2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0 Review - The best all-round gravel bike you can buy?
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- David Arthur gets to grips with Giant's mid-range carbon fibre gravel bike, the Revolt Advanced 0, to see if it's the perfect all-round do-everything gravel and adventure bike. You get a carbon frame, fork and wheels, Shimano GRX 2x groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. How does it ride? Watch to find out...
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I had an Aspero which was very stiff on fast gravel, sold it, and now have the Revolt Advanced pro 0. Mine came with the SRAM Force wide. I absolutely love it. Put on some WTB Riddlers for winter gravel in snow and ice ( it’s Alberta, Canada). It’s amazing how smooth and fast this bike is without suspension tricks, just good engineering. The Aspero is a good bike but too harsh for my 74 yr. old body.
how would you compare the speed between the aspero and revolt
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Grande prairie baby..love my revolt
Great review , I want one ! sounds like a brilliant winter bike to fit for many purposes . I have a TCR and love it ,so I know this will be my next bike 👍
I love the stealthy look of the bike, and it seems from you review capable on both road, and off. I am 54 yrs. old, and don't need a race oriented road bike, but want something I can ride all day on the weekends, and if we ever go back to the office I can commute to work. This looks like a great option.
Go get one! I have the exact same bike and I am loving it! Just upgrade to a pair of WTB Expanse 32C tires and you can go anyway whenever you want to. It's reasonably light and fast, nimble and very comfortable. And as a 50+ YO average rider, you will appreciate the 48/31T chainring fitted for this bike.
Get a Roam.
Roam is the better choice for commuting.
I have the advanced pro 1 and it is an extremely fun and fast ride.tons of good gravel where I live and this bike is fine for my hwy commute to work on tarmac. Just a solid bike.
Comprehensive review. Riding a carbon TCR and XTC 29er hardtail and can say Giant bikes are great! And I really do like these Revolts.
Must give u a lot of credit for the level of workmanship and knowledge u always provide in your videos David👌
Thanks Christian 👍
Great review! I just picked mine up a few weeks ago but have only been able to do a few rides due to the deep snow on the trails. I'm really surprised the conditions you handled on those slick stock tires! I swapped mine for WTB Resolutes and the tan sidewalls really change the look of the bike. I hadn't been a huge fan of them before, but I think they look great on this one.
Been seeing a bunch of these popping up in my area recently.. helps that Giant is a reliable brand around here
I have the previous year Revolt Adv. 1 - with an extra set of road wheels and tires and switching the wide slicks off for something a little more aggressive, it'll do everything you need.
I have one of those and the color it's absolutely amazing when you look at it in a sunny day. Use to live in UK and I now that the summer is the best day of the year.
Excellent review. Hard to find these bikes in the right size and within a reasonable timeframe, in this time of Covid. Opted for a Revolt Advanced 2 ML (cause I could get one) and added some upgrades like CRX2 carbon wheels and GRX 800 crank (2x). Cannot wait for everything to arrive.
Keep up the great reviews.
I have this bike and absolutely loving every ride!
Very good comprehensive review David.
Looks great in my opinion. Would love to see a review on it loaded with bike-packing gear, notably what-and-how cages could be mounted to the fork, and the weight they could carry.
I think if they did a review on CZcams cycle oriented presenters you would win by a huge margin , your videos always get me back out on my bike cheers David !
Great review and summary!
Love the look of that bike. I wouldn’t say no to it. Great review.
Excellent review!
Great, grat review. Thanks a lot! I would love to hear your experience with the sizing - did you run the same size you usually do and how did you experience it? Does it translate into the same size as their website would suggest to your measurements? Thanks again!
Great review as always, this bike was top of my list for my new bike but as others have mentioned Giant dealers (in UK) cannot give a date for when they are in stock. Being impatient I ordered a different bike, seeing this I am wondering if I should have waited.
