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Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 vs Colnago G4-X Shimano GRX 820 2x

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 Advanced Pro 1 comes out ahead (65% against 57%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Giant

Revolt Advanced Pro 1

65% for a typical rider

£3,999 at Brand website
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Colnago

G4-X Shimano GRX 820 2x

57% for a typical rider

£4,101 at Brand website
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What actually separates them

Price
The Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 is £102 cheaper — £3,999 against £4,101.
Weight
The Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 is 0.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Riding position
The Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 sits you more upright (1.54 stack-to-reach against 1.48). The Colnago G4-X Shimano GRX 820 2x is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
Tyre clearance
The Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 takes 45mm tyres against 42mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
Shifting
Only the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.

Side by side

Spec Revolt Advanced Pro 1 G4-X Shimano GRX 820 2x
Price £3,999 £4,101
Weight 8.9 kg 9.5 kg
Frame carbon carbon
Groupset SRAM Rival AXS E1 2x12 Shimano GRX 820 2x12 mechanical
Stack / reach 1.54 1.48
Tyre clearance 45 mm 42 mm
Lowest gear 23 in 23 in
Mudguard mounts No No
Comfort 81 70
Speed 34 34
Climbing 71 62
Value 10 0

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