2020 Polygon

BEND R5

An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,559
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
BEND R5
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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)

28 mph

BEND R5

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

4'11" – 5'5"

MD

5'3" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

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Reviews
Cycling News
Polygon Bend R5 gravel bike review

Dec 2020 · Colin Levitch

The Polygon Bend R5 gravel bike comes with small wheels and a small price tag but it adds up to big fun

Highs
  • Comfort

  • Capability

  • Value

Lows
  • Weight

  • Only comes in three sizes

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road.cc
Polygon Bend CT5

Sep 2017 · Mat Brett

Versatile aluminium 1X bike that's well-capable of handling both the daily commute and rough rides into the back of beyond

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BikeRadar
Polygon Bend CT5 first ride review

Sep 2017 · Warren Rossiter

2 reach make the Bend both tall and long, and the bottom bracket drop of 72mm (distance from the centre of the BB to the wheel axle centre) is more road than ‘cross bike. . .

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

GRAVEL ALX W/ FLATMOUNT, CARRIER READY

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorCharcoal Brown

Fork

CARBON RIGID FORK W/FLATMOUNT - CARRIER & FENDER READY

Shock

-

Bottom Bracket

THREADED BB

Stem

ENTITY EXPERT, ALLOY

Handlebar

ENTITY EXPERT, ALLOY

Saddle

ENTITY SADDLE

Seatpost

ALLOY DROPPER 110mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

-

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO GRX RD-RX812 SHADOW+

Crank

ALLOY 2-PIECE CRANKSET 38T

Shifters

SHIMANO GRX ST-RX810, 1x11 SPEED TRIGGER

Cassette

SHIMANO SLX CS-M7000 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11-1

Brakes

SHIMANO RX810 HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

ALLOY DOUBLE WALL WHEELSET 32H

Tires

PERFORMANCE TIRE 650X47C TUBELESS READY

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