Steel is real. Fun and tough commuting gravel bike inspired by randonneur bikes to adventure around, commute or even do light single track.
Frame:
4130 Chromoly
Fork/Headset:
4130 Chromoly / Tange sealed bearigns
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
MTB crank 170mm / Shimano Hllowtech II
Pedals:
MKS GR-9 Pedals / MKS Half Clips
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
11-34T 8 speed / NarrowWide 38T
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Claris R2000 / Shimano Claris R2000
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks C17 Cambium / Soma Wakizashi Aero Seatpost 27.2
Brakes:
Tektro Aries / TRP 160mm Rotors
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Double Wall Alu / Shimano / Panaracer GravelKing SK 38c
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Double Wall Alu / Shimano / Panaracer GravelKing SK 38c
Accessories:
Spurcycle knock off bell / Outershell Saddlebag and Handlebarbag
Added by Deez1. Last updated over 5 years ago.
As of over 5 years ago, Deez1 has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
7 Comments
Nice! So far I think your bike is the only other Populo Quest on here besides mine. After some parts upgrades it's a decent bike for the money.
Posted over 6 years ago
I agree, it's a hell of a deal for a 4130 chromoly frame! Even though I changed almost everything on the bike still great frame-set even for the $299 I paid.
Posted over 6 years ago
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adventure, adventure-bike, commuter, cycle-cross, cyclocross, drawcord, gravel, gravel-bike, outershell, outer-shell, randonneur, road-bike
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tracksloth says:
I just picked up one of these cheap and so far so good. Built up with mostly spares as a flat bar beater. The fork is heavy as hell but the frame aint bad.
Posted over 6 years ago
analogkid71 says:
I, too, suspected the heavy fork problem. After getting my Quest dialed in, it still feels "front heavy".
Posted over 6 years ago
Deez1 says:
I find the fork very good, yes a bit heaver if you compare it to a Surly fork but quality wise it takes a beating. However I prefer a bit of front heavy for stability, I'm used to riding with a handlebar bag with my camera anyways, doesn't affect my style at all.
Posted about 6 years ago