Why I didn’t like my Giant Revive DX bicycle.

It was very heavy, probably 40 pounds, maybe more. That unto itself wouldn’t have been an issue if not for the fact that the bike can’t be mounted to a bicycle repair stand or a bike rack for transport or even turned upside down, balanced on the seat and handlebars for servicing. Add to that the fact that mine was the DX model with internal “roller” brakes, seven speed internal hub and fully enclosed chain. My bike didn’t have quick release hubs, again that alone isn’t too much of a problem; however with the roller brakes it’s necessary to disconnect the brake cable to remove the front wheel. The rear wheel is even more of an issue, the manual states that the owner can’t remove the rear wheel, the bicycle has to go to a bike shop for something as simple as fixing a flat rear tire. In reality I could remove the rear wheel but it was a bit of a process, requiring figuring out a way to support the bike, removing a cover from around the rear cog, removing the chain guard, disconnecting chain tensioning devises, disconnecting both the brake and the shift cables, etc. then putting it all back together and adjusting everything. Certainly not a job one can do on the side of the road.

Mine did come with “Slime” infused inner tubes and I never did have a flat; however I’m sure I would have, eventually.

If you’re interested in a Revive I would recommend a model that uses a conventional freewheel/derailleur set up and normal “V” brakes.

They say the Revive is the most comfortable bicycle you can ride, I don’t doubt it.