Meet the Revel Rascal, our favorite Trail bike. Built around 130mm of CBF-driven rear travel, a 150mm fork, and 29” wheels, the Rascal delivers that rare “balance perfected” feel, quick and efficient when you’re putting the power down, and stable + confident when the trail gets spicy. At its core is a carbon frame paired with progressive trail geometry and size-specific fit, giving riders a planted, predictable ride that still feels lively and agile. It’s the kind of trail bike that can handle lunch rides, tech descents, and all-day epics without feeling like you’re over- or under-biked. Revel also nailed the details that matter for real-world ownership: a 73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket, drop-set headset, internally guided cable routing, and SRAM UDH compatibility to keep setup clean and maintenance straightforward. Add the Rascal’s custom debris guard and rugged, sealed pivot hardware, and you’ve got a frame built for seasons of quiet, low-drama trail abuse. And it’s not just hype — Pinkbike’s 2026 Trail Bike Field Test awarded the Rascal Overall Winner honors. SPECS Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate 150mm Shock: Rockshox SDLX Ultimate 210 x 50 Wheelset: Industry Nine Hydra2 Trail Carbon Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series IS52/42 Shifter: SRAM Eagle XX Derailleur: SRAM Eagle XX Cassette: SRAM Eagle XX T-Type XS1295 10-52t Chain: SRAM Eagle XX T-Type Crankset: SRAM Eagle XX T-Type 165mm 32t Brakes: SRAM Motive Ultimate Rotors: SRAM Centerline 200mm 6-bolt Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS Sasddle: SDG Bel-Air Bar: Oneup Carbon Stem: RaceFace Turbine R Grips: Trail 1 Farlow Grip Front Tire: Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 F120 3T/EXO+/TR Rear Tire: Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 F120 3T/EXO+/TR Rascal Geometry Revel Rascal SL Mountain Bike