We had our doubts when we saw the unnamed Giant Prototype at Unbound and, almost a month to the day later, the Taiwanese brand has confirmed the launch of the new Giant Revolt.
According to its makers, the full carbon range has been re-engineered with a performance focus, while maintaining the comfort and control that Giant says the Revolt is known for.
This is the fourth generation for the ten-year-old Giant Revolt, which has steadily evolved since its first introduction, responding to the demands of the fast-growing gravel bike racing scene and its ever-increasing speeds.
Giant says this new range was developed with Australian Brendan Johnston, who was actually riding the pre-production Revolt Advanced Pro we spotted on Unbound, and American pro gravel and mountain bike rider Cole Paton .
The result is, reportedly, a fast and versatile design. However, the biggest updates are the addition of built-in storage and the switch to internal cable routing.
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Storage solutions
The new tube storage would no doubt have created a significant dent for the composite engineers at Giant. It’s not easy to find a practical solution for carrying tools, food and essentials while ensuring that the compartment and contents do not interfere with internal cable routing and maintain the structural integrity of the down tube.
How exactly Giant has achieved this is yet to be revealed, although borrowing new carbon placement technology from its road mount sibling, the Giant TCR, means the frame is now likely to have a more higher stiffness to weight than the previous version. . Giant has also confirmed a zero-weight penalty on the new frameset, though it hasn’t lost any.
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Either way, the new highway storage solution is in addition to the six-bottle cage mounting options carried over from the previous model, meaning the latest Revolt could quickly become an even more viable option for multi-day and long-range self-use. supported bicycle events.
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Purpose-built components
Giant fans will already be familiar with the D-Fuse technology that the brand promotes as its controlled compliance solution.
Taking its name from the “D-shape” tube found in the brand’s suspension kit, it’s also been around for a decade and aims to absorb shock and vibration to help deliver a smoother ride.
The reworking of the components has also allowed the new Giant Revolt to present a clean and tidy cabin, which, according to the brand, offers an improved aero performance than the previous model, although exactly how many improvements have yet to be revealed. .
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Keep
For Revolt fans, you’ll be pleased to know that the range has retained many of the existing well-received features, such as releasing the rear of the flip-up chip, which allows riders to adjust the wheelbase to the right steering adjustment for different types of terrain.
This short or tall position not only allows the wheelbase to be extended by 10mm (stock bikes are built in ‘short’ mode with a chainstay length of 425mm), but also allows for a wider choice of tyres.
The length of the wheelbase allows riders to choose between short and fast or long and stable.
Switching to ‘Long’ mode allows tire sizes up to 53mm, while ‘Short’ limits the width somewhat, though still allows for a decent 45mm of clearance.
Giant Revolt – Models
The new range includes two series: Revolt Advanced Pro and Revolt Advanced.
All bikes come with an in-frame storage bag and are available in small to extra large sizes, with the exception of the Revolt Advanced 2 which has an extra small option to choose from.
New Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0
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As far as fully built bikes go, the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0 sits at the top of the range, although it’s still somewhat modest compared to some of the brands’ main acts.
Advanced SL composite frame and Advanced SL fork come equipped with 2×12-speed SRAM Force eTap AXS, Giant Contact SLR XR D-Fuse bar with a Contact AeroLight single-post, Giant CXR 1 wheel system and Cadex tubeless tires GX 40c. This is priced at £5,599 / $7,000
New Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1
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The Advanced Pro 1 keeps the same frame and finish kit, but switches to SRAM 2×12 speed Rival eTap AXS is the Revolt Advanced Pro 0. The move to a more accessible groupset will save costs, with an RRP of £4,999 / $5,800
If you have a fancier build in mind, you can always pick up the Revolt Advanced Pro Frameset for a tempting price of just £1,899 / $2,400 and go wild with the specs.
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The Revolt Advance 0 retains the same frame as the Pro range, but drops the SL forks for the full composite version of the Advance and switches to the Giant Contact XR D-Fuse bar and SL seatpost. The Advance 0 also swaps groupset brands, coming with 2×12 Shimano GRX and a slightly cheaper Giant CRX carbon system, but keeping Cadex GX 40c tires for £3,799/$4,500.
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The Revolt Advanced 1 carries the same frameset as the Advanced 0, but this time it gains a Post Modern dropper seatpost for an extra 30mm of suspension. Swapping the groupset to a SRAM Apex 1x 12s, the Advanced 1 also switches to a Giant P-X2 alloy wheelset shod with Giant Crosscut Grip 45mm tires for £3,099. Unfortunately, this model is not an option for the US market.
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The Revolt Advanced 2 is a bit of a mix between the previous 0 and 1 models. The frameset remains the same but reverts to a standard seatpost, but this time it’s a Giant D composite belay. The Advanced 2 also inherits the Shimano GRX, but this version switches to a FAS Omega Moduar AGX+ crankset. Wheels and tires match the Advanced 1 and come with a price tag of £2,699 / $3,000.
The last bike in the range is the Revolt Advanced 3. Carrying over most of the features of the Advance 2, the biggest tweak is the Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and FAS Omega crankset for £2,499. Again, unfortunately, the Advanced 2 is not a model available in the US.