Do Gravel Bikes Need Suspension? Giant Revolt X FIRST RIDE
Summary
TLDRThe video introduces the new Giant Revolt X, a versatile bike designed for both gravel and mountain trails. It features a redesigned frame with suspension at both the front and rear, a flip chip for adjustable wheelbase, and a unique dropper suspension seat post. The bike comes with a wide range of gears and chunky tires for enhanced grip. The reviewer, David from Just Ride Bikes, shares his first impressions after a quick ride, highlighting the bike's impressive performance, comfort, and aesthetics. He also notes some initial concerns about the seat post's operation, promising more in-depth reviews in the future.
Takeaways
- 🚴 The Revolt X is a new addition to Giant's lineup of gravel and adventure bikes, offering a blend of gravel and mountain bike capabilities.
- 🔄 The bike features a completely redesigned frame, available in both carbon and aluminum, with a focus on suspension performance.
- 📏 Key frame geometry changes include a shorter head tube, altered head tube and seat tube angles, a lowered bottom bracket, and shorter chain stays for improved handling.
- 🔧 The Revolt X includes features borrowed from the standard Revolt, such as flip chips for adjusting wheelbase and tire clearance.
- 🪜 A notable feature is the dual-purpose dropper suspension seatpost, offering both a drop function and a small amount of suspension travel for comfort.
- 🛠 Riders can swap out the suspension seatpost for a regular round 30.9mm seatpost or a d-shaped version for maximum comfort.
- 💰 The Revolt X will be offered in four builds, starting at £3,000 in the UK, with the model reviewed featuring a SRAM Rival 1x setup and retailing for £5,500.
- 📏 The bike is available in a size ML, suitable for a rider who is 181 cm tall, and weighs 10 kilos without pedals, which is considered heavy but doesn't ride as such.
- 🌲 The bike is equipped with Giant's own super lightweight and wide carbon fiber wheels and Cross-Cut 45 mm wide tires for excellent grip.
- 🎨 Aesthetically, the Revolt X features minimal graphics and a two-tone paint job, which the reviewer finds appealing and stylish.
- 🏞️ The reviewer's initial impressions after a short ride are positive, noting the bike's performance, comfort, and suitability for a wide range of trails from road to deep woods.
Q & A
What is the Revolt X and what is its main feature?
-The Revolt X is a new addition to Giant's lineup of gravel and adventure bikes. Its main feature is the suspension at both the front and the back, which gives it the 'X Factor' and enhances its capability for riders who enjoy the blend between gravel and mountain biking.
How does the Revolt X differ from the regular Revolt in terms of frame design?
-The Revolt X has a completely redesigned frame, available in both carbon and aluminum, optimized around the suspension fork. Notable changes include a shorter head tube, different head tube and c-tube angles, a lowered bottom bracket, and shorter chain stays.
What are the angles of the head tube and c-tube on the Revolt X?
-The head tube angle of the Revolt X is 71 degrees, and the c-tube angle is 73 degrees.
What features have been borrowed from the normal Revolt for the Revolt X?
-The Revolt X has borrowed features such as the flip chips in the rear dropout to adjust the wheelbase for shorter or longer handling, as well as tire clearance.
What is special about the dropper seat post on the Revolt X?
-The Revolt X features a dropper seat post with a unique dual-purpose design, offering between 75 and 100 millimeters of drop from the handlebar lever, and an additional 25 millimeters of suspension action, which is a clever trick not commonly found in most dropper seat posts.
What are the different configurations and prices for the Revolt X?
-The Revolt X will be offered in four builds, starting at three thousand pounds in the UK. The model featured in the script is a Pro One with a SRAM Rival 1x setup and an Eagle GX rear mech, retailing for five thousand five hundred pounds in the UK.
What is the weight of the Revolt X in the video, and how does it feel when riding?
-The Revolt X in the video, without pedals, weighs 10 kilos. Despite being heavy on paper, it doesn't ride heavier and feels lighter, which is partly due to the super lightweight and wide carbon fiber wheels.
