Description
Giant Revolt 2 — Your First Step Into Serious Gravel
The Giant Revolt 2 opens the door to gravel riding without compromise. It tackles roads, gravel tracks, and dirt paths with equal confidence. Furthermore, it delivers a level of quality, versatility, and ride comfort that rivals bikes at a much higher price point. In short, this is the gravel bike to buy if you want to start exploring beyond the tarmac.
ALUXX Aluminium Frame — Built for Adventure
Giant engineers the Revolt 2 around an ALUXX-grade 6061 aluminium frame with a 12x142mm rear thru-axle and full disc brake integration. Single-butted tubes keep the frame light and strong. Additionally, Giant designs the Revolt with an updated gravel geometry — longer reach, shorter stem, and a lower bottom bracket drop. As a result, the bike feels stable and planted on rough, unpredictable terrain. It also handles with agility and precision on smoother roads.
Giant further reinforces the bottom bracket area with the PowerCore oversized design and asymmetric chainstays. Consequently, you lose no power through the drivetrain when you sprint or climb hard. The MegaDrive oversized down tube and top tube additionally add front-end stiffness. Therefore, steering feels direct and confidence-inspiring even on loose gravel surfaces.
The frame also accepts a standard 30.9mm round seatpost or dropper post as an alternative to the included D-Fuse post. This gives you the freedom to configure the bike exactly for your riding style and terrain.
Advanced Composite Fork — Smooth Ride from the Front
The Revolt 2 uses an Advanced-grade composite fork with a full-composite OverDrive tapered steerer and a 12mm front thru-axle. Carbon forks absorb trail vibrations and road buzz far more effectively than aluminium. Therefore, your hands and arms feel much fresher after a long day on rough gravel. Furthermore, the fork accepts tyres up to 53mm wide. As a result, you get a front end that inspires confidence on technical descents and loose surfaces alike.
D-Fuse Handlebar and Seatpost — Compliance Where It Counts
One of the Revolt 2’s most distinctive features is the Giant D-Fuse system. The alloy D-Fuse seatpost and matching Giant Contact XR Ergo-Control handlebar work together as a compliance system. Each component flexes slightly under load to absorb vibrations before they reach your body. Consequently, you experience far less fatigue on long rides across rough terrain. Moreover, neither component sacrifices the lateral stiffness you need for powerful cornering, climbing, or sprinting. It’s a clever balance that makes the Revolt 2 genuinely comfortable on surfaces that would punish a stiffer bike.
Flip Chip Dropout — Adapt to Any Terrain
The flip chip rear dropout is one of the Revolt 2’s most practical features. It lets you switch between two wheelbase settings in minutes. Run it short for snappy, agile handling on tighter gravel trails. Alternatively, flip it long for greater stability at speed and increased tyre clearance. In the long position with a 1x drivetrain, the bike accepts tyres up to 53mm wide. In the short position, you still run rubber up to 45mm. As a result, the Revolt 2 adapts to the terrain you ride rather than locking you into a single setup.
Shimano CUES 2×9 — Modern, Reliable Gearing
The 2026 Revolt 2 upgrades to the Shimano CUES U3030 2×9 groupset — a significant step forward from the outgoing Sora setup. Shimano CUES is a modern, unified drivetrain system engineered specifically for versatile, mixed-terrain riding. The Shimano FC-U6030-2 crankset uses a 32/46t chainring setup. It pairs with a Shimano CS-LG300 11-36t cassette and KMC X11 chain. Therefore, you have a wide, versatile gear range for steep gravel climbs and faster flats alike. Furthermore, the Shimano CUES U6030 front derailleur and U4020 rear derailleur deliver smooth, dependable shifts across all nine speeds. Consequently, you always find exactly the right gear for the gradient ahead.
Shimano Mechanical Disc Brakes — Control in All Conditions
The Revolt 2 uses Shimano BR-RS305 mechanical disc brakes with 160mm Giant MPH rotors front and rear. Disc brakes deliver consistent, reliable stopping power regardless of weather. Moreover, they work equally well in mud, rain, and dust. As a result, you ride with confidence whether roads are dry in summer or wet and gritty in winter. Mechanical disc brakes additionally offer straightforward maintenance and easy pad replacement in the field — a practical advantage on longer adventure rides.
Larger 700x45c Tyres — More Grip, More Comfort
The 2026 Revolt 2 ships with Giant CrossCut GRIP 1 tyres in 700x45c — a meaningful upgrade over the 38c tyres on the previous model. Larger volume tyres run at lower pressures. As a result, they absorb trail chatter, roots, and loose gravel far more effectively. Furthermore, the wider contact patch delivers better grip on loose and muddy surfaces. The tyres come tubeless prepared, so you can convert to a tubeless setup with the addition of sealant and valves. Consequently, you gain the option to eliminate inner tubes and significantly reduce the risk of punctures. The Giant S-X2 alloy wheelset supports the tubeless setup with stainless spokes and Giant alloy hubs with 12mm thru-axles front and rear.
