Fell in love with this Giant Revolt today at the shop but held off buying. Did I make the right choice or should I go back tomorrow and pull the trigger?
Fell in love with this Giant Revolt today at the shop but held off buying. Did I make the right choice or should I go back tomorrow and pull the trigger?
Good frame, mid componentry; will upgrade well over time, though. Maybe a couple hundred more than what I’d like to pay, but if I had a good relationship with the shop, a couple hundred is worth them taking care of you. Shopping around is also time and effort, obviously.
da6id on
Personally I think the frame shape is accurately named so I would pass. But it seems like a solid choice for price performance
AllOfTheSoundAndFury on
I’ve road a revolt for years and I love it. Great bike.
otismcotis on
I have exactly one ride on a Revolt, and I quite enjoyed it. Somewhat relaxed geometry, very capable on mild XC trails. Definitely gravel biased, but could serve as a road bike in a pinch.
Jeff_Pagu on
Unless you want to stick to the legacy brands, I would look into a polygon Strattos C8 from BikesOnline. I have the previous model S8, and it’s by far the best value and awesome customer service
wisestassintheland on
If you love it, go for it! The only part that doesn’t hold up in the long run is the crank set, replace the cranks with grx 400 to match the rest of the group and you’ll be set.
Jarylyjl_2004 on
I went for it, no regrets 🙂. As what others have mentioned. Great frame, mid components. I decided to go with the Advanced 3 just because I really loved the frame. Upgraded my wheel-set and it’s a joy.
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Good frame, mid componentry; will upgrade well over time, though. Maybe a couple hundred more than what I’d like to pay, but if I had a good relationship with the shop, a couple hundred is worth them taking care of you. Shopping around is also time and effort, obviously.
Personally I think the frame shape is accurately named so I would pass. But it seems like a solid choice for price performance
I’ve road a revolt for years and I love it. Great bike.
I have exactly one ride on a Revolt, and I quite enjoyed it. Somewhat relaxed geometry, very capable on mild XC trails. Definitely gravel biased, but could serve as a road bike in a pinch.
Unless you want to stick to the legacy brands, I would look into a polygon Strattos C8 from BikesOnline. I have the previous model S8, and it’s by far the best value and awesome customer service
If you love it, go for it! The only part that doesn’t hold up in the long run is the crank set, replace the cranks with grx 400 to match the rest of the group and you’ll be set.
I went for it, no regrets 🙂. As what others have mentioned. Great frame, mid components. I decided to go with the Advanced 3 just because I really loved the frame. Upgraded my wheel-set and it’s a joy.
https://preview.redd.it/fqhwtf7vvwpg1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=98354fcc9e76e8cebdd525a8a9b6227568a3f2a2
I ride mine Revolt X for a year now and happy about it! FYI seatpost dropout fails to work in freezing temps.
https://preview.redd.it/9i39myn92xpg1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef055323bf1a8f81f0a0c0244611b626e27d8334
I’ve got the aluminum one as a beater bike, upgraded with sram 1x components. Can’t recommend it highly enough