What are the tire specifications and brand used on the Revolt X?
-The Revolt X is equipped with Cross-Cut tires that are 45 millimeters wide, featuring a chunky tread pattern for good grip.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the aesthetics of the Revolt X?
-The reviewer finds the Revolt X to be a fabulous-looking bike, appreciating the minimal graphics, the two-tone paint job, and the color combination that matches the fork to the front half of the frame.
What are the components of the SRAM gear system on the Revolt X?
-The Revolt X features a SRAM Rival 1x setup with an Eagle GX rear mech and a massive 10-52 dinner plate cassette, providing a wide range of gears.
What is the reviewer's initial impression of the Revolt X's performance on trails?
-The reviewer's initial impression is positive, noting that the Revolt X maintains the sprightliness and performance of the regular Revolt, with the addition of the suspension fork and seat post enhancing comfort and handling on various trails.
What potential issue did the reviewer notice with the Revolt X's seat post during the first ride?
-The reviewer noticed the seat post clunking as it topped out and hit the stops, which is something they plan to monitor over the coming weeks and months to determine if it's a problem or just a teething issue with a new component.
Outlines
🚴♂️ Revolt X Bike Introduction and Features
The script introduces the new Revolt X bike, highlighting its suspension system at both the front and back. The bike is designed for riders who enjoy the crossover between gravel and mountain biking. It features a redesigned frame available in carbon or aluminum, optimized around the suspension fork. Key changes include a shorter head tube, altered head tube and seat tube angles, a lowered bottom bracket, and shorter chain stays. Borrowed features from the standard Revolt include flip chips for adjusting wheelbase and tire clearance, a suspension fork, and a dual-purpose dropper seat post with 25mm of suspension action. The bike is offered in four sizes, with the model featured being a Pro One with a SRAM Rival 1x setup and an Eagle GX rear mech, priced at £5,500 in the UK. The bike's weight is noted as 10 kilos, but it doesn't feel heavy when ridden, thanks to its lightweight carbon fiber wheels and wide tires. The aesthetics of the bike are praised, with minimal graphics and a two-tone paint job.
🌲 First Ride Experience and Performance Review
The script details the first ride experience with the Revolt X, emphasizing its performance on trails and the effectiveness of its suspension system. The bike's SRAM gearing, particularly the 10-52 cassette, makes climbing easy and the bike is described as not needing a motor for its performance. The combination of the suspension fork, suspension seat post, and dropper seat post provides a smooth ride over tree roots and bumps. The bike's geometry is praised for allowing for pushing limits on a variety of trails. The script also mentions the bike's suitability for a wide range of riding disciplines, from road to deep woods, and notes that while it may not excel in each, it performs at a high level across all. The rider also comments on the bike's components, including lightweight carbon fiber wheels, chunky tires for grip, a wide flat handlebar, and a short stem. Some initial concerns about the seat post clunking are mentioned, which will be monitored over time. The script ends with a promise of more in-depth reviews and ride impressions in the future.
🔗 Additional Resources and Upcoming Content
The final paragraph provides a call to action for viewers interested in the Revolt X bike, encouraging them to subscribe to the channel for more content and upcoming ride impressions on more challenging trails. It also directs viewers to check out a video for a review of the regular Revolt bike for comparison.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Revolt X
💡Suspension
💡X Factor
💡Gravel Bike
💡Mountain Bike
💡Frame
💡Head Tube
💡Bottom Bracket
💡Dropper Seat Post
💡SRAM
💡Cassette
💡Tire Clearance
💡Geometry
💡Cross-Cut Tires
💡Two-Tone Paint Job
Highlights
Introduction of the new Giant Revolt X bike with front and rear suspension.
The Revolt X is an addition to the Revolt gravel and adventure bike lineup, known for their popularity and quality.
The bike is designed for riders who enjoy the crossover between gravel and mountain biking.
Features a completely redesigned frame available in carbon or aluminum, optimized for suspension.
