Things You Need to Know: Polygon Gravel Bikes

What you need to know about Polygon Gravel Bikes and the types of gravel bikes they offer.

Polygon Gravel Bike

Polygon bikes are one of the most, if not the most, well-established brands here in Southeast Asia known for their quality, variety, and affordable price when it comes to bikes. Polygon sells a variety of bikes; hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, and folding bikes. You name it, they have it. This, of course, includes gravel bikes which we will talk about today.

Did you know that Polygon gravel bikes are made with either ALX or even AL6 alloy material mixed with carbon fork? With these materials, the rider can be like the wind and have the freedom of roaming anywhere.

What’s so Good about a Polygon Gravel Bike?

As we have said at the beginning of the article, Polygon bikes are well known for their high-quality bikes. Aside from the high-end parts they use, Polygon also keeps a strict watch over the quality control of their bike frames. As a result, the bike they created lasts longer and is more lightweight than any other bike on the market. 

Having been made with high quality that are strictly watched over, it should come to no surprise that Polygon bikes will last longer than those of their competitor. Bikes offer a lot of benefits. They can help you lose weight, are environmentally friendly, help boost mental health and brain power, and lower cholesterol. How amazing is that?

Anyhoo, let’s talk about the types of gravel bikes that Polygon offers. 

Types of Polygon Bikes

Polygon Bend R2

The Polygon Bend R2 is one of the most popular gravel bikes made by Polygon. This bike could be used for long periods of time on unforgiving grounds. Its tall head tube gives the rider a more comfortable sitting position during biking. 

With the gel-padded handlebars and the carbon fork on the bike, it will absorb vibrations felt by the rider. That way longer rides will feel more comfortable. Polygon Bend R2 gravel bike has a body made with an aluminum frame and carbon forks to make it more lightweight. Also, Polygon offers 2 mounted bottle cages. This way, riders can stay hydrated while biking.

Being equipped with a big tire clearance, riders can be sure that this bike can walk on any type of terrain you throw at it. You can ride it through a forest and a mountain, and with the lightweight frame of the bike, you won’t even feel tired. 

The gear used on the Polygon Bend R2 is the Shimano 2x9-speed shift. The brakes used are the Tektro mechanical disc. The wheels used are the 650b wheelset that offers comfort on rough roads. With the gears to help you through all types of terrain and the brakes ensuring safety and control with the wheels offering comfort on rough roads, I wouldn’t be surprised if you can climb through vertical cliffs like a mountain goat. 

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Polygon Bend R5

This type of bike is equipped with a drop-bar handle. As stated above, has a body made of  ALX Alloy with a full carbon fork. The Polygon Bend R5 does not have round tubes in the mainframe, it’s stiff in the places it needs to be. The tires used are the 650bx47C performance tires. Polygon Bend R5 gives its rider an option of a comfy seating position by equipping it with a dropper seat post. 

The gear used in Polygon Bend R5 is the 1x11-speed Shimano GRX mix groupset. The brakes used are the Shimano GRX RX810 hydraulic disc. The gears used can increase the comfortability of the rider in long distances, meanwhile, the brakes and tires improve safety, cornering, braking, and ability to climb summits. Meanwhile, the Entity drop-bar handle gives off stability and comfort in harsh terrain.

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Polygon Path X4

Polygon Path X4 is equipped with Shimano Tiagra 2x10 speed gears, making it a precise and reliable bike. 

This bike is equipped with Shimano Tiagra brake levers and Tektro MD-C550 brakes. The performance and value of this bike are all but assured. If by any chance the rider is in less-than-desirable weather, the 160mm rotors will provide extra stopping power. This way, even if you go through wet or steep terrain, this bike will not slide off but will stop when the rider clutches the brakes. 

The handle of the bike is a flared drop bar that improves agility without giving up control while in steep terrain. The handle has a length of 420-440mm to improve control when off-road. Polygon Path X4 increases acceleration and riding efficiency through its modern chainstay and wheelbase length. And of course, the full carbon fiber fork reduces weight while improving comfortability by absorbing vibrations.

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Polygon Path X5

Polygon Path X5 is a model directly above the Path X4. This model offers the rider great control in any weather and in any condition with the Shimano 105 hydraulic brakes. Like all Polygon gravel bikes, it is equipped with a full carbon fork to absorb vibrations and impact to make biking comfortable.

The Polygon Path X5 has Shimano’s 105 groupsets and the 2x11 gearing system that makes sure riders are effective in any climbs and descents. Shimano 105 has 11 sprockets for a closer-ratio gearing. The second feature Shimano 105 has different from the Tiagra is the heavier brakes. It has a symmetrical design with a grippy pad that provides more power and control on the brakes. The Path X5 also has a lighter cassette than the Path X4. Readers should know that the Shimano 105 (the groupset used in Path X5) is a level higher than the Shimano Tiagra (the groupset used in Path X4). Consequently, the Polygon Path X5 has a greater option for gear changing compared to the Path X4. They have an ideal gear ratio for uphill and downhill gradients. And like the previous bike, it has the same 420-440mm of length in its drop-bar handles. Path X5 offers better acceleration through the long wheelbase and properly designed chainstays. 

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Summary

Polygon Gravel bikes is a quality item built to last and to serve its riders well. With proper maintenance, it could possibly last a lifetime. With many types of gravel bikes to choose from, each offering something special. So if you like to bike on mountainous off-roads and like to go on an adventure, then the Polygon Gravel Bike is the bike to choose. Aside from the quality, they also offer a 5-year warranty on their bike frame. So if anything is broken, you can come for repairs. 

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