Giant revolt sizing
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Giant revolt sizing
Looking to buy a 2020 used Revolt advances 0 size M it’s a very good price but I’m 5’11 and looking at the Giant website it looks like I’m more suited to a size M/L. Although it does say 5’7 to 5’11 for a M. The bike will be posted so it’s a bit of a gamble really regarding the fit. Can any revolt owners advise who are of same height.
The other thing to add is I’m more long legged 32” inseam and short body, I do find with road bikes In a size 56 that I usually have to shorten the stem.
Thanks for reading.
The other thing to add is I’m more long legged 32” inseam and short body, I do find with road bikes In a size 56 that I usually have to shorten the stem.
Thanks for reading.
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Wouldn't say your inseam for height is that long. I'm 5'9.5"/34".
There's only 4mm difference in the reach between the M (381mm) and M/L, so you might end up running a bit longer stem on the M.
Stack height on the M may be a touch low, depending on how you prefer the front end.
There's only 4mm difference in the reach between the M (381mm) and M/L, so you might end up running a bit longer stem on the M.
Stack height on the M may be a touch low, depending on how you prefer the front end.
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I'm 5'11" with a 32" Inseam with a size...... large Revolt. I did shorten the stem but that was because I went with wider 50cm bars. I prefer my gravel bike with a longer top-tube, but if you find yourself shortening the reach on a 56, then I would definitely size down if needed.
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5”11, 31 inch inseam here and I normally ride a 56 cm road bike (Domane 2013). My ML Revolt fits me perfectly. I was fitted with a 90mm stem and hated it, switched to the 100mm that I think was stock and I may even try longer.
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You may want to go and see it but if you were asking me straight up sight unseen I would say the M might be a bit small. I own a new 2021 Revolt Advanced 0 in size L and I am 6'1" tall with a 34" inseam and id say it fits me perfectly. However a good friend of mine rides the exact same bike in a ML and he is 5'10" tall and he likes it. I'd think you would have a tonne of seat post exposed on a M at your height. With my 34" inseam I have 75% of my seatpost exposed on my size L. I may be wrong but my gut feeling is it would be a bit small. Good luck!
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I'm glad I saw this after searching. I'm looking at a Revolt Advanced 2 and the shop tells me I need an XL. I'm 6'2" but have a 32 inch inseam and I think the XL will be too big. They have it in both a L and and XL and I half think they are trying to get ride of the XL because not many will need that size. They also tried to sell my GF a bike that was too small for her rather than build up one from the warehouse.
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I'm glad I saw this after searching. I'm looking at a Revolt Advanced 2 and the shop tells me I need an XL. I'm 6'2" but have a 32 inch inseam and I think the XL will be too big. They have it in both a L and and XL and I half think they are trying to get ride of the XL because not many will need that size. They also tried to sell my GF a bike that was too small for her rather than build up one from the warehouse.
Revolt sizing is goofy- the size XL stack is quite low for being a gravel bike in their largest size, and claiming 6'7 people would fit is is questionable. Sure some would make it work, but me at 6'5 wouldnt want to have to kludge together a fit for that bike so Im not sure why someone even taller would want to.
The stack height is probably good for your height in general. And the reach is probably 5ish mm longer than an average of gravel bikes for your height. But a 32" cycling inseam(different from pant inseam) could be tough to fit since the Revolt slopes a good bit as is.
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I have also been having a hard time choosing size. In my case between ML and L. I am 184 cm, inseam 88 cm (approx 6" and 34-35 inches), hopefully it will work out well. Can get back when tested if it could help/guide anyone!
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I'm glad I saw this after searching. I'm looking at a Revolt Advanced 2 and the shop tells me I need an XL. I'm 6'2" but have a 32 inch inseam and I think the XL will be too big. They have it in both a L and and XL and I half think they are trying to get ride of the XL because not many will need that size. They also tried to sell my GF a bike that was too small for her rather than build up one from the warehouse.
Knowing what I like in sizing and ride about 40/60 , I would lean more toward a large and add to the stem if needed.
I still need to test ride both sizes.
Also looking at the Kona Libre CR, MARIN HEADLANDS 2 and maybe the Diverge Carbon.
Also I would try another bike shop or Giant dealer.
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I couldn't imagine the stretch and reach to the bars on an XL it would be too long, I already bought a shorter 90mm stem to reduce the reach. A M/L certainly I would be almost maxing out the seat post stem. The L is the perfect size to allow enough seat post exposed to take advantage of the suspension the seat post has with its d-fuse technology. Enjoy the bike, they are amazing!
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Like I said I have a 2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0 in size L. I am 6'1" or 185 cm tall with a 34" cycling inseam. On the front of the d-fuse stem I am at 53mm on the measurement written on the post without the rubber cover installed. If you are around the same height as me I don't see how you are a couple cm from exposing all the seat post???
I couldn't imagine the stretch and reach to the bars on an XL it would be too long, I already bought a shorter 90mm stem to reduce the reach. A M/L certainly I would be almost maxing out the seat post stem. The L is the perfect size to allow enough seat post exposed to take advantage of the suspension the seat post has with its d-fuse technology. Enjoy the bike, they are amazing!
I couldn't imagine the stretch and reach to the bars on an XL it would be too long, I already bought a shorter 90mm stem to reduce the reach. A M/L certainly I would be almost maxing out the seat post stem. The L is the perfect size to allow enough seat post exposed to take advantage of the suspension the seat post has with its d-fuse technology. Enjoy the bike, they are amazing!
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There's a chart on their website with the sizing under "what's my size" https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/revolt-advanced-0
That's for the 2021 model but I'd expect the sizing to be the same/similar.
It sounds like you could get away with either the M or ML.
That's for the 2021 model but I'd expect the sizing to be the same/similar.
It sounds like you could get away with either the M or ML.
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Alright so I'm going to add to the fit questions. I'm 5'10"-5'11" range with an inseam 33"-33.5" (measurement error). I'm new to gravel so I'm not sure on sizing, some seem to indicate go a bit longer others not. I currently ride a Cervelo R3 road in 56cm and it seems to fit me well. I'm not a super flexible rider so I don't get real low, have a few spacer. Can get a size L right now or continue to shop and look for a M/L. Thoughts?
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Alright so I'm going to add to the fit questions. I'm 5'10"-5'11" range with an inseam 33"-33.5" (measurement error). I'm new to gravel so I'm not sure on sizing, some seem to indicate go a bit longer others not. I currently ride a Cervelo R3 road in 56cm and it seems to fit me well. I'm not a super flexible rider so I don't get real low, have a few spacer. Can get a size L right now or continue to shop and look for a M/L. Thoughts?
TL: DR - For a Road fit, size according to your road bike. For a more MTB fit, size up.
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Interesting. Stack and reach weren’t a thing when I was last in cycling so I’m a bit lost trying to use measurements to figure it out. Unfortunately I can’t find a physical bike to try yet so until then I’m sort of speculating. I still don’t think I could do an xl but that makes me think a large is in play. Thanks.
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Another data point: I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam (a 56cm square road frame is perfect for me) and ML is my size for the Revolt, but size L works acceptably for me as well.
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I appreciate it. Shop near me is supposed to be getting some but every time I call they say they are still coming. From what he told me if I order it online I could get it quicker than him but without being sure about the size I don't want to roll the dice.