Giant Revel 1 (Charcoal/Red) 2012
2012 Mountain
Estimate price |
500$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset X4, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCM V3, 100mm Travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4
Front Derailleur
Shimano M310
Shift Levers
SRAM X4
Cassette
SRAM PG 830 11x32, 8-Speed
Crank
SR Suntour XCT V2, 22/32/42
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z72 NP
Pedals
Alloy Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Disc, 32h
Rear Hub
Formula Disc, 32h
Rims
Giant XC Alloy, Double Wall
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Giant XC Trail, 26x2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novela, Mechanical Disc, 160mm
Brake Levers
Tektro, 2-Finger
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Sport Alloy
Handlebar
Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise, 31.8
Seat
Saddle
Giant Sport Trail
Seatpost
Giant Sport Alloy, 30.9
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 541 mm | 569 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 617 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 119 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1031 mm | 1057 mm | 1077 mm | 1090 mm | 1105 mm |
| Standover Height | 724 mm | 732 mm | 767 mm | 798 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Revel 1 (Charcoal/Red) belongs to the Giant Revel model. There are 43 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Giant Revel bikes models from 2012, here.
Model range prices
Giant Revel 2 W (White/Green) 2012 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 410$. On the other hand, Giant Revel 0 2012, is the most expensive and costs 690$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 500$. In conclusion, this bike price is 281% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Revel 1 (Charcoal/Red) components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Revel 1 (Charcoal/Red) bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Revel 1 (Charcoal/Red) comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.