2020 Giant

Revolt 2

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$1,000
Weight23.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora, FSA
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Revolt 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

Revolt 2

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 6'1", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 6'2", size XL, Just right
  • 5'10", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 6'2", size LG, Just right
  • 5'6", size SM, Just right
Reviews
Canadian Cycling Magazine
Review: Giant Revolt Advanced 0

Dec 2020 · Matthew Pioro

Explore far from home or the corners of your own neighbourhood

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Cyclist
Giant Revolt 0 gravel bike review

Jun 2020 · Marc Abbott

The Giant Revolt 0 is an ideal introduction to riding off-piste at a price you can’t argue with

Highs
  • Road and trail comfort

  • Handling belies its weight

  • Well geared

  • Keenly-priced

Lows
  • Jarring on rougher terrain

  • Tyres would struggle on really muddy paths

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BikeRadar
Giant Revolt Advanced 0 (2020) review

Apr 2020 · Warren Rossiter

A gravel racer with podium pedigree and one of our Gravel Bike of the Year contenders

Highs
  • Superbly smooth ride

  • Great spec for the price

  • Sweet handling

Lows
  • Noisy brake rotors

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Cycling Tips
2020 Giant Revolt 2 gravel bike review: The $1,000 workhorse - CyclingTips

Apr 2020 · Caley Fretz

The Giant Revolt 2 is not fancy. It doesn’t take many chances, either in geometry or spec. It’s a workhorse. It is not designed to be the best bike it can possibly be; it is designed to be the best bike it can be at a very specific, and very low, price. Can you get […]

Highs
  • Lots of bike for the money, clever brakes, stable handling, tubeless tyre setup.

Lows
  • Heavy.

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off.road.cc
Giant Revolt 1 2020 review

Feb 2020

The Giant Revolt 1 is a decent gravel and adventure bike at a respectable price. If you can cope with the odd looks and adequate performance of Giant's unique Conduct braking system, you’re rewarded with a quality alloy frame, a carbon fork, and plenty of scope for adventures.​ 2020 Giant Revolt Advanced 2 review Giant Trance 29 3 review Buyer's guide to gravel & adventure bikes - everything you need to know The Revolt 1, like its alloy brothers the Revolt 0 and the Revolt 2, is an all-rounder, a versatile design for those who commute, road ride and go on gravel adventures.

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road.cc
Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2020

Jan 2020 · Stu Kerton

Properly fast gravel racer that blends stiffness and comfort very well

Highs
  • Fun and exciting ride

  • Works well on the road too

Lows
  • Frame-specific seatpost means you can't change it

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Velo
Pro(moter) Bike Gallery: Rebecca Rusch’s Giant Revolt

Jan 2020 · Dan Cavallari

Rebecca Rusch made the leap to Giant Bicycles for the 2020 season. Here is her new Giant Revolt and the gear she recommends for Rebecca's Private Idaho.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Giant Revolt Advanced Pro Force in Review

Nov 2019 · Benjamin Topf

The 2020 Giant Revolt Advanced Pro Force wants you to get off the beaten track and ride away from tarmac, concrete and air pollution. But how does this € 4,499 gravel bike feel out in the wild? Click here for an overview of the best gravel bike 2020 group test. Our first reaction to the […]

Highs
  • Stable ride

  • D-Fuse components generate lots of comfort

  • Clever mounting points for versatile luggage options

Lows
  • Handles a little vaguely through corners

  • Seatpost can bob when lots of it is showing

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX Grade Aluminum, disc

Tire Clearance45c

ColorsMetallic Black; Biking Red

Fork

full composite, OverDrive steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaExo, press fit

Stem

Giant Sport

Handlebar

Giant Contact XR Ergo-Control, 31.8

Saddle

Giant Contact (neutral)

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, alloy

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Crank

FSA Vero Pro, 32/48

Shifters

Shimano Sora

Cassette

Shimano CH-HG400, 11x34

Chain

KMC X9 with Missing Link

Brakes

Giant Conduct hydraulic

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

Spokes

Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

Front Hub

Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

Rear Hub

Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

Tires

Giant Crosscut AT 2, 700x38

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