Poseidon X Gravel Bike Build & Review | With a Pro's Take
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- In this video we build and review a 2022 Poseidon X Gravel Bike from Poseidon Bikes. Instead of just another amatuer sharing thoughts, I decided to bring in a close friend and industry pro to do the build and share is thoughts on the bike. This is a fair, realistic and honest look at this bike.
More videos to come for sure on this bike.
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This review was so unbelievably helpful. Was originally leaning towards a Cannondale Topstone 4 but wasn't feeling the price. Definitely think the Posedion X is the way to go
This is the review I was looking for. I bought the bike for myself back in December and haven't had a chance to run it through its paces yet. I've upgraded a few things already (tires and saddle). Poseidon customer service is phenomenal as I had an issue with a cross threaded screw in the fork impacting the front brake caliper. Poseidon, no questions asked, at no cost to me, sent me a new fork and I had my local LBS install it and tune up the bike. It's ready to go now and I can't wait to get it dirty.
yea, if you wanted wider tires i think that is what the redwood is for. The x was designed to ride more on the road than gravel and the redwood leans more towards gravel. Either way, good inside detaios from your buddy! it helped!
Thanks for the review. Researching bikes for a bit now for my first gravel bike, and I'm feeling like this is the bike to start out on and upgrade in the future. With the tires, I've seen it has clearance for slightly wider tires, looking at WTB 40mm specifically for an upgrade that I've seen others post. I guess if I was going on rougher trails I would look towards the redwood. For my use roads and packed gravel/dirt, I think this bike looks good! Thanks for the thorough review and showing the bike in action.
I just bought this bike good to hear the good reviews..thanks for doing a review on it.
Great video. I have been a bike Mechanic for over 30 years. This company sells quality. I bought the rosewood. And I love it. But for the money that microshift Avent x is really good. It shifts like shimano xt. I'm proud to run it.
Great video! This is everything I needed. I’ll be pulling the trigger as soon as the XL is back in stock
Great review. Thank you for taking the time. I am thinking seriously about the Poseidon now.
I bought one today, and now searching in RUclips I see your comments about it 👍
Been riding the X since december and i love it, to be my first Gravel Bike i am super Happy .
Nice Review and been honest is always a plus, awesome review Dude 🤘
Lets go Gravel 🤘 +1sub
Thanks for sharing. Just got one today!
That was a very down to earth and practical review, I have the same bike but flatbar and have discovered the perfect Century bike, with a few minor personalization upgrades.
Quality, fit, finish is superb.
I really appreciate this video, good stuff.
The one thing I have noticed while researching this bike is basically everyone that gets one keeps it and upgrades it. That says a lot. and it seems the 2 upgrades you want to do quickly is compression less brake cables and changing the crank. Then from there your good until you fine tune it to your taste. If it wasn't currently sold out I'd be riding one now.
sorry about the personal news but selfishly I'm excited to see more reviews from you and the off the grid stuff!
Great review man! Honest and to the point. Was nice hearing a Pros opinion on the bike.
Just bought this off a guy who didn’t like it ! Unbelievable I offered 400 and we made a deal …WOW 😜
I absolutely love this bike!! BTW I’m in southern Florida so I’m riding all the time.
Great review of rhings I'll probably never use but i have to applaud your dedication and effort in providing this information. Ypu are definitely "into it". Well done.
Great review and I’m with you about knees!
Happy to see you like it bro I live in LA commute 14 miles 5 days a week on that bad boy had to change out pedals 3 times in a year but other then that normal flats happened but I love this bike straight up
It truly is a beautiful piece. The price is just the icing on the cake. They did an awesome job for sure.
Just ordered one. This review was helpful. I will probably look for another seat and pedals. Otherwise, I think this is a good buy. Thank you.
You should take a look at polygon. They have some really good deals on their bikes. I got their gravel bike the bend r5. For $1500 it comes with grx 810, hydraulic brakes, carbon fork, dropper post, and a lifetime warranty. Granted, they do give you a no name crankset and and awful wheelset that I upgraded immediately lol
Were you in the Army? First video of yours I’ve seen (because I’m interested in the X). You remind me of many good friends in the Army. Be well, brother.
The gearing on this bike is a dream, with a low gear ratio of 20.5. I can use all the uphill help I can get and this bike provides it, as well as a gorgeous profile. The frame has a slot for installing a drop seat post. I ordered it with a “just show me” attitude, and they did indeed show me!
Agreed on all points!
I bought the Poseidon x ambition awaiting delivery arrival. Can't wait
I ordered one late last week and I received my FedEx tracking number today. It will be delivered Saturday 4/9/22.
