2026 Transition Smuggler Alloy vs 2026 Revel Rascal Frame Kit
The Revel Rascal Frame Kit size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Revel Rascal Frame Kit
Compared with the Transition Smuggler Alloy in L, the Revel Rascal Frame Kit in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Transition Smuggler Alloy is drawn. The Revel Rascal Frame Kit numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Smuggler Alloy L | Revel Rascal Frame Kit XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 497mm | +12 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 639mm | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 64.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 652mm | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 443 | 436mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1250 | 1261mm | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | 31.2mm | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 475mm | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 115mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 348mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 744mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 566mm |
Differences are the Revel Rascal Frame Kit minus the Transition Smuggler Alloy. Full charts: 2026 Transition Smuggler Alloy, 2026 Revel Rascal Frame Kit.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Smuggler AlloyRevel Rascal Frame Kit
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Transition Smuggler AlloyAlloy Deore | Revel Rascal Frame KitFrame Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Smuggler | Revel Rascal |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Base | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox SDLX Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT66 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No 57E | Cane Creek 40 Series |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | not listed |
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