We reckon that the Crux fits the bill for riders who want agile performance on gravel, but with the ability to put down the power for outright speed. You could plump things up to 2.1 inch 650b tires though, which should help add a touch more comfort and extra traction and the round seatpost allows you to fit a dropper or suspension seatpost. That results in lightening fast acceleration, although the 38mm tires result in a jittery ride over rougher surfaces. More reasonably priced than the S-Works Crux, the Crux Pro is still light and has the same responsive geometry as the top spec bike. Jittery on rougher surfaces on 38mm tires specced Read our review of the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro in our Gravel Bike of the Year coverage. We were impressed with the value offered as well, with the spec tested including Shimano GRX RX815 Di2 electronic shifting and Giant carbon wheels. The frame soaks up bumps really well too both front and rear, although we'd have preferred a shorter head tube for more versatility in the bike's set-up. You also have mounting points for bikepacking, including on the fork legs.
The rear dropouts feature two-position adjustable geometry, which lets you choose between a more agile ride for racing or wider clearance with increased stability. Its saddle comfort is augmented by a D-shaped seatpost with a claimed 12mm of flex, but it fits in a standard 30.9mm round seat tube, so you can fit a dropper if you ride more technical terrain. It's a gravel bike that covers the broad spectrum of gravel riding really well. The Giant Revolt won our Gravel Bike of the Year title in 2023. High front end limits ride position adjustability
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