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Flatbar X Ambition
Flatbar X Ambition

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Bike Description & Terrain

Ambition helps motivate us. It helps us strive for more and reach new goals.

The X Ambition is built for more. More miles, more adventures, more smiles! You may know the Poseidon X and the X Ambition is the more improved version. We focused on improved comfort with a more upright riding position and a new saddle design. We increased braking power by adding the same brakes as the Redwood and completed the build with 700 x 40 Kenda Happy Medium tires for good speed on the road and grip on gravel.

X Ambition vs Redwood Comparison

Difference between the standard X and the X Ambition: We get this question every so often so we figured we'd explain a little further. The X Ambition offers a more upright seated position which is more comfortable and upright (see image below). The X Ambition offers stronger brakes like our Redwood model. We offer a newer comfort forward saddle which may work better for more riders across the board. The X Ambition also comes with 700 x 40 tires which gives the ride a little more of a plush ride feel but the tread pattern allows this bike to accel on dirt and pavement.

Watch a video comparison from the Bike Sauce here.

Road to Trail

Road to Trail

Sizing Specifications

Full Specifications

Frame

6061 Double Heat Treated Aluminum (lifetime warranty). Uses an IS 42/52 Headset.

Seat Post

27.2 Alloy

Fork

Full Carbon

Weight

25lbs

Shifters

Microshift Advent X.

Pedals

Microshift Advent X.

Handlebars and Stem

Poseidon Flatbar 720mm wide.
STEM: 31.8 Diameter with +\- 7 Degrees. Small- 90mm, Medium- 100mm, Large, XL and XXL- 110mm

Tires

700 x 40 Kenda Happy Medium

Brake Levers

Flatbar Tektro Mechanical Short-pull.

Wheels

700c Quick-Release Clincher Wheels. 32h rims with hub spacing of 100mm (front) and 135mm (back). 19mm inner rim width, we recommend a tire range of 700x25-42 on the X frames.

Rear Derailleur

Microshift 10-Speed Advent X with Clutch.

Bottle Cage Boss

3 on the size Small, 4 on sizes M, L, and XL. 2 on each side of the fork with a load capacity of 3.5lbs.

Brakes

MD-C550 Mechanical Flat Mount Brake Calipers.

Crank

Prowheel Charm 170mm Crankset with 38t 104 BCD Narrow-Wide Chainring.

Disc Rotor

160mm Tektro

Chain

KMC X10

Bottom Bracket

68 x 110.5 English Threaded Square Taper.

Cassette

11-48 10-speed Microshift Advent X.

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Customer Reviews

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Top Tier Customer Service

I originally visited Poseidon to purchase my first drop bar road bike. I can into an issue with the XXL being out of stock and needing a bike quickly to start my training for Ragbrai in July.

I reached out to Luis over email and he offered to provide service on a flat bar of my size and color to turn it into the drop bar. Their flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile so I could start my biking journey showed me the level of care they have for their customers.

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Do not trust the measuring tools

From first impression the bike is nice. Not sure of all the You Tube hip, but we will see how it rides in the the coming days.

I ordered a large following the measuring methods and tools provided by the Poseidon website, and yep the bike is a little large for me. Given the return policy I am unable to return as I unpacked and assembled. Oh well, that’s why I really need to stop shopping online.

Hey Clifford, we have a full sizing assistance page to walk you through what to look out for with sizing. We also list our standover measurements and how to measure that specific standover measurement. We provide links to compare frames you have owned or ridden with our own frames to get a better visual and we recommend calling us to talk sizing if you're still unsure. We provide more sizing tools than most companies to give you as much information as possible to make the best choice possible. What specifically about your bike makes it feel large?

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