NEW Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 2022 review: The best gravel bike you can buy?
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- My review of the brand new 2022 Giant Revolted Advanced Pro. Learn everything that's new and improved about this bike and my real-world impressions riding it on the road and gravel.
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I love my 2021 Revolt, mines just a basic aloy but suits me fine, 2 sets of wheels keeps me up with my mates and I'm 63 ! Great revue David
I have the same 2021 revolt Richard. Great bike.
are they good for hills whats your gearing. Can u get 11 to 36 wit a dubble chain ring
I have a hilarious image of you being a legend keeping up with people 20 years younger on a alloy gravel bike with some nice road wheels haha.
I've had my 2020 Revolt Advanced 0 now for almost a year and a half. I look forward to and enjoy every ride. And like you say David, it's FAST and FUN!
Excellent presentation by David, besides a very interesting new bike: calm yet lively, smooth pace, to the point, knowledgeable and very informative. Not a single unnecessary word. Really enjoyable to watch.
Well, given the fact that he speaks with a scorpion in his mouth, word efficiency should be his top priority in his videos.
I really enjoyed your genuine delight with this bike and your reminder that the previous model was no slouch. As a happy owner of a 2020 Advanced 2, I’m relieved to report that none of the sensible refinements of the new model, which are fairly subtle, leave me wanting them; given a choice of my current bike and the corresponding new version, I would stay with what I have, perfectly content. Thanks, Giant! 😂
By the way, interesting that in all the discussion of flip chips and tire clearance, the option of running 650b seems to have been dropped.
Thanks for that great, thorough review. I've put an order in for this bike and can't wait to ride it this spring.
Great review as always David!
Thanks for the review David. ❤
Great to see that Giant has futher improve the Revolt range by making it a more versatile bike. They just tweaked perfectly the geometry to make it more lively but gives the choice to make It more stable with the flip chip. I also appreciate the seatpost and stem compatibility with more standard options. This will be my Next bike! If It can find it...
Great review David. Like you said, I am not sure why someone would go with an endurance road bike when this bike can be just as light but so much more versatile.
Great review, bro! I would like this in a 1x setup. Very nice!
Again... awesome review 👍💯
Thanks for the review Dave, very interesting changes, you review on last years Revolt Advanced 0 sealed the deal for me to get one in May this year, it’s been fantastic on and off-road. Love it for its comfort, speed, great gearing for hills and handles very well for a older cyclist that like speed.
I’m considering a TCR for summer use with 30mm tyres, or just putting a set of zipp 404’s with 30mm , I just can’t decide which route to go, as I’m enjoying on road with current bike, do you think compliance as good as other revolt you reviewed? And for putting the power down do you feel it’s up there with the fastest gravel bikes at present?
Keep up the great videos, and great to see your site growing well , your dedication and hard work, and unbiased options very good, thanks Derek
Thanks for a really top notch review. I’ve been so impressed by the Revolt. Time to buy!
Warren did you buy a Giant Revolt? I'm thinking of buying one over a endurance bike
Wow you did well to get that one for a review David I can even find any pictures for 2022 Revolts😂 it looks great by the way.
Thanks for another great review David! Having to choose between a Canyon Grizl (carbon) and the Revolt (carbon) on a similar mid level spec, what would you go for? Mainly for bike packing, but with the eventual off tarmac ability?
Great review as usual David. Any idea when you’ll get hold of a Scott Addict Gravel to review? Thanks
And I JUST bought a 2021 Advance Pro 0 and should have it Tuesday. LOL The changes look ok enough but I suspect I'll love my new bike just as much as I would a 2022 model.
One of my favorite bikes made even better love the choices Giant made here
Have just ordered a Revolt Advanced 2 on the back of your review David and after much research on both your site and GCN's too. Pick it up in 10 days !!!😀👌
Hi Dave. Great channel, enjoying the content.
I have a Revolt 2021 you reviewed earlier. I was wondering if you can fit a 30.9 dropper into that model, or does the seat tube geometry say 'no'?
