Was originally thinking Transition Spur till I got to demo this... It is a blast on the Downhill. It climbs soooo much better than any trail or Enduro bike, but it's just as fun on the way down. Now the waiting game until mine shows up in November 🤞🤞
@@yinyangthang I think it depends on the spec, but it's maybe 2lbs heavier. I got it early (in september), and it's been awesome. I got the XT build, and absolutely love riding it... It's an amazing bike that wants to be ridden hard up and down.
Good bikes I just wish they could get rid of the double bearing situation each side. I mean 18 bearings for a full bearing replacemen?! that is a bit much imo. Also the last one I saw in the workshop had the bearings pushed straight in the frame , no alloy insert , justs straight in the carbon. after the bearings were gone and the cusomter did not notice, the bearings just started rotating in the frame and slowly ate away the carbon. i could take the bearing out of the frame with my finger. Ouch! I hope that is something they are working on.
This just makes me really want @Pinkbike to review the GX Eagle build of the Rascal - approachable cost, more capability and this same attitude, that sounds like a winner... and no obligatory lycra
I am kinda glad I went with the new Trek Top Fuel now. I thought the Revel would be a bit better at climbing. This has eliminated the bit of buyers regret when I saw Revel released this bike soon after my purchase. My Trek is a perfect balance of climbing and descending.
Gorgeous bike. Elegant engineering. I’m a trail/enduro guy - 160-180 mm single crown fork and and matching shock. I generally dominate my compatriots on the downhill but they catch me on XC stuff. This is the only bike in the XC/trail segment to capture my imagination. I would love one. Kudos to the engineers and creative talent at Revel.
@@craigm7240 not sure. They have a four-month back order que. Of course, we ain't talking about a big company. Also, their price points are actually more reasonable, considering component packages, than Yeti or Pivot, as two examples. This is not to say all these bike are not spendy!
Hello! I have a Hightower and a Chameleon C today. I would also like to get a bike that is good and fast on trails and that could wotk nice on the BC Bike Race. Do you have an advice for what bike I should get? Bikes that I have on my shortlist is the Ibis Ripley, Revel Ranger, Santa Cruz Blur (maybe a new Blur comes very soon?) and Rocky Mountain Element (sees a bit outdated).
Been looking forward to this series. While fun as always after Mike's response to Sarah on "so who is this bike for?" I have to say I'm confused. If these bikes don't climb all that well and are made for people who like to decend I have to ask why not just ride your modern 130-150 trail bike? Sounds like you don't give up anything on the climbs and the suspension is so good, why not enjoy the extra travel???...
Test rode the Ranger, Yeti SB115, and Ripley V.4 all in the space of six days. All awesome. Ibis only slightly better climber than the other twobut only a touch. Yeti and Revel went uohill equally well. Revel better than all going down. Nice pop in the corners and good grippy at speed. Sweet.
Not being a pro I wonder why they have their seats all the way up when they're pedaling up hill, technical area? I wouldn't want to sit down and it seems like it'd be in the way.
This bike really peaked my interest but 10 seconds on their website with one pop up after another jamming social media down my throat made it easy for me to spend money elsewhere
short rear chainstays, geometry is similar, looks like axle path is similar... but oh no linkage is slightly diff lol, I bet it rides almost the same... not a bad thing at all my 2015 enduro is one of the best all rounder bikes I've ever ridden
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Revel seems to have come out of nowhere and are definitely delivering big time. I'm super impressed with their whole line up.
Is all about that suspension design. Canfields outpedal all
Worldwide Cyclery has made me a believer in Revel... This company just continues to impress!!
I keep coming back to these for the Levy oh shit moment in the intro.
I LOVE that they use control tires in these field tests
This is the review I’ve been waiting for.
the revel looks sick
Was originally thinking Transition Spur till I got to demo this... It is a blast on the Downhill. It climbs soooo much better than any trail or Enduro bike, but it's just as fun on the way down.
Now the waiting game until mine shows up in November 🤞🤞
About 5 pounds heavier than the Spur though, I think. Is that a non-issue for you?
@@yinyangthang I think it depends on the spec, but it's maybe 2lbs heavier. I got it early (in september), and it's been awesome. I got the XT build, and absolutely love riding it... It's an amazing bike that wants to be ridden hard up and down.
Good bikes I just wish they could get rid of the double bearing situation each side. I mean 18 bearings for a full bearing replacemen?! that is a bit much imo. Also the last one I saw in the workshop had the bearings pushed straight in the frame , no alloy insert , justs straight in the carbon. after the bearings were gone and the cusomter did not notice, the bearings just started rotating in the frame and slowly ate away the carbon. i could take the bearing out of the frame with my finger. Ouch! I hope that is something they are working on.
