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Key Attributes
Key Attributes
Shipping and returns
Shipping and returns
Shipping and order processing times may fluctuate depending on order demand and the global shipping environment. Revel will notify the customer of our best estimated shipping lead time, however, these times are subject to change due to part availability and supply chain constraints. Complete bikes are fully assembled, test ridden, and then disassembled before they are carefully packed into our shipping cartons.
This process requires great attention to detail to ensure the best ride quality of our bikes right out of the box and we appreciate your patience with build timeframes.
Warranty
Warranty
Every Revel bicycle frame is covered by a limited warranty to the original owner and a lifetime crash replacement policy. Here’s the legal language:
The warranty covers defects in materials and craftsmanship, including manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the product. The warranty does not cover any damage or defects caused by abuse, accidents, or other incidents that are not the result of normal use of the product.
- 30 Days No-Questions-Asked Return Policy
Titanium 29er, perfected
120MM FRONT 29/29
One of the most capable rides in the Revel line up, 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.
Fast, light, comfortable, capable
FAST OR SLOW, JUST GO!
FORK TRAVEL
120MM
FRAME
COLD-FORMED TITANIUM
CLEAN
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
FRAME MOUNTS
BOTTLE AND STORAGE
29X2.6
Tire Clearance
12X148
ADJUSTABLE DROPOUTS
FULL LENGTH
SEAT POSTS
BSA 73MM
THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET
THE HARDTAIL YOU NEED
TI IS FLY
Confidently take 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 ample mud clearance. 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.
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.
CNC Machined 6/4 Titanium
Headtube, BB, dropouts, and inserts.
Cold-formed 3/2.5 Titanium Tubing
Our modern take on traditional titanium- these tube shapes optimize stiffness and compliance.
Internal Cable Routing
Clean, quiet, and simple.
IS 42/52 Integrated Headset
Easy headset installation.
Threaded BB
Simple, easy, functional.
Sliding UDH Dropouts
Future proofing for all drivetrains and chainstay length adjustability.
BUILD KITS
|
SRAM Eagle 90
$4,799 |
SRAM X0 Transmission
$6,499 |
SRAM XX Transmission
$10,199 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series | Cane Creek 40 Series | Cane Creek 40 Series |
| Wheels | DT Swiss XM1700 | DT Swiss XMC1501 | Industry Nine Trail Carbon |
| Hubs | DT Swiss 350 XD 36t Ratchet | DT Swiss 240 XD 36t Ratchet | 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 Front Maxxis Rekon 29″ x 2.4″ EXO Rear |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Turbine 35 20mmx760mm | RaceFace Era Carbon 35 20mmx760mm | OneUp Carbon Bar 35mmx800mm |
| Stem | RaceFace Turbine R 35x50mm | RaceFace Turbine R 35x50mm | Revel CNC 35x40mm |
| Seatpost | Crank Brothers Highline 7 SM: 125mm MD: 150mm LG: 170mm XL: 200mm | Bike Yoke 2.0 SM: 125mm MD: 160mm LG: 185mm XL: 213mm | RockShox Reverb AXS SM: 150mm MD: 200mm LG: 200mm XL: 225mm |
| Dropper Lever | SRAM Dropper Lever | Wolf Tooth Dropper Lever | SRAM AXS Shifter Pod Left |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Seat Collar | Revel 34.9mmm Dia | Revel 34.9mmm Dia | Revel 34.9mmm Dia |
| Disclaimer | ** Specifications subject to change without notice** | ** Specifications subject to change without notice** | ** Specifications subject to change without notice** |
GEOMETRY
MEASUREMENT |
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE |
XL |
|
A |
Effective Top Tube Length |
590mm |
615mm |
640mm |
670mm |
B |
Seat Tube Length |
374mm |
420mm |
455mm |
460mm |
C |
Seat Tube Angle |
75°/73.3° |
75°/73.3° |
75°/73.3° |
75°/73.3° |
D |
Chain Stay Length |
420-435mm |
420-435mm |
420-435mm |
420-435mm |
E |
Bottom Bracket Drop |
68mm |
68mm |
68mm |
68mm |
F |
Bottom Bracket Height |
299mm |
299mm |
299mm |
299mm |
G |
Head Tube Angle |
67.5° |
67.5° |
67.5° |
67.5° |
H |
Wheel Base |
1121mm |
1146mm |
1167mm |
1199mm |
I |
Head Tube Length |
86mm |
96mm |
106mm |
116mm |
J |
Axle to Crown |
510mm |
510mm |
510mm |
510mm |
K |
Fork Offset |
44mm |
44mm |
44mm |
44mm |
L |
Trail |
112mm |
112mm |
112mm |
112mm |
M |
Stack |
599mm |
607mm |
615mm |
627mm |
N |
Reach |
435mm |
455mm |
474mm |
499mm |
O |
Standover |
700mm |
735mm |
770mm |
790mm |
FRAME SPECIFICATIONS
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Front Travel | 120mm min / 130mm max |
| Rear Travel | 0mm |
| Hub Spacing | Boost 148mm rear / 110mm front |
| Axles | 177 x 12 x 1.0 |
| Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm, 34.9mm Seat Clamp |
| Max Seatpost Insertion Depth | SM 180mm, MD 220mm, LG 245mm, XL 275mm |
| Rear Brake | 160mm post mount / 180mm max |
| Rear Tire Clearance | 29" x 2.6" |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA Threaded |
| Max Chainring | 36T max, 55mm Chainline |
| Tapered Headtube | IS42 Upper / IS52 Lower |
| Bottle Bosses | 3 sets for SM frame (no seatube); 4 sets for MD - XL frames |
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
CAN I RUN MY EL JEFE AS A SINGLE SPEED?
Yes!
DO YOU OFFER A SINGLE SPEED BUILD OPTION?
No. But we offer a frame-only option for you to build up in anyway you please.
WHAT IS THE TORQUE FOR THE TI SLIDING DROPOUT BOLTS?
15-18Nm for the dropout bolts, 3-4Nm for the tensioner bolt.
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.
IS THE JEFE'S HEADTUBE ANGLE MEASURED AT SAG?
Yes!
WHAT IS THE SPECIFICATION OF THE LONGITUDINAL TENSIONER BOLT?
M5 x 0.8 x 35mm Stainless steel cap screw.
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.
WHAT'S THE BEST FRAME BAG FOR MY JEFE?
We love the bags we've seen and used from companies like Rogue Panda, Oveja Negra and Good Busy Gear.
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.
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.
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!
El Jefe Worldwide User Review
The Revel El Jefe Titanium isn’t just a hardtail; it’s a revelation. It’s the bike that made me believe in hardtails again. It’s the one that whispered sweet nothings as I conquered trails and laughed in the face of gravity. It has restored my faith in mountain biking and turned every ride into an epic adventure.
Bikepacking El Jefe Review
I guess the short answer is that it’s suited to riders looking for efficiency and speed in a backcountry hardtail. And getting even more granular, it’s certainly a machine fit for multi-day technical bikepacking, as its namesake demonstrated on the AZT. El Jefe thrives when loaded, particularly on singletrack.
