A friend of mine wants to get back into riding. She's 59, hasn't been active in 8 years, used to ride a Fuji road bike, but sold it off long ago. I'm pushing the idea of a more relaxed gravel/all-road bike, and the 2020 Giant Revolt Advanced 3 caught her eye yesterday. It's a little beyond her budget, but the idea of getting an all-carbon bike for under $2,000 is very interesting to her. A local shop has a M/L size in stock. A bit big for her 5'-7" size, but at least she'll get an idea of its handling. i plan to take her tomorrow for a test ride.
Although it's Tiagra, i think it would work well for her. This would be mainly for fun and fitness. I think it comes tubeless ready, with hydro disc brakes and a 48/32 FSA crank and 11-34 11-speed cassette, which is the gearing i have on my Norco.
Is the proprietary hydro "junction box" system of worry? i doubt it, since it's been in use with Giant for what, 2 generations now? She would not be doing her own repairs. The bike seems like a pretty good value, just wondering if there's any personal experience here. I always find reviews on the top of the line models, never the more budget-minded models. Here's Giant's web page:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/revolt-advanced-3-2020Thanks! My search had her considering first the Trek Checkpoint AL, then the Cannondale Topstone 105, and now to this Giant. I doubt her budget would accommodate a 650b wheel set, so i may help her move to the biggest tire the frame could fit at some point. The stock 38s should be fine for her for now.
eric/fresno, ca.
