The BEST Gravel Bike Under $1,000 | Poseidon X

#PoseidonX #BudgetGravelBike

When looking for a budget gravel bike, the Poseidon X was a clear choice for me when selecting my first gravel bike. At only $750, this light weight, high quality gravel bike will leave you questioning how Poseidon they even make money!

Be sure to let me know down in the comments any question you have about this bike. I will follow up with a review and answer any question you have once I get some time in the saddle.

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[stevenmoore]

You found a great bike. I too have a Posiedon X, and I couldn't be happier. I did change out the chainring for a 42t and went with Rene Herse Barlow Pass tires since I do a combo of gravel and pavement here in SE Michigan. Enjoy.

[steveshia]

well produced review. definitely deserves more views👍🏼

[duyle]

I can probably answer any questions about this bike. I’ve had mine for almost 2 years and love it. It’s my favorite bike despite being the cheapest. Recently I added the xplr suspension fork and it’s a game changer. Works 100% with the frame with minimal front geometry changes. I did opt for their 650b kit as my bike is a small and I’m used to my 27.5 mtbs.

[daveyb]

I'm picking up one this month! Hopefully I'll see you around the Michigan trails. :-)

[RunBikeMike]

Looking forward to hearing more about this bike. Great review.

[snbsmtb]

Great video bro!! The review is great!! The bike looks amazing!! Looking forward to seeing this bike more!!

[coreyreeder]

This is going to be my next big purchase. I’m replacing/upgrading from 18 year old road bike. I wanted something that would still be great on the road, maybe fast enough to hang with a group but probably not race. But I also wanted the ability to run wider tires for gravel. Maybe even add a 650b wheelset down the road and have one bike to do it all.

[timothy]

Nice review on the bike. I bought the Poseidon x in matte black in Feb 2022. I, like you was looking for a good bike with similar features. You are right on with not many other quality bikes out there under the $1500 for what you get with the poseidon. I had mine assembled by the bike shop to make the gearing and any other adjustments needed that i have no clue about. I love it...

[tao]

Is the frame geo more akin to a true road bike? Seat stays seem acute and high which may make it more rigid and unforgiving vs gravel geo?

[curtrodriguez]

I just bought the Gen 2 Ambition X; it comes with a newer saddle than this bike and compressionless brake housings for better braking. I absolutlry love this bike I have only been out on two short rides due to the rain in Scaramento but so far I couldn't be happier! I purchased the thru-axle and tubeless wheelset for an extra $400.

[Pedro_Jr_Gravel]

Love this bike, been riding it since december and i love it as been my first gravel bike

[StayZero]

Giving the X serious consideration for my first drop bar bike. I want something that will do well on pavement and gravel so this one seems like a solid option.

[bbolte]

Thanks for this. I have been seriously considering this bike. I currently have an old Trek 830. This would be my first drop bar. I was concerned about size being 5'10" as well (with a 31.5" inseam). Figured I'd need the medium until you mention going with a large. Now that you've had it a few months, do you still like the large size?

[thebigoutside]

Sweet bike and video! I was totally wrong on what it was going to be XD

[tibbar]

I got one last year and it is very enjoyable to ride. However, Poseidon had to cut some corners to meet their price point. I can live with the uncomfortable saddle, and I am not upset over the fact that my 39 year old Trek has more paint left on it than my X. Honestly, the only short cut that really got to me were the very(very) bad tubes . They say Kenda on them so maybe Kenda screwed Poseidon. Anyway, the frame fork and drive train are just fine, and it only cost another $10 to replace the tubes(Walmart was the only real time option) so eventually I will have repaired or replaced enough parts to trust my X.

[korslight]

Is this just the X or ambition?? Thanks!! Really want to be able to ride on road but like option for some terrain

[gustifer]

I like my MTB but I’ve been thinking about getting a gravel bike. I came across one of these like new preowned for only 500 bucks. Is it really worth it or should I just spend the 1399 on a Giant? Are the components any good?

[ofwolfandmanii]

Just update mine with some gravelking tires, gonna run it good this summer.

[taylorkrumroy]

I bought this bike as my first gravel bike (I'm an avid mountain biker) not knowing if I would even like riding on gravel/pavement. However, I'm loving it. Now I'm wondering if I start upgrading my Poseidon X or if I need to buy a different bike (like a Salsa Journeyman, Kona Libre, etc) that comes with a Thru Axle. Do I keep the X? Do I upgrade from QR to TA with the conversion kit? Is it even worth it? I'm not sure exactly what to do lol. I am certain I need to upgrade the breaks because they feel terrible compared to my Hopes on my enduro. Someone mentioned these Juin Tech Hydro brakes to use with the current existing cable on the X so that may be worth a consideration. Am i blowing the ThruAxle out of proportion here? I wanted to upgrade a wheelset to tubeless but don't know if it's silly to upgrade to a QR. What are your thoughts after riding the bike over this past summer?

[tzephon]

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