CyclistGiant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: The best Giant gravel bike in 2024The Giant Revolt was one of the original group of drop bar bikes designed to head off the tarmac. It had a refresh in mid-2024 and is now on its fourth iteration.Weve not yet reviewed the fourth generation Revolt, but its predecessor was one of our favourite gravel bikes and the changes that Giant has made are small: integrated cabling and internal frame storage dominate.But Giant has another trick up its sleeve in the form of the Revolt X. This adds a suspension fork and dropper post to the Revolt platform and comes specced with mullet gearing.Weve also reviewed the lower-priced standard Revolt in its alloy format. It shares much of its geometry with the carbon Revolt and offers a more affordable option for riders wanting to dip a toe in gravel or those looking for a tough all-weather drop bar commuter bike.So which of the Giant Revolt platforms should you choose? Read on for a comparison of features, a complete UK range overview for the Revolt and Revolt X and our suggestions on how to choose between the Revolt and Revolt X.Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: Key features at a glanceGiant RevoltAdvanced Pro and Advanced carbon and Revolt alloy frameset optionsRigid carbon fork across rangeInternal cable routing on carbon bikesFlip-chip in rear dropout across rangePredominantly 2x groupsets from SRAM and ShimanoDown tube storage compartment in carbon frames53mm/45mm tyre clearance in long/short flip-chip positionsGiant Revolt XAdvanced Pro grade carbon frames on all UK specsSuspension fork adds 40mm front travelDropper post equipped, with 30mm suspensionExternal cablingFlip-chip rear dropout1x SRAM mullet builds on all UK specsNo in-frame storage53mm/45mm tyre clearance in long/short flip-chip positions Related Posts Specialized Diverge vs Crux: The best Specialized gravel bike in 2024 Giant Propel vs TCR vs Defy: The best Giant road bike in 2024 Giant Revolt X adds front suspension and dropper to one of our favourite gravel bikes Canyon Grizl vs new Grail: The best Canyon gravel bike in 2024 The best gravel bikes 2024 reviewed Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: frame gradesGiant sells the carbon Revolt at two grades to address different price points: Advanced Pro and Advanced. Both share the same frameset, made of Giants Advanced Grade Composite carbon fibre.The two ranges differ in the carbon fibre grade of the fork, with the Advanced Pro bikes equipped with an Advanced SL fork, while the Advanced bikes are equipped with an Advanced grade fork. The Advanced Pro bikes also offer higher-spec components and wheelsets.The Advanced grade carbon fork is also fitted to the alloy framed Giant Revolt range.All UK specs of the Revolt X are carbon-framed, using Giants Advanced grade composite. Theres an alloy Revolt X available in some markets, but not in the UK.The carbon non-suspension Revolt models had a refresh in mid-2024, which saw front end cable integration and down tube storage added. The Revolt X continues to have external cabling (which is the only option for front hose routing with its suspension fork). Theres no internal frame storage either.The refresh of the carbon Revolt also saw the addition of frame protection on the down tube and drive-side chainstay, which is absent from the alloy Revolt and the Revolt X.Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: suspension and complianceGiantThe Revolt X adds a front suspension fork to the Revolt, either a Fox or RockShox unit, dependent on model. This offers 40mm travel, along with a lockout.In contrast, the Revolt has a rigid carbon fork across the range. This includes gear mounts, which are absent from the Revolt Xs suspension forks.Theres more suspension on offer at the rear of the Revolt X in the form of the Post Moderne dropper post fitted to all specs. This adds 30mm of suspension travel in addition to the capability to drop the seatpost by 100mm for descents.While it lacks suspension, the carbon Revolt uses Giants carbon D-Fuse seatpost, which is D-shaped and designed to provide up to 7mm of flex. It can be swapped out for a standard round seatpost or a 30.9mm dropper post. The alloy Revolt has an alloy D-Fuse seatpost.All Revolt and Revolt X bikes have D-Fuse handlebars too, either in carbon or alloy. Giant claims that the D-shaped profile helps insulate the rider from surface bumps while still providing a robust support when pulling up.Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: geometryJoseph Branston / CyclistThe defining feature of both the Giant Revolt and the Revolt X is the flip-chip in the rear dropout. This allows you to increase or decrease the chainstay length by 10mm and hence the wheelbase by the same amount.Not only does this alter the tyre clearance by 8mm from 45mm to 53mm, but it also affects other geometry figures.Revolt alloyRevolt carbonRevolt XFrame sizeLLLSeat tube length510510510Seat tube angle - short737373Seat tube angle - long72.9Head tube length180180145Head tube angle - short727272Head tube angle - long71.9Effective top tube length585585585Bottom bracket drop - short808068Bottom bracket drop - long818169Chainstay length - short430425425Chainstay length - short440435435Frame reach397397399Frame stack616616607Wheelbase - short104510411041Wheelbase - long105510511051Trail - short656570.1Trail - long686873.4Giant quotes trail figures with different tyre sizes, which affects the numbers. A longer trail will make the bikes handling more stable, so its useful on more extreme terrain, for which the Revolt X is more adapted. Its quoted trail is significantly longer than the standard Revolt, although this reflects the non-sagged value.The Revolt Xs bottom bracket drop is also significantly less than the Revolts. A greater drop will add stability to the ride, but again the Revolt Xs figures reflect the non-sagged measurement, which will increase once a rider sits on the bike and compresses the suspension fork.The Revolt X has a similar stack to the Revolt, but a 35mm shorter head tube for the size L frame to allow extra space for the suspension forks crown.There are minor differences in geometry between the carbon and alloy Revolts too. This is principally in the chainstay length and the wheelbase, which should add greater stability to the alloy than the carbon frame.We didnt find that using the flip-chip had a large effect on the bikes handling in our review of the previous generation Revolt, however. It requires more work to flip the chip than one might expect, as the brake calliper has to be moved and realigned at the same time, so although useful in principle we werent convinced of its benefit beyond increased tyre clearance.Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: groupsetsJoseph Branston / CyclistA significant difference between the Revolt and Revolt X is in the range of groupsets specced by Giant.All three Revolt X specs sold in the UK have SRAM 112-speed electronic mullet builds, with a 40t chainset paired with either a 10-52t or 11-50t cassette and a SRAM Eagle AXS derailleur.The majority of Revolt specs are 2x with either SRAM or Shimano groupsets. The Shimano options have mixed GRX groupsets in either 12 or 10-speed, although the base spec uses the 9-speed Sora road-going groupset. Lower spec bikes swap in an FSA chainset in place of the Shimano-branded model.The Revolt Advanced 1 is the only 1x spec for the non-suspension Revolt. Its fitted with a SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed mechanical groupset.Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: wheels and tyresGiants own-brand carbon wheels feature on the highest spec bikes and are exchanged for alloy Giant wheels as you descend the price range.Both offer a wide internal rim width to satisfy the support needs of gravel tyres.Giant sells the Revolt and Revolt X with a mixed medley of tyres. On the three Revolt bikes weve reviewed, weve found them not to be best adapted for typical UK off-road conditions. They might be fine for faster riding on dry, hardpacked gravel or on tarmac, but in the damp and muddy conditions that UK riders often encounter theres more grip needed.Giant does deliver all its bikes set up tubeless, however.Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: sizingGiant sizes its bikes from XS to XL and sizing is the same for the Revolt and Revolt X. The range is claimed to fit riders from 155cm to 200cm tall. Note however that complete Revolt Advanced Pro bikes are only available in the UK from size S, so claimed rider height starts at 159cm.Giant doesnt sell all its models in the complete size range in all markets, so the size range may be more limited for other specs too.Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: ranges comparedNext, well run through the entire UK ranges for each of Giants gravel bikes, from the most expensive to the entry spec for each, with a brief spec run-down including frame grade, groupset and wheelset.Giant doesnt provide weights for its bikes and recommends that you ask a dealer to weigh the bike in the size and spec that interests you.Giant Revolt bike rangeGiant Revolt Advanced Pro 0Frame: Advanced GradeFork: Advanced SL GradeHandlebars: Giant Contact SLR XRGroupset: SRAM Force AXS 43/30t, 10-36t 12-speedWheels: Giant CXR 1 carbonTyres: Cadex GX 40mmSaddle: Giant Grit SLPrice: 5,599Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1Frame: Advanced GradeFork: Advanced SL GradeHandlebars: Giant Contact SLR XRGroupset: SRAM Rival AXS 43/30t, 10-36t 12-speedWheels: Giant CXR 1 carbonTyres: Cadex GX 40mmSaddle: Giant Grit SLPrice: 4,999Giant Revolt Advanced 0Frame: Advanced GradeFork: Advanced GradeHandlebars: Giant Contact XRGroupset: Shimano GRX RX820 48/31t, 11-36t 12-speedWheels: Giant CXR 2 carbonTyres: Cadex GX 40mmSaddle: Giant GritPrice: 3,799Giant Revolt Advanced 1Frame: Advanced GradeFork: Advanced GradeHandlebars: Giant Contact XRGroupset: SRAM Apex XPLR 40t, 11-44t 12-speedWheels: Giant