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2022 Revel

Rascal - Frame

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$3,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130mm rear
Wheels29″
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews

Summary

The Revel Rascal is a versatile mid-travel trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a playful yet composed ride. Its CBF suspension design provides excellent traction, efficiency, and a bottomless feel on rough terrain. Reviewers praise its refined handling and attention to detail, making it a strong contender in its category.

Pros
  • Excellent suspension performance with high traction and efficiency

  • Versatile and playful handling that encourages aggressive riding

  • High attention to detail and refined frame design

  • Effective climbing ability with good pedaling platform

  • Composed and forgiving on descents

Cons
  • Climbing performance can be less efficient compared to some competitors

  • Suspension may feel stiff or dead when pedaling out of the saddle

  • Limited tire clearance and small front triangle for water bottles

  • Slacker seat tube angle may cause discomfort on long climbs

  • Newcomer brand with limited market presence

Key Quotes
the Rascal exceeded my expectations in almost every way
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
Revel hit the ground running with two models characterized by a level of refinement we’d expect from a long-established brand.
Mountain Flyer logoMountain Flyer
The Revel Rascal is a sporty mid-travel trail bike that does just about everything well.
Outdoor Gear Lab logoOutdoor Gear Lab
Quick, lively, and nimble, Revel's Rascal is a unique bike that delivers a high-performance ride.
Pinkbike
The Revel Rascal is a good-looking, playful machine that will back you up when the going gets tough, whether that’s uphill or down.
Singletrack World logoSingletrack World

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Singletrack World
Revel Rascal XT Build review

Feb 2023 · Singletrack Magazine

The Revel Rascal XT Build is a good-looking, playful machine that will back you up when the going gets tough, whether that’s uphill or down.

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Revel Rascal GX

Aug 2021 · Jeremy Benson

Revel may be a relative newcomer in the industry, but with quality bikes like the Rascal, we think they are here to stay. This carbon mid-travel trail bike...

Highs
  • Quick up and down

  • Versatile

  • Sharp handling

  • Well-damped and refined ride feel

Lows
  • Slacker seat tube angle

  • Conservative-ish geometry

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Bikerumor
Long Term Review: Revel Ranger is like the Rascal, only smaller (and w/ more tire clearance)

Jul 2021 · Zach Overholt

Ready for a downcountry bike? They don't get much better than the Revel Ranger - especially if you prioritize fun over watts.

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Pinkbike
Revel Bikes Introduces a New Color for the Rascal

Apr 2021 · Revel Bikes

After revealing a custom-painted purple Rascal for Revel's LoveYourBrain fundraiser, you can now select this color for your own bike.

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Velo
Revel Rascal mountain bike review

Apr 2020 · Dan Cavallari

I liked the Rascal so much — both climbing and descending — that I bought it. Read why.

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Mountain Flyer
First Impressions: Revel Rascal XO1

Mar 2019

Carbondale, Colorado-based Revel Bikes burst onto the stage on March 1 with the announcement of two full carbon models built around the acclaimed Canfield Balance Formula (CBF) linkage design.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride—Revel Rascal

Mar 2019

Revel Bikes made its public debut at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival this past weekend.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
First Ride Review: Revel Rascal – a new high-end brand from Colorado

Feb 2019 · Moritz Dittmar

Real innovation or just bold marketing slogans full of hot air? Revel Bikes is another ambitious newcomer lining up at the starting blocks and we were the only magazine in the world fortunate enough to review the Revel Rascal. Does the brand new 29” trail bike from Colorado have what it takes? Revel Bikes, the […]

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Bottom Bracket

Threaded (73mm English threaded)

Seatpost

31.6mm (use our size guide to choose the best dropper height!)

TypeDropper

Groupset
Chain Guide

Custom Revel guide included

Brakes

180mm post mount / 203mm max

TypeHydraulic Disc

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