We had our suspicions when we spotted the unnamed Giant Prototype at Unbound and almost a month later the Taiwanese brand confirmed the launch of the brand new Giant Revolt.
According to its creators, the entire carbon range has been redesigned with a focus on performance, 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 been constantly evolving since its first introduction, responding to the demands of the fast-growing dirt bike racing scene and its ever-increasing speed.
Giant says this new line was developed with Australian Brendan Johnston, who actually rode their pre-production Revolt Advanced Pro that we saw at Unbound, and American pro gravel and mountain bike rider Cole Paton.
The result is said to be a fast and versatile design. The biggest updates, however, are the addition of integrated storage and the switch to internal cable routing.
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Storage solution
The new down tube storage would no doubt cause quite a stir for the composite engineers at Giant. Finding a practical solution for carrying tools, snacks 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 is no easy task.
Exactly how Giant has achieved this has yet to be revealed, although borrowing new carbon layout technology from its Giant TCR sibling will mean the frame is now likely to have a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio than the previous version. . Giant also confirmed the zero weight penalty on the new frameset, though it didn’t lose any.
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Either way, the new passenger stowage 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, long-haul self-drive. sponsored cycling events.
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Purpose-built components
Giant fans are already familiar with the D-Fuse technology that the brand offers as a solution for controlled compliance.
Named after the D-shaped tubes found on the brand’s finishing kit, it’s also been around for a decade and aims to absorb shock and vibration to help ensure a smoother ride.
Component redesigns have also allowed the new Giant Revolt to present a clean and uncluttered cockpit, which the brand says provides better aerodynamic performance than the previous model, although exactly how much improvement remains to be seen. .
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Transfer
For Revolt fans, you’ll be pleased to see that this series retains many of the well-received existing features, such as the flip-chip rear dropout, which allows riders to adjust the wheelbase to fine-tune handling for different types. terrain.
This short or long position not only allows for a 10mm wheelbase extension (the stock wheels are built in ‘short’ mode with a 425mm chainstay length), but also allows for a wider choice of tyres.
Wheelbase length allows riders to choose between short and sleek 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 line includes two lines: Revolt Advanced Pro and Revolt Advanced.
All bikes come with an in-frame storage bag and are available in sizes from small to extra large, with the exception of the Revolt Advanced 2, which has an extra small option to choose from.
The new Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0
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As far as fully built bikes go, the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0 is at the top of the line, although it’s still somewhat modest compared to the headliners of some brands.
The Advanced SL composite frame and Advanced SL fork are equipped with 2×12-speed SRAM Force eTap AXS, Giant Contact SLR XR D-Fuse bar with Contact AeroLight stem, Giant CXR 1 wheel system and Cadex GX 40c tubeless tires. That price is £5,599 / $7,000
The new Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1
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The Advanced Pro 1 keeps the same frame and finishing kit but switches to 2×12-speed SRAM Rival eTap AXS is the Revolt Advanced Pro 0. Moving to a more affordable kit will save you money with an RRP of £4,999 / $5,800
If you have a better build in mind, you can always opt for the Revolt Advanced Pro Frameset at the tempting price of just £1,899 / $2,400 and go with that spec.
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The Revolt Advance 0 keeps the same frame as the Pro series, but ditches the SL forks for the Advanced all-composite version and switches to a Giant Contact XR D-Fuse bar and SL seatpost. The Advance 0 also swaps groupsets, coming with 2×12 Shimano GRX and a slightly cheaper Giant CRX carbon wheelset, but retaining the £3,799/$4,500 Cadex GX 40c tyres.
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The Revolt Advanced 1 retains the same frameset as the Advanced 0, but this time gets a Post Moderne seatpost for an extra 30mm of suspension. After swapping the sets for 1x 12s SRAM Apex, the Advanced 1 also steps up to Giant P-X2 alloy wheels shod in 45mm Giant Crosscut Grip 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 of the previous 0 and 1 models. The frameset remains the same, but returns to the standard seatpost, but this time it’s a composite Giant D-Fuse. The Advanced 2 also inherits the Shimano GRX, but this version switches to FAS Omega Moduar AGX+ cranksets. The wheels and tires match the Advanced 1 and come with a £2,699 / $3,000 price tag.
The last bike in the range is the Revolt Advanced 3. It carries over most of the features of the Advance 2, the biggest modification being the £2,499 Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and FAS Omega cranks. Again, unfortunately, the Advanced 2 model is not available in the US.