Revolt

gravel1499–7000 EUR

Origin

Giant's gravel adventure bike — between road and MTB, capable on rough terrain with road-bike efficiency Giant Bicycles (Taiwan) Revolt — to rebel against limitations; to ride beyond the pavement. Trek Checkpoint, Specialized Diverge, Cannondale Topstone

Specifications

Frame: Giant ALUXX-grade aluminum (Revolt 0/1/2) or Advanced-grade composite (Revolt Advanced); flip-chip dropout, carbon fork even on alloy
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Shimano CUES U6020/U6030 2x10 (32/46T, 11-39t) — Revolt 1
Brakes: Shimano CUES U6030 hydraulic disc, Giant MPH rotors 160/160mm
Wheels: Giant S-X2 alloy wheelset, tubeless-ready

The verdict

+Strengths

Redesigned geometry for aggressive off-road riding — more capable than original Revolt
Flip chip dropout for adjustable chainstay — Short (agility) or Long (stability/bikepacking)
Versatile with mounts for accessories — bottle cage mounts, rack/fender mounts
Comfortable ride quality — D-Fuse seatpost + handlebar absorb vibration
Carbon fork on alloy frame — significant value advantage
45c tire clearance — handles Baltic gravel, farm roads, TRM terrain
Suspension fork on Revolt X variant for roughest gravel
Strong Baltic community endorsement for mixed road/gravel use

−Weaknesses

Can be heavy, especially alloy versions with suspension fork
Dropper post adjustability issues noted in some reviews
Limited size range for some specific configurations
Not ideal for fully loaded bikepacking (chainstay limited with loaded bags)
CUES 2x10 on alloy Revolt — functional but not as refined as 12-speed

Did you know

01Carbon fork standard even on alloy Revolt — vibration damping + weight savings vs alloy fork
02D-Fuse alloy seatpost AND D-Fuse handlebar — both vibration damping on alloy Revolt. Same system as Defy but on a gravel bike.
03Flip chip dropout gives two chainstay lengths per size — Short (430mm) for agility, Long (440mm) for stability with loaded bags
04Estonian community explicitly recommends Revolt for TRM (Tallinna Rattamaraton) over Defy — gravel event needs 40–42mm tires
05One Estonian user chose Revolt Advanced 2 after considering Defy — Revolt wins when gravel events matter (from Defy research)
06700x45c CrossCut GRIP 1 tires — semi-slick with file tread, good for mixed surfaces
07Revolt Advanced Pro 1 2024 sold in Estonia (Blue Dragonfly/Chrome, size M) — confirms premium carbon Revolt reaches Baltic market
08Revolt X Advanced Pro (2026) — new longer-travel suspension fork variant for even rougher gravel
09Revolt reviewed positively for aggressive redesigned geometry — more capable off-road than original Revolt

Who it’s for

gravel cyclistsadventure cyclistsTRM (Tallinna Rattamaraton) participantsmixed-surface commuterslight touring cyclists

Versions & builds

Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.

Versions & builds
Spec	Revolt 2	Revolt 1	Revolt 0	Revolt Advanced 3	Revolt Advanced 2	Revolt Advanced 0	Revolt Advanced 0 SE	Revolt Advanced Pro 0	Revolt Advanced Pro 1	Revolt X Advanced Pro 1

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