First Look: 2021 Polygon Siskiu T - Modern Geometry, Modest Price

Aug 25, 2020 at 10:44
by Daniel Sapp  

Polygon have updated their Siskiu T series of bikes for 2021 with revised tubing, updated geometry, and even lower prices. The bike is available in two different models, both aimed at delivering plenty of performance at a good value, with prices starting at $1,799 USD for a complete bike.

Through owning their own manufacturing facilities, Polygon claim they are able to control all of the aspects related to developing a bike, which helps them be more efficient, bringing more value to the person purchasing and riding the bike.

The new Siskiu T is designed around Polygon's "Wheel Fit Size System." The small size rolls on 27.5" wheels, the medium is compatible with both 27.5" or 29" wheels and the large-XL sizes are designed around 29" wheels. 29" models of the bike have 135mm of rear-wheel travel mated to a 140mm fork and the smaller wheels get 140mm of rear travel and a 150mm fork.
Siskiu T Details

• Wheel size: 27.5" (S, M) 29" (M-XL)
• Aluminum frame
• Travel: 140mm (27.5"), 135mm (29")
• 65-degree head angle (27.5") 65.5-degree (29")
• 425mm chainstays (27.5") 430mm (29")
• Sizes: S-XL
• Price: $1,799 - $2,299 USD
• polygonbikes.com



Polygon have their own factory, which gives them the ability to have a great deal of control in the development and manufacturing process of a bike.



Frame Details
The frame is now designed to fit a water bottle inside the front triangle on all sizes. The seat tube lengths are shorter than before, and there's a 150mm dropper post on the SM-MD and 170mm on the LG and XL. There is a threaded bottom bracket, Boost spacing, and internal cable routing throughout the main frame.


Internal cable routing and integrated chainstay protection on the Siskiu T.


Geometry
The Siskiu T's updated geometry sees the reach stretching an additional 25-30mm on all sizes from the previous model, measuring 460mm for a size Medium. The head tube angle is 1-degree slacker than before, measuring 65-degrees for the small and medium 27.5" frames and 65.5-degrees for the 29" frames. Chainstays are 425mm on the small and medium 27.5" wheeled setups and 5mm longer for the 29" edition. Seat tube angles measure 76.5-degrees across all models and sizes.



Suspension
The Siskiu T utilizes a linkage driven single pivot design built around a one-piece unibody pivot bridge which Polygon claim reduces the frame's weight while also improving stiffness and reducing lateral flex on the rear shock while under load. The kinematics of the bike are designed to be similar to the previous generation - poppy yet still supportive to keep climbing efficiency and small bump compliance. There is a new custom shock tune with lighter compression and a small reduction in progression which can be further tuned through the use of volume spacers.

The leverage curve is has been modified slightly from the previous version - still highly progressive yet more sensitive. The axle path has also been updated to be more rearward further into the travel, which should enhance performance over square edged impacts.


There are two different models of Siskiu T available, the T8 and T7. The T8 features a Fox 34 Rhythm Boost fork, Fox Float DPS shock, 12-speed Shimano SLX drivetrain, and sells for $2,299 USD. The Siskiu T7 has a RockShox Recon Boost fork, Rockshox Select Plus shock, and Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain. It sells for $1,799 USD.




For more details, visit polygonbikes.com. US residents can purchase a Siskiu T on bikesonline.com.

