El Jefe

Fast or Slow. Just Go!

120MM
FRONT TRAVEL
29
Wheel
00mm
Rear Travel
TITANIUM
Frame Material

fast, light, comfortable and capable.

FAST OR SLOW, JUST GO.

One of the most capable rides in the Revel line up is one of our two pro-models, the El Jefe. Ready for damn near any ride you put in front of it, the El Jefe is fast, light, and mighty capable for long missions in the backcountry while maintaining its playful abilities on all types of terrain. Confidently grab the Jefe bikepacking, over technical singletrack and to the start line of your next XC race. A straight top tube, room for 29×2.6” tires with lots of mud clearance and sliding dropouts with 420-435mm chain stay adjustability allows you to build this up just how you like it. Load it up for adventure or keep it lightweight and fast.

the steed you need

WHAT ADVENTURES ARE MADE OF

Jefe Branham is an ultra-endurance legend based in Gunnison, CO, and the namesake for this special Revel. Jefe gave us the blueprints of his dream bike for going fast in the backcountry and together we turned it into a reality.

(Frame only and complete bikes are available with a $500 deposit now, and should ship end of September/early October. Please feel free to call us with any questions on complete builds, and some custom options may be available.)

  • El Jefe Frame Only

    El Jefe Frame Only

    El Jefe Frame Only

    $2,499.00
    $2,499.00
  • El Jefe SRAM Eagle 90 Kit

    El Jefe SRAM Eagle 90 Kit

    El Jefe SRAM Eagle 90 Kit

    $4,499.00
    $4,499.00
  • El Jefe SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Kit

    El Jefe SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Kit

    El Jefe SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Kit

    $6,199.00
    $6,199.00
  • El Jefe SRAM XX Eagle Transmission Kit

    El Jefe SRAM XX Eagle Transmission Kit

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    El Jefe SRAM XX Eagle Transmission Kit

    $9,899.00
    $9,899.00
    Sold out
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Technical specifications

SRAM EAGLE 90
$4,499		 SRAM X0 Transmission
$6,199		 SRAM XX Transmission
$10,499
Frame Revel El Jefe 29" Hardtail Revel El Jefe 29" Hardtail Revel El Jefe 29" Hardtail
Fork RockShox SID SEL+ 120mm RockShox SID Ultimate 120mm RockShox SID Ultimate 120mm
Flight Attendant
Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Cane Creek 40 Series Cane Creek 40 Series
Wheels DT Swiss XM1700 DT Swiss XMC1501 Industry Nine Trail Carbon
Hub DT Swiss 350 XD 36t Ratchet DT Swiss XMC1501 Industry Nine Hydra2
Tires Maxxis Forekaster 29″ x 2.4″ EXO Front Maxxis Rekon 29″ x 2.4″ EXO Rear Maxxis Forekaster 29″ x 2.4″ EXO Front Maxxis Rekon 29″ x 2.4″ EXO Rear Maxxis Forekaster 29″ x 2.4″ EXO FrontMaxxis Rekon 29″ x 2.4″ EXO Rear
Handlebar RaceFace Turbine 35 20mmx760mm RaceFace Era Carbon 3535mmx760mm RaceFace Era Carbon 3535mmx760mm
Stem RaceFace Turbine R 35x50mm RaceFace Turbine R 35x50mm RaceFace Turbine R 35x50mm
Post Crank Brothers Highline 7SM (31.6mm x 125mm)MD (31.6mm x 150mm)LG (31.6mm x 170mm)XL (31.6 x 200mm) Bike Yoke 2.0SM (31.6mm x 125mm)MD (31.6mm x 160mm)LG (31.6mm x 185mm)XL (31.6 x 213mm) RockShox Reverb AXSSM (31.6mm x 150mm)MD (31.6mm x 200mm)LG (31.6mm x 200mm)XL (31.6 x 225mm)
Saddle SDG Bel-Air Lux-Alloy SDG Bel-Air Lux-Alloy SDG Bel-Air Lux-Alloy
Brakes SRAM Motive Silver SRAM Motive Silver SRAM Motive Ultimate
Rotors SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt 180mm F / 160mm R SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt 180mm F / 160mm R SRAM HS2 6-Bolt 180mm
Shifter SRAM Eagle 90 SRAM AXS Shifter Pod Ultimate SRAM AXS Shifter Pod Right
Rear Derailleur SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type SRAM X0 ET T-Type SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type
Chain SRAM GX Eagle 116L T-Type SRAM X0 116L T-Type SRAM XX Eagle 116L T-Type
Cassette SRAM Eagle 90 XS1275 T-Type 10-52t SRAM X0 XS1295 T-Type 10-52t SRAM XX Eagle T-Type XG1297 10-52t
Crankset SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 170mm 32t SRAM X0 Eagle T-type 170mm 32t SRAM XX Eagle T-Type 170mm 32t
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide Wolf Tooth BSA 29mm DUB Raw Silver
Grips Trail 1 Farlow Gap Grip Trail 1 Farlow Gap Grip Trail 1 Farlow Gap Grip
Dropper Lever SRAM Dropper Lever Wolf Tooth Dropper Lever SRAM AXS Shifter Pod Left
Seat Collar Revel 24.9mmm Dia Revel 24.9mmm Dia Revel 24.9mmm Dia
Disclaimer ** Specifications subject to change without notice** ** Specifications subject to change without notice** ** Specifications subject to change without notice**
"I felt like I could point the bike up rooty or rocky moves and everything else just followed. As cliche as it might sound, it felt like force applied to the pedals translated directly to the wheels without much loss in progress or control. The minimal weight of the build certainly helps in that regard, but it seems like that this responsiveness and confidence can also be attributed to a very efficient frame design."
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Geometry

