Throughout their comparatively quick existence, Revel has made some superb bikes. And already made a few of these bikes even higher. That was the case with the Revel Ranger, because it obtained the best updates to be worthy of an Editor’s Selection award. Now it’s the Rascal’s flip.
I’ll always remember when Revel Founder, Adam Miller, gave me a sneak peek of the yet-unreleased Rascal actually from the again of his van in a commerce present car parking zone. Earlier than Revel Bikes even existed as a model within the public eye, it was clear that they had been going to be successful.
One of many unique two fashions that Revel launched with in 2019, the Rascal was a near-instant success with a flexible construct centered across the Canfield Stability Formulation suspension platform. However just like the Ranger, the unique Rascal was prepared for some updates – together with the transfer to a SRAM UDH swingarm.
Extra than simply the transfer to UDH, the brand new Revel features comparable developments in carbon layup because the Ranger V2. The ensuing construct is alleged to be 150g lighter, however roughly 20% stiffer (partially because of the new suspension pivot {hardware}). The ensuing body weight is a claimed 2,810g for a medium with no shock.
The Rascal V2 nonetheless gives 130mm of rear journey by means of the CBF system and is supposed to be paired with a 140mm journey fork and 29″ wheels. The suspension kinematics are mentioned to be roughly the identical however see a small change to supply a extra secure pedaling platform.
The tallest riders might be blissful to see the addition of a brand new XXL body measurement which will get a steeper size-appropriate seat tube angle together with the XL. All sizes additionally get an improved geometry with a steeper seat tube angle, barely slacker head tube angle, and barely longer attain. That 65.5º head tube angle places the Rascal solely 0.5º away from the Rail 29, and with the identical efficient seat tube angle. The Rascal additionally has an extended attain than the Rail 29 making it an attention-grabbing choice in the event you’re selecting between the 2 bikes.
Supplied in Ponyboy (yellow), and Pinot Gnar (darkish burgundy), the Rascal will begin at $3,599 for the RockShox body equipment, or $3,749 for Fox suspension. Full bikes begin at $5,999 for a GX Eagle Construct, and prime out at $10,499 for a SRAM XX Transmission construct.
Particulars and Key Options:
- Body Materials: Carbon
- Rear Journey: 130mm
- Entrance Journey: 140mm
- Wheel Dimension: 29”
- Body weight: 2,810g / 6lb 4oz (measurement Medium, No shock)
- 150 grams lighter than Rascal V1 body weight
- New carbon layup supplies considerably higher lateral stiffness.
- Dimension-appropriate seat tube angles. Barely steeper on XL and XXL
- SRAM UDH derailleur hanger
- All-new pivot {hardware} package deal with greater bearings and axles for a stiffer, stronger body with extra sturdiness and simpler upkeep
- Titanium shock mount {hardware}
- Rear triangle Particles Guard included.
- Full carbon co-molded (the flowery type!) guided inside cable routing for simple upkeep and a quiet experience.
- 2 units of mounts for bottles/equipment. 3 units on XXL
- 5 sizes: Small, Medium, Massive, XL, XXL
- Colours: Ponyboy (yellow), Pinot Gnar (darkish burgundy)
