Revel
R+R+ Shimano GRX 12
The current Revel R+ is a titanium gravel race bike that deliberately sits between categories. Revel positions it as a drop-bar platform for gravel, cyclocross, and long mixed-surface riding, and the frame details support that broad brief: it is not an ultralight pure race frame, but it also avoids the long-chainstay, expedition-first approach of many bikepacking-oriented titanium bikes. The defining feature of this fourth-generation design is how much capability it packs into a relatively performance-minded package, with clearance for up to 700x50c or 27.5x2.1 tires alongside rack and fender mounts and multiple accessory bosses in the main triangle.
Spec sheet.
Every component shipped with this build.
No specs available yet.
Geometry & fit.
5 sizes published.
The R+ uses a consistent geometry concept across the size range, with a 71.5-degree head tube angle, 75-degree seat tube angle, 420 mm chainstays, 70 mm bottom bracket drop, and 69 mm trail in every size. That points to handling that should be stable and predictable on loose surfaces without becoming excessively slow at the bars. A 71.5-degree front end and 69 mm trail are moderate by modern gravel standards, favoring confidence and composure over razor-sharp steering, while the 420 mm rear center is relatively compact for a bike with this much tire clearance and utility provision. That shorter chainstay helps keep the bike from feeling overly long or dull under power.
Where the handlebar sits relative to the bottom bracket — the single most important fit pair.
01Fit geometry6 values
03Handling geometry8 values
Which size should I buy?
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The lineup.
4 builds, ranging $4,399 – $8,799.
The R+ is offered in four complete builds: SRAM Red AXS, SRAM Force AXS, SRAM Rival AXS, and Shimano GRX 12. That spread covers both premium wireless SRAM options and a mechanical or semi-wireless alternative path through Shimano GRX, giving the model a broad spec ladder without changing the underlying frame concept. The common thread is that all builds sit on the same titanium platform with the same high-clearance, utility-capable frame and carbon fork, so the decision is primarily about drivetrain preference and budget rather than choosing between different intended uses.
At the top end, the Red AXS build is the premium lightweight option, while Force AXS and Rival AXS typically represent the more realistic choices for riders who want wireless shifting without paying flagship-level prices. The GRX 12 build adds an appealing option for riders who prefer Shimano ergonomics and gravel-specific component tuning. Without detailed component lists or pricing, the clearest distinction is that Revel offers the R+ across multiple drivetrain ecosystems while keeping the frame's core proposition unchanged.
