R+ R+ SRAM Force AXS

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.

$6,799Gen v4
Revel R+ R+ SRAM Force AXS
Build
Size
Stack535mm
Reach397mm
Top tube540mm
Headtube length110mm
Standover height720mm
Seat tube length450mm

Fit and geometry

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.

Full specs

Frameset

Frame

R+ Titanium

Fork

Revel Gravel Fork 12×100 47mm

Groupset

Shift levers

SRAM Force XPLR E1 13spd

Rear derailleur

SRAM Force XPLR E1 13spd

Cassette

SRAM XPLR XG1371 10-46t

Chain

SRAM Force E1 118L Purple

Crankset

SRAM Force XPLR E1 172.5mm 42t

Bottom bracket

SRAM DUB Wide BSA 68mm Road

Front brake

SRAM Force XPLR E1

Rear brake

SRAM Force XPLR E1

Front rotor

SRAM Paceline 160mm Centerlock

Rear rotor

SRAM Paceline 160mm Centerlock

Wheelset

Front wheel

Zipp 303 S Carbon

Rear wheel

Zipp 303 S Carbon

Front tire

Maxxis Rambler 700x45c; HYPER-X/EXO/TR

Rear tire

Maxxis Rambler 700x45c; HYPER-X/EXO/TR

Cockpit

Stem

Zipp Service Course SL 90mm

Handlebars

Zipp SL-70 XPLR Carbon 42cm (S/M) / 44cm (L-XXL)

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air Lux-Alloy

Seatpost

Revel Carbon 27.2x400

Builds

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.

R+ SRAM Rival AXS

R+ SRAM Rival AXS

$4,499

R+ SRAM Force AXS

R+ SRAM Force AXS

$6,799

Selected
R+ SRAM Red AXS

R+ SRAM Red AXS

$8,799

R+ Shimano GRX 12

R+ Shimano GRX 12

Price TBD