Brilliant review
Great review. I ride the old Giant Uncle of this bike Anyroads 2 ( dual brake levers). Thanks to the details you cover, I hit " subscribe'. Thanks.
Looks like the perfect bike for gravel and road. Well done Giant.
Great review as always Dave!
Question: how would you compare the Revolt to the Specialized Diverge and possibly Orbea Terra?
Would be great to get your opinion on this.
Cheers!
Great review impressive bike
Very useful review. Thank you! And, how the heck did you record those on-bike shots where you're talking to the camera?
Today just picked up a 2021 Revolt Advanced 2, only 100Km and a great price. I was going to hold out for the 2022, but I don’t think the updates are worth the cost. Great video, you are always on point with the reviews 😎
This could finally be the bike that will take my money and upgrade me from my 2014 Giant TCX SLR-1. Great review and do hope you have it long enough for an update review. When will we see it available in the shops?
Got a 2020. It's been crazy reliable and fun. Basically stopped mountain biking and road biking
Great review. I wish it came with Campagnolo Ekar.
Great review Dave , non of these bikes are on their website yet , any idea when this is likely to happen ?
Nice review. I like the bike
Great review as always... im in between the Giant revolt advanced 0 or the canyon grizl CF SL 8... how would you differentiate them and which would you choose personally?
Hi David, do you think with a change of wheels/tyres this bike would be ok to use in cx races and also as a winter road bike? I'm trying to find something that can do it all and this sounds pretty close. Cheers.
Hello David.
Thank you for your review. You seemed genuinely excited by this bike.
I was about to pull the trigger on a Grizl CF SLX 8 di2. You may have changed my mind. The revolt seems slightly better spec'd. lighter and faster yet can do all the bikepacking? Am I missing anything? I know you've spend time of the Grizl too. I'd love to get some feedback from you.
Great review! Congrats & subscribed :-)
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Great bike, great review. Thanks. Which size is the bike in the review, L ?
Great review David, what size are you riding medium or ML?
With more use of flip chips will we see more brands merge their CX & Gravel ranges. The extra clearance on gravel bikes is useful for privateer racers just the issue of lower BB's on gravel bikes (I have seen some BB's that increase BB Height).
Excellent review as usual. Can you compare and contrast the Giant Revolt 0, 2022 with the Giant Roam 0 Disc 2022 please?
Beautiful
Great review David, I have the 2021 version of this bike in Chameleon Mars and it’s a fantastic bike and very quick 😁 climbs even better than my road bike !! which I’m sorry to say is now up for sale as bikes like these are just so capable that unless your racing where every second counts then a lot of people would be better off with a gravel bike, far more comfortable, capable and your not stuck on over congested roads so it’s a win win in my book.
which roadbike were you riding?
@@hippoace Giant Defy Advanced Pro but I was riding a TCR advanced pro before buying the Revolt and the Revolt has beaten most of the times on Strava set by the other bikes.
Danggit, Scott, this is the sort of comment that's going to make me buy a Revolt. I also have a TCR Adv-Pro (2016 full Dura-Ace; 6.6kg!) but have just hit 40 this month, and really feels like my best days are certainly behind me, with no way of utilizing the TCR's refinements; it's full Gravel-adoption-ahead. I see no way out of it! Sad thing is, my TCR i bought for £2.5k: that weight/spec (+ the last model of SLR-0 wheelset) a real bargain at the time and now it's £1k more for much inferior spec...nothing you can do, however.
David I really enjoy your more down to earth reviews, could you look at the onone a d planetx gravel bikes, I cannot find anything on them from the mainstream reviewers but they seem to offer a massive spec for the money
Great video review as always David. When you do a detail shot of the rear drop out/cassette at 3m 46sec there appears to be a crack from the dropout up to the cable exit port! Might be worth checking out, could be some grime.
