Giant Revolt E+ Pro
Giant · Allroad aluminium e-gravel· €4299.00
Our verdict
At €4299 the smartest premium specs without the premium price. Giant retail in NL makes service easy.
Detailed review
Giant's strategy has always been: same tech as premium rivals, less money. The Revolt E+ Pro proves it: €4299 buys you an 85 Nm SyncDrive Pro motor (essentially a re-badged Yamaha PW-X), 500Wh battery and Shimano GRX 810 — the same drivetrain tier as the Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon 2 costing €1200 more.
The aluminium frame is the obvious trade: 18 kg versus 16 kg carbon. On flat Dutch cycle paths you barely notice; on a long Limburg climb you do. The Giant retail network in NL is a serious plus — service and repairs are close by. Versus Cannondale where you work through importers or official dealers, that's a real advantage.
For riders who want premium components without the premium price, this is the most sensible choice. Plan for €100-150 in accessory lighting and a €30 GPS mount, which the Cannondale ships with.
Who is this for?
- E-gravel riders wanting premium specs without the price
- Riders valuing the local Giant service network
- Recreational gravel riders with €4000-4500 budgets
What to watch out for
- Plan for separate spend on good lights (no SmartSense)
- Aluminium feels heavier on long climbs than carbon
Specifications
Drivetrain
| Motor | Giant SyncDrive Pro (85 Nm) |
| Battery | 500 Wh EnergyPak |
| Range | 55-100 km |
| Drivetrain | Shimano GRX 810 11-speed |
Frame & wheels
| Frame | ALUXX SL aluminium |
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite |
| Tyres | Maxxis Rambler 700×38c |
| Weight | 18 kg |
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Giant SyncDrive Pro (Yamaha-based) — 85 Nm for climbs
- Shimano GRX 810 hydraulic disc brakes
- Aluminium frame with carbon fork — solid and affordable
- Giant retail network in NL for service and repair
Cons
- Aluminium frame — 18 kg, 2 kg heavier than the Cannondale carbon
- No integrated lights like SmartSense
Use case fit
How well does this product fit different bike types?
| E-Gravel Bikes | 95 |
| Trekking Bikes | 88 |
| Electric Bikes | 80 |
| Road Bikes | 70 |