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700 X 50mm Ti
One of our original favorites, the R+ is more than just a bike – it’s a passport to adventure and a symbol of our constant pursuit to make the best bikes that we want to ride. The R+ is a huge part of our history here at Revel – we’ve made four iterations of this bike after our original launched in 2016, and we’re quite stoked with this dialed-in, versatile gravel machine.
A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL TITANIUM
GRAVEL MAGIC
FORK
UD CARBON
FRAME
COLD-FORMED TITANIUM
CLEAN
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
FRAME MOUNTS
BOTTLE AND STORAGE
700x50c
Tire Clearance
REAR SPACING
12x142
COMPATIBLE WITH
DROPPER POSTS
BSA
THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET
Updated for 2026
NEW BUILDS
This bike is the perfect companion for big rides on any surface. With tire clearance of up to 700x50mm or 27.5×2.1, the R+ is designed to tackle any terrain with comfort and style. It even has rack and fender mounts and multiple mounting points inside the front triangle. But don’t let that deter you from rides when speed is the priority. This bike can hold its own at race-pace, lunch rides, or for 200 miles in the Kansas sun.
BUILD KITS
|
Frame/Fork Kit
$2,999 |
SRAM Rival XPLR
$4,799 |
SRAM Force XPLR
$6,799 |
SRAM RED XPLR
$8,799 | |
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| Frame | R+ Titanium | R+ Titanium | R+ Titanium | R+ Titanium |
| Fork | Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm | Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm | Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm | Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40-Series | Cane Creek 40-Series | Cane Creek 40-Series | Wolf Tooth Premium IS42/52 |
| Seat Collar | Revel 31.6 Dia | Revel 31.6 Dia | Revel 31.6 Dia | Revel 31.6 Dia |
| Wheels | DT Swiss GR 1600 SPLINE Alloy | Zipp 303 S Carbon | Zipp 303 XPLR SW Carbon | |
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 700x45c HYPER-X/EXO/TR | Maxxis Rambler 700x45c HYPER-X/EXO/TR | Maxxis Rambler 700x45c HYPER-X/EXO/TR | |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course SL 70 XPLR 42cm (S/M) Zipp Service Course SL 70 XPLR 44cm (L-XXL) | Zipp SL-70 XPLR Carbon 42cm (S/M) Zipp SL-70 XPLR Carbon 44cm (L-XXL) | Zipp SL-70 XPLR Carbon 42cm (S/M) Zipp SL-70 XPLR Carbon 44cm (L-XXL) | |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course SL 90mm | Zipp Service Course SL 90mm | Zipp Service Course SL 90mm | |
| Seatpost | Revel Carbon 27.2x400 | Revel Carbon 27.2x400 | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR 27.2x400 75mm A1 | |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air Lux-Alloy | SDG Bel-Air Lux-Alloy | SDG Bel-Air Lux-Alloy | |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival XPLR E1 | SRAM Force XPLR E1 | SRAM RED AXS HDR E1 F20 | |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline 160mm Centerlock | SRAM Paceline 160mm Centerlock | SRAM Paceline 160mm Centerlock | |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival XPLR E1 13spd | SRAM Force XPLR E1 13spd | SRAM RED AXS XPLR E1 | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR E1 13spd | SRAM Force XPLR E1 13spd | SRAM RED AXS XPLR E1 | |
| Chain | SRAM Rival XPLR E1 118L | SRAM Force E1 118L Purple | SRAM RED E1 116L Rainbow | |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR XG1351 10-46t | SRAM XPLR XG1371 10-46t | SRAM XPLR XG1391 E1 10-46t | |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival XPLR E1 172.5 42t | SRAM Force XPLR E1 172.5mm 42t | SRAM RED XPLR E1 170mm 40t | |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Wide BSA 68mm Road | SRAM DUB Wide BSA 68mm Road | SRAM DUB Wide BSA 68mm Road | |
| Bar Tape | Velo Grip Tape | Velo Grip Tape | Velo Grip Tape | |
| Disclaimer | ** Specifications subject to chance without notice** | ** Specifications subject to chance without notice** | ** Specifications subject to chance without notice** | ** Specifications subject to chance without notice** |