Its fluff/fibre you can aee at 5:21
Yes can confirm as peak torque says it’s some fluff! Not sure where it came from
Would be curious if you recommend this bike over the new Specialized Crux. I’m not into bike packing so I’m more curious about ride comparison of the two.
great review ( again) , in fact so good i m trying to get one , a long wait unfortunately.just one small point , in your review the model (pro 0 with grx) has crx1 wheels, on the giant gb website it only comes with crx 2 (150 gm heavier ) a slight downgrade in spec and not going to make any difference to me but is there any reason for that?
Thanks for the thorough review! I’m the guy who likes to ride my bike to the gravel! I love the Revolt because it is relatively quick on the road and fully capable off road. I have a 2021 Revolt 2 I bought for no other reason than the fact I needed a gravel bike for an 11 day bike-packing trip on the TransVA trail and it was the only bike in my size within 4 hours drive. My plan was to buy it, ride the 11 days and then replace it as soon as something better became available. That said, it performed so well on my trip, I now rarely ride my carbon fiber TREK Demone because I love the freedom of tearing down a gravel road when I stumble upon one! And at $1200.00 US set up tubeless, you really can not beat the base build. If I do upgrade it will be further up the Revolt food chain!
I like your comment because I just ordered a 2022 Revolt 2
Thanks for the great review. Currently have a 2017 Giant defy which I am looking to replace and looking for a gravel bike for 70% road 30% gravel. Torn between the Cervelo Aspero and the Revolt. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I bought the Revolt Advanced 2 in May, Traded it in for the Revolt Pro 1could'nt be any happier. Perfect bike for the bad roads of NJ.
May I ask why did you trade your bike for the higher spec when they basically have the same frame ? Did you find a substantial difference while making the switch? I am considering buying the advanced model which seems good value compared to the pro.
Yes many people underestimate how bad the roads are
Excellent review David. I'm super keen. At 194cm tall with a 94cm inseam, I wonder will the d-fuse seatpost actually be long enough or would I have to change to a round 30.9mm carbon seatpost? I wouldn't mind The cheaper alloy handlebars as I'd likely want to change to a narrower carbon bar anyway, with decent flex.
Love my revolt advanced 3. But where can I get that bike stand 🤔
Where do the 200g weight savings on the frame go to? The 2021 Advanced Pro 0 (also with Di2) claimed 7,9kg withount pedals. It mounted Maxxis Velocita instead of Receptor, which might save a couple of grams, but still.
Can this model of revolt fit a rear rack ? Must we use their specific rear rack that they recommend or any rear rack is possible ? Thks !
Can't decide between the Scott Addict Gravel 2022 and the Giant. Both in cheaper versions.
Any recommendations?
Love this need this
how does it compare to the salsa warbird (which i believe is lighter and less expensive)?
How does the Advanced 2 compare to the Specialized Diverge? I want the shimano grx groupset but the futureshock is really tempting. The midrange carbon Diverge is a few hundred more compared to the Advanced 2 which I am looking at.
I have a tcr and trance x. Really trying to figure out if i should pull trigger on this. Tried it out, doesn't feel tcr fast at all.
Looks nice. Doubt many will make use of the flip chip. I like adjustable drop outs but sliding is superior for those of us that use them. Most using this are either frequently changing wheel/tire setup or making use of single speed. Flips don't really allow the latter.
I really like the revolt. I bet for most people in Europe riding really rough roads, on a long ride, this would be faster than a stiff road bike. Taking gravel out of the equation, this is a great all round road bike. Also do giant specify whats the smallest road tyre you can run on this? (Before the BB is too low)
I tend to agree. I’ve been riding it as a road bike the last couple of days and it’s barely any slower but the big tyres are a massive benefit on the crappy country lanes I ride which at this time of year are covered in mud, leaves, water and gravel. I plan to swap in some narrower 28-30mm tyres to see how it rides - I’ll ask Giant if there’s a minimum tyre spec
@@davidarthur cheers. I can't find anything about it online but at some point ground clearance may be an issue. I'm seriously considering building a frameset as a fast road machine with the softness this frame offers. Can't find the frame in stock anywhere though! Would team it with dura ace group, 30 or 32mm tyre and 52-36.
