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Today’s Deals2023 Polygon
BEND R2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$979| Weight | 29.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
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Dec 2023
The aluminum-framed Polygon Bend R9X gravel bike, with premium components, offers a distinctive alternative in the carbon-dominated gravel bike market, though its unique features may not suit everyone based on testing.
Carbon wheels and SRAM Rival AXS drivetrain are the highlight of a pretty solid spec for the price
Aggressive geometry capable of pushing the limits of “traditional” gravel riding
Generous mounting options on frame and fork
Aluminum frame felt harsh on washboard roads and pocked trails
RockShox Reverb AXS post was too short for low-slung frame
Oct 2023 · Tyler Benedict
With tons of mounts, a carbon fork, compliant rear end, and slack front end with huge tire clearance, what's not to like?
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
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| Frame | aluminum Tire Clearance: 47c (27.5″) / 40c (700c) |
|---|---|
| Fork | CARBON RIGID FORK W/FLATMOUNT - CARRIER & FENDER READY |
| Shock | - |
| Bottom Bracket | CARTRIDGE BB |
| Headset | ALLOY TAPERED HEADSET |
| Stem | Entity Xpert, Alloy, 90mm (S, M) / 105mm (L), Rise / Drop 10° |
| Handlebar | ENTITY XPERT, ALLOY |
| Saddle | ENTITY SADDLE |
| Seatpost | ENTITY XPERT, ALLOY Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | - |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO SORA RD-R3000 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora FD-R3000 Double |
| Crank | ALLOY CRANKSET |
| Shifters | SHIMANO SORA ST-R3000 |
| Cassette | SHIMANO CS-HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | TEKTRO C400 MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | TEKTRO C400 MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE |
| Rims | - |
|---|---|
| Spokes | - |
| Front Hub | - |
| Rear Hub | - |
| Tires | PERFORMANCE TIRE 650X47C TUBELESS READY |
| Disc Rotors | TEKTRO TR160 |
First added April 11
Last updated November 27
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