X ambition owner, love mine. Of course we humans always want more.
What's your opinion on bike packing with this one? The mechanics said the front fork wasn't for heavy loads, what's your opinion?
It’s been 6 months now how’s the bike holding up? I been looking at this model for a week now and considering buying one
Hey, how would this fare when compared to a $699 Triban RC120?
Luckily, I purchased my Poseidon X when they were considerably less expensive and I too was very impressed. I did my research and for the money, there was nothing I found close. I agree with your pro friend. The crank is heavy and the wheelset is a weak link. I've since addressed those with a different crank and a second wheelset and tire setup. All in all, I love mine and it's my favorite bike.
Obrigado, você é incrível, fique conectado e converse comigo
I’ve rode many many QR bikes including mountain road and cyclocross and have never had a problem. Ever.
I am a bike snob and all my bikes have been pro quality xt/xtr and boutique brands all with QR wheels. Only this year I picked a new Titanium hardtail and it has thru axle axles. To me it is no different to my other MTBs of the past in stiffness is that area. It does make a difference with a long travel front suspension, for sure but for most people thru axels are not necessary.
I would definitely change those pedals for a good quality set.
Love direct marketing bike brands their are many out there now and always are a bette4 deal.
Fantastic review, man. After doing some research, I can't NOT pull the trigger on the Poseidon X. I actually called them today, Caleb picked up immediately and we chatted for like 10 minutes. I'm very impressed with the bike, the carbon fork, the price point, & the company itself. I'm 5'10" w/ a 32" inseam, in between the M and the L. What do you think?
Awesome. Mention the video if you don't mind. As for sizing I have a medium and I'm pretty much the exact same size as you it seems like. Fits perfectly.
My wife and I are torn between the state 4130 all road and this Poseidon X bike. I may end up going for the state purely for the aesthetics. However, we both know that both of the bikes will eventually need some upgrades as we put serious miles on em. Great video! I’m sending this to her now and I think she’s gonna pull the trigger on one
I suppose you can't go wrong with either but I would definitely end up with a Poseidon if that were my decision to make. Slightly better spec and in my opinion the look of the Poseidon is a little bit better as well as the frame geometry. Regardless I'm sure you'll be happy either way.
@@downstateradv I appreciate the insight. I have been leaning more and more towards the Poseidon after digging deeper!
@@Sapoguapo I was in the same boat. I just bought a Poseidon X Flat bar today because of the value and extras a bike shouldn’t have for its price point.
@@oakcityclement it really is a gorgeous bike! I am still on the fence, but definitely loving the details of the Poseidon
@@Sapoguapo I just bought the x. Coming this week. I was trying to decide between those 2 as well. My dad is a road biker but has shifted into more mountain bikes and gravel bikes over the years. He suggested the x because he thought you get more for the money and he liked the geometry of the frame better. He also liked how upgradable the bike is since the frame seems solid. The state also seems like a great bike though so I don't think you can go wrong.
I ordered one myself yesterday, your review was very helpful. I like fast twitch agile frames are difficult to find that can take 43mm tires which this frame is able to handle according to a few folks who own them. I recently moved to an area with scenic country roads with ranches or farms but the road are not in the best condition with erosion, hence the reason I like being able to ride 40mm tires, instead of being stuck with 25 mm tires or 28mm on most road frames, even some cyclocross frames are limited in sizes above 28 or 30mm. Thanks for your in depth review when compared to other reviews I seen on this bike. Really looking forward to it. 👍
How tall are you and what size did you get?
5'10" - M
@@downstateradv I'm also 5'10" with 32" inseam. Do you think I should get the M or L? Leaning towards L since reach didn't increase much and I'd like the less aggressive option. Thanks
@@lucasdos3497 Dude! we have the exact same height and inseam, i'm torn between M or L. What did you go with? i'm looking to put my order in ASAP
im building one from the frame , im getting the advent x lol but dropper post , better bars , better wheels
About to order my second Poseidon X, I was robbed for New Years. I rode my bike from mid-December 2019 through mid-December 2021 in Chicago ( approximately 300 miles total ). I was going to upgrade the wheels but if I could have opened up the wheels and serviced the bearings with new grease then the stock wheels would have been fine for my non-pro recreational riding. I serviced the bearings in the pedals but that did not improve the spin. The shifter broke and the brake cables rusted. I replaced the shifter ( only the silver one was available on Amazon) about 5 months ago and it was a great ride. I was looking forward to riding throughout the cold Chicago winter. I have been itching to get out and ride for weeks now and thanks to insurance I will be replacing my bike. Thank You for the great review.
