Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Sora, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
700c adventure geometry, Tectonic T2 aluminum
Suspension Fork
Alloy with 12 mm thru axle and flat mount disc brakes
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-R3000
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-R3000
Shift Levers
Shimano ST-R300
Crank
Samox 48/32T
Bottom Bracket
Samox, external, 3-piece, threaded 68 mm shell
Chain
Samox BBEB2401
Wheels
Front Hub
Xposure QR
Rims
WTB STp-I19
Spokes
Stainless steel
Tires
Kenda Small Block, 700 x 47c, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Promax DSK-330 flat mount, mechanical, aluminum, 160 mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano ST-R3000
Cockpit
Stem
Xposure 3D forged; 31.8
Handlebar
Xposure drop bar 31.8
Headset
VP-J303PE
Seat
Saddle
Mongoose Adventure
Seatpost
Xposure two bolt head
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Guide Sport belongs to the Mongoose Guide model. Mongoose launched 1 bike of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 849$. Comparing the average cost of a Gravel bike to this one, you will see that Guide Sport price is 189.99% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork material
Guide Sport has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The Guide Sport 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Guide Sport has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.