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2023 Giant Revolt X 1 vs 2023 Trek 520 vs 2023 Cervélo Áspero Apex 1

Compare and explore these 3 bikes below.

  • Frameset
  • Frame Material
  • Frame
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Motor
  • Battery
  • Wheels
  • Hubs
  • Wheels
  • Wheel Size
  • Spokes
  • Tires
  • Drivetrain
  • Chain
  • Crank
  • Bottom Bracket
  • Front Derailleur
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Cassette
  • Pedals
  • Components
  • Brakeset
  • Brakeset Brand
  • Handlebar
  • Saddle
  • Seatpost
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout
  • RockShox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, cartridge damper 12x100mm thru-axle
  • Shimano cup and cone
  • Giant XCT-1 Disc WheelSystem
  • stainless
  • Giant CrossCut Grip 1, 700x45c, tubeless
  • SRAM PC-1130
  • SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 40t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175m
  • SRAM DUB, threaded
  • SRAM Rival 1
  • SRAM Rival 1, 1x11
  • SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
  • Giant Contact SL XR D-Fuse, 16-degree flare XS:44cm, S:44cm, M:46cm, M/L:46cm, L:48cm, XL:48cm
  • Giant Approach
  • Postmodern, dropper, 30.9mm with 25mm of suspension XS:365mm / 75mm drop S:415mm / 100mm drop M:415mm / 100mm drop M/L: 415mm / 100mm drop L:415mm / 100mm drop XL: 415mm / 100mm drop
  • Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:50mm, S:60mm, M:70mm, M/L:80mm, L:80mm, XL: 80mm
  • cork tape with gel
  • Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR
  • Alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5mm ThruSkew
  • Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5mm QR
  • Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve
  • 14g stainless steel
  • Bontrager H1 Hard-case Ultimate, 700x38c w/reflective sidewall
  • KMC X9
  • Size: 48, 51, Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard , 170mm length; Size: 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 175mm length
  • Shimano Sora R3030, 34.9mm (w/28.6 adapter) clamp
  • Shimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog
  • Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Sora R3000 , 9 speed; Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Sora R3030, 3 speed
  • TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
  • Size: 48, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach , 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 51, 54, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 57, 60, 63, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width
  • Bontrager Evoke
  • Size: 48, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 250mm length; Size: 51 , 54, 57, 60, 63, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
  • Size: 48, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible , 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 51, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 54, 57, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 60, 63, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length
  • 1-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
  • Carbon fiber
  • Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork
  • Alexrims Boondocks 7D, 12x142mm, 28H, 23mm IW, HG freehub , 6 bolt, tubeless compatible, Alexrims Boondocks 7D, 12x100mm, 28H, 23mm IW, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
  • Panaracer Gravel King SK Sport 60tpi 700x38c
  • SRAM PC-1110, 11 speed
  • SRAM Apex 1, 40T, 24mm spindle
  • JY BBright, for GXP spindle
  • SRAM Apex 1 Long Cage, 11 speed
  • SRAM Apex, 11 speed
  • SRAM Apex
  • Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 5 degree flare, 11 degree outsweep
  • Cervélo Road Saddle
  • Cervélo Alloy 27.2
  • Cervélo Alloy
  • FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/2

Why it pays to compare

Gravel Bikes are complicated machines.

They have parts from hundreds of different manufacturers, come in all shapes and sizes (and colours) and are all suited for different purposes. Choosing the right new (or used) Gravel Bike is a complicated, confusing and highly emotional (think buying a new car- the shiny red one is the best choice right?).

Comparing gravel bikes helps bring a bit of logic and reason into the decision process. Not only will comparing gravel bikes save you money, but you'll also find the bike most suitable to you, your riding style and your budget. Plus, when you do hit the Buy Now button, you'll have the confidence you're choosing the perfect bike for you.

It's easy to get carried away by the most rad looking frame, with the coolest paint job and the most aggressive new geometry, but the components are one of the most important things to consider.

A wise Gravel biker

What to compare

Components

It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a gravel bike.

Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:

  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
  • Brakeset
  • Wheels
Price

Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of gravel bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?

Reviews

Nothing is more helpful than what real people think about a bike. It's the next best thing to riding one yourself. Reviews give you a real insight into how a bike actually rides, instead of just what the numbers seem to say about it.

Warranties

Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.

How to compare

  1. Search for gravel bikes that you'd like to compare.
  2. Tap Compare. You're done. No really, you are.
  3. A huge comparison table comes up, allowing you to compare components and specs for each bike.
  4. Want to delve into a bike a bit more? Click on the bike's name to view in-depth info, reviews, prices, specifications, images and more.