Small Medium Large XL
Rider Height 5'1"-5'7" 5'6"-5'10" 5'9"-6'2" 6'1"-6'7"
Effective Top Tube Length 590mm 615mm 640mm 670mm
Seat Tube Length 374mm 420mm 460mm 455mm
Seat Tube Angle 75°/73.3° 75°/73.3° 75°/73.3° 75°/73.3°
Chain Stay Length 420-435mm 420-435mm 420-435mm 420-435mm
Bottom Bracket Drop 68mm 68mm 68mm 68mm
Bottom Bracket Height 299mm 299mm 299mm 299mm
Head Tube Angle 67.5° 67.5° 67.5° 67.5°
Wheel Base 1121mm 1146mm 1167mm 1199mm
Head Tube Length 86mm 96mm 106mm 116mm
Axle to Crown 510mm 510mm 510mm 510mm
Fork Offset 44mm 44mm 44mm 44mm
Trail 112mm 112mm 112mm 112mm
Stack 599mm 607mm 615mm 627mm
Reach 435mm 455mm 474mm 499mm
Standover 700mm 735mm 770mm 790mm

Frame Specs

Wheel Size

29"

Front Travel

120mm min / 130mm max

Rear Travel

0mm

Hub Spacing

Boost 148mm rear / 110mm front

Axles

177x12x1.0 SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger

Seatpost Diameter

31.6mm, 34.9mm Seat Clamp

Max Seatpost Insertion Depth

SM 180mm, MD 220mm<br>
LG 245mm, XL 275mm

Rear Brake

160mm post mount / 180mm max

Rear Tire Clearance

29"x2.6"

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA Threaded

Max Chainring

36T max, 55mm chainline

Tapered Headtube

IS42 upper / IS52 Lower

Bottle Bosses

4 sets for MD - XL frames<br>
3 sets for SM frame (no seatube)

Suspension

Leverage Curve
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Anti-Rise
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Anti-Squat
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Support

Revel makes Titanium bikes?!

We do now! Well, in a way, we always have… our sister company, Why Cycles, has been manufacturing the most advanced titanium bikes in the world since 2016. We're retiring the Why Cycles brand, so now you can find the most advanced carbon and titanium bikes on the market under one name - Revel Bikes.

Can I bike pack with the El Jefe?

Yes! The El Jefe makes a great ultralight, ultra-capable bikepacking rig. We designed it for team athlete Jefe Branham to crush multi-day epics like the Colorado Trail Race. If you're OK with packing light, the Jefe is up to the task.

Should I get the Wayward or the El Jefe?

It depends. Get the Wayward if you're looking for a bikepacking-first rig that can comfortably handle hefty loads on rugged backcountry excursions. Get the El Jefe if you're looking for a ripping fast hardtail that can bikepack when it needs to.

What is the torque for the Ti sliding dropout bolts?

15-18Nm for the dropout bolts, 3-4Nm for the tensioner bolt

What's the best frame bag for my Jefe?

One that fits! We love the bags we've seen and used from companies like Rogue Panda, Oveja Negra and Good Busy Gear.

Can I run a rigid fork on the Jefe?

Yes! Just make sure that you've got enough tire clearance and the axle-to-crown length is as close to 510mm as possible.

Can I run my El Jefe as a singlespeed?

Yes!

Do you offer a singlespeed build option?

No. But we offer a frame-only option for you to build up in anyway you please.

Is the Jefe's headtube angle measured at sag?

Yes!

What is the best way to polish my titanium frame?

We recommend using some rubbing alcohol and a Scotch Brite pad and scrubbing gently in a "shoe-shine" motion (one direction or back and forth, not circular), then wiping down and finishing with a light coat of furniture polish like Pledge. This should work for both oxidation and light scratches. The graphics are sand-blasted into the frame, so you won't hurt them if you use a soft touch.

UDH Compatible!? What does that mean?

We've updated all Revel Ti bikes with SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger), so replacement hangers are easier to find and your bike's drivetrain is more future-proof against manufacturer updates down the line.

Where are Revel Ti bikes made?

Revel titanium frames are lovingly hand-built in the same family-owned and operated factory in northern China used by Why Cycles for a half-decade. All Revel bikes are then assembled and shipped from our facility in Carbondale, CO.

What is the specification of the longitudinal tensioner bolt?

M5x0.8x35mm Stainless steel cap screw

Is my Why Cycles bike still covered under warranty?

Absolutely! All Why Cycles and Revel Bikes frames come with lifetime warranties and a generous crash replacement program for the original purchaser. If anything does happen and you need a replacement frame, it will most likely be replaced with a Revel branded titanium frame, but we’ll get you back to riding ASAP!