Am I wasting my time looking at this bike when my riding is 70% trail, 30% full downhill days?
I already have. 140mm hardtail.
Thanks!
Edit.
Most trails I ride are still single track with fast downhill sections followed by short hard climbs. I would say I’m a fairly decent rider and also very fit, so I’ve got no issues riding a heavier bikeuphill.
https://www.bikesonline.com.au/2024-polygon-collosus-n9-enduro-mountain-bike
FRAMESET
Frame:
ALX Enduro Frame, 29″ Wheels, IFS Suspension Platform, 170mm travel, Internal Dropper Post and Rear Derailleur Routing, Chainstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brake, 148x12mm Boost Thru- Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs
SUSPENSION
Fork:
Fox 38 Performance, 170mm, 110x15mm Boost, 44mm offset
Shock:
Fox Float X2, 205x65mm Trunnion, Air, 2-Position Adjustment
DRIVETRAIN
Rear derailleur:
Shimano XT RD-M8100, 12-Speed
Shifter:
Shimano SL-M8100, 12-Speed
Cassette:
Shimano CS-M6100,12-Speed, 10-51T, Microspline
Chain:
KMC X12, 12-Speed
Cranks:
Shimano Deore XT FC-M8100-1,36T, 170mm
by sregnab
6 Comments
That’s too much bike for most trail riding. This might be a better fit. https://www.jensonusa.com/Marin-Alpine-Trail-7-Bike-2023
Depends on the trail…
I would say no.
I rather have a bit too much travel in the bank than not enough when you need it.
I ride 160/160 and set it up pretty firm but when doing more ‘gravity’ type trails loosen things up a bit.
But, opinions are like arseholes…………
Took my capra to my local xc yesterday, that is now bike park only I love my hard tail again
That polygon is a huge bike and its rather heavy. I rode the base model and was surprised at how smooth a $2k bike is.
I have a knolly that is 170/170 and i do pedal that up and around at times. Felt like a rocket in comparison. I think the polygon will feel sluggish at anything but warp speed.
In summary i dont think a 170mm bike is bad for trail riding but it isnt ideal. I would look at something that has a good pedaling platform if you want big travel that doesn’t make you work your ass off.
Depends on the rider. I haven’t been to a bike park in years but still ride an Enduro around. I’m not going for uphill strava leaderboard stuff so I don’t really mind dragging the weight, and the extra travel has saved my ass a few times when I messed up.