{"id":47473,"date":"2023-03-22T14:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=720797"},"modified":"2023-03-22T14:34:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:34:19","slug":"bike-of-the-week-giants-revolt-x-tames-the-bumps-with-its-suspension-fork","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-giants-revolt-x-tames-the-bumps-with-its-suspension-fork\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | Giant\u2019s Revolt X tames the bumps with its suspension fork\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Could this be the ideal bike for gnarlier gravel?\u00a0 <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Hot on the heels of its official launch, Giant\u2019s Revolt X<\/a> has arrived at BikeRadar HQ for testing.<\/p>\n

The Revolt X is the rowdier sibling to Giant\u2019s venerable Revolt. The Revolt Advanced Pro 0<\/a> took home our coveted Bike of the Year<\/a> award in 2022, impressing with its comfort and quick handling.<\/p>\n

Here, a suspension fork<\/a> is added to the mix, providing 40mm of bump-taming travel, as well as an optimised geometry to cater for it.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at the bike.<\/p>\n

Sticking to a winning recipe<\/h2>\n
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There are mounts on the top tube for a bento box.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Revolt X doesn\u2019t veer too dramatically from the brand\u2019s winning recipe on the Revolt.<\/p>\n

Giant continues to use its Advanced Composite carbon for the frame, with the front triangle assembled and moulded as one piece.<\/p>\n

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There are also mounts under the down tube towards the bottom-bracket junction.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Both the top tube and down tube are oversized, which Giant claims boosts stiffness and torsional rigidity.<\/p>\n

The top tube also slopes downward, making the front and rear triangles smaller. In turn, this creates a lighter and stiffer bike, according to the brand.<\/p>\n

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The flip chip offers two different positions. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There\u2019s ample clearance around the specced 700c x 45mm tyres.<\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The bike uses 12mm thru-axles. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Like the rigid Revolt, this new model incorporates a flip chip at the rear dropout with two selectable positions. The \u2018Short Position\u2019 reduces the wheelbase and chainstay length to sharpen reactions, whereas the \u2018Long Position\u2019 increases the wheelbase for improved stability.<\/p>\n

The Revolt X runs on 700c wheels<\/a>, although tyre clearance is dependent on the flip chip setting. In the longer setup, the Revolt X can accept up to a 53mm-wide gravel bike tyre<\/a>. The maximum when run shorter is 42mm.<\/p>\n

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The Revolt X can accept three different seatpost types.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Although the bike ships with a dropper post<\/a>, you can also run Giant\u2019s proprietary D-Fuse seatpost<\/a> if you\u2019re after more compliance from a rigid setup. You can even opt for a 30.9mm round post with the use of an adaptor.<\/p>\n

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The beefy down tube leads to a BB86 bottom bracket.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The bike is only compatible with 1x drivetrains<\/a> and uses a press-fit BB86 bottom bracket standard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n

Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n

This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n

Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n

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A SRAM and own-brand spec<\/h2>\n
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Business at the front, party out back.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Our test bike is the Revolt X Advanced Pro 1 in a size large, retailing for \u00a35,499 \/ $6,200. This model isn\u2019t available in mainland Europe or Australia.<\/p>\n

It uses a RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR gravel fork<\/a> and comes equipped with a SRAM Rival eTap \/ GX Eagle AXS mullet drivetrain<\/a>. The 10-52t cassette<\/a> is paired with a 40t crankset<\/a>, and 160mm disc brake rotors<\/a> are specced front and rear.<\/p>\n

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The rims have a 25.8mm internal width.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Giant provides its own CXR X1 carbon rims on its AR alloy hubs, laced together with Sapim\u2019s tried-and-tested CX-Ray spokes. The hubs feature DT Swiss 350<\/a> internals with a 36t ratchet system.<\/p>\n

Giant\u2019s own CrossCut Grip 1 tyres are fitted in a 45mm width, and are set up tubeless<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The 48cm bar is particularly wide.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The finishing kit also comes courtesy of Giant. The Contact SL XR D-Fuse handlebar has a 16-degree flare and is 48cm wide in this size. This is complemented with an 80mm-long Giant Contact stem.<\/p>\n

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The remote for the dropper is separate from the Rival shifter.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The Taiwanese company provides its Approach SL saddle, which is fitted atop the own-branded Postmodern post with 100mm of drop.<\/p>\n

All-in, the bike weighs 10.05kg without pedals.<\/p>\n

There are two other carbon models in the range. The Advanced Pro 0 represents the pinnacle of the range at $8,500 \/ \u20ac7,800 \/ AU$8,999 (this isn\u2019t available in the UK).<\/p>\n

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Giant\u2019s Revolt X Advanced Pro 2 has a SRAM Rival 1 mechanical groupset.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The Advanced Pro 2 steps down to a SRAM Rival 1 mechanical groupset, otherwise the spec is identical. It\u2019ll cost you \u00a34,499 \/ $4,800 \/ \u20ac4,600 \/ AU$6,199.<\/p>\n

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The Revolt X 1 is the entry point to the range in the UK.<\/span><\/figcaption> Giant<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There\u2019s also a UK-only aluminium option (the Revolt X 1) at \u00a32,999. The frame retains almost all of its carbon sibling\u2019s features, although it features a front derailleur hanger and uses a 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket.<\/p>\n

The Revolt X 1 is built up with a SRAM Rival 1 mechanical groupset and Giant\u2019s XTC-1 Disc rims with Shimano cup-and-cone hubs.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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