The Lexon GFX carbon gravel frame offers good value and ride quality but suffers from weight discrepancies and potential fork quality issues.
Pros
- Lightweight carbon frame with good vibration absorption
- Quiet and refined ride quality
- Smooth and predictable handling
- High-quality included components (cockpit, seatpost)
Cons
- Frame weight significantly heavier than advertised
- Fork quality issues: steerer wrinkles, cracks, poor finish
- Poor customer service and slow shipping
- Long-term durability unproven
Key Facts
- Frame weight measured 1300g (size ML) vs advertised 1024g ± 50g (size M)
- Tire clearance: up to 50mm front (MTB), 47mm rear (gravel)
- Bike weight ~7.4 kg (build-dependent)
Reviews & Ratings
The reviewer, Ramon, shares his positive first impressions of the Lexon GFX gravel bike after several rides. He highlights its carbon frame's ability to absorb vibrations, its lightweight (7.4 kg), and its versatility for mixed terrain. He notes some adaptation needed for the drop bar position and shifting, but overall is very satisfied with the bike's performance.
AI Summary
Pros
- Carbon frame absorbs imperfections well, reducing vibrations to arms and hips
- Lightweight at 7.4 kg, making it agile and fun to ride
- Versatile for mixed terrain (asphalt and gravel)
- Smooth shifting and good climbing ability
- Handles rough sections like 'costelinhas' without feeling unstable
- Allows exploring new routes not possible with MTB or road bike
Cons
- Some numbness in hands, possibly due to fit or grip position
- Still adapting to drop bar position and STI shifting (inverted compared to MTB)
- Feels a bit 'carreta' (truck-like) in turns, likely due to lack of experience
- Wider tires (40mm) could limit top speed on asphalt
Key Points
- Bike weight: 7.4 kg
- Tire pressure used: 30 PSI front/rear on gravel, 40 PSI rear / 35 PSI front on asphalt
- Chainring: 40T, cassette: 10-? (mentions possibly upgrading to 9-51 in future)
- Average speed on mixed ride: ~22.6 km/h
- Ride distance: 52 km with 50% gravel and 50% asphalt
The reviewer praises the Lexon GFX frame and components, noting the carbon seatpost and overall build quality. He highlights the bike's performance on mixed terrain and its durability after 1000 km.
AI Summary
Pros
- Carbon seatpost and frame are high quality
- Bike is well-balanced and performs well on technical climbs and descents
- No significant issues after 1000 km
- Electronic shifting battery lasts 800 km or more
Cons
- None explicitly mentioned for the Lexon GFX specifically
Key Points
- Frame and seatpost are from Lexon GFX
- Bike has completed 1000 km without issues
- Electronic shifting battery lasts 800+ km
- Cassette is Godx, but reviewer prefers ZTTO
The reviewer discusses the Lexon GFX 1000 carbon frame as the foundation of a value-oriented gravel bike build. They note that the frame is advertised at 1024g but the measured weight for size ML was 1300g, which they consider not in line with specifications. The frame comes with a Lexon fork, seatpost, and integrated cockpit, forming a coherent platform. The reviewer highlights the frame's ability to accommodate up to 50mm tires at the front and 47mm at the rear, aligning with gravel racing trends.
AI Summary
Pros
- Frame presents well out of the box with extensive foam protection and no transport damage.
- Included accessories (headset bearings, compression plug, crown race, spacers) are provided.
- Frame allows clearance for up to 50mm MTB tires at front and 47mm gravel tires at rear.
- The Lexon Vero integrated cockpit is a standout component with high manufacturing quality and premium finish.
- Frame forms a coherent platform with supplied components.
Cons
- Measured frame weight (1300g) is significantly higher than advertised (1024g ± 50g), which the reviewer considers not in line with stated specification.
Key Points
- Frame size ML weighed 1300g (bare frame without fork, bearings, or headset components).
- Advertised weight for size M is 1024g ± 50g.
- Official tire clearance: 47mm; tested max: 50mm front (MTB), 47mm rear (gravel).
- Frame is from Lexon, founded 2020 in Guangdong, China, primarily sold via AliExpress.
The reviewer analyzes the Lexon GFX custom build, focusing on its performance, ride quality, and components. The bike feels quiet, refined, and composed at speed, with a smooth and predictable ride. The drivetrain performs well, though a chainring issue caused noise. The frame weight was heavier than advertised, and long-term durability remains uncertain. Overall, the build offers impressive performance for its price.
AI Summary
Pros
- Quiet and refined ride quality
- Stable and rattle-free cockpit
- Smooth and predictable handling
- Crisp and accurate shifting from Altu e-GR drivetrain
- Consistent power data from Xcadey power meter
- Wider tire setup improved speed and comfort
- Excellent performance per dollar
Cons
- Frame weight was heavier than advertised (1,300 g vs 1,050 g)
- Pass Quest chainring produced noticeable drivetrain noise (resolved with Wolf Tooth replacement)
- Long-term durability and reliability are unproven
- Limited track record and user base for Lexon as a manufacturer
Key Points
- Frame weight measured 1,300 g without bearings or headset components
- Bike weight with Easton wheels and 45 mm tires was approximately 8.1 kg
- Bike weight with Reynolds wheels and wider tires was approximately 8.7 kg
- Average speed increased from 28.6 km/h to 29.6 km/h with wider tire setup
- Drivetrain is Altu e-GR with 46-tooth front chainring and 11-33 cassette
- Test route was 30 km with 98% gravel
The Lexon GFX frame and fork have received mixed feedback. The frame is lightweight carbon, but quality control issues with the fork (steerer tube wrinkles, poor cable routing hole, incorrect bearing fit) have been reported. Customer service response has been slow and unsatisfactory for some buyers. The frame is affordable but may require additional parts or modifications.
AI Summary
Pros
- Frame is lightweight and looks solid
- Affordable option for budget builds
- Some customers received properly fitting forks
Cons
- Fork quality issues: steerer tube wrinkles, cracks, poor finish, and incorrect bearing seat
- Poor customer service: slow responses, lack of tracking, and unsatisfactory resolution
- Incorrect paint color sent on replacement fork
- Long shipping times (55 days to USA)
- Integrated bar reach may be too long for some riders
Key Points
- Frame and fork are carbon fiber
- Frame takes 55 days to ship to USA
- Headset bearings are the same size for upper and lower
- Fork steerer tube has molded crown race
- Frame uses integrated cable routing through headset
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