2023 Revel Rail 29 Review

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...