Love my Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2020 version. Very versatile indeed be it on the road and off road. 2 X set up the way to go. My only down side when i purchased 3 years ago, GRX was not yet launched. Rocking 105 groupo set up and i switched my RD to Ultegra RX.. Much better and i really love it!! Most ride will be at my local single track trail.
Revolt Advance is under the radar.. It should be among the best bike ever.. efficient and impactful bike.Value for the money as well! Strongly recommend this bike.. Awesome!!
How do you find it as a road bike?
Another really comprehensive review... 🍻
Would veloharmoni approve of this? 😂😂😂
Got this one in 58 cm size. It is absolutely fantastic bike, the only complaint is about handlebar , which is too thin and too short in lower position, so I went for Easton EA70 AX, now it is perfect. Also, the tires are only for poor tarmac or fast, hard gravel, useless in mud or deeper sand. Every other aspect is fantastic, bike is very very stiff, responsive and light, but thanks to very compliant seatpost and wide rims very comfortable ( it really works, if you buy proper size and the seatpost is extended almost to maximum. I saw many people riding far too big frames ). And finally - I don"t think there is any bike on the market that offer such a great components ( carbon wheels ) in this price.
Thank you for a high quality, excellent review. I think I just chose the Giant Revolt Adanced 0 over another leading brand.
Hi Dave, thanks for another excellent video, keep up the good work. I really like this bike and also the carbon comp diverge you had, and also the 3T race max, how would you rate the Revolt out off those 3 with me wanting good speed on road and non twitchy but still reasonably sharp handling on and off road.
I wish I got a revolt when they were £300 cheaper, I was concerned with PF bottom bracket as the other two I liked have screwed ones, do you feel the this puts the power down as well as 3T and Diverge you had.
Also I’m 5f 11” with inside leg 85cm I was torn between M/L and Large as I have long arms, thanks Derek
I happy owner of giant revolt for 2 years now. love the bike, love the orange paint scheme and love the versatility of the bike.
Any idea on weight
Lovely looking bike. It’s certainly eye catching as far as I’m concerned.
Great review David , would you change the tyres from that set up to something better or are those pretty good ?
I have the basic model , Revolt 2 (Aluminium ) and can say it’s the best bike I have ever owned. I have had Trek OCLV MTB and Giant Cadex Road. Basic but brilliant!
Right...3 minutes in and I’ve decided I’m off for a ride on mine now...mine is the much more basic model but I absolutely love it! That one has a c£1000 premium over the next model down largely because of the carbon wheels!
Back from a very muddy and 35 miler down here in Sunny Cornwall (thank you for the inspiration to get out David!) and I have to say, with even more gusto, I absolutely love my revolt. I do question the true benefit for most riders of the huge extra cost as you go from the 3,2 and 1 down to this 0 at nearly a grand and a half more, but maybe there really is a big difference - I'd personally rather put that money towards some good kit instead! Thank you though for your review (I didn't need it, but very much enjoyed it - although I could probably have done with it about 9 months ago!), as always truly professional and very enjoyable!
Beautiful bike and that green is gorgeous❤
Appreciate the review David! I bought this exact bike after watching your comprehensive review. I'm planning to change to a shorter stem - should I get a 1 1/4" or 1 1/8" stem?
Thanks for the review! What size was that bike? How tall are you?
David, thanks ago such a comprehensive review. Some of the best reviews on the web by far, you cover all the things that matter. Those tires look more like road-tuned tires, did you ride them when you were going through all of that snow, mud, and single track??
Thanks. I swapped wheels and tyres for some WTB Resolutes for the mud and snow. The slicks are good in the dry but no good against winter slop
@@davidarthur Thanks, what I suspected just wanted to be sure!
Giant Revolts best bang for your buck I think and I like the understated look of this one.
Great review David! I found the Revolt to be a bit sluggish on the road but you mentioned that already. I did a review between the TCX, Contend AR, and the Revolt. Revolt is definitely more focused on those very long gravel events.
