An average guy's thoughts on the Giant Revolt Advanced 2

[@HeadPack]

Got the same bike in L. Changed to shorter GRX cranks as the 175mm give me knee pain. Other than that, it is an absolute joy to ride and as the video shows, a great looking bike.

[@chrysopylaedesign]

Thanks for your review.

[@NAFTACyclingClub]

Amazing video, very nicely done.

[@aberoy5901]

Thank you!

[@815thengineers8]

Bought mine 6 months ago. Love it! Rode it a Roubaix, its perfect.

[@fedcop888]

I was thinking of buying this bike to ride Roubaix next year. What tyres did you use?

[@815thengineers8]

@@fedcop888 I sold that bike and bought a new one: Giant Revolt X.

[@DrSagaciousone]

Thank you!!

[@angelt2240]

How do you see the xl bike for a 6,5 human?

[@aberoy5901]

You might need an aftermarket seatpost to get the right saddle height.

[@jitterspec]

Great review. The play in rear hub probably can be fixed with adjustment Slipping of drivetrain is not normal and i think a warranty claim. You are like me - i cant stand creaks, rattles or squeaks of any kind. I am also hard on rear hubs and broken my share of cheap freehubs. Maybe worth getting some frame protection clear wrap for areas that get beat up by rocks and grit.

[@aberoy5901]

Thank you!

[@jitterspec]

@@aberoy5901 the play in hub and slipping probably related problem. Get it checked out before you hurt yourself (sudden disengagement of chain tension or you wreck your drivetrain like chain in frame or bent RD

[@aberoy5901]

Thank you for the advice.

[@MartinLv-s6u]

Super cool bike

[@josipX]

I have the same bike and I really want to swap out the cranks to shimano grx 810 and therefore also have to swap out the bottom bracket. Do you think it's doable at home? I have the right tools for the job at home, for what it's worth.

[@aberoy5901]

Yes, I think its doable at home.

[@ganbrad]

I also have the exact same bike and been having issues. FD is working but wouldn't shift to the big chainring. Anyone experience this?

[@خالدحمادنقصوزنكوغيرفكرك]

Hi, thanks for the video. Does this have a 2- screws back kickstand mount where the back disk is?

[@aberoy5901]

No

[@خالدحمادنقصوزنكوغيرفكرك]

@@aberoy5901 thanks for the quick response. Safe riding

[@TheVibelot]

Sounds like your bike shop didn’t do a very good job putting your bike together! That’s a lot of tightening and creaking, no?

[@aberoy5901]

I think they did okay. The seatpost creak came from me adjusting the height. The cranks began to creak after a couple hundred miles of riding. All was easily creaking solved.

[@Stevenwalks]

ok, but how does it ride?

[@aberoy5901]

Not as snappy as a pure road race bike but not as lazy as a bike packing gravel bike. It is a good all-rounder. Also, with 40-32c tires it smooths out rough roads.

[@ArnageLM]

What is your saddle height?

[@xiaochai3449]

would love to see that too

[@aberoy5901]

32.0625 inches or 814.388 millimeters center of bottom bracket to top of saddle.

[@richardhookway]

What is your inseam?

[@Penalist]

@@richardhookway34 inch

[@thetrash6514]

Im 6'2 and the XL seemed massive, the L was a much better fit for me

[@aberoy5901]

It's truly personal preference. I'm glad you found one that fits you.

[@thetrash6514]

@@aberoy5901 just finished watching your video, the tyres on my Grade would randomly lose air also

[@aberoy5901]

I switched to Pete's sealant. They hold air now for weeks.

[@luctiemessen9897]

Also in the market for one. Glad i found this comment. Because when i looked at the geometry chart i would really go for the L instead of the XL

[@bikeman123]

Use blue loctite on your bolts and they wont come loose.

[@aberoy5901]

I used blue loctite on the crank bolt, it worked.

[@nsiebenmor]

I've heard this model has a seatpost crack issue. It may only be the paint cracking though. Have you seen this on your bike yet?

[@aberoy5901]

Yes, I have heard of this. I have noticed a crack in the paint at the rear of the seat tube area. It is not a crack in the actual frame. I was worried when I was having some creaking in the seat post area, but it was only because the seat post clamp was not tight enough. I was originally afraid to tighten the seat post clamp bolt too much.

[@IsaCanUgur]

Seatpost clamp is the main reason. 30.9 mm seatpost can fix the issue and you don't need seatpost clamp anymore. I changed mine and everything is perfect.

[@aberoy5901]

Thank you for the advice. I have thought about getting a round seatpost.

[@bikeman123]

Is there some sort of seat post adapter required? How much is it?

[@aberoy5901]

No adapter needed to switch to a round seat post.

[@Jman-eg9zp]

6' 2" and you are on a XL? You must be the longest rangiest 6' 2" guy, most people your size ride the large.

[@aberoy5901]

34 inch inseam. I have always ridden an XL or 61 cm frame.

[@Jman-eg9zp]

True, the revolt is a unique frame as well, the low standover heights allow people to be able to ride different sizes, just a matter of reach, I am roughly 5' 10" and found the Medium the best fit, but could have made a M/L work, just felt a bit stretched.@@aberoy5901

[@cyclelife9179]

I just picked up an L, and I'm 6'2" with long inseam. Probably should have got the XL for the inseam, but need a shorter reach. I find im always on the cusp of the 2 sizes at my height. Your bike looks green in the video! Mine looks purple in the sunlight, such cool paint!

[@aberoy5901]

Yes, the paint is unique. I love it.

[@petertabor6615]

I see online that this bike is recommended for riders 6’2” to 6’7”. My inseam is 36 so it sounds like this bike would require a longer seatpost, if you’re maxed out with a 34” inch inseam. Thanks for this insight.