Head tube and bottom bracket angles adjusted for better handling and performance.
Innovative flip chips in the rear dropout allow for wheelbase adjustment and tire clearance changes.
Equipped with a dropper seat post that also has suspension action for added comfort.
The seat post can be swapped for a regular one for maximum comfort.
Available in four sizes with a range of prices starting at £3000 in the UK.
The model reviewed features a SRAM Rival 1x setup and an Eagle GX rear mech.
The bike's weight is 10 kilos, which is heavy on paper but doesn't feel heavy when riding.
Comes with super lightweight and wide carbon fiber wheels and Cross-Cut tires for excellent grip.
Aesthetically pleasing with minimal graphics and a two-tone paint job.
First ride impressions confirm the bike's performance and comfort on various trails.
The bike's suspension and gearing work well together for a smooth and fast ride.
The Revolt X offers a versatile riding experience suitable for a wide range of trails.
Potential issue with the seat post clunking noticed during the first ride.
The bike's components are top-notch, including the lightweight wheels and wide handlebars.
The two-tone paint job and understated graphics contribute to the bike's attractive appearance.
More in-depth reviews and challenging trail tests are planned for the future.
Transcripts
this is a brand new giant Revolt X and
it has suspension at the front
and at the back so does the new Revolt X
have the X Factor we'll find out go
through all the details talk about a
price specification and even better go
for a first ride hear my look of wood
and see how it performs so I'm David
you're watching just ride bikes let's
Dive In
this brand new bike is an addition to
the current lineup of Revolt gravel and
Adventure bikes which have been around
for about 10 years I've reviewed several
over the last few years here at just
ride bikes and very good bikes they are
indeed and very popular too the x is an
addition to that range with extra
capacity and capability for the rider he
likes to flirt that thin line between
gravel and mountain bike wishing me to a
T I love pushing your bikes to there and
my limits on Trails where a mountain
bike might be the better choice but you
still have a bunch of fun on a bike like
this
so we have a totally resigned frame
available in carbon or aluminum all
optimized around that suspension Fork
the main change is the head tube much
shorter than a normal revolt
the head tube angle and a c-tube angle
are 71 at the front and 73 at the back
and the bottom bracket has actually been
lowered over at normal revolt and the
chain stays are actually a bit shorter
and there are a few features borrowed
from the normal Revolt namely the flip
chips in the rear drop out to adjust the
wheelbase for shorter a longer the
change of handling and also the tire
clearance as well as a suspension Fork
our front we also have a dropper seat
post but one with a very clever trick of
its sleeve so it offers between 75 and
100 Mil of drop from a handlebar amount
of lever but the clever trick you have
about 25 millimeters of suspension
action most dropper seat posts really
compromise Comfort because there's no
suspension and there's no flex like a
carbon seat post so Dual Purpose dropper
suspension seatpost you can swap out
this seat post for a regular round 30.9
seat post or the company's own defuse
d-shaped seat pose if you want a maximum
comfort and never change as well as a
geometry on a shorter stems and a wider
handlebars fitted to revolt X compared
to the regular revolt the new bike will
be offered in four bills and I put all
the prices down below in the description
but the range starts here in the UK at
three thousand pounds the model I have
here is a pro one with a SRAM rival one
by setup and an eagle GX rear Mech and a
massive dinner plate 10 52 cassette and
it retails here in the UK for five
thousand five hundred pounds or sixty
two hundred dollars if you're watching
the US this is a size ml I'm 181
centimeters tall and that's my size in
giant lineup and on a scales without
these pedals fitted it weighs 10 kilos
which are quite heavy on paper but as I
found when I rode it just now it doesn't
ride heavier at all and in fact rise
like a bike that feels it should be half
the weight which is probably in part
thanks to their own super lightweight
and super wide carbon fiber Wheels with
some really nice tires a cross-cut not
I've seen these before 45 mil wide nice
chunky tread pattern so thankfully we'd
have a slick tire but you get on the
normal revolt
and personally speaking and let me know
if you agree or disagree I think it's a
fabulous looking bike I love the minimal
graphics on this and the two-tone paint
job I like the combination of colors as