Four issues in 300 mikes and you want another one? Seriously, why do you like it that much? I have one and it is gorgeous but the frustration with repairs has made me regret the purchase severely. The people are nice at Poseidon but I could never aggravate myself like this to save $300 or $400 dollars.
What is its rear hub spacing? Trying to figure out wheel compatibility.
Unfortunately I do not have that information but I'm sure the guys at Poseidon would happily answer
I thought I was going to spend at least $1200+ for a gravel bike. I kept seeing this Poseidon company popping up with these prices. I couldn't find any bad reviews on it and went for an interstellar blue X. The packaging was impressive. I threw it together and had it tuned up at the local bike shop and I have zero regrets about buying this bike. Been riding it 7 months now. The tires are a little narrower than you'd expect for a 'gravel' bike. I was getting sick of popping road tires on lousy country roads in rural TN and these offer a little more insurance against rougher road conditions. Been great on wooded trails in KY. Loose gravel is another story. I replaced the saddle, put a 44t chainring on the crank (comes with a 36t), slightly longer stem, and clipless pedals. I'm really happy with the brakes, the shifting, general handling. I'll be riding this bike for a long time.
Thank you for the review video! I noticed that I recognized that canal trail, looks like you live in my area.( Small world)
Are you still riding this bike? Any follow up thoughts?
Let's go riding sometime. Cheers! - Ray
I do ride it fairly frequently. Love the bike so far. No issues at all besides what I mentioned
I bought the Redwood... but I kind of wish the X was available in my size when I got it ;)
Both phenomenal bikes! Really like what they did with the redwood.
The redwood is what caught my eye initially, but living in the midwest I decided I really didn't need the extra tire width for touring. X has been great so far, planning on doing a 300 mile trip with it this spring.
They do a Military/First Responder discount through GovX and free shipping. I just jumped on it after my commuter Jamis was stolen.
I checked on govx but nothing pops up under the bike section. Is there another way to find this discount?
@@quintanacarlos59 I ordered through Poseidon's website and during the checkout I was able to confirm my GovX account and get the discount.
How much was the discount…?
@@chg2799 I paid around $730 total. The only additional costs were changing the tires to Gravel King SS+ and swapping for better pedals.
update?
After putting a better saddle and 43cm tires it completely change the feel and comfort. Nothing else to change that I can see until the wheel set breaks.
Planning to do the same. Good stuff!
Well yours showed up better than mine
Great review and thorough run down. I decided to go with this bike and will make a few upgrades once it arrives. I was disappointed it's not tubeless tires or option to upgrade if desired. If you're having knee issues, I'd highly recommend checking out "knees over toes guy" on RUclips. I run a lot as well and was having knee issues, a few months on his program I am pain free and putting on more milage than ever.
You're right... this is to nice a bike not to get it setup by a mechanic. You saved enough to hire a good one, and his job will be easy.
I'm in for 2. Thank you all
Why is the bike shipped in a TV box?? My roommate and I had a good laugh.
So that's actually a pretty ingenious little trick that the company uses to keep the shipping folks from beating the hell out of the bikes in transit. It's actually their box and it has their branding on it in small print but they make it look like there's a TV in there. Genius really
@@downstateradv This alone, tells you a lot about this company. Creative, disruptive, direct to consumer brands. Love this.
Good review, but the clip says "paid promotion".
That required by law since the bike was provided at no cost for the review. It's a box you check when you upload. Doesn't mean it's a fluff piece by any means. I'm honest to a fault
@@downstateradv Thanks for your response. The biggest complaint I've read from other reviewers about the bike is the brakes are bad (spongy). I'm thinking about purchasing it anyway and replacing the brake housing with compression less brake housing.
@@mevierling I have an x with jagwire brake cable housings and it brakes better than the dual-action mechanical calipers on my redwood, which is still using stock cable housings.
can someone convince me that paying $2225 for Trek Domane AL5 is a better choice than buying this bike :))
Haha, i'm somewhat in the same boat. I was considering some gravel bikes at the $1300-1500 range but after reasearching the Poseidon X, i'm like why not get this if i'm not going to really get into like a $3k-5k bike.
@@gsabella4 i got a used 2 years old marin road bike for $400..cause wanna keep the trek bike for the paved road...not sure how satisfied we will get with a cheap bike..🤔🤔
@@gsabella4 I agree. The poseidon x is perfect for me. I don't really need anything more and I don't really understand why anyone else would need a several thousand dollar bike unless they're racing
@greg did you ever get this bike? Curious because I'm considering getting something in between $1000-$2000 but this makes me want to save my money lol. I already have a $3000 mtb