# Would I be more upgright on a Giant Revolt? **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [May 3, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072 "2024-05-03T15:04:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![trebor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trebor/32/153988_2.png) [@trebor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trebor)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/1 "2024-05-03T15:04:44Z")
[Compare: 2023 Giant Bicycles Revolt Advanced Pro 0 S - Long vs 2017 Eddy Merckx Mourenx 69 Base Small - Bike Insights](https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=647d26c3ae48e90021eb5034,62780a95348aad001caf5c83), I’ve been looking at getting a new bike. One of my main criteria is to be as upright/relaxed as possible whilst still riding a road bike. I’m comparing my current bike to a Giant Revolt. The reach is similar (8mm diff) but the stack on the Revolt is so much higher. I’m trying to understand if I’d be more upright and less stretched out on the Revolt than my current bike? ---
**Author:** ![mtbtomo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mtbtomo/32/87034_2.png) [@mtbtomo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mtbtomo)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/2 "2024-05-03T15:10:23Z")
Is the reach 8mm shorter? If you want upright and more relaxed, I would want it shorter as well as higher stack. What’s the reason for wanting a more relaxed upright ride? I’ve noticed my more upright bikes sometimes feel disappointingly wandery and also put more pressure on the saddle. ---
**Author:** ![trebor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trebor/32/153988_2.png) [@trebor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trebor)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/3 "2024-05-03T15:13:01Z")
The reach on the Giant is 8mm longer. The reason is mostly for my neck. I find I’m just more comfortable in a more upright position. ---
**Author:** ![mtbtomo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mtbtomo/32/87034_2.png) [@mtbtomo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mtbtomo)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/4 "2024-05-03T15:14:57Z")
I normally total up the reach and the stem length to give me an overall idea of where the bars will be. The revolt has a long reach for its size but shorter stems than a typical road bike. ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4bbf92/32.png) [@fasterthanever](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fasterthanever)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/5 "2024-05-03T16:28:02Z")
Bike Insights shows the stack to reach ratio, and the Revolt is much more upright. Also, I have a Revolt in case you have any questions. ---
**Author:** ![mtbtomo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mtbtomo/32/87034_2.png) [@mtbtomo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mtbtomo)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/6 "2024-05-03T17:12:12Z")
What are your thoughts @fasterthanever ??? I have recently bought a revolt and not sure I agree with all the rave reviews. Well, not the ones that claim it’s good on the road. Feels a bit wandery and vague leaning it over like you would a pure road bike??? That said though much better off-road on gravel. ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4bbf92/32.png) [@fasterthanever](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fasterthanever)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/7 "2024-05-03T17:21:36Z")
I like it so far, I built it up over the fall and winter. I have 35 GP5000 AS TRs that I’d like to try them with in road endurance mode, but right now they’re on 42mm (46.5 expanded) S-Works Pathfinder Pros. On the road in [my gravel setup](https://ispithotfire.com/2024/04/06/my-gravel-bike-build-2024-giant-revolt-advanced-pro-w-campagnolo-ekar/), I certainly wouldn’t say it’s an exciting bike to ride, but I am not expecting or asking that. It’s my first gravel bike and I don’t have MTB experience, so I can’t rightly compare it. I definitely bought it trusting others’ reviews. ---
**Author:** ![mtbtomo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mtbtomo/32/87034_2.png) [@mtbtomo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mtbtomo)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/8 "2024-05-03T17:24:42Z")
Would be interested to know how the 35mm tyres go! I am tempted but I have some 32mm Specialized Roubaix and they’re hateful sluggish things. Mine is intended to go as a winter bike, and gravel in summer. ---
**Author:** ![trebor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trebor/32/153988_2.png) [@trebor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trebor)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/9 "2024-05-03T17:29:38Z")
> [@fasterthanever](#): > > Also, I have a Revolt in case you have any questions. @fasterthanever definitely want to hear what you have to say. I’m looking at the 2x configuration and will use it mainly on road. I don’t race, my primary concern is comfort. ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4bbf92/32.png) [@fasterthanever](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fasterthanever)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/10 "2024-05-03T18:01:20Z")
I think the position is definitely very comfortable. I’m slammed on my road bike but not slammed on the Revolt even though the stack is much higher. If I’m going to aim for comfort, I figure might as well go all the way. I was going to try a double century with the 35mm tires later this month but I have a scheduling conflict so I’m looking for other events to try them with. Maybe a normal century with lots of climbing. I have a 60 mile, 6500 ft climbing gravel event this weekend - my second event with the bike. ---
**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/11 "2024-05-03T18:19:49Z")
I also own a Revolt. It’s a great gravel bike if you’re focused on completing the ride feeling good vs. if you’re focused on speed. It definitely steers slow, to the point of feeling a little wide on switchbacks, but that also makes it feel more stable on gravel. Mine sits very upright and is slower on the road than I anticipated. I say all this to say I think if your number one concern is comfort, I think it’s great for that. If your number one concern is speed and/or just “feeling fast”, I’d look elsewhere. FWIW - I’m looking for a “do it all bike” right now, and I’m not considering my Revolt, but instead looking at bikes like the Aspero. ---
**Author:** ![fasterthanever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4bbf92/32.png) [@fasterthanever](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fasterthanever)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/12 "2024-05-03T18:34:46Z")
From all I know about the Aspero, that sounds like a good fit. A race bike with bigger tire clearance. ---
**Author:** ![stvnvnlnckr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stvnvnlnckr/32/79478_2.png) [@stvnvnlnckr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stvnvnlnckr)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/would-i-be-more-upgright-on-a-giant-revolt/93072/13 "2025-01-13T12:25:37Z")
I was debating between a gravel too, tire clearance, comfort…I went with the Endurace. Enough speed and road feel with max 35 mm tires. I find that big enough for most things. Define your main use and you’ll get there. Me, I would love to buy a real grave bike and do 100 miles fire roads in Colorado, but I live in Belgium with no nature around the corner. At least not that compared to other places.