Revel Rascal: First Ride Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2019
- Revel's first offering in the trail bike category is a winner. With 130mm of root and rock smashing travel, the Rascal is in a category of its own - Enduro-lite. Full flavor with half the calories.
Read the Rascal review here - www.bebikes.com/the-hub/revel... - กีฬา
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Great review! It is easy to see that this bike make you a better rider.
It's just a great option for all types of riding.
Amazing review! And you know this guy knows what he is talking about because he is ripping!
Glad you liked it. The Rascal felt pretty confident on those trails. Makes it easier to let off the coward levers a little bit.
I have a Rascal. Putting a 150 fork on it revolutionalized the ride. So much better.
I'm very intrigued by your comments placing the feel of the bike right between the Ripley & Ripmo, somewhere I think I might very much *love to be*
It's a very good, well-balanced bike. Certainly one worth test riding.
I could hear the "Revel" in your voice when you finished that first fast trail! That said it all...
It was a really good match for that trail. The Rascal is a great do it all bike. It's got you covered for rougher trails as well as mellower trails.
Saw this after watching your review of the 2020 Optic and it leaves me wondering if it could handle the rough "chunk" you rode here as well as the Rascal did. A back to back comparison might be in order...
Once those trails are out from under 10' of snow, I have every intention of taking the Optic down them. Those trails are what Bike Mag used to test some of the big bikes on for the bible this year. So it will be a really good test for the capability of the Optic.
Awesome review! I know it's been a while but if can recall, how does the Rascal compare to the Optic? Are they similar in levels of pedal efficiency and descending capability?
Someone just asked that same question on our website. Here's my answer "It's been a very long time since I've ridden either. So, take this with a grain of salt. The Rascal's suspension felt more firm and supportive. It felt like a quicker, more responsive climber. The Optic felt plusher both up and down. The way I remember it, the Rascal would be a great multi-purpose trail bike while the Optic is more of the DH rider's small bike. Hopefully, that makes sense."
@@bikersedge Awesome, that gives me a clearer pictures. Thank you!
Thanks for the great review. How does it compare to the new Hightower?
The Hightower is a lot bigger bike. Feels more enduro bike than trail. The Rascal is a trail bike through and through.
Could we get a rascal v2 review sometime? Vs transition smuggle maybe 🤞
Wow this climbs better then the ripmo? This bike was on my radar decided to go with canyon strive but love the review, I had the ripmo and many other bikes I felt the ripmo climbed better then most, I felt it was a better climber then the SB130 and 150 but I have t tried the rascal so it might be never know till it get one.
I'd agree, the Ripmo climbs better than most long travel bikes out there including the SB 130/150. The Rascal has quite a bit less travel and a great suspension platform. That certainly helps it climb well.
Nathan how are you liking the strive? I’m currently in the market for a 29er and I’ve been pulling my hair out deciding on what to get, I’ve narrowed it down to the Strive, Trek Slash, YT Capra , and now the Revel Rascal. Hope to hear back thanks
iTz DK bruh it’s night and day good, you totally feel the climb switch when activated and the frame is seriously light really great bike especially bang for your buck bike full carbon and great parts for a great price.
I bought a rascal to replace my v3 Ripley. Although it doesn’t feel like it climbs as fast, all my Strava climbs are very similar and faster in some cases. But it does everything else better. And I moved all my parts from my Ripley to the rascal so it’s just the frame and shock that are different. It’s an amazing bike. Demo one if you can.
I'd agree on the climbing for sure. The Rascal does descend quite a bit better. It feels more like a big bike.
Is that the new 2019/2020 Ripley you are comparing too? If so this is my next bike!
Mathew McCabe I was comparing to the v3 Ripley. I haven’t rode the v4.
Now that's a really cool comparison
Now there's a trail-true comparison. What made you decide to replace the Ripley, and not with a newer Ripley?
So I wonder, if you aired up the shock higher until it climbed as snappy as a Ripley, how would it do on the rest of the trail tech?
It doesn’t really work like that. It’s not so much that the shock needs more air. There are multiple factors that make the Ripley climb better. Things like anti squat values, frame geometry, weight, tires... Simply adding more air to the shock would negatively effect the bike’s performance - even on the climbs.
Have you test ridden a Niner Jet 9? I'm curious how the Rascal compares
I haven't had the chance to ride one of those.
This bike or yeti sb130 for Colorado / west slope??!! One bike quiver. Thanks so much in advance. Would love and appreciate your feedback.
I'm not familiar with the trails in Colorado. I have ridden both bikes in Northern Utah, however. I'd say the Rascal feels like smaller bike than the SB130 when it comes to travel, geo and capability. Climbing, it's pretty close although I might give the advantage to the Rascal. I think either bike would be a good option for all-purpose trail riding with the SB130 feeling a bit burlier and the Rascal feeling a bit snappier.
@@bikersedge Didn't the Yeti seem longer?
@@SoonDumpingAllGmailAccounts Yes. The Yeti felt longer than the Rascal.
I wonder if this wouod be a great do it all one bike quiver like a ripmo?
Potentially. It’s not nearly as capable as a ripmo. Probably closer to the tallboy and 5010.
what a beautiful place to ride...
Looks like you’re rippin
What trail / location is this? Looks Rad!
Park City, UT
What trail was that at the start? With all the aspens?
Moosehouse. It's a great time.
How did that new Pike feel?
It's great. I've ridden it on a few bikes now and have zero complaints.
Did it climb as well as the tallboy
Thanks
If I remember right, I’d say they’re pretty close. It’s been so long since I’ve ridden either though.
Have you ever ridden a new Spectral?
I haven't had a chance to ride any of Canyon's bikes.
Bike looks really interesting. If you can demo a forbidden druid
I'd really like to try one of those. They look really intriguing.
@@bikersedge seems like with the rearward wheel travel it would handle the chunk like a longer travel bike. I believe the rascal has a little rearward travel as well
What's your take on the Alchemy Arktos?
I've only ridden the 27.5 version. The frame fits pretty small and the geo was a little funky. It's a really plush though. The new 29er looks intriguing.
@@bikersedge Thanks, I'd be looking at the 29er too. I'm going to be riding uphill and down. Plush doesn't sound good for the uphill. I kind of like the Ibis Ripley with a 140 fork. Seems to be the best all around MTB.
@@revspinnaker1932 The Ripley would be a great all around bike especially if you like to climb. The Rascal is also a great all around bike with a little more emphasis on the descents. It still would be a great option for most trails.
@@bikersedge I think I'm going for the Ripley. Not that I like to climb, but I'm 63 and the Ripley sounds like the lightest bike out there. 25.5 lbs. without carbon wheels seems hard to beat.
@@revspinnaker1932 Not a bad choice at all.
Treeeeeessssss!!!!
Sucks to pay that much and be disappointed with the ride
Who's disappointed?
Don't mean to be rude, I unsubscribed because I'm trying to stay with reviewers more my height of 5' 8" - I don't want to be influenced by tall guys. I don't even like 29".
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Your so rude