2023 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ vs 2025 Revel Rascal Shimano
The S is the Revel Rascal Shimano size closest to your XS Salsa Timberjack 27.5+. 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 Revel Rascal Shimano
Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ in XS, the Revel Rascal Shimano in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ is drawn. The Revel Rascal Shimano numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ XS | Revel Rascal Shimano S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410.7 | 431 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 599.0 | 604 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4 | 65.5 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.1 | 76 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 570.0 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420.0 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1120.0 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 56.6 | not listed | |
| Standover | 702.9 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 342.9 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 543.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100.0 | not listed |
Differences are the Revel Rascal Shimano minus the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+. Full charts: 2023 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+, 2025 Revel Rascal Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Timberjack 27.5+Revel Rascal Shimano
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 | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+SLX 27.5+ | Revel Rascal ShimanoShimano Deore |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Alloy V2 | Revel Rascal |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold | RockShox Lyrik SEL Select |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano M6100-12 Deore | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano MT510 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Rekon | Continental Kryptotal F Trail, Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Shimano MT410-B | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i40 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT401 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | Race Face Aeffect |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail | not listed |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | TranzX YSP05 | crankbrothers Highline 7 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | SDG Bel-Air |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
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