Is it because of the tires? Could one hypothetically change them to be slimmer like ones in road specific bikes?
@@0741921 I used the same wheels and tires between all 3 bikes and the Revolt was just slower. Here is a link to my review between all 3 and I talk about it. czcams.com/video/UjX1CfIMlw4/video.html
Why no mention of geometry like the head tube angle or wheelbase? 2 of the most important bits of info, which give a good general idea as to how the bike will handle.
Great, very informative review thanks. I'm looking to replace my 2021 Trek Checkpoint AL5, which I've just sold, and this Revolt, alongside a Marin Headlands 2, are top contenders. A salesperson said the Checkpoint would be a cushier, more comfortable ride than this, but would you agree?
Hi Dave! If you have to pick quality of gravel bike between the two, which one would you pick? Parlee chebacco or giant revolt? Chebacco with grx 600. What you think? Parlee has just increased tire sized up to 45c.
Any thoughts on the Basso Palta?
Looks like a really good performance gravel and occasional road bike, but not got much coverage.
An excellent reviewer.
I have the tcx advanced pro 0 and love it! Sure this one is much more comfortable though
Love this bike! I have had one for a month now and it has been a blast. I do Wish it came with the carbon bars. The next model up has Giant’s beautiful chameleon mars paint that looks awesome. I just could not talk my self in to spending another 1000 on paint since I favor the mechanical group set over electric. I have been taking those slicks on trails where they don’t belong and they have held their own. They hold the frozen earth well.
I have mine for a week. Also did choose it over Advanced Pro 1 and 0 as I did not want to go with DI2 or ASX electric systems. It would be great if it would have the same CF handlebar that comes with Pro models. My Giant dealer said that you cannot order it separately (at least yet). Mine is ML size and without pedals and TB fluid is around 8.64kg.
@@salvissmudo4496 That would explain why I could not find the bars listed anywhere... I have since added some fenders to get through the mucky winter! I have the same size and have been loving it. Have fun with yours!
Great review, I think this is my bike, just one thing, from your point of view are those carbon rims reliable for a 105kg rider???
I have the 2020 version of the advanced 0,
It’s a fantastic bike it’s as capable on road as it is off, only wish mine came with GRX mine came with ultegra RX witch is basically the same, I also bought a second set of aluminum wheels specifically for gravel and have 42c WTB resolute tires, it’s a do it all kind of bike
I’ve the same bike , with that lovely pastel green . Sweet
Nice review 😎
Thanks! 👍
David what Size Frame ? and Your Height ?
Good Video Mate
absolutely love my Revolt Advanced! best bang for your buck for a carbon gravel bike.
Maybe it’s not the same in other countries but covid has made new bikes scarce here in australia. I wanted to buy this but I could not test ride it and had to put an order to then wait 6 months. 2021 is still not a year of choice. Result I , built my own bike from frame and parts. It was actually a lot of fun and got a bike were I spent the money where I wanted.
Great review as always . Lovely bike . Is it medium ? What height are you David ?
Thanks! A medium yes and I’m 180cm. I’m normally an ML but this is all they had, but the reach differences are quite small and I think I preferred the more compact size for riding off-road. You don’t need to be super stretched on the trails I ride, different matter for flat out fast gravel though
Did you swap the tyres on those CXR-2 wheels? they are hookless and giant seems to only recommend a handful of tyres. They do however state "Please note that if the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of a tyre is below 72.5psi (5 bar), the tyre is tubeless compatible, and is not indicated as being incompatible with hookless rims, it can be used with Giant hookless WheelSystems and does not have to appear on the 'what tyres can I use?' chart." It seems quite difficult to figure out which tyres are or aren't compatible with hookless rims.
That is a beautiful bike but I absolutely love my Ibis Hakka Mx! Very light, two sets of wheels (650b and 700c)...I can do it all
Beautiful 👌🏻
How would you rate the 2021 Revolt against the Canyon Grail CF SL? You can get the Grail with di2 for the same money basically.
