A new version of the Giant Revolt gravel bike has been leaked on a number of cycling retailer websites.
Called the Giant Revolt X, the bike looks to have been reshaped for even more aggressive terrain with the addition of a front gravel suspension fork .
First reported by BikeRumour , the suspension-equipped bike was spotted on Australian cycling websites before the listings were removed. The pages revealed the bike features 40mm RockShox and Fox suspension forks and wide SRAM 1x drivetrains .
It has also appeared on a Canadian cycling website with a large ‘Embargo’ graphic appearing where a picture of a product would typically be.
This bike may have appeared on retailers’ websites, but it’s still clearly under embargo.
The gravel bike still features the flip-chip dropout, which enables you to change its wheelbase and fit beefier 52mm gravel bike tyres .
While the bike has yet to be seen in other markets, we can assume it will be released elsewhere this year. What we know about the Giant Revolt X The Revolt Advanced Pro 0 features SRAM’s Force eTap AXS twinned with an X01 Eagle AXS rear derailleur for durability.Descriptions of the bike on BicycleSuperstore.com.au and BikeAddiction.com.au say the Revolt X’s frame has been reinforced and adapted to handle the 40mm of fork travel.New geometry looks set to give the bike more ability on gnarlier trails, as well as better descending characteristics.Compared to its rigid-frame counterpart, there’s a significant reduction in bottom bracket drop from 80mm to 68mm. This will help accommodate […]
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