2022 Polygon

BEND R5

An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$1,749  
Weight28.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
SM

4'11" – 5'5"

MD

5'3" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Polygon Bend mounts an affordable alloy gravel adventure bike

Oct 2023

With tons of mounts, a carbon fork, compliant rear end, and slack front end with huge tire clearance, what's not to like?

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorCharcoal Brown

Fork

CARBON RIGID FORK W/FLATMOUNT - CARRIER & FENDER READY

Shock

-

Bottom Bracket

THREADED BB

Headset

ALLOY TAPERED HEADSET

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

Brake Levers

SHIMANO RX810 HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE

Wheels
Rims

ALLOY DOUBLE WALL WHEELSET 32H

Tires

PERFORMANCE TIRE 650X47C TUBELESS READY

Disc Rotors

SHIMANO SM-RT26

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