Cult’s 2021 Gateway is a step up in quality from the Access. The Gateway adds in some chromoly bars, forks and a chromoly front triangle. This will drastically improve how long the bike lasts. It only weighs 25lbs and comes in 4 color options.
Highlights
⛔️ – Full Chromoly
✅ – Under $500
⛔️ – Double Wall Rims
⛔️ – Pegs
⛔️ – Fully Sealed Bearings
✅ – 3 pc. Cranks
⛔️ – Freecoaster – What is a freecoaster?
2021 Cult Gateway Overview
The Cult Gateway bike has a 20.5″ top tube, with a chromoly front end. Put together with solid parts with an aftermarket quality, sealed 9t cassette rear hub, sealed headset, chromoly cranks with sealed mid BB, 2.4″ Cult X Vans tires, 990 rear U-Brake, Cult Heaven’s Gate Begin grips and much more & at a great price.
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Other 2021 Subrosa Bikes
| Bike Model | Weight | Pegs? |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subrosa Sono | 27.7 | No |
| 2021 Subrosa Trio | 27.4 | No |
| 2021 Subrosa Salvador | 27.6 | No |
| 2021 Subrosa Salvador Park | 25.9 | No |
| 2021 Subrosa Letum | 29.1 | Yes (4) |
| 2021 Subrosa Malum | 26.3 | No |
| 2021 Subrosa Novus (Trey Jones) | 26.6 | No |
| 2021 Subrosa Novus (Matt Ray) | 26.6 | No |
2021 Cult Gateway Specs
Price
Colors
Specs
| FRAME MATERIAL: Chromoly front triangle |
| WHEEL SIZE: 20″ |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH: 20.5″ |
| CHAIN STAY LENGTH: 13.65″ |
| HEADTUBE ANGLE: 75° |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 71° |
| FORKS: Cromo steerer, 10mm drop outs |
| BARS: 9″ x 30″ 100% Chromoly |
| STEM: Top Load Stem |
| HEADSET: Integrated |
| BRAKE MOUNTS: Removable |
| BRAKES: 990 U-Brake |
| FRONT HUB: 3/8″ Alloy Looseball |
| FRONT RIM: Alloy single wall |
| REAR HUB: 14mm sealed with 9T driver |
| REAR RIM: Alloy single wall |
| TIRES: 2.4″ Cult x Vans |
| SPROCKET: 25T Member style |
| CRANKS: Cromo 3 pc 170mm |
| BB: Sealed Mid |
| PEDALS: Plastic |
| SEAT: 1 piece padded with Cult logo |
| GEARING: 25-9 |
| WEIGHT: 25 lbs |
Frame Geometry
A: Top Tube Length: 20.5″ – Learn what size is right for you here.
Designed for riders who are 5’3″ to 6′
B: Chain Stay Length: 13.65” – Learn About Chain Stays Here
This is a longer chain stay. It gives you a more stable and controlled feel.
C: Head Tube Angle: 75° – Learn About Head Tube Angles Here
Steep head tube angles make the bike “snappy” meaning more responsive to fast turns.
A less steep head tube gives you more control.
D: Seat Tube Angle: 71°
E: Bottom Bracket Height: 11.8″
F: Stand over height: 9″
This is a medium/tall standover.
A medium stand over provides a good balance between responsiveness and control.
While a tall stand over allows you to pinch more of the seat for bars and t-bogs.
2021 Cult Gateway Price
The Gateway costs right at $400. This is pretty cheap compared to other bikes that are well over the $500 threshold. For just $100 more you can get the Kink Switch which has full chromoly..
2021 Cult Gateway Quality
It is still a beginner bike, even with the chromoly front triangle. To be mid-level you need a bike that can hold up to lots of spins and drops. This bike just isnt there.
Buy if you are learning:
- 180
- 360 taps
- pull up barspins
- t-bogs
- crank flips
Don’t buy if you are learning:
- Big drops
- 360 drops
- 540
- whips
- flips
2021 Cult Gateway Conclusion
The gateway is for a rider who is looking to buy their first or second bike. It is designed for a rider that wants to learn more about bmx and progress. If you are still learning beginner tricks like feeble, 180, pull up bars, and smith grinds, the Gateway is a good choice.
2021 Cult Gateway Review Video
