apollo Gradient Mens Mountain Bike 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
386$
Weight | 17.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 60mm -
Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alloy
Suspension Fork
Apollo MTB forks
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney 7 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney SIS top pull for 42t, 31.8mm clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano Tourney Revoshift 3x7
Cassette
7 speed 14-28t
Crank
Steel, 24/34/42t, (S/M/L - 170mm)
Bottom Bracket
Loose bearing, 68x120mm
Chain
7 speed
Pedals
Flat mountain bike pedals, 9/16"
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 9mm x 100mm, quick release
Rear Hub
Nutted, alloy, 3/8 x 135mm
Rims
Alloy double wall
Tires
All terrain
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Clarks CMD-17, 160mm rotor, Rear: Clarks CMD-17, 160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
15 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp, S - 60mm, M/L - 80mm
Handlebar
20mm rise, 6 degree bend, 25.4mm clamp, S/M/L - 640mm wide
Grips
Apollo
Headset
1 1/8" semi-integrated, loose bearing
Seat
Saddle
Apollo mountain bike
Seatpost
Steel, 27.2mm x 350mm, 31.8mm clamp
Model Overview
Gradient Mens Mountain Bike completes the Apollo Gradient model. Apollo launched 1 bike of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 347$. In conclusion, this bike price is 448.99% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.31 kg (27.14 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs), the Gradient Mens Mountain Bike model is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 42.97% less than Gradient Mens Mountain Bike.
Gradient Mens Mountain Bike components
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Gradient Mens Mountain Bike bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Apollo Gradient Mens Mountain Bike has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.