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Scott Speedster 40 vs Giant Revolt 2

Scott Speedster 40, side view

Scott

Speedster 40

Giant Revolt 2, side view

Giant

Revolt 2

Entry levelAluminium700c2027
Entry levelAluminium700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 14 differences, line by line.

Scott Speedster 40, side viewScottScott Speedster 40
Giant Revolt 2, side viewGiantGiant Revolt 2

At a glance

  • Giant Revolt 2 is 1.8 kg lighter than Scott Speedster 40 (brand figures).
  • Scott Speedster 40 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs6 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 11 kg 9.2 kg Best of the comparison−1.8 kg
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Speedster Gravel, D.Butted 6061 alloy, SCOTT ride geometry, Replaceable UDH derailleur hanger, Internal cable routing, Syncros fender kit ready

 Aluminium
As printed

Material: Aluminium

Fork model Addict Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc –Not given
Wheelset 700c · Syncros Race X25 Disc 28H 700c · Giant S-X2, alloy
Drivetrain 1×10 2×10
GroupsetSame for all Shimano Cues
As printed

Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed

 Shimano Cues
Brake model Shimano BR-RS405
As printed

Shimano BR-RS405 Hyd. Disc.

 Shimano BR-RS305 mechanical °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Rigid · Syncros RR2.5 27.2/350mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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Scott Speedster 40

Scott Speedster 40

Giant Revolt 2

Giant Revolt 2

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Speedster 40 · Gravel bike rather demanding, very stable, short gearing, entry-level equipment.
  • Revolt 2 · Gravel bike all-round, rather nimble, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
Scott Speedster 40 62%Giant Revolt 2 53%2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes4 bikes2 bikes4 bikes1 bike5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes5 bikes1 bike4 bikes4 bikes4 bikes · Giant Revolt 23 bikes2 bikes5 bikes · Scott Speedster 404 bikes3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes9 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes3 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Scott Speedster 40 85%Giant Revolt 2 30%3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes3 bikes1 bike3 bikes3 bikes3 bikes · Giant Revolt 23 bikes2 bikes6 bikes1 bike2 bikes6 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes4 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike3 bikes4 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Scott Speedster 402 bikes2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes4 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Scott Speedster 4010 km/h - 44 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Scott Speedster 40Giant Revolt 2other gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
SuspensionSame for all Rigid °Value not published by the brand Rigid °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

Addict Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc, 1 1/4"-1 1/2" eccentric carbon steerer

 Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Max tyre clearance–Not given 53 mm °Value not published by the brand
Axles–Not given Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc, flip chip dropout

Bottom bracket Shimano BB-RS500-PB Shimano, threaded °Value not published by the brand
Cable routing Internal
As printed

Internal cable routing

–Not given
Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –Not given
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed

 Shimano
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano CUES U4020 or Shimano Sora, long cage* Shimano CUES U3030, 2x9 or Shimano Sora, 2x9*

Chainrings 1 2 °Value not published by the brand+1
Gears at the backSame for all 10 °Value not published by the brand 10 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth Shimano Cues FC-U6030 40T Shimano FC-U6030-2, 32/46 °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano Cues CS-LG400, 11-48T
As printed

Shimano Cues CS-LG400, 10-Speed 11-48T

 Shimano CS-LG300, 11x36 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed Shimano CUES U4020 or Shimano Sora, long cage* °Value not published by the brand
Shifters–Not given Shimano CUES U3030, 2x9 or Shimano Sora, 2x9* °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano BR-RS405 Hyd. Disc.

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Giant Disque hydraulique

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm °Value not published by the brand
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm °Value not published by the brand
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Schwalbe G-One RX, 700x45C

 700c / 29"
As printed

Raddurchmesser: 28´´- 700

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Schwalbe G-One RX
As printed

Schwalbe G-One RX, 700x45C

 CrossCut GRIP 1; 700x45c °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fittedSame for all 45 mm 45 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar Syncros Creston 2.0 X, Alloy 31.8mm °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm °Value not published by the brand
Stem Syncros RR2.5, 1 1/4", four Bolt 31.8mm °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact, 8-degree °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Syncros RR2.5 27.2/350mm °Value not published by the brand Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given M
Max total weight 120 kg –Not given
Mounts and storage
Mudguard mounts yes –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Speedster 40 · MRevolt 2 · SM HIGH
  • Speedster 40 · M
  • Revolt 2 · SM HIGH

Stack and reach

540550560570580590600610350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Speedster 40 · M — Reach (mm) 385.4 · Stack (mm) 574.8Revolt 2 · SM HIGH — Reach (mm) 381 · Stack (mm) 570
  • Speedster 40 · M Speedster 40 · M — Reach (mm) 385.4 · Stack (mm) 574.8
  • Revolt 2 · SM HIGH Revolt 2 · SM HIGH — Reach (mm) 381 · Stack (mm) 570
Geometry15 differences
Size M SM HIGH
Reach 385 mm 381 mm −4 mm
Stack 575 mm 570 mm −5 mm
Top tube (effective) 561 mm 550 mm −11 mm
Seat tube 540 mm 450 mm −90 mm
Head tube 148 mm 135 mm −13 mm
Head angleSame for all 71° 71°
Seat angle 73° 73.5° +0.5°
Chainstays 439 mm 440 mm +1 mm
Wheelbase 1,045 mm 1,035 mm −10 mm
Front centre 616 mm 608 mm −8 mm
Standover 806 mm 741 mm −65 mm
BB drop 71 mm 81 mm +10 mm
BB height 283 mm 268 mm −15 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 50 mm 50 mm
Trail 67 mm 75 mm +8 mm
Stem 103 mm 60 mm −43 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 420 mm
Crank length–Not given 170 mm

Where to buy them

Compare the whole Scott Speedster rangeCompare the whole Giant Revolt range

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Speedster 40 or Giant Revolt 2?

Giant Revolt 2 weighs 9.2 kg, Scott Speedster 40 11 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Speedster 40 and Giant Revolt 2 come with?

Scott Speedster 40: Shimano Cues. Giant Revolt 2: Shimano Cues.

How do Scott Speedster 40 and Giant Revolt 2 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Speedster 40 has a stack of 575 mm for a reach of 385 mm; in size SM HIGH, Giant Revolt 2 has 570 mm for 381 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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