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    MSRP
    $979$1,749
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    28.4 lbs
    3.0
    5.2
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLX, SoraGRX 800
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Seatpost
    RigidDropper
    Brand Site

    polygonbikes.com

    polygonbikes.com

    Summary
    The Polygon BEND R2 and Polygon BEND R5 are both aluminum frame gravel bikes. The BEND R2 has 650b wheels, while the BEND R5 has a dropper post, aluminum 650b aluminum wheels, and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    BEND R2
    BEND R5
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    BEND R5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    aluminum

    ColorBlue Black

    aluminum

    ColorBlue Black

    Fork

    CARBON RIGID FORK W/FLATMOUNT - CARRIER & FENDER READY

    CARBON RIGID FORK W/FLATMOUNT - CARRIER & FENDER READY

    Shock

    -

    -

    Bottom Bracket

    CARTRIDGE BB

    THREADED BB

    Headset

    ALLOY TAPERED HEADSET

    ALLOY TAPERED HEADSET

    Stem

    ENTITY EXPERT, ALLOY

    ENTITY EXPERT, ALLOY

    Handlebar

    ENTITY XPERT, ALLOY

    ENTITY EXPERT, ALLOY

    Saddle

    ENTITY SADDLE

    ENTITY SADDLE

    Seatpost

    ENTITY XPERT, ALLOY

    ALLOY DROPPER 110mm

    Pedals

    -

    -

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO SLX RD-M7000

    SHIMANO GRX RD-RX812 SHADOW+

    Crank

    ALLOY CRANKSET

    ALLOY 2-PIECE CRANKSET 38T

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SORA ST-R3000

    SHIMANO GRX ST-RX810, 1x11 SPEED TRIGGER

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-HG200

    SHIMANO SLX CS-M7000 11-42T

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X11-1

    Brakes

    TEKTRO C400 MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE

    SHIMANO RX810 HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE

    Brake Levers

    TEKTRO C400 MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE

    SHIMANO RX810 HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE

    Wheels
    Rims

    -

    ALLOY DOUBLE WALL WHEELSET 32H

    Spokes

    -

    Front Hub

    -

    Rear Hub

    -

    Tires

    PERFORMANCE TIRE 650X47C TUBELESS READY

    PERFORMANCE TIRE 650X47C TUBELESS READY

    Disc Rotors

    TEKTRO TR160

    SHIMANO SM-RT26

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