Xtrada 7 Hardtail
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Compare the full range
Manufacturer Price
$1,099Weight | 32.8 lbs |
---|---|
Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
Fork | RST AERIAL |
Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Compare the full Xtrada model range
View Comparison5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
Aug 2023 · Alan Muldoon
Xtrada literally translates to crossroads. And that can be interpreted a couple of different ways. Did Polygon intend the Xtrada 5 to meet at the intersection between on and off road riding? Or did it simply take the wrong road when speccing the 2×10 drivetrain? We’re convinced it’s the latter. Because if you ignore the front derailleur for a second and take a closer look at the frame design, it’s clear that the Xtrada 5 has the most modern layout in class. Best hardtail mountain bikes: reviewed and rated by experts Not only does this 29er have the slackest steering geometry for stability at speed, but it also has the lowest top tube and shortest seat tube. So if your feet do get blown off the pedals, you have a way better chance of riding home with your private parts intact. Shift your focus to the rear of the bike and you’ll instantly notice a big disparity in size between the chainstays and the seatstays. The chunky chainstays provide direct power transfer from the pedals to the rear wheel, while the slender seat stays deliver a modicum of comfort from bumps transmitted from the rear wheel. Comfort that’s enhanced further by the slender 27.2in seat post when sat down pedalling. The frame also has internal routing for a dropper post, and given the increased availability of affordable 27.2in droppers, it doesn’t spell the death knell it once did for a trail bike. Best mountain bikes under £1000: brilliant bargain bikes Suspension Up front, the Xtrada 5 gets a 120mm travel Suntour XCM-HLO Coil fork, which is identical to the fork on the Jamis. It’s friction damped but it’s still pretty sensitive so it does a good job of eliminating a lot of the trail chatter before it gets transmitted to your hands. The fork gets a tapered steerer tube to bolster steering precision but the lower legs are an open dropout design so use a traditional quick release skewer rather than a stiffer bolt-thru axle. Flick the lock out lever on fork for a stint of blacktop and the mechanical top-out clunk when you hit a bump serves as a poignant reminder to open up the fork again as soon as you get off road. Components The Entity 760mm bar and stubby 45mm stem enhanced the control and blend perfectly with the frame dimensions, even if the stem is somewhat at odds with the more XC focused 2×10 drivetrain. Now, having two chainrings up front definitely gives the Xtrada 5 the widest gear range in test. Just don’t take that as a plus point, though, unless of course you plan on using the Polygon exclusively for commuting duties. Get the Xtrada off road and on trails that aren’t billiard table smooth, you are guaranteed to find the chain dangling off the chainset at the bottom of every descent. It’s mega frustrating, and not something we usually have to deal with as all modern mountain bikes have 1x drivetrains. It should …Continue reading »
Top quality frame with great proportions and sizing. Refined ride quality. Keen pricing
2x10 drivetrain. Tektro brakes aren't the most powerful
Frame | ALX XC Sport 6061 Aluminum Frame, Smooth Welding Technology, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Headtube, 73mm Threaded Bottom Bracket, Boost Rear Thru-Axle 12x148mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
---|---|
Fork | RST Aerial-15 TN Black;120MM Travel,15 MM, Magnesium Lowers/Alloy Crown,29, Threadless\ Alloy Steerer, Air, Hydraulic Lockout, 32MM Stanchion, 180MM Max Disc Size Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | BSA Threaded, 73mm |
Headset | Threadless, ZS 44/28.6 | ZS 56/40 |
Stem | Entity Expert, 31.8mm Clamp |
Handlebar | Entity Expert |
Saddle | Entity Void |
Seatpost | Entity Expert, Zero Offset, 27.2x350mm Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Alloy Flat |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M6120, Shadow+, Direct Mount, 12-Speed |
---|---|
Crank | Shimano Deore FC-M510, 32T Narrow-Wide Chainring |
Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6100, 12-Speed |
Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 10-51T, 12-Speed, HyperGlide+, Beam Spider Construction |
Chain | KMC X-12 12-Speed |
Brakes | Shimano BL-M201 Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Entity XL2 Disc, Double Wall Alloy Rims, 30mm Internal Width, Tubeless Ready ** |
---|---|
Front Hub | 15x100mm 32H Center Lock, Sealed Bearings, Alloy |
Rear Hub | 12x148mm 32H 32H Center Lock, Sealed Bearings, Microspline Hub, Alloy |
Tires | WTB Trail Boss Comp, 2.25" * |
Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT30, 160mm |
Last updated January 14
Not listed for 492 days