P-X2 alloyTyres: Giant Crosscut Grip 45mmSaddle: Giant GritPrice: 3,099Giant Revolt Advanced 2Frame: Advanced GradeFork: Advanced GradeHandlebars: Giant Contact XRGroupset: Shimano GRX RX820/FSA Omega AGX+ 48/32t, 11-36t 12-speedWheels: Giant P-X2 alloyTyres: Giant Crosscut Grip 40mmSaddle: Giant GritPrice: 2,699Giant Revolt Advanced 3Frame: Advanced GradeFork: Advanced GradeHandlebars: Giant Contact XRGroupset: Shimano GRX RX400/FSA Omega 48/32t, 11-34t 10-speedWheels: Giant P-X2 alloyTyres: Giant Crosscut Grip 40mmSaddle: Giant GritPrice: 2,499Giant Revolt 0Frame: Aluxx aluminiumFork: Advanced Grade carbonHandlebars: Giant Contact XRGroupset: Shimano GRX RX820/FSA Omega 48/32t, 11-34t 12-speedWheels: Giant S-X2 alloyTyres: Maxxis Rambler 40mmSaddle: Giant ApproachPrice: 1,799Giant Revolt 1Frame: Aluxx aluminiumFork: Advanced Grade carbonHandlebars: Giant Contact XR D-FuseGroupset: Shimano GRX RX400/FSA Omega 48/32t, 11-34t 10-speedWheels: Giant S-X2 alloyTyres: Giant CrossCut 38mmSaddle: Giant ApproachPrice: 1,499Giant Revolt 2Frame: Aluxx aluminiumFork: Advanced Grade carbonHandlebars: Giant Contact XR D-FuseGroupset: Shimano Sora/FSA Vero Pro 48/32t, 11-34t 9-speedWheels: Giant S-X2 alloyTyres: Giant CrossCut AT 2 38mmSaddle: Giant ApproachPrice: 1,299Giant Revolt framesetYou can also buy the Advanced Pro as a frameset only in sizes XS to XL for 1,899. The XS frame isnt sold in the UK as a complete bike, so for smaller riders in the range from 155cm to 159cm, this would allow them to choose a frame size that should provide a better fit.Giant Revolt X bike rangeJoseph Branston / CyclistGiant Revolt X Advanced Pro 0Frame: Advanced GradeFork: Fox 32 Float TC Performance Elite 40mm travelHandlebars: Giant Contact SL XRGroupset: SRAM Force AXS/X01 Eagle AXS 40t, 10-52t 12-speedWheels: Giant CXR X1 carbonTyres: Maxxis Rambler 50mmSaddle: Giant Approach SL on Post Moderne dropper postPrice: 6,499Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 1Frame: Advanced GradeFork: RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR 40mm travelHandlebars: Giant Contact SL XRGroupset: SRAM Rival AXS/GX Eagle AXS 40t, 10-52t 12-speedWheels: Giant CXR X1 carbonTyres: Maxxis Rambler 45mmSaddle: Giant Approach SL on Post Moderne dropper postPrice: 5,499Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 2Frame: Advanced GradeFork: RockShox Rudy XPLR 40mm travelHandlebars: Giant Contact SL XRGroupset: SRAM Apex AXS/X1 Eagle AXS 40t, 11-50t 12-speedWheels: Giant CXR X1 carbonTyres: Maxxis Rambler 45mmSaddle: Giant Approach SL on Post Moderne dropper postPrice: 4,499Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: which should you choose?How do you like your gravel? Giants two gravel platforms are geared to different styles of gravel riding.If you like to spend a lot of your time in mountain bike territory, on steeps and singletrack, the Revolt X may be a better choice. The suspension fork adds an extra dose of compliance and the wide tyres and wide-range mullet gearing help on ascents and trickier off-road.When we reviewed the Revolt X, however, we found that it wasnt particularly adept on the trickiest terrain and suggested that its suspension would serve better to smooth the ride on rougher, more horizontal trails.The Revolt X may be too niche and specialised for many riders too. If your typical gravel ride is less extreme and particularly if you need to add in some road riding, the Revolt may be a better choice. Although we did find that the Revolt X was competent on roads with its suspension locked out, youre then carrying around a heavy suspension fork that youre not using.Giant took advice from its gravel racing pros when it updated the non-suspension Revolt, so its adapted to faster riding.Its potentially more versatile too, with the internal storage and fork leg mounts both missing from the Revolt X allowing you more carrying options to set it up for bikepacking. The new internal cabling at the front end makes it easier to mount a bar bag as well.The Revolt Xs carbon frame, suspension fork and dropper post make the bike a premium purchase. If you dont want to spend so much on a gravel bike, the Diverge alloy is the only platform with prices under 2,000. With its mudguard and rack mounts it would make a good all-weather, all surface commuter bike too.Finally, if youre planning to race cyclocross, you might want to consider the brands dedicated cyclocross bike, the Giant TCX Advanced Pro.Read our full reviews of the (previous generation) Revolt Advanced Pro, Revolt X and alloy Revolt for more details to help you to choose. Related Posts Specialized Diverge vs Crux: The best Specialized gravel bike in 2024 Giant Propel vs TCR vs Defy: The best Giant road bike in 2024 Giant Revolt X adds front suspension and dropper to one of our favourite gravel bikes Canyon Grizl vs new Grail: The best Canyon gravel bike in 2024 The best gravel bikes 2024 reviewed The post Giant Revolt vs Giant Revolt X: The best Giant gravel bike in 2024 appeared first on Cyclist.