Value-wise that's a clear win for Canyon imo. But what about versatility and performance?
hey, whats your thoughts on buying a giant tcr advanced pro disc 0 , putting 30 or 32mm wide tires and using it as an allround road/endurance/gravel bike. crazy?
I did comparison between this with Trek Domane and Specialized same level, this turned out to be the best.
I've just switched from a Domane to a Revolt. Whilst the geo was almost identical the Domane just felt dead in comparison and really sluggish to ride. Very odd. Swapped wheels/tyres from Domane to Revolt - 1.2mph faster over 10 miles on a back to back test.
Great video as always. Can you tell us the weight for the size M? Also how much more "sluggish" is it on road compared to the TCR? I know they are different bikes, I'm just wondering how much of a difference is it on the nice(er) roads + climbs. Looks like a great all-round bike but would you be able to keep up with your mates in a group ride? Cheers!
More sluggish undoubtedly I’ve both , but better all round bike , you can hammer it with a good set of road tyres too
Thanks for the great review. If you were to put 28mm tires on the revolt and ride on the road, would there be much difference between the Revolt and the Defy?
Nope, unless you're crit racing and need sharp handling (you probably wouldn't ride a Defy for that either). Having ridden both the Revolt drops into corners a bit quicker (more wheel flop) but is just a touch slower on a line correction mid corner. Longer wheelbase, more stable. As a result it benefits from a slightly more aggressive riding style. I certainly don't find it any slower than my old Defy for sportive/leisure riding when on the same wheelset/tyres.
A super capable, versatile bike, just bought one. Far better engineered than my Exploro. Not quite as fast on the road, but much more stable at speed on fast off-road (steering geometry and wheelbase), making it quicker overall on gravel. Easily capable of blue/red mountain bike trails too. Very smooth and good wheels too. Bars are a bit thin, but that's my only criticism. Consider buying one size up to increase wheelbase (stability off road).
Bought the same giant bike , geometry completely different to the exploro . Much higher stack and longer reach . Exploro is nearly a size down , Was thinking of getting the exploro as a one for all , hopefully the giant will be with a change of tyres/wheels
How can I decide between the Salsa Warbird, Specialized Diverge, and Giant Revolt lines?
That's a great looking bike, best bike in Giants line up by a mile 👌
Hi David, can I pick your brains? I have the 2022 version giant revolt advanced one pro, took the wheel off to add some tubeless sealant and the entire rear cassette literally fell off , seemingly unsecured by any method to the wheel itself . I’m guessing this isn’t too he norm? I’ve no idea how to put it back together, as a spring and two circular bits of metal also fell off but I’ve no idea in which order they came off/ go back on.
Ordered mine the other day to replace my TCX that unfortunately is a bit too small for me. Love giant bikes their carbon is A+ and there crash warranty and price compared to their competitors is a great value. Just don't know when I'll actually get the bike due to the shortage
Hi David, do you have any idea when the revolt advanced is coming for 2023?
Hi Dave, what tyres did you use for riding in the snow and icy conditions? Wondering if my 40c Schwalbe G-One Bites will be ok for this...
I used WTB Resolute. The Bites should be reasonably okay in the mud
Wearing white shoes on the mud, true dedication.
That's the main reason they created gravel bikes, to attract road bikers to the dirt with their white shoes and lycra. They couldn't wear them while riding MTBs.
Came back from my local bike shop, my choices are giant advanced 0, specialized diverge comp carbon and topstone carbon 5. Which would you choose and why?
Advanced 0 and spend what you save on upgrades.
Hi David, what size is the frame on the Giant and how tall are you? Also, what is your favorite gravel bike?
this was a size medium and I'm 180cm
Great review (as always)! Between the Revolt Advanced line and the Grail line from Canyon, which one do you feel is the most suited for long distance rides? i.e. which one has the most compliance / relaxed geometry? Cheers :)
That's a really tricky question. I think the Grail VCLS seatpost just edges it, but the Hover handlebar isn't as good as it could be, and a carbon bar on the Revolt would be just as good up front. The Revolt also takes up to 45mm tyres, the Grail is only 42mm, so if you max out the tyres on the Revolt you should be able to eke out more comfort
@@davidarthur Thanks a lot for your reply. So you recon the geometries are about the same? Keep up the great contend!
What tires do you use?
I have the Advanced 1 2021 and I would like to share some negatives of the bike, I have around 500km on the bike (bought on 16th of December): 1) From the beginning, there is a creepy noise from my rear hub. I think there is something wrong with the nut. 2) Noisy cable routing (right when the cable goes inside in the headtube - rear shifting.) It´s really annoying and I am not sure if I can fix it. 3) Cheap-looking handlebar wrap. I really need to replace it. 4) Tyres - weight is around 680g and they have wired bead! I have replaced them for WTB Nano 700x40c and weight is around 500g +-! Anyway, the frame is stiff and performing well, with the 40c tyres it rides and grips much better. Not sure if you can really fit 700x45c tyres as claimed - I have to do some research.
Tyres and stock wheels are very heavy. I read about the cable rattling but don't have it on mine (2021 model purchased 2023) so I wonder if Giant changed something.
Does anyone know when the 2022 models will comeout?
This or the canyon grail 8.0 SL di2?
I was wondering which you find more comfortable for all day riding, this one or the cannondale topstone carbon? Im looking to buy one of these two but i cant decide :)
Both equally capable for all day rides as super comfortable.
The Topstone is going to more comfortable on rougher trails/tracks with the rear suspension.
With the Revolt you definitely get more for your money in terms of component quality.
It really depends on what you plan riding more.
For me the Revolt is the all rounder as the video shows.
@@mhondapants the topstone seems worse on paper with the spec and the head angle I’m now also looking at the GT GRADE
@@I3ene1 the Grade is another great choice in terms of ride & value. Not had a chance to try one but all the reviews seem positive.
Hi David, great review thanks. Quick question: Does the geometry (long trail, slack HT angle, shorter stem) that makes it stable off road then make it 'slow handling' or 'vague' on the road? I'm considering the alloy version as a winter/gravel/bike packing bike. Thanks in advance :)
It feels good on the road, a nice relaxed poise but it’s still fun in the corners and descents - helped by the fast tyres - so certainly not vague. The thought occurred to me that it’s a real alternative to the Defy if outright speed it’s top of your priorities
I ride 50/50 gravel and highway and I find the bike very responsive on the road. Good handling - probably about as good as you are going to get on 40mm tires (which I prefer).
Put it on skinnier tyres and it really tucks nicely into corners. It has more wheel flop than (for example) the Defy so the transition into the corner is quicker. The slackness and flop means it doesn't change direction as quickly as a pure road bike through really twisty sections (left/right change of direction) but you can still really push it.
@@davidarthur Having ridden both the Defy and this version of the Revolt pretty much obsoleted the Defy - which is probably why Giant changed the geo for the Revolt for the '22 models. Other than being slacker with a longer wheelbase the stack and reach were pretty much identical until those changes. Defy geo hasn't changed since 2015!
Understated is good. Less likely to get stolen
Hi Arthur! Any chance you can review the new Fairlight Faran for us? Maybe this is not your cup of tea, but I would truly love to hear some reviews from the all-road / randonneur category. Keep these nice videos coming! Kind regards, Gelach.
As a Fairlight owner I’d be happy to check one out, leave it with me
His name is Dave!!!!
