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2023 Revel Rail 29 Review

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This past weekend the Revel bikes demo truck came to town offering up free demos and I just couldn't miss out!  I went in with the intention of riding something different such as a cross country bike or all-mountain/trail bike (think a little lighter and shorter travel than my Stumpjumper).  While waiting in line I saw this beautiful Rail 29 in red (excuse me, Shred Velvet Cake! lol) with full Fox Factory suspension and Shimano groupset, my favorites!  Needless to say I asked for the big bike with the intentions of riding an XC bike later that weekend.   The 2023 Revel Rail 29 Spec's and Value This particular bike was a size XL with Fox Factory suspension, Shimano XT 4 piston brakes, XT 12 speed drivetrain, Crank Bro's dropper post, Race Face cockpit (bars & stem), and Crank Bro's alloy rims laced to Industry 9 hubs shed in Maxxis Minion tires!  Right off the bat these are some of my favorite components on the market.  The MSRP for this build kit i...