads with leaves etc. Am hoping the Schwalbe 40mm will be a significant improvement. Oddly, my relatively low spec version has the most eye - popping paint job - similar to David’s TCR.
Change your D-fuse seatpost to a round one asap. Plenty of people are reporting a frame crack within 50 miles of riding.
@@WalvisYT Just bought the exact bike in this review and the D-Fuse post is constantly slipping. Was thinking of swapping to round 30.9. Have you (or anyone reading this) heard if this solves the slip? Thanks!
I’m with you on 3D printed saddles, they are the best, it’s not even a competition.
Currently looking at this exact bike. You may just have convinced me!
Do consider reports
of seatpost cracking and Giant’s statement referred to in DA’s initial comment.
Have had a Revolt Advanced Pro for over a year now and it’s a superb bike. I also had the 2019 version of this Revolt Advanced 0 and think the latter is the sweet spot of the range regarding performance and price…I only traded it in as I really wanted Di2.
Avoid it
If you want one bike, if you want to go off tarmac, you want a Gravel bike or All road bike. I love my Salsa Journeyman grave bike. I have two sets of wheels. Road wheel which I have no issue keeping up with the group rides. Gravel, I have been down dirt, gravel, and single track. Granted, is not a mt. Bike, but you can ride 90% of single track. I love it!!
Fantastic writeup!
I picked up the previous revolt Advanced pro last year, with a Lauf fork...it's had a lot more use than I expected defo go to bike for when I just want a ride.
. I have two sets of giant wheels, 32mm road & 47mm plus I did pop in some deep Swiss 1100 wheels for a fast blast and was very surprised to average within a 1 mph of the aerobike them came out of for the same power. but even with fat tyres and 35-40 psi it rolls, well....a tad more sluggish on the climbs. But of course it just works well everywhere. Other bikes have been ignored and will be sold
I have the 2022 sram rival etap version of this revolt ….. however I really much preferred the versions with the GRX. The brakes on the Shimano system are much better in the hand and give more confidence when going down hill fast.
A Gravel Bike can most definitely Do It ALL!
I have an Áspero 5 with two sets of wheels.
Gravel wheels for off road and many MTB trails. Road wheels for tarmac!
I love it, and have put my old road bike permanently on the Wahoo Kikr!
With the “Do It All” headline I was really hoping to see the bike with narrower road tires out on the road as well along with some on the saddle input during the video. That would be more valuable to me than insight into the changes you have made for personal preference. Having said that, It’s good to know an owner can make changes to after market parts as so many bikes now are difficult to customize.
In my testing I found it was pretty fast on the road with the stock 40mm tyres, and fitting some narrow tyres is obviously going to inject even more speed, but given how good the fat tyres were it seemed rather pointless imo fitting 28 or 30s when it was so good on the fat rubber
@@davidarthur I agree. I'm using the stock Maxxis Receptors and see no point in swapping these for 28-32 mm road tires. Running these on 38-40 PSI on the road and they just soak up everything while easily holding 32-33 kph on rolling terrain. If you're not racing (or chasing Strava segments), why would you need more speed on a bike?
But I already spent a few months last year with a GT Grade running on ultralight 48 mm Rene Herse Switchback Hills, so the new Revolt wasn't that much of a surprise.
@@WayneCouyon with thw stock tyres at 40 psi rear 30 on the front id never go road tyres , they are so smooth and still plenty quick
@@davidarthur "In my testing I found it was pretty fast on the road with the stock 40mm tyres" 🤣 yeah nah
Good review and finally a good all round bike that doesn’t cost so much money like 10 k or 12k
Nice review. I’d love to see the crack issue mentioned though. Many people have been affected and had poor experience, other people should know about the risks.
I have addressed it in the comments section here, emphasising I had no crack on this bike during nearly a year of testing and sharing the official statement from Giant. I'm aware of the FB groups but it didn't happen to the bike I was testing
I’m in my third frame, shocking quality, my dealer has had 6 of the 13 they have sold from cracking!
This is VERY IMPORTANT
Interested to hear what the real-world clearances are for this bike running mudguards? I'm trying to choose between a Revolt and Defy and ideally would like to run at least 32mm tyres under guards which will likely be fitted year-round.
Hello - I bought an advance1 based on your reviews as it really does it all. My question is would I be able to fit a rudy fork? Or would it be ge to weak as its a carbon frame?