This just makes me really want @Pinkbike to review the GX Eagle build of the Rascal - approachable cost, more capability and this same attitude, that sounds like a winner... and no obligatory lycra
i never clicked faster in my life
I am kinda glad I went with the new Trek Top Fuel now. I thought the Revel would be a bit better at climbing. This has eliminated the bit of buyers regret when I saw Revel released this bike soon after my purchase. My Trek is a perfect balance of climbing and descending.
I thought the same thing! Loving my TF. same travel as this bike but climbs like crazy with the same geo
Just sold my top fuel for a ranger. Night and day more fun
Sarah and Mike, you make a great team and I’ve loved every minute of the XC/DC tests keep up the rad work. Less Lycra next time though Levy.
Gorgeous bike. Elegant engineering. I’m a trail/enduro guy - 160-180 mm single crown fork and and matching shock. I generally dominate my compatriots on the downhill but they catch me on XC stuff. This is the only bike in the XC/trail segment to capture my imagination. I would love one. Kudos to the engineers and creative talent at Revel.
115/120 with clearance for 2.6 tires, alright cool so a trail bike
Levy: "no, no, no... dOwN cOuNtRy"
Are you guys at pb having a good day
Revel has grown so much in a year and a half. If only I could afford their bikes...
The prices will come down, because no one is buying them.
@@craigm7240 not sure. They have a four-month back order que. Of course, we ain't talking about a big company. Also, their price points are actually more reasonable, considering component packages, than Yeti or Pivot, as two examples. This is not to say all these bike are not spendy!
The spur is by far the best looking
Love ur videos guys 🔥🔥🔥
Finally!
His face at 4:58 is hilarious 😂😂
Hello! I have a Hightower and a Chameleon C today. I would also like to get a bike that is good and fast on trails and that could wotk nice on the BC Bike Race. Do you have an advice for what bike I should get? Bikes that I have on my shortlist is the Ibis Ripley, Revel Ranger, Santa Cruz Blur (maybe a new Blur comes very soon?) and Rocky Mountain Element (sees a bit outdated).
When is the evil following v3 review coming?
Love this bike
Anyone know the name of the second last song? Soo good!
Love the review, Revel seems to be killing it!
they forgot the huck to flat footage :(
Awesome bike sir 😀
It's the best looking bike in the test because you didn't include the Izzo
Been looking forward to this series. While fun as always after Mike's response to Sarah on "so who is this bike for?" I have to say I'm confused. If these bikes don't climb all that well and are made for people who like to decend I have to ask why not just ride your modern 130-150 trail bike? Sounds like you don't give up anything on the climbs and the suspension is so good, why not enjoy the extra travel???...
Think they mean dont climb like a race xc bike in comparison. My guess anyways.
@@chriss8375 exactly
Test rode the Ranger, Yeti SB115, and Ripley V.4 all in the space of six days. All awesome. Ibis only slightly better climber than the other twobut only a touch. Yeti and Revel went uohill equally well. Revel better than all going down. Nice pop in the corners and good grippy at speed. Sweet.
@@michealthompson6408 how about flat pedaly trails???
Beautiful bike.
I’m old, there almost isn’t a hill I can’t push my bike up🤨
Not being a pro I wonder why they have their seats all the way up when they're pedaling up hill, technical area? I wouldn't want to sit down and it seems like it'd be in the way.
4:53 😮
I find the SRAM cassette jump from 42-52 too big. The Shimano has a 45-51 which is better. This would impact climbing times...
Where was the Ibis Ripley?
the people that disliked are the ones who are so jealus of the bike
Is the shot at 00:8 the top of mt crumpet ?
Me: sees "The Party Animal" in the title.
Also me: o_o oh no
GRIM DONUT🥺
3:34 you can say down-country lol
You should really think about getting some baggies:)
It would be nice to get metrics on the efficiency tests, rather than "slower time"
They will probably cover that in the roundtable discussion after all the videos come out.
We will have a complete video dedicated to the Efficiency Test coming out soon!
@@pinkbike Sweet!
That’s cool but I’d rather the grim donut
Two words.
GRIM DONUT.
Gr_m Do_ut
Wow this is a very tough riddle. Someone please tell me the answer I can’t figure it out
Ah the good old days, when carbon frames were priced remotely reasonable
This bike really peaked my interest but 10 seconds on their website with one pop up after another jamming social media down my throat made it easy for me to spend money elsewhere
They will never learn.
What did you buy out of interest?
I don't know if they changed something, but I get zero pop-ups on Revel's site.
Grim donut
Almost
Lovely video! Keep up the good work. If you have a moment go have a browse of my account 😃🤘
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Basically a copy of the Giant Trance 29er
Or the older Pivot Mach 429 Trail
looks like an old specialized with slightly diff angles... of course it rides good it's basically a specialized
The linkage is 100% different..
short rear chainstays, geometry is similar, looks like axle path is similar... but oh no linkage is slightly diff lol, I bet it rides almost the same... not a bad thing at all my 2015 enduro is one of the best all rounder bikes I've ever ridden