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    BEND R9X2025 Polygon
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,899
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Gravel
    6.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
    		Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    polygonbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Polygon BEND R9X is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    BEND R9X
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    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)

    35 mph

    BEND R9X

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    BEND R9X2025 Polygon
    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

    Groupset
    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

    Wheels
    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

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