Lexon GFX Gravel Bike - Value Build | Challenging the top gravel brands!

Gravel just got fast and affordable. In this video, I take on a value gravel build using the Lexon GFX carbon frame—delivering big performance, smart weight savings, and serious cost efficiency.
By removing the front derailleur, running a 1x chainring setup, and using a lightweight, budget-friendly wheelset, this build comes in in under 8 kilo competing with mid/high-end gravel setups—while saving you several thousand bucks compared to mainstream builds.
Whether you're racing gravel, bikepacking, or weekend adventuring, this Lexon GFX build shows you don’t need a big brand name to get a fast, capable bike.

Key Highlights:🚴‍♂️ Lexon GFX carbon gravel frame⚙️ 1x drivetrain for simplicity & reliability⚖️ Top 15 for Gravel bike weight 💰 Budget: ~$3000 challenging similar-spec big brand builds

What You’ll See in This Video:
Lexon GFX frame overview
Chainring optimization for gravel gearing
Smart component choices for weight and price
Step-by-step build highlights
Upcoming: Real-world test ride & impressions


00:00 Introduction
00:30 Frame
01:20 Fork adjustment
03:00 Derailleur& Brakes
04:40 Fork & Handlebar
06:22 Hydraulic lines & bleeding procedure
10:50 Bottom Bracket & Crank
16:00 Wheels & Tires
20:30 Chain & shifting & pedals
22:20 Bar tape
24:05 Complete Build
25:55 Cost & Weight


Build Summary:
Frame: Lexon GFX Carbon Gravel
Drivetrain: 1x12 (L-TWOO)
Wheelset: Lightweight carbon gravel wheels
Total Cost: ~$3,050.00
Weight: 7.85kg / 17.31 lb

Parts List & Links:
Frame - Lexon Carbon Gravel Frame GFX T1000, Color Purple, Size ML
Fork - Lexon Fork (full size fork stem)
Seatpost - Lexon Seatpost 27.2mm
Stem+Handlebar - Lexon Vero (width 380mm x length 120mm)
Computer Mount - Lexon Vero Mount (screws, adapter computer, mount camera)
Fork Headset + Fork Tightening - Screw Fork Headset 36g + Tightening Screw 16g
Fork Headset + Fork Tightening - Screw Fork Inner alligner Bulk + Spacers
Headset Bearing Lower+Upper Bearing 52mm Outer, 40mm Inner diameter
Wheel Thru Axle - Lexon Gravel frame
Wheelset - Goldix Gravel 35mm XDR Centerlock (Front 555 gram + Rear 670 gramm)
Disc brake Rotor (2x) - Z-Race 160mm - 152g (including Centerlock)
Shifter Left + Right - L-Twoo (left +right) - 219g one
Back derailleur - L-Twoo
Battery - L-Twoo
Electric connecter wire to battery - L-Twoo
Crankset - Rockbros Road bike Carbon Fibre 28.99mm - 170mm length (left 124g + right 193g)
Powermeter - Lexon XCADEY Power Meter S-Road 110BCD-4s - EASTON Adapter
Chainring - Pass Quest 110BCD including 4-Bolt Aero Chainring, X110 44T
Chain - ZTTO Speed Bike Chain 126 Links Road 12S Gold SLR With Missing Link Connecter
Brake Caliber including cable - L-Twoo Gravel (1x 142g)
Brake Caliber Mount - L-Twoo Gravel (front + rear) moun including screws
Cassette - SRAM RED XDR 12 SPD - 10-33T
Bar tape - Chrysanthemum pattern Road Bike Bar Tape
Bottom Bracket - Kactus bottom bracket PF86 DUB28.99
Tube - TPU thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) - Ride Now - Road 45mm (35g each)
Saddle - Ryet Carbon X16 EVA Saddle 7x9mm rails
Tires (2x) - Maxxis Reaver - 45mm - 500g
Pedals - ONIRII PD-06 Road Bike Carbon/ Titanium Axel

If you're looking to hit gravel roads with a light, fast, and budget-friendly machine, this Lexon GFX build is the perfect starting point.🔥 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real-world bike builds and performance tips!