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BEND R9X
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,899| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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 | aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Nautical Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | CARBON RIGID |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Headset | FSA NO. 42 W/ SEALED BEARING |
| Stem | Entity Expert, 70mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp, 7-Degree |
| Handlebar | ENTITY XPERT FLARE 16degree, W: 420mm (S, M) / 440mm (L, XL), BB: 31,8mm, R/D: 125mm, BR: 77mm |
| Saddle | ENTITY, STEEL ø 7mm |
| Seatpost | REVERB AXS XPLR T: 75mm, DxL: 27,2 x 400mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | ONE PIECE PP FLAT |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RIVAL XPLR ETAP AXS 12-SPEED |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM RIVAL 1 WIDE 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM RIVAL ETAP AXS 1x12-SPEED BRIFTER |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251 12 SPEED 10-44T |
| Chain | SRAM RIVAL 1 |
| Brakes | SRAM RIVAL HYDRAULIC DISC Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS |
| Rims | CARBON FV H: 28 622x24 24H FOR TYRE 622-35/68 TLR |
|---|---|
| Spokes | F: STAINLESS DOUBLE BUTTED 14G NDS:286mm DS:288mm W/ 16mm ALLOY NIPPLE / R: STAINLESS DOUBLE BUTTED 14G NDS:288mm DS:285mm W/ 16mm ALLOY NIPPLE |
| Front Hub | NOVATEC D791 12x100mm 24H CL |
| Rear Hub | NOVATEC D792 12x142mm 24H CL FOR XDR |
| Tires | VEE ROCKETMAN 700x44C 622x44 TLR |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM PACELINE 160mm CL |
First added August 31
Last updated June 1