I agree with your thoughts on the flipchip. I just bought the advanced 1 and found the whole process a faff! I took it back to the Giant store and it even took them ages to sort a problem with the back calliper! Don’t think it will just be a 5 minute job. The chip is now in the longest setting and I’m never gonna change it even if I get narrower tyres.
I'm not sure why companies keep trying to reinvent things in worse ways. Mountain bikes have long had sliding dropouts with integrated caliper mounts.
@@cjohnson3836 Generally, I think the bike is good, but one reason I bought it was the belief that the flip chip meant quick changes in geometry to allow changes in tyre size. But that definitely is not the case! But as David already said there is not much of a difference in feel or handling between the 2 settings.
@@BikeLife154 Yeah I'm not knocking the bike as a whole. I think, esp the Alu models, are some of the better deals available. And its not just giant. Lots of baller boutique brands are using flip chips too like Otso. Even something like a Paragon sliding dropout would give you exactly that functionality. Maybe not a 5 min job, but 10-15 min. My bike has a track dropout with a sliding caliper mount. 10min and I've got it adjusted and torqued back down. Granted you need some extra feature to help secure the axle, but that's just an interference bolt. I'm guessing the design team just thinks it doesn't look aesthetic, so they go with a feature that has next to no functionality.
@@cjohnson3836 Trek 'had' that on the earlier Checkpoint, and it was perfect. They have since changed it to a static dropout at 435. I won't let my older checkpoint go.
I own the Revolt, and set it at 425. I ran the checkpoint slammed too. It's not hard at all to change the Revolt, but not as convenient as the 2020 checkpoint, that's for sure.
I just picked on of these up on Saturday. Once my broken ribs heal up, I'll be out on it! Why did you change the stem and spacers, David?
Thanks a lot, David. Which size of the Revolt you were riding here? How large are you? I am 188cm +long arms ... thinking about chosing smaller size L or even ML of Revolt2 for more agility.
That Revolt is seriously one of the best bikes you can get in the market. I've been LOVING mine! Such a joy to ride
It’s shocking to see how many have made the choice to purchase this bike based off your reviews… you’re just spending our money 😁 I bought the top configuration Revolt Advanced Pro 0 and I have to say it’s been a blast! My only issue is the seat post creaking… have you had any returning seat post creak on your long term review David? Thanks again for the long term review… and the recommendation to purchase!
Carbon paste should solve the problem. Seatpost creaking is not Revolt-specific :)
I've been looking at swapping out the top cap and spacers for the same purple ones on my Revolt - did you need to swap out the headset (per what Wolf Tooth's site says) or just get the bearing top cap?
Hello mate,
Did you try 50mm or more tyres with longer version? I think it’s not feasible because there wouldn’t be any clearance left. I’d really appreciate your experience on it because I’ve ordered the same model but I’m scared that it wouldn’t accept 50 or 53 mm tires as mentioned in the manual, please reply😢
I have the Revolt Advanced 0, also a TCR and FastRoad, having ridden all 3 to work after spending 20mins too long in bed, I can assure you the Revolt is by far the slowest…. And also a joy to ride.
Cool vid, really considering one. did you go for the same size as the tcr ?
Yes I got on really well with the ML, same as my TCR
Just got back from 20mile mixed gravel and road ride on new 24/2/23 advanced pro 0...and it has a 5mm crack on paint
This bike is the first bike to hurt my chest it is so beautiful.
Re the cracking issue, what's the difference between this bike and for example the Defy Advanced which has had a D-shaped seat tube for ages (2015 at least?). I bought a Defy Advanced earlier this year, a '15 model, and couldn't see any issues. Rest of the frame was pretty tatty so it had clearly seen some miles. I really closely inspected it because as a heavy rider the whole D-Fuse concept struck me as being of concern - potential for stress cracks in the corners from fatigue, like WW2 Liberty ships and the Comet airliner. I was thinking of getting a Revolt secondhand but I think I'll be going brand new instead based on these issues.
The GRX groupset isn't enough for some longer climbing here in Scotland, especially if bikepacking or being a heavier rider (or both in my case). 31t ring and 34t cog give around 24" per rotation. The 1x Sram and other options aren't any better. The bike is probably nice and fun for when you're a 60-70kg rider cycling for sport and a fun 2h ride. For a couple day adventure it's going to be a pain, like most "gravel" bikes on the market.
