Giant Revolt 1 vs Liv Devote 1
Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Giant Revolt 1 comes out ahead (60% against 56%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Weight
- The Giant Revolt 1 is 0.3kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Riding position
- The Giant Revolt 1 sits you more upright (1.54 stack-to-reach against 1.52). The Liv Devote 1 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
Side by side
| Spec | Revolt 1 | Devote 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,399 |
| Weight | 10.7 kg | 11.0 kg |
| Frame | alloy | alloy |
| Groupset | Shimano CUES U6030 2x10 | Shimano CUES U6030 2x10 |
| Stack / reach | 1.54 | 1.52 |
| Tyre clearance | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Lowest gear | 22 in | 22 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 77 | 73 |
| Speed | 16 | 12 |
| Climbing | 49 | 45 |
| Value | 29 | 24 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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