When I’ve mounted narrower tires on my 2020 Revolt Adv 2, the handling quickened up nicely like a road bike, prob equivalent to a flipped chip, with no pedal strike issues, but once I max out the tire clearance again I see no good reason to part with it because I’m not racing and it lets me ride for hours in comfort. Gravel King SS 43mm on a Revolt is road heaven-and plenty fast too.
@@davidarthur I look forward to hearing what giant says about minimum tyre size. Cheers
Giant shop here in Ireland today said you can comfortably fit 32s which for me is fine and as narrow as I want go on the road I ride here in West Cork
Muy emocionados con este nuevo lanzamiento!!!! #GravelCrusher
David, should I get the Revolt? Or the Canyon Grizl? I trust your opinion, and I know you love both bikes!
Love your reviews, have you ridden the new Checkpoint?
Thanks. No seen the new Checkpoint yet
Pretty hard-core to ride with bare legs in November. Looks like a very fun and pretty gravel bike🚲
I have a revolt advanced 1 2023 have you got any recommendations for a road wheelset/tyre combo Also I find I'm missing a gear on the hills should i change the cassette?
how does that affect the chain length when you flip the chip?
Waiting patiently for your test ride/details on the 2022 Giant Anthem!
Cant wait for that bike 😀
I’ll see what I can do
Can you please do a vid (if you haven't already) on stem length vs. head tube angle vs. wheelbase vs chainstay length in terms of bike handling?
I'm in between sizes and the classic question of larger frame with shorter 100mm stem vs smaller frame with 110mm stem has arisen.
In the Gravel segment, with relatively slack head angles and long wheelbases and longer back-ends, maybe the question of stem length and the liveliness it can offer is more relevant than ever? Or maybe there is no real difference and it's all a classic case of the preference of stack/bar-drop.
Hi, David. May I know the size of that bike and your height? I'm planning to buy one of this in the future.
David, I'd like your opinion on which is the better bike - a Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0 with GRX 815 (2022) or the LOOK 765 RS Gravel with sram rival (2022)? Both are the same price in 2022 and available to order. I'm very confused! The Giant can't be beaten on spec but the LOOK is a much rarer machine. What do you think? Thanks for your help in advance!
Your reviews are soooo good! Always excellent and honest. Any idea how you would compare and rate this to a Trek Crocket?
Thanks! I haven’t tried the Crockett yet
I already have an All-road / Gravel bike, Titamium, fits up to 47mm tires on 700c or 2.1mm on 650b. What sort of use would I possibly have for a road bike when I can put 32mm tires (like a panaracer gravelking SS) on it and ride on tarmac and light gravel all day - or 40mm nice medium size nobbies for some serious gravel ?
Coming from MTB this sort of riding is what got me onto drop handlebars.
A gravel bike is really the way to go, IMO
So... maxxis receptor is hookless compatible? Greetings from Colombia
Wow. I'm impressed with what Giant has done with already good Revolt. I wish they've added threaded bottom bracket to complete an absolute killer spec.
One thing makes me wonder though, do You need two chains to run it with two different chainstay length modes???
Great review.
Same chain will do both lengths easy.
Giant's BBs rarely creak though, I'd rather have the wider, stiffer pressfit BB.
Can confirm the same chain works in both flip chip settings and my experience of Giant bottom brackets is that there’s nothing to worry about at all. Press fit isn’t inherently a bad idea it’s just been badly executed by some companies which gives it a bad rep
Great review, available as a frameset at £1399 , very tempted.
I’ve the 2020 revolt advanced pro 0 and it’s a great bike.
A 29x2.1" tire on a cf gravel bike wow. Bravo giant.
Literal definition of 1 bike to rule them all.
