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Bend R6
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,799| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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?
| Frame | ALX Advance Alloy Frame, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounts, Carrier & Fender Mounts Tire Clearance: 50c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Polygon Full Carbon Fork, Rigid, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc |
| Headset | FSA No.42/ACB Integrated Threadless Headset (1-1/8" - 1.5") |
| Stem | Alloy, 70mm, 7° Rise, Alloy, 31.8mm BB |
| Handlebar | Alloy, 440mm Width, 125mm Drop, 16° Flare, 31.8mm BB |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Terra Argo X7 Saddle (Black, Nylon Fiber Reinforced Base, Alloy Black Rail) |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 27.2mm x 350mm, 15mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Included |
| Grips | Anti-Slip Bar Tape with Gel |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex D1 Rear Derailleur 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | 38T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 12-Speed Cassette, 10-44T |
| Chain | SRAM Apex 12-Speed Chain |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Apex 1, Hydraulic, Flat mount, Rear: SRAM Apex 1, Hydraulic, Flat mount Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alloy, Double Wall, 25mm Inner Width, Tubeless Compatible ** |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Novatec D791SB-CL-12, 32H, 12x100mm, Black, Alloy, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D792SB-CL-X12, 32H, 12x142mm, Black, Alloy, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x45c, Tubeless Compatible ** |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline 160mm CL Rotors |
First added August 31
Last updated May 30