well I think it looks really cool
they match the the fork to the front
half of the frame and add a bit of bling
out back giant still aren't as sexy or
perceived to be as desirable as a
Specialized or a trek or a candle but I
think with that bike that might change
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right let's get in the woods and see
what the bike is all about
as Macy will know I'm a big fan that's a
result platform great performance
save money just works I'm also a big fan
of the rock shot Rudy suspension Fork
reviewed it last year or year before
so two thing combined the revolt and a
Rooney suspension Fork should be a match
made in heaven
and so far that does seem to be the case
so very quick first ride today in Manuka
Woods at my trail dog Ally
don't have enough time for anything more
adventurous or long distance
so stay tuned to the channel for more
riding bikes with dogs it's Ace
with the exception
there's three damn fit and fast
and that you're really slow and I'll fit
oh
I've had a breath ready
and so far it doesn't feel like the the
sprightliness and the performance and
speed of the normal Revolt has been
compromised with a duration the x is
tighten it in
the SRAM Geary for that massive 10 52
dinner plate on the back me and Steve
climbs are easy
you don't need a motor with the gearing
setup that's for sure
and because if you're riding the sort of
trails where suspension Fork
it's kind of needed
you're probably gonna need that gearing
to get it back up the outside
the two things go hand in hand
massive gearing super low gears
and the suspension and drop a seat post
got that great geometry the suspension
fork and a suspension seat post
smoothing out the bumps from the tree
roots which are hidden by the leaves and
riding right now to make a gravel bike
but smoother
another Ridgid setup smoother than a
normal revolt
so the Comfort it takes that box
my comfort and it's only one half of the
story
I like pushing these bikes at a limit
at my limits and this bike so far
let's give me a bigger kind of bandwidth
to do precisely that
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foreign
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just buy a mountain bike
but I love riding a grab a bike on a
wide variety of trails from Road
to smooth gravel and then deep in the
woods like I'm now and a bike that does
all that so well and maybe it's not as
good in each discipline that's a road to
grab a race by and then a mountain bike
it does each to a very high level indeed
and means you can have one bike
[ __ ] uh shine in every situation
and when you are exploring Trails like I
am today
you have a bike
that lets you have more fun
and go faster
and who doesn't love going faster
suspension it's been well proven on
mountain bikes over the last two or
three decades and guess what it works
here
but I know it won't be for everybody and
that's why the normal revolts for lots
of people they're probably a smarter
choice
okay just some quick thoughts based on
admittedly a very short ride on the new
bike I will be riding a lot more over
coming weeks and months so stay tuned
for more content and more writing
presents on this brand new bike
firstly I think it's a big Improvement
for the riding I do on a gravel bike
like this the addition of that
suspension Fork the suspension seat post
and drop a seat post big chunky tires
that wide range SRAM gearing and a
modified tweak geometry means the bike
that doesn't hold you back in most
situations but I have noticed the seat
post clunking I guess as it's topping
out and then hitting the stops
and that's happened a few times on a
short first ride so that's something
I'll keep a close eye on over the next
few weeks and months and whether it's a
problem or whether it's just teething
issues with a brand new component
but that aside the rest of the kit is
top draw as you expect on a top end
model like this super lightweight carbon
fiber Wheels they spin up really quickly
nice chunky tire so loads of grip in
what are quite dry condition today
nice wide flat handlebar nice short stem
nice grippy tactile bar tape as well I
love the wide range surround gearing
with a battery protector on there well
it's a real neat feature that is and I
think it looks good as well I like a
two-tone paint job I'm a sucker for a
two-tone paint job and I like the color
of the bike for a understated graphics
for sure let me know what you think down
below but like I said more ride
Impressions on his bike are more
challenging Trails coming very soon so
make sure you subscribe the channel if
you want to see that and if you want to
see a review of the regular Revolt just
to refresh your mind on that bike then
do check out the video right up here
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