MSRP | $1,479 | $2,699 | $3,299 |
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Where to Buy | $1,479 8% off At Bikes Online | $2,699 10% off At Bikes Online | $3,299 11% off At Bikes Online |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 23.8 lbs | 1.6 lbs (frame) | 1.6 lbs (frame) |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Fox Performance 32 AX |
Wheels | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Apex | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS | GX Eagle AXS, Rival AXS |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Suspension | Rigid | Rigid | Hardtail |
Front Travel | - | - | 40mm |
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Summary | The Polygon Bend R7, Polygon Bend R9X, and Polygon Bend V9X are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Bend R7 has aluminum 700c aluminum wheels, while the Bend V9X has better components and a better fork. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | ALX Gravel Frame, Internal Cable Routing, Threaded BSA BB, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | ALX Gravel Frame, Internal Cable Routing, BB86 Press Fit BB, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | ALX Gravel Frame, Internal Cable Routing, BB86 Press Fit BB, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
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Fork | Polygon Full Carbon Fork, Rigid, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc | Polygon Full Carbon Fork, Rigid, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc | Fox AX 32, GRIP Damper Float air spring, 40mm Travel, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc |
Bottom Bracket | BSA, 68mm, threaded | BB86/BB92, press-fit | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
Stem | Entity Expert, 45mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp, 7-Degree | Entity Expert, 45mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp, 7-Degree | Entity Expert, 45mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp, 7-Degree |
Handlebar | Entity Expert, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, 125mm Rise, 16 Degree Flare, 420mm Width (S-M) 440mm Width (L-XL) | Entity Expert, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, 125mm Rise, 16 Degree Flare, 420mm Width (S-M) 440mm Width (L-XL) | Entity Expert, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, 125mm Rise, 16 Degree Flare, 420mm Width (S-M), 440mm Width (L-XL) |
Saddle | Entity Steel ø 7mm | Entity STEEL ø 7mm | Entity STEEL ø 7mm |
Seatpost | Tranz-X 70mm Dropper seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR, 75mm | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR, 75mm |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1, 11-Speed | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 12-Speed | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-Speed |
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Crank | SRAM Apex, 11-Speed, 42T Chainring, S-M: 165mm, L-XL: 170mm | SRAM Rival 1, Wide, 40T, S-M: 165mm, L-XL: 170mm | SRAM Rival 1, Wide, 40T, S-M: 165mm, L-XL: 170mm |
Shifters | SRAM Apex 1, 11-Speed | SRAM Rival ETAP AXS, 12-Speed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-Speed |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T, 11-Speed* | SRAM XG-1275, 12-Speed, 10-52T | |
Chain | KMC X11, 11-Speed | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm Paceline Rotor, Rear: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm Paceline Rotor | Front: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm Paceline Rotor, Rear: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 140mm Paceline Rotor | Front: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm Paceline Rotor, Rear: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc Brake, 140mm Paceline Rotor |
Rims | Front: Alloy Double Wall, 32H, 12x100mm, Rear: Alloy Double Wall, 28mm internal width, 32H | Front: Novatec G24 Carbon Rim, 724g, 28mm Depth, 24mm Internal Width, Novatec D791, 12X100mm, 24H, CL Hub, Stainless double butted spokes, Alloy Nipple, Tubeless Tape Installed, Rear: Novatec G24 Carbon Rim, 851g, 28mm Depth, 24mm Internal Width, Novatec D92, 12x142mm 24H CL Hub Stainless Double Butted Spokes, Alloy Nipple, Tubeless Tape Installed | Front: Novatec G24 Carbon Rim, 724g, 28mm Depth, 24mm Internal Width, NOVATEC D791, 12X100mm, 24H, CL Hub, Stainless double butted spokes, Alloy Nipple, Tubeless Tape Installed, Rear: Novatec G24 Carbon Rim, 851g, 28mm Depth, 24mm internal width, Novatec D92, 12x142mm 24H CL Hub Stainless Double Butted Spokes, Alloy Nipple, Tubeless Tape Installed |
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Tires | Front: Vee Tire Co. Rocketman, 700x44C, 622x44, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Vee Tire Co. Rocketman, 700x44C, 622x44, Tubeless ready | Front: Vee Tire Co. Rocketman, 700x44C, 622x44, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Vee Tire C. Rocketman, 700x44C, 622x44, Tubeless Ready | Front: Vee Tire Co. Rail, 700x50C, 622x50, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Vee Tire Co. Rail, 700x50C, 622x50, Tubeless Ready |