Giant Contend AR 1 vs Giant Revolt 2

134 facts in comparison

Based on 80 Reddit opinions. Close race—AR 1Giant Contend AR 1 edges ahead.

80 opinions

AR 1 leads by 2pts

Reddit's Pick

84%

B+

Based on

80 Redditors

Winner

Giant Contend AR 1

~$59.99

35 opinions

tldr; All-road endurance. Tire clearance, comfort focused.

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Revolt 2

82%

B+

Based on

85 Redditors

Giant Revolt 2

45 opinions

tldr; Budget gravel. Adventure capable, aluminum.

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⭐RID

⚡COM

📐FIT

⭐VER

⭐TIR

Points

Score by Category

Ride Quality

100%—

Components

—100%

Fit & Sizing

50%0%

Versatility

100%100%

Tire Clearance

100%100%

Why is Giant Revolt 2 better than Contend AR 1?

Budget gravel
Adventure
Aluminum

Based on 165 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the AR 1Giant Contend AR 1

Winning by 2 points (84% vs 82%)

Better value

Better speed

All-road

High confidence (165 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 165 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

AR 1

8.4/10

80 mentions

Revolt 2

8.2/10

85 mentions

BRAKING

AR 110.0/10

Revolt 2N/A

SHIFTING

AR 110.0/10

Revolt 2N/A

TIRE CLEARANCE

AR 110.0/10

Revolt 210.0/10

VALUE

AR 110.0/10

Revolt 26.7/10

SPEED

AR 110.0/10

Revolt 22.5/10

EFFICIENCY

AR 110.0/10

Revolt 2N/A

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Head to Head

Topic	AR 1	Revolt 2
Braking	100%	N/A
Shifting	100%	N/A
Tire Clearance	100%	100%
Value	100%	67%
Speed	100%	25%
Efficiency	100%	N/A
Versatility	100%	100%
Groupset	100%	N/A
Equipment	100%	N/A
Maintenance	100%	N/A
Road Orientation	100%	N/A
Ride Quality	100%	N/A
Fit	50%	0%
Price	0%	67%
Affordability	100%	N/A
Reliability	100%	N/A
Robustness	100%	N/A
Excitement	0%	N/A
Geometry	50%	50%
Comfort	N/A	75%
Aggressiveness	N/A	100%
Capability	N/A	100%
Weight	N/A	0%
Off-Road	N/A	100%
Tires	N/A	100%
Drivetrain	N/A	100%
Off Road Capability	N/A	50%
Position	N/A	0%
Durability	N/A	50%
Seat Post	N/A	100%
Seatpost Design	N/A	0%
Handlebar Design	N/A	0%
Riding Position	N/A	100%
Gearing	N/A	100%
Gravel Performance	N/A	100%
Brakes	N/A	100%
Frame Material	N/A	100%
Shifters	N/A	100%
Components	N/A	100%

Category Wins

AR 1: 14|Revolt 2: 17

Head to Head

AR 1: 14|Revolt 2: 17

BrakingAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

ShiftingAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

Tire Clearance

AR 1100%

Revolt 2100%

ValueAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 267%

SpeedAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 225%

EfficiencyAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

Versatility

AR 1100%

Revolt 2100%

GroupsetAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

EquipmentAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

MaintenanceAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

Road OrientationAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

Ride QualityAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

FitAR 1

AR 150%

Revolt 20%

PriceRevolt 2

AR 10%

Revolt 267%

AffordabilityAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

ReliabilityAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

RobustnessAR 1

AR 1100%

Revolt 2N/A

Excitement

AR 10%

Revolt 2N/A

Geometry

AR 150%

Revolt 250%

ComfortRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 275%

AggressivenessRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

CapabilityRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

Weight

AR 1N/A

Revolt 20%

Off-RoadRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

TiresRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

DrivetrainRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

Off Road CapabilityRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 250%

Position

AR 1N/A

Revolt 20%

DurabilityRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 250%

Seat PostRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

Seatpost Design

AR 1N/A

Revolt 20%

Handlebar Design

AR 1N/A

Revolt 20%

Riding PositionRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

GearingRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

Gravel PerformanceRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

BrakesRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

Frame MaterialRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

ShiftersRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

ComponentsRevolt 2

AR 1N/A

Revolt 2100%

AR 1

84%

82%

Revolt 2

AR 184%

Revolt 282%

Close race - AR 1 edges ahead by 2 points

Key Specs

Spec	Giant Contend AR 1	Giant Revolt 2
Frame Material	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc	Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive one Steerer
Groupset	Shimano 105 11-speed	—
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc	Shimano CUES U3030 hydraulic
Tires	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (max clearance 38mm)	Giant CrossCut AT 2 Tubeless, 700x38C

