2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon XO 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 Carbon XO 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 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Transition Smuggler Carbon XO 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 Carbon XO 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 | 440 | 436mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1247 | 1261mm | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | 31.2mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 340 | 348mm | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 475mm | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 115mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 744mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 566mm |
Differences are the Revel Rascal Frame Kit minus the Transition Smuggler Carbon XO. Full charts: 2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon XO, 2026 Revel Rascal Frame Kit.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Smuggler Carbon XORevel 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 Carbon XOCarbon XO AXS | Revel Rascal Frame KitFrame Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Smuggler | Revel Rascal |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion | RockShox SDLX Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | not listed |
| Wheelset | crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Carbon | not listed |
| Stem | ANVL Swage | not listed |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.42/48/ACB | Cane Creek 40 Series |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components dropper post | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | not listed |
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