GEOMETRY
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE |
XL |
XXL |
|
Effective Top Tube Length |
540mm |
557mm |
570mm |
583mm |
600mm |
Seat Tube Length |
450mm |
490mm |
520mm |
550mm |
580mm |
Seat Tube Angle |
75°/73° |
75°/73° |
75°/73° |
75°/73° |
75°/73° |
Chain Stay Length |
420mm |
420mm |
420mm |
420mm |
420mm |
Bottom Bracket Drop |
70mm |
70mm |
70mm |
70mm |
70mm |
Bottom Bracket Height |
285mm |
285mm |
285mm |
285mm |
285mm |
Head Tube Angle |
71.5° |
71.5° |
71.5° |
71.5° |
71.5° |
Wheel Base |
1016mm |
1034mm |
1049mm |
1064mm |
1082mm |
Head Tube Length |
110mm |
136mm |
157mm |
178mm |
205mm |
Axle to Crown |
395mm |
395mm |
395mm |
395mm |
395mm |
Fork Offset |
47mm |
47mm |
47mm |
47mm |
47mm |
Trail |
69mm |
69mm |
69mm |
69mm |
69mm |
Stack |
535mm |
560mm |
580mm |
600mm |
625mm |
Reach |
397mm |
407mm |
415mm |
423mm |
433mm |
Standover |
720mm |
760mm |
775mm |
795mm |
823mm |
FRAME SPECIFICATIONS
| Wheel Size | 700c or 650b |
| Hub Spacing | 142 x 12mm Rear / 100 x 12mm Front |
| Axles Spec | 166mm x M12 x P1.0 Axle |
| Seatpost Diameter | 27.2mm (31.8mmm Seat Clamp required) |
| Max Seatpost Insertion Depth | SM 225mm, MD 265mm, LG 295mm, XL 320mm |
| Cable Routing | Internal (including dopper) |
| Rear Brake | Flat Mount Standard, 140mm min / 160mm max rotor size |
| Tire Clearance | 700 x 50c (27.5 x 2.1) Max |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA 68mm English Threaded |
| Max Chainring | 50T with 45MM Chainline |
| Headset | IS42 Upper / IS52 Lower, 36 Degree Integrated Crown Race |
| Bottle Bosses | 4 sets total: 2 inside front triangle, 1 under downtube, 1 additional single boss under top tube for accessory mounting |
| Size | S / M / L / XL / XXL |
FAQ
CAN I BIKEPACK WITH MY R+?
Yes! It's a great gravel-packer with frame mounts galore.
CAN THIS BE USED AS A CYCLOCROSS BIKE?
Of course! While it is not yet UCI Certified, we think this would make a great Cross bike if you do not want to have a specific bike for Gravel and Cross.
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.
DOES THE R+ HAVE REAR RACK MOUNTS?
Yes!
DOES THE R+ FORK HAVE RACK/BAG MOUNTS?
Currently, no.
WHAT IS THE CROWN RACE ANGLE ON THE R+ FORK?
36 degrees.
CAN I RUN A NON-REVEL FORK ON MY R+?
You can. The Revel fork-to-headtube interface is designed to appear "seamless" aesthetically, but all other fork manufacturers should integrate with our head tube. It just may not look the best.
CAN I RUN A GRAVEL-SPECIFIC SUSPENSION FORK ON THE R+?
No, this will void the frame warranty. We haven't tested our R+ for the longer A-C of gravel suspension forks. We prototyped our carbon frame and fork like crazy to settle on a really smooth, comfortable riding gravel bike, so we're confident you'll be extremely pleased with the ride quality!
CAN I RUN A DROPPER POST ON MY R+?
Sure can, as long as it's a 27.2mm diameter post.
CAN I RUN A FRONT DERAILLEUR ON MY R+?
No. The R+ is designed to be 1x drivetrain specific and is therefore not compatible with front derailleurs.
WHAT CHAINLINE SHOULD I RUN ON THE R+?
The R+ is designed to accomodate either a 45mm chainline or 47.5mm chainline.
WHAT IS THE LARGEST CHAINRING I CAN RUN ON AN R+?
50t round chainring at a 45mm chainline.
CAN I PUT FLAT BARS ON AN R+?
Sure! We do not highly recommended it based on the Geometry, but it does not void warranty.
CAN I PUT A MOUNTAIN BIKE CASSETTE ON THE R+?
Yes you can, just make sure the chain has enough length for the 52t in the rear! Currently only available with wireless shifting.
WHAT IS THE LARGEST WATER BOTTLE I CAN RUN ON THE R+?
The R+ was designed to fit two 22oz water bottles inside the front triangle (all sizes). We've included bosses under the down tube for additional bottle or storage carrying capacity on all sizes!
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 THE 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!
