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Bend R6X
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,199| Reported Weight | 23.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Apex XPLR AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
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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 |
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| 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, Ahead Stem, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Alloy Handlebar 6061DB, 440mm, 125mm Drop, 16° Flare, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Terra Argo X7 Saddle (Black, Nylon Fiber Reinforced Base, Alloy Black Rail) |
| Seatpost | Leadtec LCSP-62 Seat Post, 27.2mm, 350mm, 15mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Included |
| Grips | Velo Bar Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur, 12-Speed, Wireless Electronic Shifting |
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| Crank | 38T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS, 12-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 D1 XPLR Cassette, 11T-44T, 12-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex D1 Chain, 12-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS Hydraulic, Rear: SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS Hydraulic 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 RT-Paceline A1 CL 160mm |
First added August 31
Last updated May 30