Suspension is hugely important to me, and I have really enjoyed my time with the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate and RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate that are spec’d on the Rail AXS. In my mind, this is by no means a knock against the RW30’s - they just felt very “normal,” particularly coming from aluminum rims. But the trade-off is that, if you enjoy the precision or super quick feel that stiffer, traditional carbon hoops often afford you, I didn’t find those sensations as noticeable with the RW30 vs. To me, this is a double-edged sword the RW30’s traction under load was excellent for a carbon rim, and I never felt them flexing out under any hard cornering loads or large g-outs. What I mean is that I found them to skew heavily to the “compliant” side of the spectrum in terms of on-trail ride feel for a carbon rim - damped and not chattery. Similar to what reviewer Ben Sims said in his review of the RW30 wheelset, these carbon rims didn’t feel as much like “traditional” carbon rims to me as I expected.
If you have a problem with the spec on this bike, I’d say it’s going to come down to personal preference, rather than a need for greater performance from any individual component.Īn integral and interesting part of the AXS build is Revel’s own RW30 carbon rims. And, true to form, there isn’t much I can complain about with the Rail AXS build. These suspension upgrades are available on all of the other Rail builds, too.Įric Freson: With a build in this price range, there shouldn’t be anything to point out as holding back the bike.
If you want, you can also get a Fox Factory 38 fork and Factory X2 shock for an extra $450, swap the Super Deluxe for a MRP Hazzard Coil for $350, or go with the Factory 38 fork and Hazzard Coil shock for $500. Rear Tire: 2.4” Maxxis Minion DHRII, EXO+ casing.Front Tire: 2.5” Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO+ casing.Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate air.We’ve been testing a demo bike from Revel, which happened to be the top-of-the-line and very expensive XX1 AXS build.įor the hefty price of $9,999, here are some of the highlights you get with the Rail’s AXS build: but want to spend more on the more important components.
SYLO REVEL RAIN GEAR UPGRADE
Plus, you can choose to upgrade a few of the key components, including the suspension and wheelset, if you want to go with a less expensive drivetrain, cockpit, etc. All come with Maxxis Minion DHF / DHRII tires in the EXO+ casing, and the main components are all sensible, given this bike’s intended use. But those who are on a tight budget aren’t going to find a super affordable (new) option from Revel.įor the price though, the Rail builds are pretty solid. For reference, here’s how the pricing of those options pans out:Īs you can see, the Rail is pretty short on budget options, though Revel’s pricing isn’t really out of the ordinary for a small, boutique brand these days.
SYLO REVEL RAIN GEAR FULL
The Rail is currently offered in three full builds, as a frame only with a shock, and a frame only with a shock and fork. When we first rode the largely-unknown CBF system, we knew it was something special, and we knew we could make the best riding carbon mountain bikes using this magical formula.”
All the power you put into the pedals propels you one direction–forward-allowing the suspension to do its job completely independent of drivetrain and braking forces, and making the sag setting much less important. CBF points the chainline and drive forces directly into the IC throughout 100-percent of the travel by balancing the CC over the chainring, resulting in maximum pedaling efficiency, regardless of where you are in the travel, what terrain you are on or what kind of power you’re putting down. Until now, most suspension systems have focused solely on the IC. “CBF™ focuses on designing around the Center of Curvature (CC) and balancing that with the Instant Center (IC).
You should listen to episode 28 of our Bikes & Big Ideas podcast for the whole story, but here’s what Revel says about CBF: This was originally developed by Canfield Brothers and is now licensed to Revel for their bikes. The defining feature of the Rail and other Revel bikes is its Canfield Balance Formula, or CBF, suspension design. They also have a Crash Replacement Policy for original owners, where they’ll sell a replacement part or full replacement frame at a “significantly reduced” price in the event of damage that wasn’t the result of a manufacturing defect. As with the Revel Rascal and Ranger, the Rail comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects for the original owner.
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