My solution for SRAM 1X was to change the chainring from the 40/42 usually fitted, to a 36. With a 10-44 cassette this is enough for me. If you want more, then fit the MTB rear mech and get a 10-52 cassette. This is the setup my wife has on her Orro Terra C. The 36-10 combination still allows you to peddle up to about 45kph, which is fast enough unless you are in a group ride on the road.
I have 1x GRX on my Orro Terra C with 38t chainring and an 11-46t cassette at the back which works OK and gets me up most things.
You can fit an sram 11-36 or even a 11-40 if necessary.Also change the crankset to 46-30 .
So what your saying is, my recent purchase of an 'endurance' bike (12 - 14 months ago) was an error. 😭😭😉👍
I wish i had the money for a crux, a super lightweight bike, that can be trully a do it all bike, as i live in a very montain heavy zone, it seems to be the perfect bike to have
Can You only live with one bike to do it all ! Certainly - for my needs my gravel bike is all i need for gravel/ adventure , endurance road,
bike packing, commuter and urban riding.
I run two pairs of wheels for thick nobby gravel (40c usually but up to 47) fun or rough tarmac, and thinner (32c) wheels for more road oriented trips.
I want to get the Revolt and wondering how does it compare to the TCR?
If I could just one have do it all bike, that would be perfect! I've had the Defy prior and found it not stiff enough and I have been absolulely loving the stiffness of the TCR.
Don't compare it to TCR at all. Two different bikes completely in weight, ride, fit, etc even though they have a similar look. I have both.
Currently shortlisted the revolt. Advanced 0, or getting an Advanced 1 and replacing dropper with d fuse and the 11-44 with a 10-44 cassette. The zero is on special and in the end the price difference would only be around 400 dollars. Which way would you personally go? 2by grx and carbon wheels for (around 210 English Pounds) or 1by apex and alloy wheels? Aside from the colours I can't see much in it other than that. I'm a 1 by fan but conscious I have little experience with carbon wheels and may be missing some other gem the zero comes with over the 1 (apart from the fantastic plumb colour).
I'm assuming 45s will fit on this bike while on the short chip?
Which headset did you use? Product link? SHIS?
I’ve never been able to get WTB tyres to run tubeless properly, they leak systematically out of the side wall for me - any issues for you?
Yea my nanos were horrible! bubbled out the side walls even months after getting them :( Gave up went back to Maxxis and had zero issues!
excellent review. Liked the comparison with the canyon...Very nice.
I am honestly surprised that you didn't try swapping a gravel suspension fork onto this Giant Revolt to see how it handled it.
I would have loved to try that if I had had a suspension fork to hand
What computer are you using here? Thanks!
What about the comparison between the cannondale topstone you rode for the recent trans Cambrian way?
That’s a good idea sadly the Revolt has gone home now but I’ll see what I can do
Geometry of the Revolt and the Specialized Diverge are very similar. Wonder how they compare head to head?
I replaced my 22 Diverge E5 with a 22 Revolt Advanced and they handle almost exactly the same except Giant specs a shorter stem on the Revolt. The Revolt's Dfuse handlebar compliance isn't as complex and proprietary like the Future Shock on the Diverge, but of course it is less effective. The Revolt does have seatpost compliance though.
No mention of the Checkpoint? It's the perfect do-it-all bike!
With that GRX groupset it's not that perfect for long technical climbs, or bikepacking, or being much heavier than a standard skinny guy.
@@KNURKonesur I'm not sure about that. I've been on mine for 5000 miles and it does it all.
Hey I want to change the flip chip for the winter, to be able to run a 45mm and a mudguard. Do you think I can keep the old chain length?
Yes you don’t need to change the chain
With a 94cm / 37” inseam, I'm not sure the seat post will be long enough for me, in the size XL frame, as the top tube is so low at seat post entry. Any information on this?
I'd consider this bike if I had a second set of wheels, cassette and tyres for road then change cranks and chain.
Have the same bike. I love it, it does everything I need it to do, but that seat tube cracking, creaking and sliping was driving me nuts. Giant replaced the frame, and seat post for a round one. Will see if this is will fix the problems...
Do you (or anyone else) know if the Revolt 2021 frame can be fitted with the round seat post by any chance? I've just yesterday bought one for building the bike. Would love to avoid the issue if possible.
