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Giant Revolt Advanced 1 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Giant Revolt Advanced 1 is cheaper at $3200. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Giant Revolt Advanced 1 or Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Giant Revolt Advanced 1 is the cheaper at $3200.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Giant Revolt Advanced 1 Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
US price $3200 $4149
BrandGiantSanta Cruz
Released20262026
Frame material Advanced-grade composite Carbon CC
Groupset SRAM Apex 1 SRAM Apex
Drivetrain speeds 12 12
Max tire clearance (mm) 53 50
Wheel size 700c 700c
Weight (lb)
Axle type 12mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle
Gearing range 40t x 11-44t
Accessory mounts count 3

Sources — Giant Revolt Advanced 1: giant-bicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01). Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex: santacruzbicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Giant Revolt Advanced 1 and Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame material: Giant Revolt Advanced 1 Advanced-grade composite vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex Carbon CC
  • Groupset: Giant Revolt Advanced 1 SRAM Apex 1 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex SRAM Apex
  • Max tire clearance (mm): Giant Revolt Advanced 1 53 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 50

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