Gravel Bikes

What is the Giant Revolt?

Giant created the Revolt as a dedicated gravel bike.

Since 2011, the TCX has been the cross-over bike between cyclo-cross and gravel. As gravel bikes became popular, the role of the TCX shifted to cyclo-cross racing.

And the Giant Revolt (and Liv Devote women's) became the dedicated gravel bike.

What makes the Giant Revolt a gravel bike?

The Revolt has been created to deliver calm handling, a relaxed riding position, vibration damping and stable road feel.

It'll be worthwhile comparing it to the Giant TCX.

In summary: the Revolt is built for comfort and calm handling. And the TCX is built for speed, response and efficiency.

Calm handling

The Giant Revolt has a Trail of 68-72mm, compared to 62mm for the TCX. This is a significant difference.

It relates to the front steering angle and therefore how the front of the Revolt reacts.

The larger this number, the calmer the steering at high-speeds. A must when you're descending or cornering over unstable surfaces.

Relaxed Riding Position

Compared to the TCX, the front of the Revolt is +30mm higher.

Your hands being higher means you're not leaning over and you sit more upright.

However, if you have good flexibility, there are several spacers under the stem/handlebar section. Removing these will help riders get lower and more aggressive, if that's your preference.

Speaking of head stems.

Giant Revolt gravel bikes have a 20mm shorter stem compared to the equivalent sized TCX.

Vibrations and Fatigue

A good gravel bike needs to flex but in the right areas - that's the important part.

Giant has engineered flex zones into the seat post, rear stays and handlebars.

All these areas are designed to flex and absorb high-frequency vibrations.

These areas are your main contact points. If most of the impacts and vibrations can be cancelled out before they reach your body, you're going to for longer and feel less fatigued.

Giant Revolt FAQs

What is the difference between Giant Revolt and Advanced?

The Giant Revolt models are aluminium frames.

And the Revolt Advance models are made from carbon-fibre.

Is Giant Revolt 2 a gravel bike?

Yes. The Revolt 2 is a gravel bike. But it can still be used on-road, pavement and suburban bike paths.

Is Giant Revolt comfortable?

Yes. The Giant Revolt has specific flex-zones designed to absorb vibrations.

The seat post and handlebars use a special D-shaped design which is designed to flex much more than a circular profile.

Thin seat-stays are also designed to flex and absorb vibrations. Tubeless tyres further enhance comfort and grip.

What is the difference between the Giant Revolt models?

These are the key differences as you move up the Giant Revolt range:

Frame (alloy to carbon).
Groupset (gears + brakes).
Wheels (alloy to carbon).

Some models also get carbon handlebars.

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