Cannondale CAAD13 105 vs Giant Revolt 2

164 facts in comparison

Based on 137 Reddit opinions. Close race—Revolt 2Giant Revolt 2 edges ahead.

137 opinions

Revolt 2 leads by 1pts

CAAD13 105

81%

B+

Based on

158 Redditors

Cannondale CAAD13 105

~$36.99

92 opinions

tldr; The aluminum road king. Race-worthy, incredible value.

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Reddit's Pick

Revolt 2

82%

B+

Based on

85 Redditors

Winner

Giant Revolt 2

45 opinions

tldr; Budget gravel. Adventure capable, aluminum.

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⭐RID

⚡COM

🔧FRA

📐FIT

⭐VER

Points

Score by Category

Ride Quality

100%—

Components

50%100%

Frame Quality

86%—

Fit & Sizing

100%0%

Versatility

—100%

Why is Giant Revolt 2 better than Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Higher Reddit score (82% vs 81%)
Better price (67% vs 33%)
Better comfort (75% vs 43%)
Better aggressiveness (100% vs 50%)
Better durability (50% vs 33%)
Better brakes (100% vs 50%)
Better components (100% vs 50%)
Budget gravel

Based on 243 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Revolt 2Giant Revolt 2

Winning by 1 points (82% vs 81%)

Better price

Better comfort

Better aggressiveness

High confidence (243 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 243 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

CAAD13 105

8.1/10

158 mentions

Revolt 2

8.2/10

85 mentions

FRAME

CAAD13 1058.6/10

Revolt 2N/A

GEOMETRY

CAAD13 1056.0/10

Revolt 25.0/10

WEIGHT

CAAD13 10510.0/10

Revolt 20.0/10

SPEED

CAAD13 10510.0/10

Revolt 22.5/10

COMFORT

CAAD13 1054.3/10

Revolt 27.5/10

VALUE

CAAD13 1059.1/10

Revolt 26.7/10

⚔️

Head to Head

Topic	CAAD13 105	Revolt 2
Frame	86%	N/A
Geometry	60%	50%
Weight	100%	0%
Speed	100%	25%
Comfort	43%	75%
Value	91%	67%
Groupset	100%	N/A
Maintenance	100%	N/A
Frame Quality	100%	N/A
Bottom Bracket	0%	N/A
Build Quality	100%	N/A
Coolness	100%	N/A
Stiffness	100%	N/A
Aerodynamics	100%	N/A
Frame Condition	0%	N/A
Aesthetics	67%	N/A
Availability	0%	N/A
Price	33%	67%
Durability	33%	50%
Fit	100%	0%
Design	100%	N/A
Age	0%	N/A
Reputation	100%	N/A
Components	50%	100%
Fun	100%	N/A
Gearing	100%	100%
Cost	100%	N/A
Standards	0%	N/A
Condition	100%	N/A
Parts Availability	33%	N/A
Upgradability	100%	N/A
Responsiveness	100%	N/A
Tires	0%	100%
Grip	100%	N/A
Feel	100%	N/A
Brakes	50%	100%
Handling	100%	N/A
Appearance	50%	N/A
Tire Clearance	100%	100%
Drivetrain	100%	100%
Ride Quality	100%	N/A
Frame Reliability	100%	N/A
Specifications	100%	N/A
User Friendliness	100%	N/A
Value Retention	100%	N/A
Paint	0%	N/A
Upgrade Potential	100%	N/A
Aggressiveness	50%	100%
Capability	N/A	100%
Off-Road	N/A	100%
Off Road Capability	N/A	50%
Position	N/A	0%
Versatility	N/A	100%
Seat Post	N/A	100%
Seatpost Design	N/A	0%
Handlebar Design	N/A	0%
Riding Position	N/A	100%
Gravel Performance	N/A	100%
Frame Material	N/A	100%
Shifters	N/A	100%

Category Wins

CAAD13 105: 32|Revolt 2: 16

Head to Head

CAAD13 105: 32|Revolt 2: 16

FrameCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10586%

Revolt 2N/A

GeometryCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10560%

Revolt 250%

WeightCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 20%

SpeedCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 225%

ComfortRevolt 2

CAAD13 10543%

Revolt 275%

ValueCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10591%

Revolt 267%

GroupsetCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

MaintenanceCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Frame QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Bottom Bracket

CAAD13 1050%

Revolt 2N/A

Build QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

CoolnessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

StiffnessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

AerodynamicsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Frame Condition

CAAD13 1050%

Revolt 2N/A

AestheticsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10567%

Revolt 2N/A

Availability

CAAD13 1050%

Revolt 2N/A

PriceRevolt 2

CAAD13 10533%

Revolt 267%

DurabilityRevolt 2

CAAD13 10533%

Revolt 250%

FitCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 20%

DesignCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Age

CAAD13 1050%

Revolt 2N/A

ReputationCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

ComponentsRevolt 2

CAAD13 10550%

Revolt 2100%

FunCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Gearing

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2100%

CostCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Standards

CAAD13 1050%

Revolt 2N/A

ConditionCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Parts AvailabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10533%

Revolt 2N/A

UpgradabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

ResponsivenessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

TiresRevolt 2

CAAD13 1050%

Revolt 2100%

GripCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

FeelCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

BrakesRevolt 2

CAAD13 10550%

Revolt 2100%

HandlingCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

AppearanceCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10550%

Revolt 2N/A

Tire Clearance

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2100%

Drivetrain

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2100%

Ride QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Frame ReliabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

SpecificationsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

User FriendlinessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Value RetentionCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

Paint

CAAD13 1050%

Revolt 2N/A

Upgrade PotentialCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Revolt 2N/A

AggressivenessRevolt 2

CAAD13 10550%

Revolt 2100%

CapabilityRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

Off-RoadRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

Off Road CapabilityRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 250%

Position

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 20%

VersatilityRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

Seat PostRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

Seatpost Design

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 20%

Handlebar Design

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 20%

Riding PositionRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

Gravel PerformanceRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

Frame MaterialRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

ShiftersRevolt 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Revolt 2100%

CAAD13 105

81%

82%

Revolt 2

CAAD13 10581%

Revolt 282%

Close race - Revolt 2 edges ahead by 1 points

Key Specs

Spec	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Giant Revolt 2
Frame Material	SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Fork	CAAD13 Full Carbon, SAVE	Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive one Steerer
Drivetrain	Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical	Shimano CUES U3030, 2x9
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors	Shimano CUES U3030 hydraulic
Wheel Size	700c	—

Key Highlights

Cannondale CAAD13 105Winner

🏆 Alu road king

🏁 Race worthy

⚙️ Shimano 105

💰 Great value

Giant Revolt 2

💰 Budget gravel

🏕️ Adventure

🔩 Aluminum

👶 Good starter

Topic Battles

CAAD13 105: 3|Tied: 0|Revolt 2: 2

⭐Ride Quality

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

100%

Revolt 2

—

⚡Components

Revolt 2 wins

CAAD13 105

50%

Revolt 2

100%

🔧Frame Quality

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

86%

Revolt 2

—

📐Fit & Sizing

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

100%

Revolt 2

⭐Versatility

Revolt 2 wins

CAAD13 105

—

Revolt 2

100%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Giant Revolt 2

Best Praise

+3 pts

“Best bike for the money imo. I have the Giant Revolt. Priced the same and has 2x9 shifters, vs this with 2x10. The Canyon also has hydraulic disc brakes, which are honestly incredible and nothing else in this price range has them.”

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Top Criticism

+2 pts

“[https://99spokes.com/bikes/giant/2021/revolt-2#sizing](https://99spokes.com/bikes/giant/2021/revolt-2#sizing) It’s too big for you.”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Cannondale CAAD13 105

Best Praise

+8 pts

“That Cannondale has a better and more expensive groupset. Both frames are alloy. I’d go with the Cannondale. What is much more important here is the sizing difference. One is a small, and the other is a 56cm which is a medium. Don’t buy a bike that won’t fit you. Research sizing on the internet.”

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Top Criticism

+5 pts

“I would skip the Cannondale because it is an early disc brake bike using post mount. I would rather have a really good rim brake bike or a fully modern flat mount disc brake with thru axles.”

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Sentiment Over Time

CAAD13 105

Giant Revolt 2

📈Historical Price Data

Cannondale CAAD13 105

Giant Revolt 2

Cannondale CAAD13 105

All-time low: $36.98(2025-09)

Giant Revolt 2

All-time low!

Which is Better?

Too Close to Call

Both products have nearly identical approval ratings (82% vs 81%). Choose based on your specific needs and preferences.

Why Revolt 2

💰 Budget gravel
🏕️ Adventure
🔩 Aluminum

Why CAAD13 105

Better Value for Money (91% vs 67%)
More discussed (158 vs 85)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

46%Positive

Positive

46%

Neutral

47%

Negative

Based on 85 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

48%Positive

Positive

48%

Neutral

42%

Negative

10%

Based on 158 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Giant Revolt 2
Frame Material	SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Fork	CAAD13 Full Carbon, SAVE	Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive one Steerer
Drivetrain	Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical	Shimano CUES U3030, 2x9
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors	Shimano CUES U3030 hydraulic
Wheel Size	700c	—
Tire Clearance	Up to 30mm	—
Brand	UFDTHCJH	Giant
Manufacturer	UFDTHCJH	Giant
Color	C/Blue	Various
Weight	2.20462262 pounds	—
Height	0.393700787 Inches	—
Tires	—	Giant CrossCut AT 2 Tubeless, 700x38C

Feature Checklist

CAAD13 105: 4|Revolt 2: 3

Feature	CAAD13 105	Revolt 2
Alu road king
Race worthy
Shimano 105
Aluminum
Good starter
Great value
Budget gravel
【Stable Support】This bike kickstand is made of quality aluminum alloy and stainless steel screws, the wide point bottom design can increase the friction between the bicycle kickstand and the ground, which are durable and can firmly support your bike. The improved overall structure of the aluminium alloy bicycle kickstand has scientific load points, even load and more stable support.

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Giant Revolt 2
Reddit Score	81%	82%
Mentions	158	85
Sentiment	+ 76- 16	+ 39- 6

Where to Buy

Cannondale CAAD13 105

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All-time low was $36.98 on 2025-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Giant Revolt 2 or Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Based on 243 Reddit comments, Giant Revolt 2 has a slight edge with 82% positive sentiment vs Cannondale CAAD13 105's 81%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy Giant Revolt 2 or Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Both have similar approval ratings (82% vs 81%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about Giant Revolt 2?

Reddit users highlight: Budget gravel. Adventure. Aluminum. With 85 mentions and 82% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Reddit users highlight: Alu road king. Race worthy. Shimano 105. With 158 mentions and 81% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 243 Reddit comments: 85 about Giant Revolt 2 and 158 about Cannondale CAAD13 105. Data was sourced from Which Bike community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

137 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 7/16/2026

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