How do I order one? Its not available in India
David thank you for your review of this Great Looking bike. My local shop has this bike in a medium the rose color carbon beautiful bike. I am 5'11" and wonder if this would be the right size for me? Every time I visit the shop I have trouble taking my eyes off of this beauty. Thanks again Sincerely Ed
Probably M/L or Medium if you want a more aggressive fit
TBB or pressfit?
I am getting the giant revolt advanced 2 I can not wait I had a giant TCR my first road bike then got the felt and then got a team bike the stradalli I raced as a cat 3
No horrible dropped chainstays and 2x drivetrain. Winning!
dog walkers and pheasant sounds .... pleasant. Good looking bike!
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I was going to get a Revolt Advanced 0 last month but nothing is in stock and the new model won't be available until next Spring. I also found out the new colorway of the Advanced 0 model is horrendous, both of those 2 paint schemes. So I eventually decided to build a bike with Chinese carbon frame and the same GRX810 groupset. Another thing that deters me from getting a revolt is the hookless rim. Tire choices are very limited
Pretty much any tubeless tyres will work with these rims...
my next bike me thinks!, to replace of course my older giant
David seems to gush about both this Revolt and the Scott Addict Gravel …curious to hear which of the two he likes better.
a bit late, but at 5:19 does it look like there is a crack between the flip chip and the reraileur cable? BTW great review (as always). I rode an advanced pro 0 and really liked it. I can see how this bike would be next level.
it's fluff picked up on the road. You can see it extended on the derailleur cable and moving in the wind.
I wonder if the weight savings is due to the fact that the 2022 Revolt frame doesn't have the chain stay protector or down tube / BB shield that the 2021 has... That seems like 200 grams or so of plastic/rubber!
For all those with the 2022 carbon revolts please check the top of the seat tube as many of us with the 2022 bikes have a cracked seat tube at the top because of the d-fuse post shim
From what I've thread it's cracks in the paint due to cranking down the seat post binder bolt with the paint not expanding/compressing at the same rate as the frame. Giant will replace the frame if you want.
Sounds like the perfect bike for the typical Sportive rider, not sure how often the adjustable wheelbase would be moved but it's a nice marketing pitch.
Yeah Trek dropped theirs, said people were not using it, I experimented with mine but suspect most people don't bother.
Question: Could this bike climb well with road tires? How would it compare to an endurance with 32 mm road tires? I ride a mix of road 70% and gravel/ wood single track 30%...
I’d imagine so. I have a orbea terra m20 and with slick tyres it’s just as good on the road as any other road bike I’ve had. Obviously not going to feel as good as a race road bike but a gravel bike is far more versatile and fun
I would go wider than 32, especially climbing on looser gravel ( not rugged roads necessarily ... But when they spread fresh medium Gravel on a steep, 32c really sucks, need to push stuff you could easily spin a 38c or 40c with. I have an older Giant Gravel/adventure bike: Anyroads 2. I started out loving the stock giant 32c tires. They became unavailable. And I put Scwalbe Marathon 35cs.on. just as I was getting into the serious mountain fire roads (took me time and the pandemic to find the honey hole! And also figure out the legality and opening and closing dates where I live). I carry a good portable pump with a gauge ( Japanese brand Giro) as I always drop pressure for long unpaved segments ( the highlights of my routes where I live) and then fill them back for my paved descents/ climbs back home. Immediately I loved 35 vs 32 even though they were much heavier (on remote fire roads... Robust tires are key)... I found an amazing road with some loose gravel along a very prominent topgraphical line. Almost 500 or 600 meters of sheer 40-80% drop off on the downhill side. I immediately found that the widest rear tire I could take was 40mm and I went with Schwalbe Monrial 700 x 40c. Epic tires. I lose no top end speed on smooth pavement. Actually, as a big guy... I think I am faster in the turns and use less braking. And they are awesome on the fire roads. I don't really need to go wider... And I will never go thinner. Goldilocks shit . Juuuust Right. Oh and have never had a puncture or a pinch flat ( still running tubular) in about 4500 kms of riding them.
