Bike Comparison

You may want to know how all our models compare to each other so here's a breakdown comparison for each model.

 

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X vs Triton

There are some similarities and use cases between these 2 models. The differences come from the stock components and changes you may want to make it work best for your needs.

Groupset: The Triton comes with 2x MicroShift Swords, and the X comes with 1x MicroShift Advent X with Sword Shifters.
Braking: Both bikes come with compressionless housing and Tektro MD-C550 dual-piston calipers.
Gearing:
The Triton has a 50/34 chainring pairing and an 11-38 cassette, while the X has a 38t chainring and an 11-48 cassette. The Triton has more top-end speed, which is a major benefit if you live somewhere flatter or don't want to "spin out" while pedaling downhill. Both bikes have great gearing for climbing, so don't worry about those unexpected hills.

Road Riding:
The X is more gravel-specific with the Kenda Happy Medium tires. They will have a smoother center for a pretty solid roll on the road, but the tread on the sides will fare better on gravel. The Triton's 700 x 32 Maxxis Pursuer slick tires will give you a comfortable ride on the road while offering you a wider contact patch for cornering. The good part about wider road tires is that you won't lose out on speed because of the low rolling resistance.

Gravel Riding: The X was made for gravel so as long as it doesn't get too loose or muddy the stock tires are going to do a great job. The Triton has slick tires so unless the trails are smooth and hard-packed you'll want to get a dedicated gravel tire set. Fortunately, the Triton has clearances for a 700 x 42 in the fork and 700 x 35 in the rear. With gravel tires at that size, you should be capable of anything the X can do.

Tubeless Compatability: To maintain an affordable entry into riding the X does not come with tubeless wheels. To go tubeless on the X you'll need a quick-release tubeless wheelset or you can purchase our Thru-Axle Conversion kit which includes a tubeless compatible wheelset. You will still need a set of tubeless tires. The Triton comes stock with thru-axle tubeless-compatible wheels at an affordable price.

Possible Upgrade Ideas:
- The X: To make it more road-worthy or better for flatter areas you may want a larger chainring like a 40-42t chainring to give you more top-end speed without losing climbing ability. The tires are versatile for road and gravel but to go tubeless you'll have to do the above upgrades- The Triton: As far as the roads go it has everything you need. If you want to get into gravel riding all you'll need is the gravel tires of your choice and install them onto the stock tubeless wheels.

Overall:
While the Triton has a higher price point it comes with the upgrades you may want in the future like thru-axles and tubeless compatibility. The X is the more affordable choice and if you are looking for something to just get into riding that is well-equipped then the X will be perfect to get you started.

X vs Redwood

There are some similarities and use cases between these 2 models. The differences come from the stock components and changes you may want to make it work best for your needs.

Groupset: The Redwood is equipped with a full MicroShift Advent X groupset. The X is set up with MicroShift Sword shifters and the MicroShift Advent X rear derailleur.
Braking: The X is its Gen 2 phase so it has newer updates like compressionless housing while the Redwood has standard housing. Both bikes come with the same calipers (Tektro MD-C550 dual-piston calipers). While the Redwood brakes work well it does require more fine-tuning. Compressionless housing prevents cable flex so the X's brakes will feel more responsive without the need for as fine of detail with tuning.
Gearing: Both bikes are set the same with a 38t chainring and an 11-48 cassette. The 38t chainring offers solid speed for most folks but you may feel like you are spinning out at speeds over 26mph. Both bikes have solid gearing for climbs.
Forks: The Redwood comes with a full alloy fork. While that might be heavier it allows you to load the bike with up to 70 lbs just on the front alone. The X has a full carbon fork which is going to keep things lightweight, and provide some shock absorption, but won't allow you to add a fork-mounted rack. The X's fork can only handle 3.5 lbs on each side.

Road Riding: The X is more gravel-specific with the Kenda Happy Medium tires. They will have a smoother center for a pretty solid roll on the road, but the tread on the sides will fare better on gravel. The Redwood comes with a more beefy Kenda Kadre tire. Will you be able to go as fast on the road as the X? Yes but it will require a little more effort to maintain that pace with those stock tires. The benefit of the Redwood's tires on the road is that you'll have plenty of cushion to run over bumps, cracks, and debris.

Gravel Riding:
The X was made for gravel so as long as it doesn't get too loose or muddy the stock tires are going to do a great job. The Redwood's tires offer plenty of grip and grab for anything you throw at it. If your area has rocks, uneven dirt sections, roots, mud, and more the Redwood will take it all on without any trouble. This gives you more confidence especially if you are newer to riding on dirt.

Tubeless Compatability:
To maintain an affordable entry into riding the X does not come with tubeless wheels. To go tubeless on the X you'll need a quick-release tubeless wheelset or you can purchase our Thru-Axle Conversion kit which includes a tubeless compatible wheelset. You will still need a set of tubeless tires. The Redwood comes stock with thru-axle wheels that are tubeless compatible. You'll need some tubeless tires to finish the tubeless setup but this is your chance to choose a tire that might better suit your riding style.

