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A mate has been offered a Giant Revolt which he wants to use as a commuter. It's REALLY cheap used from a local shop but he is a little unsure as he wants to convert it to flat bar (with help from my parts box). Is there any reason that he shouldn't do it?
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Why not just ride it as it is, it has brake levers on the tops anyway by the looks of it.
The flat bar is more about comfort and familiarity. I already made the point that it wasn't that different but you can't argue when people get an idea.
I've had a Revolt for over a year now and think it's a great commuter.
great if you like a little bit of road, gravel and trail all chucked into 1 on your daily ride.
great with mudguards too for the all year commute.
i'd leave the drops on it though.
Likewise, had one for over a year as my local roads and tracks bike. Love it, I'd leave the drops on it too, it was my first drop bar bike since I was a kid so the STI levers were a whole new thing. Got used to it pretty quick, took off the cross levers after a couple of months.
Only thing I changed was the saddle and I've taken off the integrated mudguard and used a set of Ragley Cable Guides from CRC in the three bolt holes the guard attached to.