Key Highlights

Giant Contend AR 1

🛣️ All-road

👣 Tire clearance

🧈 Comfortable

💰 Good value

Giant Revolt 2Winner

💰 Budget gravel

🏕️ Adventure

🔩 Aluminum

👶 Good starter

Topic Battles

AR 1: 2|Tied: 2|Revolt 2: 1

⭐Ride Quality

AR 1 wins

AR 1

100%

Revolt 2

—

⚡Components

Revolt 2 wins

AR 1

—

Revolt 2

100%

📐Fit & Sizing

AR 1 wins

AR 1

50%

Revolt 2

⭐Versatility

AR 1

100%

Revolt 2

100%

⭐Tire Clearance

AR 1

100%

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 Contend AR 1

Best Praise

+5 pts

“Of these the the first one. The Giant Contend. You’re definitely not gonna be a size 56 or 58. Price seems within reason. Maybe you could get if for a couple hundred less. Or maybe you could flip it for a profit with a little patience. Totally depends on your market and condition.”

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Top Criticism

+5 pts

“Go for the felt, yes it's worth 900 imo. The giant is quite old and the bar tape needs doing. 8 speed 105 was a while ago, the technology is a lot better now.”

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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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Sentiment Over Time

Giant Contend AR 1

Giant Revolt 2

📈Historical Price Data

Giant Contend AR 1

Giant Revolt 2

Giant Contend AR 1

All-time low!

Giant Revolt 2

All-time low!

Which is Better?

Giant Contend AR 1 Wins

84%

82%

Close race, but Giant Contend AR 1 edges ahead by 2 points based on 165 Reddit opinions.

Why AR 1Winner

Better Value for Money (100% vs 67%)

Why Revolt 2

💰 Budget gravel
🏕️ Adventure

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

40%Positive

Positive

40%

Neutral

56%

Negative

Based on 80 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

46%Positive

Positive

46%

Neutral

47%

Negative

Based on 85 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Giant Contend AR 1	Giant Revolt 2
Frame Material	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc	Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive one Steerer
Groupset	Shimano 105 11-speed	—
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc	Shimano CUES U3030 hydraulic
Tires	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (max clearance 38mm)	Giant CrossCut AT 2 Tubeless, 700x38C
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse Composite	—
Brand	LXTICVV	Giant
Manufacturer	LXTICVV	Giant
Color	Normal	Various
Weight	2.20462262 pounds	—
Height	0.393700787 inches	—
Drivetrain	—	Shimano CUES U3030, 2x9

Feature Checklist

AR 1: 5|Revolt 2: 3

Feature	AR 1	Revolt 2
Comfortable
All-road
Tire clearance
【Quick Release Mounting System】Features a quick release bracket for convenient installation and detachment when needed. The mounting system is engineered for stable attachment to the front fork and seat post, helping the mudguards stay aligned during everyday riding.
Adventure
Aluminum
Good starter
Good value

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Giant Contend AR 1	Giant Revolt 2
Reddit Score	84%	82%
Mentions	80	85
Sentiment	+ 32- 3	+ 39- 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Giant Contend AR 1 or Giant Revolt 2?

Based on 165 Reddit comments, Giant Contend AR 1 has a slight edge with 84% positive sentiment vs Giant Revolt 2's 82%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy Giant Contend AR 1 or Giant Revolt 2?

Both have similar approval ratings (84% vs 82%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about Giant Contend AR 1?

Reddit users highlight: All-road. Tire clearance. Comfortable. With 80 mentions and 84% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Giant Revolt 2?

Reddit users highlight: Budget gravel. Adventure. Aluminum. With 85 mentions and 82% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 165 Reddit comments: 80 about Giant Contend AR 1 and 85 about Giant Revolt 2. 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.

80 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 7/28/2026

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