Ha that’s okay I get it quite often - two first names I guess
@@davidarthur Sorry Dave, my bad! Greetz Gerlach
Oeps, I did it again, sorry David! Anyway, I am looking for a sporty feeling, nimble fat-tire all-road bike, so I am very curious to hear your thoughts on how the new Faran rides with is low trail. Cheers! Gerlach
Thank you for the review of a bike I'm considering. A couple of questions if I may.
My big issue with my current bike (54cm frame 176cm rider) is toe overlap. Only a problem on steep techy climbs but enough of an issue to be a criterion for the next bike. What's the overlap like on this one? Wonder if I need to focus on more progressive gravel bikes.
Secondly, I'm coming from a 3x9 bike (11-34 30/39/50) where I spend most of my time in the middle ring and mostly mid cassette. Trying to compare ratios, it looks like I might find myself having to make a compensatory front shift more often than ideal. How do you find the overlap gears in the middle of the spread?
Didn’t have any toe overlap issues. That’s a benefit of 1x right there. For 2x it really depends on your terrain and hills for some people it’ll be fine but other people can find it an issue
I ride the advanced pro 0 with SRAM force AXS wide. I started out on an advanced pro (M) but it felt a little big (I’m 175cm) so popped for the top of the line in a small. Fits me better with a saddle height at 70.5 cm (c-c). The sequential shifting is helpful on climbs. The WIDE setup gives me all the gearing I need on climbs and at 75 yrs. I need all the help I can get on climbs. No issues with toe overlap. Thoroughly enjoying the bike.
@@charlessinclair8111 funny enough I’m 1-73 and the same prefer the small over medium , there isn’t a whole lot of difference between the small and medium in geometry . Small feels little more racy
@@brody5211 174 here and thinking the same 👀 small may be the way to go?
In terms of sizing interestingly Giant suggest you size down for the Revolt compared to the Defy. I'm slap bang in the middle of the M/L size for a Defy but was recommended a Medium for the Revolt. Ignored that advice because I prefer a larger bike plus I wanted to run mudguards over 38s and was concerned about overlap.
What do you think of the giant revolt hookless rims? Greetings from Colombia!
I don't know. I have the 2021 revolt advanced 1 and one of the reasons why I bought it was because its visually exciting to me
Great content as always!
Low toptube for good seatpost flex, good clearance, lightweight, wide rims. This ticks a lot of boxes, but I really really don't find the Revolts pretty. Neither the shape, nor the colors, nor the paintjob, nor the 2x GRX that somehow looks like a 3x. If they offer some colors that don't look like a 90s family van, and add a semi integrated cockpit, I'll definitely consider upgrading from my Hook Ext Frameset!
Hey Dave, I know you already mention on the video that's not a fast as the Cervelo Aspero, or the 3T Exploro Race Max, but could you elaborate a little bit more on that? Also, share a little bit more information on the ride quality and comfort compared to those two other bikes.
If someone is looking to get into a gravel bike that could also be used for group road rides with an average speed of 18-20 miles per hour, as well as gravel rides that are not that technical, and no plans to be doing any single track type riding, which bike would you say will be the best option between these three I've mentioned?
Thank you for your great videos, and for taking the time to respond to our comments. Most folks don't take the time to interact with their views and that's unfortunate.
I would say the Revolt is more comfortable and has great handling in the woods but the Aspero and RaceMax are definitely faster on the road and smooth gravel, so it sounds like the Aspero or RaceMax might be the ones for you for those fast group rides with a switch of tyres though
@@davidarthur Thanks, Dave, your observations are spot on. I'll say, though, that I'm planning to use this bike primarily for gravel rides and few road rides.
By the way, yesterday I went to my local bike shop and took the Aspero and the 3T Exploro Team for a test ride; unfortunately, they didn't have the new 3T Exploro Race Max available as it does have a new redesign frame with different geometry. Undoubtedly these bikes are designed with speed as a priority; as many have said before, neither will feel out of place on fast road rides with proper wheels and tires. These stiff frames do a fantastic job helping to transfer the power on both bikes without hesitation, though don't expect a supple ride because you'll feel every little bump or crack on the tarmac.