@@stjepantomislav363 No, but then again 2021 frame does not suffer from cracking seat tube. AFAIK the issue is only with 2022 model
@@stjepantomislav363 No, you can't use a round post on the '21 bike. But equally I don't think you'll see the cracking issue on the 21 and earlier bikes. I'm a heavy rider (at the weight limit of the bike) and bought a well-used 2015 Defy Advanced, used it on all sorts of terrain for 6 months with no issues. The way the D-shaped post on the 22 bikes works is you effectively shim out the back of the round post hole with a backing plate. So the D-Fuse post is sandwiched between this thin backing plate and the wedge clamp at the front. If you do get cracking Giant warranty is lifetime and honoured for sure here in the UK - I know someone who has just had a 2015 Revolt replaced under warranty which has been commuted on every working day in all weathers (Yorkshire) for over 7 years.
Need to know exactly what wolf tooth headset that is thanks!
Please help me out. What is the width of the giant revolt top tube? Thanks.
I wonder if I would be faster in these mixed surfaces on the Revolt or my Sworks Epic hardtail setup with light fast tires.
Substantial overlap, I’d guess, depending on terrain
Hello. I check this bike on the secondhand market and I’m 1.73. Been offered a S (which has same specs as a cervelo aspero M) down tube is 450/ top tube is 550. Bit worried with the top tube. What size do you ride for what height ? Thanks !!
I am riding M and ok with 171 cm.
In the process of buying a new gravel bike. Between this, canyon grail, and cervelo aspero. Tough choices
I went through a similar thought process. One key distinction is that the Aspero has a much more aggressive geometry. I was very impressed with the Aspero but didn’t get it because the stack was too low and I wanted a bit more of an upright position. The Grail is a very nice bike too, but I couldn’t get comfortable about the handlebar and couldn’t find one to try out.
I'm a fat bastard and I went with the cheapest possible Triban gravel bike for 600 quid having in mind that many of the parts will break or deteriorate much quicker than with a "normal" sized person. And I set aside the rest of the budget for spare parts, upgrades and other stuff. After using it for 2 years, going on multiple 10-14 day long bikepacking trips in the worst and best of what Scotland has to offer - I wouldn't buy any of the bikes you mentioned. I'd buy a good rigid frame and build up my own bike, with all the parts that fit my needs (e.g. having more than a 24" climbing gear that most of the popular name-brand groupsets offer)
@@rickbeckner9906 what did you go with?
@@terrillford7784 The Giant Revolt.
Not surprised if there's frames cracking in the least. I built up my Revolt Advanced Pro frame set and the inside of the frame was shameful to say the least. Terrible quality.
What's the exact model you have used ?
It isn’t just the paint that’s cracking on the frame some are cracked right through the seat tube and being a member of most of the revolt groups it isn’t just a small number of frames some of us are on our 3rd plus frames
Did u try a round seat tube?
@@kuanhau4323 yep i have a 30.9 round, I was one of the first people to try it
any problems with tighten the seat post?
Oh that sucks. There must be a way to check if the frame is one of the reinforced ones.
@@kuanhau4323 my 3rd frame was “ reinforced” according to Giant, it lasted 11 miles before it cracked! Now awaiting my 4th frame!
Looks like a good all round rig however the ribble cgr titanium gravel bike is the same price and a better bike imo.
Nice review and video, can i used rebolt, instead of defy?
You certainly could, really depends on the sort of riding you are doing and how fast you want to go really
@@davidarthur I would like to used the rebolt for steep climbing roads and put big gears on it.
@@Tekwa42 I completed the Death Ride this summer on a Giant Revolt (I did put some road tires on instead of the stock gravel tires) and it did great. Gearing was excellent and the only real limitations I ran into were my own endurance :). If you're not familiar with it, the Death Ride is an event in the Lake Tahoe area that goes over 5 mountain passes and climbs a total of about 14000 ft in a little over 100 miles. You definitely could add a bigger cassette if you want, but the 31 front with a 34 rear is a pretty forgiving gear ratio unless you're bikepacking on a very steep route.
@@Tekwa42 46/30 GRX chainset with an 11/34 cassette will give you that climbing performance. Whilst it would be out of official comptability you could probably go bigger on the cassette - 36T would definitely work
Hi David, I'm on the fence for this bike but I'm worried about cracking seat tubes or creaking noises you find people complaining about. Did you ever had any of these issues? Cheers.
I was lucky in not experiencing any issues at all during the time I tested this bike
FWIW: I had the seat tube “cracking” issue. Giant replaced the bike and I have had any issues since then. I understand they made some changes since the initial batch. While it was highly annoying and time consuming, Giant did get me a new frame without any dispute. Overall, it is a great bike and I’m very happy with it. I tend to use it as an all-road bike with fatter slick tires.
