Poseidon Dropbar Redwood 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium
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Groupset microSHIFT Advent X
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 1 × 10
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 Double Butted Hydroformed Aluminum
Suspension Fork
6061 Aluminum Fork – Tapered Steer 1 1/8" – 1 1/2"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
MicroShift Advent X 10 Speed with Clutch
Shift Levers
MicroShift Advent X 10 Speed
Cassette
Microshift 11-48T Advent X 10 Speed
Crank
Prowheel 38t Narrow Wide Chainring with 170mm crank arms
Bottom Bracket
73mm English Threaded Square Taper
Chain
KMC 10 Speed
Pedals
Platform Pedals
Wheels
Rims
Poseidon Alloy Tubeless Compatible 27.5” Wheels 12x100 Thru axle front & 12x142 Thru axle rear
Tires
Kenda Kadre 27.5 x 2.35 Clincher tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-C550 Mechanical Flat Mount Brake Calipers
Brake Levers
MicroShift Advent X
Disk Rotors
Tektro 160mm F&R
Cockpit
Handlebar
Poseidon Adventure Bars
Seat
Saddle
Poseidon X alloy rails
Seatpost
Promax Alloy 31.6
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXS |
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| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
Model Overview
Dropbar Redwood belongs to the Poseidon Dropbar model. Poseidon released 6 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Poseidon Dropbar bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Poseidon Dropbar X 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 749$. Poseidon Dropbar Redwood 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 949$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Gravel bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel bike is 2462$. However, even though the average price of a Gravel bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 949$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Dropbar Redwood price is 159.43% smaller than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Gravel bikes average weight
Gravel bikes weigh an average of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 13.15 kg (28.99 lbs), the Dropbar Redwood model is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Gravel bike weighs 61.75% less than Dropbar Redwood.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The Dropbar Redwood 2022 bike is equipped with aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 650b wheels make a great choice if you want to sacrifice speed for comfort. However, if speed is what you’re after, 700c wheels are a better fit.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Dropbar Redwood comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
