2026 Revel El Jefe SRAM Kit vs 2026 Salsa Timberjack
The XL is the Salsa Timberjack size closest to your XL Revel El Jefe SRAM Kit. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Salsa Timberjack
Compared with the Revel El Jefe SRAM Kit in XL, the Salsa Timberjack in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Revel El Jefe SRAM Kit, XLSalsa Timberjack, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Revel El Jefe SRAM Kit XL | Salsa Timberjack XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 499 | 492.6 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 627 | 625.5 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 66.4 | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75.1 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 670 | 659.3 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420.0 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 | 1211.7 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 56.6 | −11 mm |
| BB height | 299 | not listed | |
| Standover | 790 | 792.9 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 457.2 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 510 | 543.0 | +33 mm |
| Head tube length | 116 | 125.0 | +9 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack minus the Revel El Jefe SRAM Kit. Full charts: 2026 Revel El Jefe SRAM Kit, 2026 Salsa Timberjack.
Where each sits in its class
Revel El Jefe SRAM KitSalsa Timberjack
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Revel El Jefe SRAM KitSRAM Eagle 90 Kit | Salsa Timberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Revel El Jefe | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | crankbrothers Synthesis V2 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Alloy Bar | not listed |
| Stem | Revel CNC | not listed |
| Grips | Trail 1 Farlow Gap | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit No.42 | not listed |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V3 | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air | not listed |
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