Thanks. I'll go check them out tomorrow at the store @@rickbeckner9906
@@jozman3502 Good luck. LMK if you have any other questions I might answer!
Wondering what shorts you are wearing in the video?
They are Sportful Giara overshorts saddleback.co.uk/products/sportful-aw21-giara-overshorts
David,who makes the shorts you were sporting? Thank you.
They are Sportful Giara overshorts saddleback.co.uk/products/sportful-aw21-giara-overshorts
So they are “over shorts “so what doses one wear beneath?
Can anyone recommend a frame size based on experience? I am 5' 10", longer legs, short torso, longer arms
Is it true that this bike has a declared maximum load capacity of 150 kg? I can't find this information anywhere on the official website. Otherwise, it's a shame that it uses pressfit.
I am riding Giant Revolt Advanced 2 - one area for improvement is the seat post creeking. It just looses and starts to make annoying noises every 2-3 weeks. Otherwise, the riding position is perfect: you feel 'in' the bike vs 'on' that.
Which model year is yours? Current ones have that have "wedge" for easy conversion for round seatposts, is it that interface that is creaking?
@@Jeppelelle it is 2022 with a wedge. I do not want to lose the D-Fuse seat post by changing to a round seat post.
What about the FSA crankset? Front mech rub in highest gears?
Mine flex under load and it's pretty annoying
Have you checked if your frame has cracked?
@@WalvisYT the frame is rock solid. There is micro movements around seat post clamp/wedge and seat post that cause very sparse creakings
Could I go touring on this bike?
So would you pick a Revolt over a Defy?
Possibly yeah
Weight?
can this be asembled with internal cable routing in the cockpit?
No. I sell Giant at the LBS I work for
Has anyone ridden this bike with 650B wheels? I am very interested in building up a frame with 650B.
Seems like a Trek Checkpoint SL 5 might be a better comparison than the Canyon
I had a Checkpoint SL5 (2021) and it really was a good bike. Really versatile. Awful rims though. Leaked sealant through the weld seam!
@@Mr_RichardH I have a 2022 Checkpoint SL5, about to put Aeolus 3V carbon rims on it and changing the GRX to a 1x 42T. Great do it all kind of bike. Have a Domane SLR 7 eTap for the serious road rides...
@@DrewAreYou Hi, I am thinking about getting a checkpoint or domane, how is the checkpoint on the road - obviously not as fast as the domane but is it close?
What saddle is that?
Nvm it looks like the Specialized Power Pro with Mirror
I don’t know about a giant, but I agree that a gravel bike with an extra set of wheels is about perfect until you’re trying to do crazy crit racing or something.
For the avid amateur cyclist though? For sure.
Fyi you cant upgrade the hub to star rachet
No Cracked seat post?
Nope I was lucky and it didn't affect this bike
Could you put dropper on it?
You can, there's a wedge in the seat tube for the D-post. You remove the wedge for the dropper post install.
The only bike that can truly do everything is a full on downhill bike. Though doing anything other than full on downhill on it would be terrible.
Now there’s a video idea!
emtb conversion DH bike*
Any issue with the seat post ? Seeing a few people talk about problems with it
I had none during nearly a year of testing
Is it better to size up or size down? I’m in the middle (178cm) of M and M/L
I'm 181cm on an ML so you might be better on a M
Well that’s sad news. I just ordered a M/L pro frame set.
I’m also 1.78cm.
How did it work with ML?
I’m not able to try it before buy where I live.
@@KristoferSamuelssonJust fine. A M/L fit me great. It was still smaller than other brands that felt to big.
Great. Thanks for answering.
Addict or this one.
Thanks
My hardtail does it all to be fair, albeit at a slower pace
my next bike will be a gravel.............Ebike.
I have a 2020 giant revolt e+ pro. I reduced the stock assist levels and can get close to 100 km on it if I wanted to.
This thing is a blast.
The one big benefit I didn't count on is the ability to ride on the gravel shoulder on busy roads.
I ride way more often, and for much longer on this bike that I have on any other. Freedom = joy.
Grevil.....Pinarello Grevil
Overpriced and terrible geometry
@@brody5211 🤣
xc bikes are the do it all bikes
The obvious answer is no. You won't do enduro nor downhill on a gravel bike. Winners of the Unbound Gravel or Great Divide ride flat bars with aero extensions and 29' wheels and tires. Just ride the bike that fulfill your own needs...