Rack Mounts: As mentioned with the X the fork is full carbon so a water bottle set, tools, and light stuff sack can be mounted on the fork. The rear does have mounting for rear racks so panniers won't be an issue at all for the X. The Redwood was made to handle bikepacking and touring so we loaded it up with rack mounts for the front and the back.

Possible Upgrade Ideas:
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The X: To make it more road-worthy or better for flatter areas you may want a larger chainring like a 40-42t chainring to give you more top-end speed without losing climbing ability. The tires are versatile for road and gravel but to go tubeless you'll have to do the above upgrades-

The Redwood: The same chainring upgrade would be good for the Redwood if needed. Tires would be a good one if you want to finish the tubeless setup. The good part here is if you want to make it more road to gravel specific you can switch out for a different tire tread pattern. The Redwood has large clearances so you have free choice of numerous tire options. Compressionless housing may also be something to consider if you want the same braking power as the X.

Overall: The X is the more affordable choice and if you are looking for something to just get into riding that is well-equipped then the X will be perfect to get you started. It is lighter in weight and already good for road to trail rides despite the upgrades the Redwood has. If you want the most versatility the Redwood might be your choice. While the tires may not be your thing you can always swap them out once you have a better idea of what you like. You'll have thru-axle wheels and tubeless compatibility. Pair that with plenty of rack mounts for bikepacking and commuting you can really make this bike whatever you want it to be.

Triton vs Redwood

There are some similarities and use cases between these 2 models. The differences come from the stock components and changes you may want to make it work best for your needs.

Groupset: The Redwood is equipped with a full MicroShift Advent X groupset. The Triton comes with the MicroShift Sword groupset.
Braking: The Triton includes compressionless housing. Both bikes come with the same calipers (Tektro MD-C550 dual-piston calipers). While the Redwood brakes work well it does require more fine-tuning. Compressionless housing prevents cable flex so the Triton's brakes will feel more responsive without the need for as fine of detail with tuning.
Gearing:
The Triton comes with 50/34 chainrings and an 11-38 cassette. The Redwood comes with a 38t chainring and an 11-48 cassette. The 38t chainring offers solid speed for most folks but you may feel like you are spinning out at speeds over 26mph. Both bikes have solid gearing for climbs.
Forks:
The Redwood comes with a full alloy fork. While that might be heavier it allows you to load the bike with up to 70 lbs just on the front alone. The Triton comes with a full carbon fork. There aren't any mounting options on the fork but the full carbon material allows for a comfortable ride with some shock absorption.

Road Riding:
The Triton's 700 x 32 Maxxis Pursuer slick tires will give you a comfortable ride on the road while offering you a wider contact patch for cornering. The good part about wider road tires is that you won't lose out on speed because of the low rolling resistance. The Redwood comes with a more beefy Kenda Kadre tire. It will require a little more effort to maintain a faster pace with those stock tires. The benefit of the Redwood's tires on the road is that you'll have plenty of cushion to run over bumps, cracks, and debris. Through our testing, we have maintained speeds of 25-26 mph on flat roads on the Redwood with a moderate cadence. Results will vary based on your experience and endurance.

Gravel Riding:
The Redwood's tires offer plenty of grip and grab for anything you throw at it. If your area has rocks, uneven dirt sections, roots, mud, and more the Redwood will take it all on without any trouble. This gives you more confidence especially if you are newer to riding on dirt. Triton has slick tires so unless the trails are smooth and hard-packed you'll want to get a dedicated gravel tire set. Fortunately, the Triton has clearances for a 700 x 42 in the fork and 700 x 35 in the rear. With gravel tires at that size, you should be capable of anything the X can do.

Tubeless Compatability:
Both bikes come equipped with thru-axle tubeless compatible wheels so you will be good with either option.

Rack Mounts:
The Redwood was made to handle bikepacking and touring so we loaded it up with rack mounts for the front and the back. The Triton favors more of a road setup so there aren't any mounts. However, you can use something like the aeroe rack to mount it up with ease.

Possible Upgrade Ideas:- The Triton: As far as the roads go it has everything you need. If you want to get into gravel riding all you'll need is the gravel tires of your choice and install them onto the stock tubeless wheels.- The Redwood: The same chainring upgrade would be good for the Redwood if needed. Tires would be a good one if you want to finish the tubeless setup. The good part here is if you want to make it more road to gravel specific you can switch out for a different tire tread pattern. The Redwood has large clearances so you have free choice of numerous tire options. Compressionless housing may also be something to consider if you want the same braking power as the X.

Overall: The Triton is going to be your best option for road and light trail riding. The wider gearing option will allow you to have better choices for speed. It is lighter in weight, faster, and more responsive. To get it commuter-worthy you'll want the aeroe rack we recommended. If you want the most versatility the Redwood might be your choice. While the tires may not be your thing you can always swap them out once you have a better idea of what you like. You'll have thru-axle wheels and tubeless compatibility. Pair that with plenty of rack mounts for bikepacking and commuting you can really make this bike whatever you want it to be.