Revel Rail 27

[russthedog]

Hey all, so some of you probably know Ive been running the Rail 27 for quite a while in Mullet mode with a 160mm Formula Selva on it. Ive been keen to go back to full 27 for a while so jumped on a Manitou Mezzer fork at a good price and changed out the front end. Check it out, and hit me up wyth any questions. Only had a couple rides so far, so not totally dialled on the fork yet, but love how it rides overall. Ive kept the Selva and wheel so have the option to swap back but i doubt I will

Frame - Revel Rail 27 Orange XL 165mm. Granite tools stashed in the bars and on the frame.
Front shock/fork - Manitou Mezzer Pro 180mm
Handlebars - Spank
Stem - KS Ether
Grips - Burgtec Minnaar
Saddle - Spank
Seatpost - Yep Uptimizer 3.0
Brakes - SRAM Guide RE
Cranks - Shimano XT, Burgtec chainring
Chainguide - Revel
Pedals - Burgtec
Rear derailleur - Shimano Deore
Rear shifter - Deore
Cassette - Deore
Wheels - Spank 359's, I love these wheels
Tyres - Maxxis Assegai on the front and Michelin on the rear. In the picture is a Kenda but its gone now.
Total weight - not sure, but very light for what it is.

 

[RastaRuss]

Finally, a good bike to ogle

 

[russthedog]

Finally, a good bike to ogle

Cheers Russ!

 

[moorey]

Hawt. Still my fave colour. Convinced a mate to buy the same frame and a mezzer, but with the Revel carbon rims on Hopes and AXS. I’ve got a sweet Rail and still have Rail envy.

 

[The Reverend]

Finally, a good bike to ogle

And importantly, it's the right size too!
Lovely looking bike you have there.

 

[Asininedrivel]

And importantly, it's the right size too!

Yes. Unhelpful.

The XL demos currently available for sale on the ORBO website are even more unhelpful.

 

[Tubbsy]

Yes. Unhelpful.

Product Review - Revel Rail

Once upon a time the mountain bike landscape consisted largely of road-bike derived deathtraps piloted by the brave and uninsurable cutting their own lines in a fledgling sport. Those lines filled maps, the bikes spawned categories within categories and today’s thrillseeker is as confident...

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[Asininedrivel]

Product Review - Revel Rail

Once upon a time the mountain bike landscape consisted largely of road-bike derived deathtraps piloted by the brave and uninsurable cutting their own lines in a fledgling sport. Those lines filled maps, the bikes spawned categories within categories and today’s thrillseeker is as confident...

www.rotorburn.com

Read that again recently. It's also unhelpful.

 

[russthedog]

Stories De-mulleting the Revel Rail

De-mulleting the Revel Rail - Stories De-mulleting the Revel Rail

www.offroadbikesonline.com.au

More info on the above link about how im feeling about the ride now.

Since posting this Ive changed the bars to higher rise and changed the front tyre to Maxxis Assegai.

 

[kten]

Stories De-mulleting the Revel Rail

De-mulleting the Revel Rail - Stories De-mulleting the Revel Rail

www.offroadbikesonline.com.au

More info on the above link about how im feeling about the ride now.

Since posting this Ive changed the bars to higher rise and changed the front tyre to Maxxis Assegai.

Out of curiosity did the Pinner front tyre hold air?

 

[russthedog]

Out of curiosity did the Pinner front tyre hold air?

Yeah, it held good. It always had a bit of a very slight wobble in the casing but that didn't impact the ride. I changed it out as I wanted to have more grip to balance the rear and also try to get back the grip levels the 29er had (had a DH22 on the front before). The Assegai has been a better match

 

[russthedog]

Heres how it looks in its current configuration. Higher rise Spank bars, and Assegai front tyre being the main update.
Absolutely loving the 27 wheels all around. I dont think Ive perfected the fork - it feels good but i think i should be using a little more travel.