Bike Comparison
    Revolt 12021 Giant
    Topstone 1052020 Cannondale
    MSRP
    ($1,427)
    $1,750
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		GravelGravel
    Weight
    		22.9 lbs21.8 lbs
    3.4
    3.7
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Clearance
    		45c
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    		GRX 400, Tiagra105, FSA
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 102 × 11
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Revolt 1 and Cannondale Topstone 105 are both aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Revolt 1 has higher gearing, while the Topstone 105 has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2021 Revolt 1
    2020 Topstone 105
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    2021 Revolt 1

    36 mph

    2020 Topstone 105

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Revolt 12021 Giant
    Topstone 1052020 Cannondale
    Frame

    ALUXX Grade Aluminum, disc

    Tire Clearance: 45c

    Color: Desert Sage

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, 142x12 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts, 142x12 thru-axle, Tapered headtube, Flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, Multiple gear/bottle mounts

    Tire Clearance: 45c

    Color: Desert Sage

    Fork

    full composite, OverDrive steerer, disc

    Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle

    Shock

    N/A

    none

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo, press fit

    FSA Omega

    Headset

    Topstone Si, 25mm Alloy top cap

    Stem

    Giant Contact, 8-degree

    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact XR D-Fuse

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Saddle

    Giant Approach

    Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    N/A

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX-400

    Shimano 105 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    FSA Omega Adventure, 32/48

    FSA Omega ME alloy, 46/30

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX RX-400

    Shimano 105 hydro disc, 2x11

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11x34

    Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X10 with Missing Link

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX RX-400 hydraulic, 160mm

    Shimano 105 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX RX-400 hydraulic

    Shimano 105 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle

    Formula RX-512, 12x100 centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle

    Formula RX-142, 12x142 centerlock

    Tires

    Giant CrossCut AT 2 Tubeless, 700x38C

    WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Compatible with RGX 45 fender (sold separately)

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