2019 Polygon

XQUARONE EX8 SHIMANO XT

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,399
Weight29.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 180 / 180mm
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

XQUARONE EX8 SHIMANO XT

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'3" – 5'9"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

XL

5'11" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Polygon Xquarone EX8 first ride review

Oct 2018 · Seb Stott

When descending, the short front-centre, relatively steep (for the travel) 66-degree head angle and high rear spring rate push the rider’s weight forward, making for a nervous ride on steep, technical trails.

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Bikerumor
First Ride: Rolling through Glencoe on the new Polygon XquarOne DH

Aug 2018

Upon arrival to Scotland, I still wasn’t sure where we would be riding. All I knew is that we were there to ride the new DH bike from Polygon and we would be staying very close to Fort William the week before the World Cup. That turned out to be a bit of a fake …

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Polygon XQUARONE EX9

Aug 2017

Watch our full video review below:  Jeez it’s ugly. No, it’s not really, we promise. Pictures just don’t do this bike any favours. It’s unconventional, for sure, but when you see it in the flesh it’s far more impressive than offensive. In an era where bikes seem to settling into a couple of broader frame layouts/configurations, …

Highs
  • Bafflingly good as an all-rounder.

  • More grip and momentum than should be possible.

  • Climbs like a demon.

Lows
  • No bottle mounts.

  • Divisive looks.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

NAILD R3ACT 2PLAY SUSPENSION ACX, 180MM TRAVEL, BOOST

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorBlack / Red

Fork

FOX FACTORY 36 FLOAT, BOOST 15X110MM, 180MM (27.5”) TRAVEL

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FACTORY FLOAT X2 E2E:230X65MM

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SHIMANO BB PRESSFIT

Stem

RACE FACE TURBINE R 35; ALLOY, E:50MM, R:0DEG, B B:35MM

Handlebar

RACE FACE NEXT R 35; CARBON, W:780MM, R:20MM, BB:35MM

Saddle

ENTITY XTENT

Seatpost

KS LEV ISO, T:125MM (M), 150MM (L-XL), 30.9MM, OFFSET:18MM,

TypeDropper

Pedals

-

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT RD-M8100 12-SPEED DA

Crank

SHIMANO XT FC-M8100 12-SPEED, 32T, 175MM

Shifters

SHIMANO XT SL-M8100 12-SPEED

Cassette

SHIMANO XT CS-M8100 12-SPEED 10-51T

Chain

SHIMANO 12SP

Brakes

SHIMANO XT BR-M8120

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

E13 TRS+ W/ SHIMANO XT HUB

Tires

WTB VIGILANTE 27.5”X2.6

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