The "Photos From Today's Ride" thread. (Vol. 2)
Discussion
I took today off at the last minute to take advantage of the dry, cold weather and headed to the Forest of Dean. It was sodding cold - minis five when I arrived and it didn’t get much above freezing I don’t think.
If I’m honest it was bordering on being a bit too cold; I really struggled to keep my toes warm. The trails were dry and rock hard (falling off would have hurt like a mofo).
The red skills area is good now it’s been revamped.
If I’m honest it was bordering on being a bit too cold; I really struggled to keep my toes warm. The trails were dry and rock hard (falling off would have hurt like a mofo).
The red skills area is good now it’s been revamped.
PomBstard said:
Remind me - is that a Giant Revolt, and if it is, which model is that?I'm on a quest to buy a gravel bike and "the right bike, in the right size" is proving to be more difficult to track down than the "bike industry in turmoil" overstocking stories had me believing.
One (fairly) local shop has the Revolt Advanced 2 in stock in both 'S' an 'M' sizes. And Giant's sizing guide says, at 5'6" tall, that I'm right on the border of those two sizes. I think the colour is what Giant call 'Starry Night'.
I'm planning on it becoming my principal bike. Race it once or twice a year, mostly droog around on rural roads looking for byways and bridleways to explore, possibly escalating things to bikepacking at some future point but nothing definite for now.
So, please - can you tell me what the spec is, and can I (rather selfishly) ask for a little more of a review than "it's pretty good"...
GravelBen said:
benny.c said:
...proper wilderness...
How many days walk from the nearest vehicle access?
One call out (wheeldale Moor, near RAF fylingdales) took 12 hours total and the casualties were able to walk.
The land rovers - on snow chains - got stuck within 20 metres of the road, so were useless.
Singletrack test…
I'm on a quest to buy a gravel bike and "the right bike, in the right size" is proving to be more difficult to track down than the "bike industry in turmoil" overstocking stories had me believing.
One (fairly) local shop has the Revolt Advanced 2 in stock in both 'S' an 'M' sizes. And Giant's sizing guide says, at 5'6" tall, that I'm right on the border of those two sizes. I think the colour is what Giant call 'Starry Night'.
I'm planning on it becoming my principal bike. Race it once or twice a year, mostly droog around on rural roads looking for byways and bridleways to explore, possibly escalating things to bikepacking at some future point but nothing definite for now.
So, please - can you tell me what the spec is, and can I (rather selfishly) ask for a little more of a review than "it's pretty good"...Bike is a 2023 Revolt Advanced 0 which means carbon frame, carbon wheels running 40c tubeless tyres, and 2x11 GRX groupset.
Geometry is about the mid-point of relaxed-aggressive for a gravel bike, so it’s stable, yet responsive without being too much in either direction. Sounds like a compromise, and it is, but it serves the one-bike-for-all purpose well being good on road, firetrail and singletrack. My Norco was similar, albeit slightly more relaxed feeling.
I’d recommend taking a close look at one, and trying one for size - for my money there was little to touch it for the combo of ability and value for money.
Any other queries, just ask away…
yellowjack said:
PomBstard said:
Remind me - is that a Giant Revolt, and if it is, which model is that?I'm on a quest to buy a gravel bike and "the right bike, in the right size" is proving to be more difficult to track down than the "bike industry in turmoil" overstocking stories had me believing.
One (fairly) local shop has the Revolt Advanced 2 in stock in both 'S' an 'M' sizes. And Giant's sizing guide says, at 5'6" tall, that I'm right on the border of those two sizes. I think the colour is what Giant call 'Starry Night'.
I'm planning on it becoming my principal bike. Race it once or twice a year, mostly droog around on rural roads looking for byways and bridleways to explore, possibly escalating things to bikepacking at some future point but nothing definite for now.
So, please - can you tell me what the spec is, and can I (rather selfishly) ask for a little more of a review than "it's pretty good"...
Geometry is about the mid-point of relaxed-aggressive for a gravel bike, so it’s stable, yet responsive without being too much in either direction. Sounds like a compromise, and it is, but it serves the one-bike-for-all purpose well being good on road, firetrail and singletrack. My Norco was similar, albeit slightly more relaxed feeling.
I’d recommend taking a close look at one, and trying one for size - for my money there was little to touch it for the combo of ability and value for money.
Any other queries, just ask away…
PomBstard said:
Bike is a 2023 Revolt Advanced 0 which means carbon frame, carbon wheels running 40c tubeless tyres, and 2x11 GRX groupset.
Geometry is about the mid-point of relaxed-aggressive for a gravel bike, so it’s stable, yet responsive without being too much in either direction. Sounds like a compromise, and it is, but it serves the one-bike-for-all purpose well being good on road, firetrail and singletrack. My Norco was similar, albeit slightly more relaxed feeling.
I’d recommend taking a close look at one, and trying one for size - for my money there was little to touch it for the combo of ability and value for money.
Any other queries, just ask away…
Thank you! I take it you like it, from the way you describe it. I think your 'Advanced 0' was the spec I looked at in my nearest shop, but there don't seem to be any available in a small enough frame for me. I've had two shops check their own inventory and Giant's supplier system. Your bike is a lovely colour. The 'Advanced 2' I was looking at had aluminium wheels and GRX 2 x 10 gearing, so perhaps not as "swish" as yours. It was available (a week ago) in both of the sizes that are most likely to fit me, so I'm hoping that's still the case. I know there are at least four shops local to me stocking Giant, but stock in my target sizes is hit and miss. I was considering a custom build from a more "boutique" frame maker in steel, but not entirely sure on that score. If I don't buy something "in stock" now, it's looking likely that I'm going to have to pay more, and get less, when 2024 bikes finally get delivered to stores.Geometry is about the mid-point of relaxed-aggressive for a gravel bike, so it’s stable, yet responsive without being too much in either direction. Sounds like a compromise, and it is, but it serves the one-bike-for-all purpose well being good on road, firetrail and singletrack. My Norco was similar, albeit slightly more relaxed feeling.
I’d recommend taking a close look at one, and trying one for size - for my money there was little to touch it for the combo of ability and value for money.
Any other queries, just ask away…
One question, though. Have you experimented at all with the 'Flip Chip' in the rear dropout yet? I'm told it'll accommodate up to 53mm tyres in one of the settings.
Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff