GIANT Revolt Advanced 1

The “Revolt Advanced 1” model from GIANT, released in 2023, is a versatile gravel bike characterised by high-quality materials and well-thought-out features. The price of this bike is 3199 EUR. The frame is made from Advanced Carbon and features a Flip Chip dropout, which allows for tyre clearance of up to 45 mm in the short setting and up to 53 mm in the long setting. This offers flexibility for different riding conditions and preferences.

The braking system comprises SRAM Rival 1 HRD disc brakes with a diameter of 160 mm, which ensure reliable braking performance even in challenging conditions. The brake levers are also from the SRAM Rival 1 HRD range, ensuring consistent operation. The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM Rival 1 system, which ensures precise and fast gear changes. The shift lever is also from the SRAM Rival 1 series.

The Revolt Advanced 1’s fork is made from full carbon and is fitted with OverDrive1 and a 12x100 mm thru-axle, providing additional stability and stiffness. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB Pressfit, which ensures efficient power transfer. The crankset is an SRAM Rival 1 Wide with a 40T chainring, combined with an SRAM Rival PG-1130 cassette (11-42T), offering a wide range of gears. The drivetrain is completed by the SRAM Rival PC-1130 chain.

The handlebars are GIANT Contact XR D-Fuse, which ensure comfort and control. The grips are GIANT Stratus Lite 3.0, which provide extra comfort on longer rides. The stem is a GIANT Contact, which ensures a stable connection between the handlebars and the frame. The rims are GIANT P-X2 Disc, Tubeless Ready, which allows for tubeless riding and thus minimises the risk of punctures. The tyres are Maxxis Rambler (700x45c), also Tubeless Ready and featuring a 120 TPI casing. The bike is supplied tubeless-ready.

The hubs and spokes are also part of the GIANT P-X2 Disc system, ensuring consistent performance. The saddle is a GIANT Approach, designed for comfort. The seatpost is a GIANT Contact Switch Vario seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm and adjustable drop heights (75 mm for sizes S–ML and 100 mm for sizes L–XL), compatible with D-Fuse seatposts.

The bike is compatible with the GIANT Rack-It Metro (Lite) luggage rack, making it a practical choice for longer tours. Additional features include a GIANT 1x chain guide and a tubeless kit containing sealant, valves, tyre levers, a valve core tool and an instruction manual.

Overall, the 2023 GIANT Revolt Advanced 1 offers a well-thought-out combination of performance, versatility and comfort, ideal for challenging gravel adventures.