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Bend R2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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1.399 $(1.208 €)| Weight | 13,4 kg |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
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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 | FRAME ALX Advance Alloy Gravel Frame, Flatmount Disc, Carrier & Fender Ready, 12x142mm Thru-Axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c (27.5″) / 40c (700c) |
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| Fork | Carbon Rigid Fork, Carbon Steerer, Flatmount Disc, Carrier & Fender Ready, 12x100mm Thru-Axle |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA Threaded, 68mm |
| Headset | Alloy Tapered, IS 42/28.6 | ZS 52/40 |
| Stem | Entity Xpert, Alloy, 90mm (S, M) / 105mm (L), Rise / Drop 10° |
| Handlebar | Entity Xpert Alloy, 450mm (S, M) / 470mm (L), Flare 16° |
| Saddle | Entity Saddle |
| Seatpost | Entity Expert, Alloy, 27.2x350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Alloy Flat |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora RD-R3000 GS, 9-Speed |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora FD-R3000 Double |
| Crank | Alloy Crankset, 46/34T, 170mm (S, M) / 175mm (L) |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora ST-R3000 2x9 Dual Control Lever |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200, 9-Speed, 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro C400 Mechanical Disc Brake, 160mm 6-bolts Rotors, Rear: Tektro C400 Mechanical Disc Brake, 160mm 6-bolts Rotors Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Alloy Double Wall Wheelset 32h, 21mm Internal Width, Sealed Bearings, Thru Axle F/R: 12x100/12x142mm* |
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| Front Hub | Alloy Double Wall Wheelset 32h, 21mm Internal Width, Sealed Bearings, Thru Axle F/R: 12x100/12x142mm * |
| Rear Hub | Alloy Double Wall Wheelset 32h, 21mm Internal Width, Sealed Bearings, Thru Axle F/R: 12x100/12x142mm * |
| Tires | Vee Rail Sport, Black/Skinwall, Dual Control Compound, 650Bx47C * |
First added 18 September
Last updated 7 March
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