The Advanced 0 has worked its' way to the top of my new gravel bike list. I was just curious if anyone has any experience or thoughts on Giants' new gravel bikes. I'm currently riding a three year old Salsa Warbird. I'm also considering the Specialized Diverge Comp.
I test rode one today (Advanced 1) and loved it. Ironically, I tested it back to back with a 2018 Diverge and 2019 Salsa Warbird and liked the Revolt the best by a considerable margin (and I liked the other two). It felt like a race bike with wider gravel wheels basically. I am torn between getting a Advanced 0 or getting an Advanced 2 and upgrading a few things (shifters and brakes) but I definitely plan on going with this bike. If you are primarily interested in comfort, go for the Diverge, but if you like riding fast over all kinds of surfaces and want wheel versatility, you can't beat the Revolt Advanced in my opinion.
Wow those three are on my list along with the cutthroat and libre. I can easily ride a Warbird, Cutty and Diverge in DFW but getting a Libre or Revolt may be challenging. Both are in very short supply around here.
But seems that you think the Diverge is most comfortable of the three? Comfort is big with me and that is why I have the Cutty and the Libre under consideration. Revolt does seem to be the best value of them all.
The Diverge is definitely the most comfortable of those three and maybe of all of the bikes you mentioned. It’s a really good bike. If you add something like Cane Creek’s new suspension seatpost to it, it might be the most comfortable gravel bike on the market. The Cutthroat looks cool, but it’s probably overkill for most gravel rides. It’s really a drop bar hardtail mtb that is great for MTB type events and bikepacking, etc. Definitely give the Diverge a try if you can. It gobbled up potholes and bumpy roads. Still plenty stiff, etc.
Thanks for the response. I rode a guy's cutty just around the block on asphalt after one of the local gravel rides and was impressed. Even with 2.1s on it, it seemed adequately fast for my blood. Gonnna take my garmin with me to test ride and see how they stack up on similar terrain (limited to asphalt and crushed rock paths unfortunately). Real crappy of Specialized to make the bottom of the carbon Diverge line a 10speed Tiagra. Heck charge more and add an 11 speed drive train.....
No problem. Yeah, that’s the one I test rode and I basically agree. But, the one good thing I can say about the spec is that at least it is hydro. Many brands only have mechanical disc at that price point. It still felt great to be honest, but I was testing it on laps through a pot hole and gravel filled alley with rolling hills and not some steep long climb or descent. It felt “punchy” yet comfortable. It literally made some of what I was riding over a nonissue. It was consistent with a lot of the reviews that are out there on the bike imo. The Cutthroat looks cool, but really isn’t my thing. I like the look and they are priced well though.
It sounds like it might be heavier than it felt, which could be a problem for me. We’ll likely see more reviews as more of them hit the stores. Here’s his upgrade video.
The Advanced 0 has worked its' way to the top of my new gravel bike list. I was just curious if anyone has any experience or thoughts on Giants' new gravel bikes. I'm currently riding a three year old Salsa Warbird. I'm also considering the Specialized Diverge Comp.
Thanks in advance.
Been on a 0 for a while now. After 300+ miles of Midwest gravel, I'm pretty sold. Definitely best bang for your buck. Are there lighter bikes out there? Sure. Are there other hydro Ultegra RX equipped, carbon framed, carbon wheeled, tubeless out-of-the-box gravel bikes for under $3500 on the market? Not that I'm aware of.
Let me know what specific questions you may have and I will answer them as best as I can.
Over the weekend I did a short ride on both the Diverge Comp and the Advanced 0. I agree with what has been mentioned here; the Diverge is the most comfortable, the Giant is the best value. Assuming the bike shops have not sold them, I going to try to ride them again this weekend. I hope to have a decision by Sunday. Thanks everyone.
I just purchased the Advanced 0 in M. Compared to my previous bike, Cannondale slate, the frame is seems to be more compliant and the 700c tires seem to roll over rocks and ruts better than the 650b. I was even pleasantly surprised the stock Giant saddle is very comfortable and appears to have more padding than my previous saddle that came with my Giant TCR.
I would agree in terms of value, it's hard to beat with the Ultegra RX rear derailleur, and 48/32 2x praxis chainring and carbon wheels that weigh around 1630g. With the money saved, there's $$ to purchase a power meter and lighten things up.
Alright, 14 days later and still no bike. Called the LBS today, says 10 more days. I'll wait the 10 days, but if it is any longer, then I'm going to cancel and get the Diverge Comp.
david wrote:Alright, 14 days later and still no bike. Called the LBS today, says 10 more days. I'll wait the 10 days, but if it is any longer, then I'm going to cancel and get the Diverge Comp.
I just checked the inventory at Giant for the Advanced 1, and all sizes are close to single digits at all locations across the 3 US warehouses. I'm talking less than 50 of these bikes available to buy in the country.
What size did you order and where are you located David?
AWD1 wrote:I just purchased the Advanced 0 in M. Compared to my previous bike, Cannondale slate, the frame is seems to be more compliant and the 700c tires seem to roll over rocks and ruts better than the 650b. I was even pleasantly surprised the stock Giant saddle is very comfortable and appears to have more padding than my previous saddle that came with my Giant TCR.
I would agree in terms of value, it's hard to beat with the Ultegra RX rear derailleur, and 48/32 2x praxis chainring and carbon wheels that weigh around 1630g. With the money saved, there's $$ to purchase a power meter and lighten things up.
Interesting opinion. I switched from a cheap carbon frame 700c gravel bike (although high quality components) to a Cannondale Slate. I would second what you say regarding rollover, but the Lefty Oliver puts in another league in terms of comfort. I am way more relaxed in my upper body after long gravel rides.
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