Giant Revolt 2 (Black Diamond)
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A gravel all-rounder for riders who want one bike for roads, gravel and dirt, with a composite fork and flip-chip dropout that adapts wheelbase and tyre clearance to whatever's ahead, built around a dependable mechanical groupset.
Overview
The Revolt 2 shares its ALUXX-Grade Aluminium frame and full-composite fork with the rest of the Revolt range, built with endurance positioning and shorter chainstays for precise handling, agility and control. A longer reach, shorter stem and lower bottom bracket drop add stability once the terrain turns rough, while the composite fork takes the edge off the front end without adding weight.
Thinner, dropped seatstays work with the D-Fuse alloy seatpost and Giant Connect XR Ergo-Control handlebar to absorb shocks and vibration as a system, and a flip chip on the rear dropout lets you adjust the wheelbase short for quicker handling or long for more stability and clearance for tyres up to 53mm. A Shimano Sora 2x9-speed mechanical groupset keeps the drivetrain simple and easy to service, paired with Tektro mechanical disc brakes and wide, tubeless Giant CrossCut AT 2 tyres for grip on loose surfaces.
It's built for a rider who wants the same flip-chip versatility as the Revolt 1 but is happy with a proven mechanical groupset and brakes rather than paying for hydraulics.
Why You'll Like It
- Adjusts to the terrain: The flip-chip rear dropout lets you switch between a shorter, quicker-handling wheelbase and a longer, more stable one with room for tyres up to 53mm.
- Smooths out rough roads and trails: The D-Fuse seatpost and Ergo-Control handlebar work together with dropped seatstays to absorb shocks and vibration without losing stiffness.
- Simple, easy-to-service drivetrain: The Shimano Sora 2x9 mechanical groupset is straightforward to maintain at any local bike shop across India.
- Agile, precise handling: Endurance-focused geometry with shorter chainstays and a longer reach gives confident control on tarmac and gravel alike.
- Grip across surfaces: Wide, tubeless Giant CrossCut AT 2 tyres at 700x38c handle loose gravel and dirt roads with confidence.
Who Is It For?
The Revolt 2 is for a rider who wants to explore beyond paved roads without owning a separate bike for every surface, and who'd rather keep things simple with a mechanical groupset than pay extra for hydraulic shifting. It suits someone riding out of an Indian city where tarmac gives way to gravel access roads, canal paths, or rural dirt tracks within a single ride.
It also works well as a first gravel bike for a rider moving up from a standard road or hybrid bike, since the mechanical Shimano Sora groupset is familiar and inexpensive to maintain while still delivering the flip-chip adaptability that makes the Revolt platform genuinely versatile.
Good to Know
The flip-chip dropout means the bike's handling character can be adjusted at home with basic tools, without needing a shop visit. The tubeless-ready wheelset and tyres are set up to run without extra conversion, and the composite fork and D-Fuse seatpost both contribute to a noticeably smoother ride over rough surfaces. This colourway is available in XS, S, M and L sizes.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminium, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip-chip dropout
- Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc
- Bottom Bracket: Cartridge
- Chain: KMC X9 with Missing Link
- Crank: FSA Vero Pro, 32/48
- Shift Levers: Shimano Sora, 2x9
- Cassette: Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora, long cage
- Grip/Tape: Cork Tape with Gel, VLT-001G
- Handlebar: Giant Connect XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm
- Stem: Giant Sport
- Saddle: Giant Approach with UniClip and ParticleFlow technology
- Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Alloy, 14mm offset
- Front Brake: Tektro MD-C550, mechanical disc
- Rear Brake: Tektro MD-C550, mechanical disc
- Front Wheel: Giant S-X2 Disc, 700c, thru-axle
- Rear Wheel: Giant S-X2 Disc, 700c, thru-axle
- Front Tire: Giant CrossCut AT 2, tubeless, 700x38c
- Rear Tire: Giant CrossCut AT 2, tubeless, 700x38c
- Pedal: Platform pedal
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Element Retail Pvt Ltd , Plot No. 18/1/1 , Near Sakal Circle , MIDC , Satpur Colony , Nashik , Maharashtra - 422007 , India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles
