Revel Titanium Ranger - First Look

The Full Suspension Bike We Didnt Know We Needed

The new Revel Ranger Ti is going to be a problem for anyone who already spends too much time staring at bike parts. Revel has taken the current Ranger platform and paired its carbon rear triangle and carbon links with a new titanium front triangle. The geometry and suspension kinematics carry over, but visually, this thing is on another level.

The titanium 3D printing and frame design are beyond a thing of beauty. This is truly a work of art you can ride, and by far the best metal front triangle I have ever seen. That is a big statement, but look at the thing.

The Titanium Front Triangle

The way the head tube flows into the top tube and downtube immediately grabs your attention. Then you start looking at the shock mount, the shaping around the bottom bracket, and how neatly everything comes together around the linkage. There is a lot going on, yet the whole frame looks incredibly clean.

The 3D-printed titanium details are a huge part of that appeal. The sculpted shapes give the front triangle a look that feels right at home alongside the Ranger's carbon rear end. The exposed titanium against the dark carbon makes it even easier to appreciate the different pieces. I would have a hard time covering any of this up with a frame bag, which is unfortunate because I also like carrying snacks.

A Familiar Ranger Underneath

We have already spent plenty of time talking about the carbon bike in our new Ranger review and Tydeman's Ranger bike check. The appeal has been its ability to pedal efficiently while staying impressively composed when the trail gets rough. Tydeman built his around racing Downieville, while my own setups have covered both light XC builds and burlier short-travel trail duties.

The Ti version keeps that same foundation: 120mm of CBF rear suspension, 29-inch wheels, and geometry designed around a 130mm fork. It also retains the current Ranger's carbon rear triangle and links. For anyone who already likes the fit and layout of the new Ranger, there is a lot here that will be familiar.

Ranger Ti Details

• Titanium front triangle with the Ranger V3 carbon rear triangle and carbon links
• 120mm of CBF rear travel with geometry based around a 130mm fork
• 29-inch wheels and the same geometry and suspension kinematics as the carbon Ranger V3
• Four bottle or utility mounting locations on M through XL, three on Small
• Internal routing, long dropper insertion, UDH compatibility, and a debris fender
• Claimed frameset weight of 8.02 lb / 3.64 kg
• Frameset price of $5,969

What Titanium Could Add on Trail

Revel says the titanium front triangle is intended to add compliance and take some of the edge off trail chatter, while the carbon rear triangle and links maintain chassis stiffness. On a bike meant for long pedaling days, that is an appealing idea.

How noticeable that difference is compared with the carbon bike is something I would want to explore with back-to-back riding. The carbon Ranger already impressed us with its suspension and composure, so the interesting question is how much the Ti front triangle changes that familiar feel. For now, the design and construction are what have my attention.

What's Worldwide's Takeaway?

At a frameset price of $5,969, the Ranger Ti is firmly in dream-build territory. The listed frameset weight also makes it clear that saving every possible gram is not the reason to buy this one. Its appeal is taking a Ranger platform we already enjoy and adding a titanium front triangle that makes you want to stop and look at every little detail.

For the rider who gets as excited about how a frame is made as how they plan to build it, this thing is pretty special. If you were already daydreaming about a custom Ranger build, this probably is not helping. Revel really went above and beyond making this one so damn good-looking.