Head to headMountain

El Jefe

vs

Wayward

Revel
Revel
Revel El Jefe
Starting price
El Jefe$4,799
Wayward
Claimed weight
El Jefenull
Wayward
Tire clearance
El Jefe
Wayward
Builds available
El Jefe3
Wayward0
01 / Overview

Overview

03 / Specifications

Where the builds differ.

Comparing our editor's-pick builds side-by-side. Winners highlighted row-by-row — lower price and weight, and the better-spec component, each mark a point.

01Frameset
El Jefe
SRAM XX Eagle Transmission Kit · $10,199
Wayward
Claimed weight
null
Frame material
Fork
RockShox SID Ultimate 120mm
Tire clearance
02Groupset
Shift levers
null
Rear derailleur
null
Cassette
null
Crankset
null
Brakes
SRAM Motive Ultimate
03Wheelset
Front wheel
null
Rear wheel
null
Front tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29" x 2.4" EXO (Front)
04Cockpit
Handlebar / stem
OneUp Carbon Bar
Saddle
null
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb AXS
03.1

Build variants & pricing

04 / Geometry

How they fit, how they steer.

Reach × Stack · size —mm
Where the handlebar sits relative to the bottom bracket — the single most important fit pair.
430450470595615635REACH →STACK ↑+2 reach−6 stackEl JefeWayward
El Jefe
Wayward
size —
Reach
Stack
Head tube angle
Trail
Chainstay length
Wheelbase
Top tube (effective)
04.1

Which size should I buy?

Your height
5'8"173 cm
5'0"5'5"5'10"6'3"6'7"
El Jefe
Medium
5'8" – 5'11"
Fits riders in this height range.
Wayward
Fits riders in this height range.

These are starting points. Flexibility, riding style, and preferred position all shift the answer — if you’re between sizes, a professional fit beats a chart.

05 / Reviews

What the magazines said.

Published reviews from trusted cycling outlets. Click through for the full write-up.