So for those looking for a gravel bike that you could also use on fast road rides but would like to have some comfort during those long gravel rides, the Cervelo Aspero and the 3T Exploro might not be your best option. I'll say this is especially true if you are planning to spend more time riding on multiple surfaces and fewer dedicated road rides.
I've not been able to test ride a Giant Revolt, but I'll love to find out if this could very well be the one.
@@tomasperez762 Did you buy a bike in the end? What would you recommend?
@@pmannion9 I looked at both the 3T Exploro Race Max and the Cervelo Aspero for quite some time and even took them out for a few test rides, and it was a hard decision to make because I really wanted to like the 3T over the Cervelo, simply because I think it looks better ( I know that's not the right way to make a logic desition, but I'm just being honest). With that said, I decided to purchase the Cervelo Aspero because I felt better overall, and I have no regrets, none. I went with the 2X Shimano GRX 810 drivetrain with 700 x 38 mm Panaracer tires. I chose this option as I wanted a bike that I could use mostly for gravel rides but also for the occasional road ride.
I'm so happy with this bike, and I have no complaints other than the saddle that came with which is quite uncomfortable. The bike is light, fast, and nimble on dirt roads with small to medium size gravel. If you are planning to ride mostly on chunkier trails, you might want to ride on 650B wheels and tires. Please note that this bike is not a good option for those wanting a supple or complaint ride because it wasn't meant to provide that. Instead, it was designed to be a fast gravel-racer type bike, stiff and snappy.
On the road, this bike also performs quite nicely, allowing me to keep up with riders riding on road-specific bikes. my road rides vary from 20-40ish miles, averaging anywhere from 16-20 mph depending on the group that I go out with. And this is even with the Panaracer Gravel King tires. I can only imagine the road rides will only improve if I had a second wheelset with 20-30mm road tires, which I'm planning to buy for next year's season since I might only have a few more months left before the Winter hits.
The Cervelo Aspero was exactly what I was looking for!
Are Giant Manufacturers now following the short seat stay trend?
As I recall, Giant with TCR Advance didn't want to follow this trend. Giant is very proud of the TCR Advance line as the best climbing bike in recent years, 🤨
Great review - Have a few questions, based on your height, what was the frame size in the review, in the review you were going through some seriously muddy and trying conditions, I assume you were not using the stock tyres, what were you using as I am aware the wheels are hookless? Thanks in advance
It’s a medium, I normally ride ML in Giant sizes, but that’s all they had available. The geometry differences are quite small though and I think the smaller size was a benefit off-road. I run a shorter stem on my own gravel bike for this reason. I swapped wheels and tyres for some WTB Resolutes. Will post pics to my Instagram today
@@davidarthur some of the Giant sizing charts recommend a size down for some heights/leg lengths compared to the Defy. I'm also an M/L usually but Giant and the dealer recommended an M. Went with my usual M/L because I don't like feeling bunched up on a bike.
Great looking bike but really not keen on the black forks. Personally i would prefer they matched the frame colour
I agree that the bike would look better with a matching-colored fork. I presumed that it was a manufacturing cost savings strategy to be able to make a one-colored fork to fit all colored frames. To my surprise, the inside of the fork blades are actually painted to match the frame with a fade to black towards the thru-axle. Love the Chameleon Mars!
Interested in your thoughts, what about one of these with two wheel sets one for gravel and one for road rather than two bikes?
That’s exactly what I have.
A set of Hunt 4Seasons with G-Ones for trails and a set of lighter Hunt Aero 34 for the road on 32c GP5000 TL.
Makes the bike far more enjoyable and versatile as I can use it as the winter bike with mudguards.
