Stay Safe and Grounded: Your Gravity Mountain Bike Reviews
Worry not because the Gravity mountain bikes are made for riders like you. Don’t know which model to start from?
This article will review 3 top rated Gravity brand mountain bikes for you.
2018 Gravity FSX 1.0 Dual Suspension Mountain Bike
For less than $400, you would probably expect to get a cheaply-made or counterfeit dual suspension mountain bike… but you would be wrong.
This Gravity FSX 1.0 2018 Model represents everything any rider would expect in a quality bike in terms of the materials used to make it and its trail riding abilities.
First off, this bike is made of an advanced aluminum frame which is flawlessly welded and whose tube is hydro-formed to enhance both its performance and durability.
This is reinforced with an aluminum raiser handlebar, an alloy seat post, and a Suntour long fork with an adjustable preload.
On top of the alloy seat post is an extremely comfortable saddle.
Which means that you will not have to replace it immediately after purchase- unlike in the case of most mountain bike seats.
Its suspension system, on the other hand, includes highly adjustable shocks both on the rear and the front.
The front fork has 80mm travel space- bigger than many entry-level mountain bikes.
For a suspension bike of this frame quality, you will agree with us that this bike is fairly lightweight at 26lbs.
If you weigh 300lbs or less, you can actually throw it around on any trail with relative ease.
Its pedals are metallic with a plastic wrapping for comfortable pedaling.
The FSX 1.0 has strong double-walled rims both on the front and the rear.
Besides being lightweight, quick release, and durable, these rims give you all the stability you need when riding at full speed.
Their 26” standard size complements the bike’s overall sizes: 15” for 5’6” riders or shorter, 17” for 5’8”s, 19” for 6ft, and 21 for 6ft or taller riders.
Although the 26” by 2.1” tires may require upgrading after some miles, they will still give you a good value for your money.
In a nutshell, this bike is made for strong impacts; cannot break even after miles of bumping over tree roots, rocks, or uneven grounds.
With 24 speed EF51 Shimano shifters and three riveted chain-rings, this bike has one of the most responsive and lightweight gear systems among all entry-level mountain bikes.
The front and rear derailleurs are also of the Shimano brand while the crank and cassette are Suntour brands.
All of which give you an impressive shift system for an optimal pedaling experience.
A good gear system necessitates a brakes system with optimal stopping power. The Gravity FSX 1.0 2018 Model doesn’t disappoint in this regard.
It uses Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes.
General Pros:
- Assembling this bike is easy and doesn’t necessitate an extra expenditure at your local bike shop
- The suspension system gives you a great amount of travel
Cons:
- The tires do not match the bikes quality
- The rear and front suspensions do not have a lockout mechanism
The Gravity FSX 2.0 2020 Model
Its matt black coating is elegantly done and complemented by the attractive red or green wheels, a feature that lacks in the 1.0 model.
The Gravity FSX 2.0 2020 Model is also among the few full suspension mountain bikes under $400 with features resembling those of $1000+ dual suspension bikes.
It is ideal for both tarmacked pavements and off-road trails.
The FSX 2.0 has a number of similarities with the FSX 1.0.
They are both made of an advanced aluminum frame with hydro-formed tubes, alloy seat posts, and aluminum riser handlebars.
Other similarities include the same frame sizes, wheel make and size, tire types, Shimano front and rear derailleurs, adjustable preload forks, comfortable saddles, metallic pedals, and mechanical Tektro Novela Disc brakes.
This bike also has 24 speeds and 80mm compression travel on the front forks. The similarities aren’t to mean that the two bikes are identical.
The FSX 2.0 is an upgrade of the 1.0 model in the sense that its components are made and configured to give you a better off-road experience.
It has better pedaling and gear components e.g. its three chainrings are bolted on, not riveted, giving you a better acceleration.
It weighs 24lbs, can carry a weight of up to 350lbs, and handles off-road jumps better and has a better adjusting rear suspension than the 1.0 model.
That’s without mentioning that even though it is made for 26” wheels, you can get the same model for 27.5” wheels if you so desire.
This model has a lockout mechanism for the front suspension and although the rear shock is unlockable.
You can always add a second shock to double the spring retainers and stiffen the spring up.
Other Pros:
- The lockout mechanism makes this bike versatile and fun to ride
- It is quality and pocket-friendly
- This model has an impressive pedal efficiency
- It is lightweight and easy to ride the bike
Cons:
- The traction on this bike’s tires is wanting in many ways.
- Its rear shock is adjustable, yes, but its quality doesn’t match the overall quality of the bike.
Aluminum Monster Fat Gravity Mountain Bike
You will be comfortable riding on muddy, snowy, sandy, and basically, any lose ground that other bikes struggle on.
On top of making this bike stable and efficient on loose ground, the wide 26” x 4.0” Tires offer you an unmatched traction on quarry roads, tarmac, and other hard surfaces.
Although it is surprising how such a huge bike weighs less than 40 pounds, this is exactly what you need for easy portability.
Do you ride on the beach? This bike is your ideal choice because it is rust-resistant even when exposed to salt water.
What’s most amazing, however, is the fact that this awesome bike retails at about $500 only.
While this might be considered a men’s bike due to its “masculine” fat wheels, its 6 different color options make it more of a unisex bike.
It comes in matt black, orange, gloss black, stealth super dark, silver, and green.
The Aluminum Monster Fat Gravity Mountain Bike is made of a sturdy aluminum frame. Which makes it both durable and sturdy enough to carry a weight of up to 300lbs.
Its rims, on the other hand, are aluminum-made to ensure that the bike doesn’t crush under your weight when on rough trails.
With a few adjustments to the seat, this bike accommodates riders as short as 5ft (size 14”) and as tall as 6’6” (size 22). And every other height in between (sizes 16”, 18”, and 20”).
By adjustment here we don’t imply that it is a necessity; this bike is decent right out of the delivery box.
This gravity bike is a full suspension mountain bike and has an aluminum fork which, although non-tapered, is durable and spacious enough for a 4.5” tire.
The handlebar is 620mm wide aluminum which gives you the best control on the road.
As for the gear system, this bike has Sram trigger shifters, Shimano derailleurs both rear and front.
It has also a 100mm bottom bracket with a 144mm spindle length, 175mm crankset, and a 16-speed setup, all of which combine to ease your pedaling job.
The gear system is kept in check by a cable actuated Tekro Novela disc brake system that stops the bike easily and without unnecessarily overworking the fingers.
Other pros:
- The assembly instructions are well written in a simple, understandable English. You will have an easy time putting everything together even on your own.
- The bike is versatile. It works best on loose grounds but does fairly well on hard trails
- It is very affordable compared to other fat bikes
Cons
- The fork is non-tapered, limiting the travel space
Our Final Pick: The Gravity FSX 2.0 2018 Model
The fat bike isn’t far off either. But we like The Gravity FSX 2.0 2018 Model most because of these four unique reasons.
- The gear system in this bike stands out from the rest. It is more durable and has better performance. As a matter of fact, it is better than some $1000+ intermediate-level mountain bikes.
- A dual suspension mountain bike worth less than $400 is a wow factor on its own. Adding the fact that this bike has a lockout mechanism for its front suspension is simply unbelievable.
- For dual suspensions within its price range, The Gravity FSX 2.0 2018 Model has an excellent pedal performance.
- This mountain bike is inarguably the most elegant dual suspension bike under $500. The different rim colors are too attractive to bypass
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