polygon-strattos
08-13-20, 06:53 AM
#2
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Not very. QR rear wheel along with discs brakes (nope!), no name aluminum alloy frame, cheap OEM finishing kit and wheels.
Would avoid.
Would avoid.
05-31-21, 05:07 PM
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Just thought I'd chime in here just incase anyone comes across this in future.
I have a polygon strattos s5 2020 (rim) ordered from bicycles online in Aus. For the price the bike is absolutely flawless, no concerns with the quality of the aluminium frame or the obviously brilliant 105 groupset. The finishing kit is solid but not spectacular I will admit, however I doubt this brand will be considered "no name" for much longer as they are producing some quality bikes at not just competitive but unbeatable prices. I have done 6000km on my bike in 9 months and it has not skipped a beat.
I have a polygon strattos s5 2020 (rim) ordered from bicycles online in Aus. For the price the bike is absolutely flawless, no concerns with the quality of the aluminium frame or the obviously brilliant 105 groupset. The finishing kit is solid but not spectacular I will admit, however I doubt this brand will be considered "no name" for much longer as they are producing some quality bikes at not just competitive but unbeatable prices. I have done 6000km on my bike in 9 months and it has not skipped a beat.
05-31-21, 10:34 PM
#4
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The brand is not well known, at least not here in the US. I agree with Popey16 as I could see this bike becoming popular if they have the stock.
It looks like the trade-off if you want a sub $1500 bike with 105 you get QR wheels.
Have you looked at any other bikes?
I like the Polygon Bend gravel bikes. But ended up buying a Triban 520 because they had my size in stock.
So I would say yes. The Triban is going to be my mostly road bike that can handle gravel roads as it can fit about a 36/38 tire.
It looks like the trade-off if you want a sub $1500 bike with 105 you get QR wheels.
Have you looked at any other bikes?
I like the Polygon Bend gravel bikes. But ended up buying a Triban 520 because they had my size in stock.
So I would say yes. The Triban is going to be my mostly road bike that can handle gravel roads as it can fit about a 36/38 tire.
Last edited by Joeyseven; 05-31-21 at 10:40 PM.
06-01-21, 01:54 AM
#5
https://www.polygonbikes.com/product...5-disc-brakes/
BTW I have a S4 (Tiagra with rim brakes) it seems like a good bike to me, no problems holding my big butt up anyway. The finishing kit is fine, I'd say about on par with the mid range bikes from the bigger brands. I only swapped out the drops and seat post because I wanted carbon for a little extra comfort. (I also needed a size bigger for the bars, and found really good deals on them, heh.)
06-01-21, 04:08 AM
#7
ahh, weird it is thru axel on front but not back. If it's the right size and a good deal, might still be worth it. IDK
Can see it better in this vid
edit, I dont think this site likes the youtube link... just says "unavailable"
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiibUPMeOYM&ab_channel=BikesOnline"
Can see it better in this vid
edit, I dont think this site likes the youtube link... just says "unavailable"
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiibUPMeOYM&ab_channel=BikesOnline"
Last edited by FrznTek; 06-01-21 at 04:12 AM.
06-01-21, 09:05 AM
#8
Full Member
Here is an interesting write-up on the Bend thru-axles. Not sure if it the same on the polygon-strattos-s5-disc
https://cyclingtips.com/2016/11/poly...l-bike-review/
Thru-axles are becoming a common feature of gravel and road disc bikes. As mentioned above, the Bend RV utilises 12mm thru-axles, front and rear, however, Polygon has opted for the clever twist-and-lock mechanism created by NAILD rather than standard threaded axles.
The NAILD thru-axle is a threadless system that engages with a key in the dropout. Once the two are mated, a short quarter-turn is all that is needed to secure the wheel. Closing the quick-release lever provides the final tension on the axle, while a second locking lever prevents it from coming open.
The NAILD thru-axle is a threadless system that engages with a key in the dropout. Once the two are mated, a short quarter-turn is all that is needed to secure the wheel. Closing the quick-release lever provides the final tension on the axle, while a second locking lever prevents it from coming open.
