The Giant Revolt Advanced 2 in Carbon is the quintessential gravel all-rounder, designed to offer high-performance composite technology at a highly competitive value. For the 2025/2026 season, this model benefits from the updated Revolt frameset, which focuses on weight reduction and increased compliance to handle everything from smooth fire roads to chunky singletrack.
The Carbon finish is a sleek, "stealth" aesthetic that showcases a gloss black-to-grey gradient, highlighting the bike's aerodynamic lines and high-quality construction. Built with a Shimano GRX 12-speed mechanical groupset, this bike is a reliable workhorse for gravel racers and bikepackers who need dependable, wide-range shifting and powerful hydraulic braking without the complexity of electronic components.
Frameset & Geometry
Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, Disc, Flip Chip dropout, internal cable routing.
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle.
Handlebar: Giant Contact XR D-Fuse, 31.8mm with 5-degree back sweep and flared drops.
Stem: Giant Contact AeroLight, -10 degree (clean internal routing).
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Composite, 14mm offset (vibration-damping).
Saddle: Giant Approach with pressure relief channel.
Colour: Gloss Carbon / Grey.
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano GRX RX-610, 2x12-speed.
Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX-820.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX-820.
Crankset: FSA Omega Adventure, 32/48T.
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG710, 11-36T, 12-speed.
Chain: KMC X12L-1.
Brakes: Shimano GRX RX-400 Hydraulic Disc.
Rotors: Giant MPH, 160mm (Front & Rear).
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Giant P-X2 Disc, Alloy, 25mm inner width.
Hubs: Giant Alloy, 12mm Thru-Axle.
Spokes: Sapim Stainless Steel.
Tires: Maxxis Ravager, 700x40c, Tubeless (Factory set-up).
Max Tire Clearance: 53mm (in the "Long" Flip Chip position).
Key Performance Features
Flip Chip Adjustment: The rear dropout features a two-position chip that allows you to shorten the wheelbase for agile handling or lengthen it by 10mm for stability and massive tire clearance up to 53mm.
Advanced Compliance: The combination of the Advanced-grade carbon frame and the D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar significantly dampens trail vibrations, allowing you to ride further with less physical fatigue.
Gravel-Specific Gearing: The 2x12 drivetrain offers a massive range with small steps between gears, ensuring you always have the perfect cadence for high-speed road sections and steep, loose gravel climbs.
Smart Cargo Solutions: The frame is equipped with multiple mounting points, including three bottle cage mounts, a top tube mount, and hidden fender/rack mounts, making it fully expedition-ready.