We had our suspicions when we caught a glimpse of the unnamed Giant Prototype at Unbound and almost a month later, the Taiwanese brand has confirmed the launch of the brand new Giant Revolt.
According to the makers, the all-carbon series has been redesigned with a focus on performance, while retaining the comfort and control that Giant says the Revolt is known for.
This is the fourth generation of the ten-year-old Giant Revolt, which has been steadily developed since its first introduction to meet the demands of the burgeoning gravel bike racing scene and ever-increasing speeds.
Giant says this new series was developed in collaboration with Australian Brendan Johnston, who indeed rode his pre-production Revolt Advanced Pro that we saw at Unbound, and American professional gravel and mountain biker Cole Paton.
The result is reportedly a fast and versatile design. The biggest updates, however, are the addition of integrated storage and the move to internal cable routing.
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Storage solutions
The new downtube storage must have caused quite a bit of a headache for Giant’s composite engineers. Finding a practical solution for transporting tools, snacks, and supplies while keeping the compartment and its contents out of the way of internal cable routing and maintaining the structural integrity of the downtube is no easy feat.
Exactly how Giant has achieved this hasn’t yet been revealed, though the borrowing of new carbon layup technology from its road fairing sibling, the Giant TCR, means the frame now likely has a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio than the previous version. Giant has also confirmed a zero weight penalty on the new frameset, though it hasn’t shed any either.
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Either way, the new storage solution joins the six bottle cage mounts available on the previous model, meaning the latest Revolt could quickly become an even better option for multi-day and long-distance self-supported cycling events.
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Purpose built components
Giant fans are likely already familiar with its D-Fuse technology, which the brand touts as a solution for controlled compliance.
The name comes from the D-shaped tubes on the brand’s finishing kit. The tubes have also been around for a decade and are intended to absorb shock and vibration, providing a smoother ride.
Thanks to the rework of the components, the new Giant Revolt has a clean and uncluttered cockpit. According to the brand, this cockpit offers better aerodynamic performance than the previous model, but to what extent exactly is not yet known.
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Transfer
Revolt fans will be happy to hear that the series has retained many of the existing well-received features, such as the Flip Chip rear dropout that allows riders to adjust the wheelbase to fine-tune the handling for different types of terrain.
This short or long position not only allows you to extend the wheelbase by 10mm (standard bikes are built in the ‘short’ position with a 425mm chainstay), but also gives you a wider choice of tyres.
The length of the wheelbase gives riders the choice between short and snappy or long and stable.
In ‘Long’ mode, tire sizes up to 53mm are possible, while ‘Short’ mode limits the width slightly, but still offers a decent 45mm of clearance.
Giants Uprising – Models
The new range consists of two series: Revolt Advanced Pro and Revolt Advanced.
All bikes come with a frame storage bag and are available in sizes small through to extra large, with the exception of the Revolt Advanced 2, where you can also choose the extra small option.
New Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0
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In terms of fully built bikes, the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0 tops the range, though it’s still a little modest compared to some other brands’ top-end models.
The Advanced SL-grade composite frame and Advanced SL-grade fork are equipped with 2×12-speed SRAM Force eTap AXS, Giant Contact SLR XR D-Fuse handlebars with a Contact AeroLight stem, Giant CXR 1 wheel system and Cadex GX 40c tubeless tyres. Prices start at £5,599/ $7,000
New Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1
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The Advanced Pro 1 retains the same frame and finishing kit, but has switched to 2×12-speed SRAM Rival eTap AXS over the Revolt Advanced Pro 0. Switching to a more accessible groupset saves on the cost, with an RRP of £4,999 / $5,800
If you have a more upmarket bike in mind, you could always opt for the Revolt Advanced Pro Frameset for the attractive price of just £1,899 / $2,400 and go completely crazy with the spec.
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The Revolt Advance 0 retains the same frame as the Pro range, but swaps the SL forks for an Advanced-grade full composite version, and steps up to a Giant Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar and SL seatpost. The Advance 0 also swaps groupset, going with 2×12 Shimano GRX and a slightly cheaper Giant CRX carbon wheel system, but retains the Cadex GX 40c tyres for £3,799 / $4,500.
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The Revolt Advanced 1 retains the same frameset as the Advanced 0, but this time around gets a Post Moderne dropper post for an additional 30mm of suspension. Swapping the groupset for a 1x 12s SRAM Apex, the Advanced 1 also switches to the Giant P-X2 alloy wheelset wrapped in Giant Crosscut Grip 45mm tyres for £3,099. Sadly, this model isn’t 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 frame remains the same, but goes back to a standard seatpost, this time around it’s a composite Giant D-Fuse. The Advanced 2 also inherits Shimano GRX, but this version has switched to a FAS Omega Moduar AGX+ crankset. Wheels and tyres match the Advanced 1, and come with a price tag of £2,699 / $3,000.
The final bike in the range is the Revolt Advanced 3. It carries over many of the Advance 2’s features, but the biggest change is the Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and FAS Omega crankset for £2,499. Sadly, the Advanced 2 isn’t a US-available model.