2025 Marin Gestalt Base vs 2025 Giant Revolt
The ML is the Giant Revolt size closest to your 56 Marin Gestalt Base. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant Revolt
Compared with the Marin Gestalt Base in 56, the Giant Revolt in ML places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Marin Gestalt Base, 56Giant Revolt, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Marin Gestalt Base 56 | Giant Revolt ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 391 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 602 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 72.0° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.0° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 430 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 | 1035 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 80 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 769 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 490 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 165 |
Differences are the Giant Revolt minus the Marin Gestalt Base. Full charts: 2025 Marin Gestalt Base, 2025 Giant Revolt.
Where each sits in its class
Marin Gestalt BaseGiant Revolt
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Marin Gestalt BaseBase | Giant Revolt2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Gestalt | Giant ALUXX-grade |
| Fork | 6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Post-Mount Disc | Giant Advanced-Grade |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-32T | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC Z8 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | FSA Vero Pro |
| Bottom bracket | Sealed Bearing Square Taper | not listed |
| Wheelset | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, 22mm Tall | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Exposure Comp | Giant Crosscut AT 2 |
| Brake | Tektro MD-C400 | Tektro MD-C550, Shimano Sora |
| Handlebar | Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 16º Flared Drop | Giant Contact XR Ergo-Control |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 27.2mm | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite | Giant Approach |
| Rim | not listed | Giant S-X2 |
| Grips | not listed | Giant cork tape |
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