Mongoose Grit Journey Street Bike, 14 Speeds, 700c Wheels, Blue Rear wheel traction was a challenge on the steepest of gravel grunts, however past that the gearing was generous, seldom leaving you with no remaining cog. There is not any discernible flex in the bike, so we would grade effectivity as high. The FSA Gossamer cranks were a lot stiff, and the double-butted aluminum frame does the job. Powered by the FSA Tempo Adventure, 48/32 crankset and Sunrace, cassette. Unfortunately, Genesis doesn’t make BMX bikes, and so the battle is a method. Mongoose dominates in terms of the BMX sector because it began as a BMX model. As you know, titanium and carbon usually are not just light-weight, however they're equally more sturdy, provided that they take pleasure in a better weight-to-strength ratio. The Salvo Pro—the top-end and newest addition to the Salvo line—is Mongoose’s reply to that want. Braking comes from dual-pivot calipers, that present affordable stopping power at cruising speeds, and are operated by way of Tektro RL340 brake levers. These have a rubber hood to provide you consolation and security.