@@mhondapants thanks that what I was thinking don’t think there would be much between the Revolt or a Defy with two sets of wheels for different conditions 👍⚒
@@jiml-j There's zero difference between the Defy and Revolt ('21) for most riders. Revolt is longer/slacker so you lose a little bit of agility but you get most of that back by running it on 28mm slicks. I've ridden both extensively and the Revolt is the better all-round bike unless you're road racing. N=1? Pretty close! However, that does only apply to the '21 and previous models and Giant made radical geo changes for the '22 model.
Bet ya I could flex the seat post +12mm 😂 Looks good, how did the slicks manage on the wet stuff?
Ha! Slicks surprisingly good lots of the time but thick mud on a slight gradient results in lots of wheel spin
@@davidarthur Any drifting?? 😂
Hi David did you swap the wheels to 650B or stay with 700 when you changed tyres to WTB resolute S please? Which wheels would you recommend?
Hi Steve, I stayed with 700c when I was testing it, and swapped to another set of wheels and grippier tyres for the conditions when I was testing it. What wheels to recommend is tricky and depends on your budget and requirements - carbon or alloy and tubeless or clincher?
@@davidarthur thanks for the super quick response David. Yes Ive been looking at 650B to enable a fatter tyre but realised that the bike cant really manage wider than 42cm between the rear forks… so cant see much benefit to going 650B and also having lower crank as a result. So 700c I’ll stick with. I would look for alloys with clincher for WTB Resolute I think.. my experience with tubeless hasn’t been great. Wheel choice.. there is such a shortage I’m at a loss but happy to pay for good ones. Your review was great and helped my decision… had it a couple of months and very pleased… just getting English mud now :-)
Plenty of good alloy wheels from brands like Hunt and Giant etc, just a case of seeing what is in stock which will be the main challenge really
@@stevecliff2001 Hey Steve the Aspero will take up to 650B x 48, so plenty room for a wider tire if that's what you are looking for
How does it compare to your Secan Dave?
It’s lighter!
Thanks for comprehensive review David. could you please confirm the size and weight of this bike?
It's a medium and 8.9kg
@@davidarthur what is your inseam length? And how long are you? Cheers
none available in my area.... all sizes/models out of stock.... covid....
Thoughts on the Revolt Advanced 1? You have me thinking about going the 1x route...
It looks a great model, all the same frame tech and GRX 1x is an easy choice with proven reliability. Get some nice wheels and tubeless tyres too though at 38mm wide you could easily go wider if you wanted
@@davidarthur Awesome - thanks so much! (For the reply, but also for making content for us non-pro mortals)
How much is its with this Model ?
Are those sidi tiger 2 in white?
Yes! Just started using them, you can check them out here if you want bit.ly/2YUcUVh
Rack and fender mounts on the carbon frames or only the alloy?
Both!
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Both, although there is no seat tube mount for the rear fender. Giant supply an adapter to solve that problem. What it does mean is that there isn't full coverage down to the BB so your front mech gets a little dirtier than ideal.
You need to do the rondo ti gravel bike!
I’ve got the 2020 version and it exceeded my expectations. Mine has the Praxis cranks and chainrings so not sure about the longevity compared to Shimano.
Same here. Cranks are great but chainrings have no longevity. Had to change both chainrings to Sram after 1.5 years due to wear.
@@davidflaherty8592 annoyingly Praxis don't provide replacement crank arms for their OEM kit. And it's a PF24/22 BB which means a new BB if you want to fit pretty much any other chainset. My Revolt came with 172.5mm cranks and I prefer to ride 165mm due to hip impingement, it's going to mean a much bigger job (and bill) to switch.
Quoted weight of bike in video 8.91 kg. Not bad for a gravel bike.
David - you're a lot braver than me....I could never venture out in my white SIdi's in those conditions! 😊😊
Whee is front mudguard mount?
Under the fork, so you need to drill the mudguard and remove the L bracket. Giant make the RGX fender to fit these. Rear mudguard is similar, bolting into the seatstay yoke, and you need an adapter to secure it to the seat tube.