If you were to choose between the Scott Addict Gravel, Cannondale SuperSix EVO SE, and The Giant Revolt, which would you take if you were likely to ride more road, than very tame gravel?
Neither! I would choose specialized diverged comp carbon
Scott
None, orbea terra m20 😉
Cervelo Aspero 5
@5:18 is that a crack in the paint/frame there just above the flip chip?
5 months ago David said, "I can happily report the frame isn’t cracked, that’s actually a stray hair that has found it’s way into the frame, might have been from when I washed the bike with a sponge."
A really lovely bike, which I'm sure, as you say is probably the only drop bar bike most people need. The only fly in the ointment with regard to the one bike for all uses idea, is that what would ultimately be your best road bike will be plastered with mud for most of the winter. I guess if you've only got the one bike, keeping on top of cleaning is more straight forward, but even so gravel bikes get a lot more wear than road bikes. Not always the look you're after.
Is that the Fosseway you were filming on?
Yup it was 👌
Wonderful looking bike. I saw your video on the Specialized Crux. How would you compare the 2 in terms of a gravel "racing" bike? Thanks and love the videos.
Same question! I was just about to pull the trigger on a Crux... Should I change plans??
6500 for top of the line revolt, or 12,000 for the sworks crux hmm 🤔
If it were my money, top of the line aspero5 with red etap for $9,000.
I own a 2021 aspero with grx 810 mechanical for $4500 and love it. Have 2 wheelsets and its a very fast road bike.
not lookin at the top of the line s-works crux. i'm more interested in the crux elite for $6000 which compares to the $5000 revolt with the sram rival gruppo. was just interested in david's take since he rode both recently.
@@elorarapids4221 one has carbon wheels the other not so much.
great review and helped me make the decision to buy a Revolt Advanced 1. Unfortunately i seem to have bought a dud, after one 10k ride the freehub failed, a known problem on Giants own wheels apparently. the shop eventually fixed that then after the next ride only 35k, the bottom bracket is making loads of noise. Its back to the shop for the 2nd time for a bike that's only 6 weeks old with 2 rides on it. Quality of the frame doesn't look that great either with some visible bumps in the carbon. I love the bike its fast and comfortable over the rough stuff but beware of the Giant quality issues.
Any more problems ? Seems like it would be a great bike.
@@fkrr5 the bb issue is now sorted, the shop said the chain guide was rubbing but it would have meant a misaligned crankset. They stripped and rebuilt the bb and it’s now all sorted. They also did a proper check on the whole bike and found some other loose bolts. Since this I have put quite o few miles on it and it’s holding up well. I still think the frame could be a bit fragile and the paint does chip really easy so I need to put some protection on it. I’m now at the stage where I have forgotten about the initial issues and am enjoying the rides not thinking about the bike. Overall I do think it’s a good bike I just had some teething issues
Funny ,mine failed too on the carbon wheels after a few rides . Didn’t realise it was a known issue . Shop were quite useless too
Not a fan of Giant bike's but I am of this one..... Think they've nailed the 'one bike does it all'
Isn’t the 2021 a bit slacker? And with a long wheel base wouldn’t that make the 21 a bit more stable in tougher sections?
The head angle is steeper than the old bike
Awesome bike. I sold my TCR and bought REVOLT last year. REVOLT with two sets of wheels 650b for gravel and 700c for road is one perfect bike to rule them all. Glad to see GIANT sticking with tried and true external cables. Rear flipchip to alter chainstay lenght is just cherry on top.
Im tempted to do the same. Road bikes are just too stiff...
@@PeakTorque Man your TCR is awesome but I say Just doo it! :) I dont know why, maybe I dont have good feeling for bikes but I do even notice any diference in stiffnes and speed compare Revolt to TCR. As a plus I can have slamed stem on my Revolt, wich is all that matters (sarkasm) :). Comfort is miles better on Revolt. So happy days.
It s not the same product, if you have to race in the montain the tcr will be faster. (Stiffer and lighter).