Revel Rascal 29 GX

The Rascal (130mm rear and 140mm front) lives up to its name. It is a sleek looking machine that is mischievously fast, nimble, and adept. Think capability and playfulness in both ascend and full send mode. Our vision for the Rascal was to deliver a confidence-inspiring and ultra-versatile mountain bike in all applications. The Canfield Balance Formula is the heart of every Revel bike, which maximizes the amount you pedal in the sweet spot. The Rascal is a fast and capable mountain bike in a sleek package that you can ride every day, regardless of terrain.

Revel uses a mix of Japanese Toray T700 and T800 fibers in their frames, but the real magic is in the angles. Most bike frames use a selection of 0-, 45-, and 90-degree fibers. Revel frames are optimized using more 30/60-degree fibers, which create stronger and stiffer tubing and shapes, using less material.

Suspension is optimized with the Canfield Balance Formula, which focuses on designing rear suspension around the Center of Curvature (CC). Most suspension systems focus solely on the instant center, while the Canfield design points chain-line and drive forces around the top of the chainring through the suspension travel. This results in maximum pedaling efficiency regardless of terrain, where you are in the travel, or what kind of power you’re putting down.