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181 Comments

  • 333 3
 Polygon? Really? A well-thought, modern geo bike with SLX 12 spd at $2300?? Just when I thought 2020 couldn't get any worse...Polygon swoops in and totally saves the day! AND sweet paint jobs.. dear rest of the bike industry, PAY ATTENTION.
  • 32 0
 @mikealive Totally agree. Its a breath of fresh air seeing a bike at this price point where I'm not chewing my lip worrying about dodgy components.
  • 48 0
 Came there to say that ! Clearly a Product Manager has been doing his homework that's so rare that is deserves to be noted !
  • 22 0
 Spot on geometry, sizing, and value. Amazing.
  • 2 34
flag willdavidson9595 (Aug 26, 2020 at 5:19) (Below Threshold)
 Raise the Seat Stays 1 inch and mount the Shock on the top tube for a full water bottle and a perfect bike.
  • 6 41
flag IllestT (Aug 26, 2020 at 5:48) (Below Threshold)
 Expecting instant down vote, but 500mm reach on XL isn't quite 2020.
  • 20 1
 @willdavidson9595: that would change the compression curve of the rear suspension, and probably the leverage ratio.

Also, leaving the top tube free of a shock mount allows for lighter tubing; the downtube already needs to be strong, so its a better place to mount the rear shock. This helps keep the weight & CoG low, and allows any flex/compliance to come from the top part of the bike, while the downtube/chainstays are stiffer, creating a better ride. Like a good pair of skis. Scott had a whole article on this when they released their carbon DH bike.
  • 5 0
 Completly agree! you're missing one UpVote, for 100! Cheers! Polygon - now, make it available and possible to buy!
  • 4 1
 @IllestT: Came in to say the same thing. If only they made an XXL...
  • 10 2
 @IllestT: Imagine worrying about down votes ????
  • 2 1
 @IllestT: You're right...b/c 2020 has been pretty sucky; but 500mm reach is excellent!
  • 13 1
 the icing on the cake is that they have their OWN factory and don't outsource to Tawain where it would be cheaper so I don't understand why all these other brands are so much more expensive...
  • 4 2
 Is it available immediately?

Or is it like other things I'm hearing about online with companies having no inventory of complete bikes due to supply chain issues?

Status ads everywhere. Not available in the US.
Canyon Sender ads everywhere. Not available until December
Commencal Mullet DH rigs...did they hit yet?
Demo bikes across the U.S.
  • 1 0
 I mean....I wouldnt consider it saved but
  • 8 1
 Yes Polygon and Vitus will be leading the market in value bikes I guarantee it. Finally we can get a good fs mtb without taking a second mortgage out on our house
  • 8 2
 @stumphumper92: Ya but this looks better than any Vitus and has better geometry.
  • 22 1
 @blowmyfuse: yes- you can order it through our main retailer in US bikesonline.com
  • 3 0
 @hamncheez: My large escarpe is 467mm reach with 66 deg HA. 75.5 deg SA. Realistically, they're very comparable and the average rider buying these specific bikes wouldn't notice the difference.

However, I agree on the looks. I like the looks of the Polygon better.
  • 6 1
 Wow! Almost as good as the YT...yt has 4 bar otherwise very close.
  • 3 1
 @stumphumper92: or having to go to dental school... LOL
  • 2 1
 @Polygonbikes: Thanks for the quick response. Supply isn't easy to come by.
  • 3 0
 @hamncheez: I own a polygon t8 but the vitus are pretty sweet too. I have a friend who just got one. it's a coin toss which is a better value, can't go wrong with either.
  • 4 0
 @jrocksdh: Let's see how it performs in comparison ... The Yari on the YT Jeffsy is quite better fork than the 34 and four-piston brakes are an advantage, too

But I fully agree: it is totally cool and great for the consumer that there are more and more serious sussies around the 2k price-point. That's a lot of money and finally there are good bikes in that budget
  • 2 0
 @riverbum: i agree. Ya the basic 36 wld make more sense on the 'higher end' model and b more comparable. Most will want to ditch that noodle asap.
That said, if these are in stock often, they'll kill yt entey level sales- as long as they market them.
  • 3 0
 @jrocksdh: "if these are in stock " good luck with that.

Not that YTs are ever in stock either....
  • 2 2
 @monkeybizz: They pay for design teams whose designs are later stolen in subsequent years from brands like polygon.
  • 3 0
 @blowmyfuse: They just updated their inventory, preordered mine!
  • 2 0
 @hamncheez: Assuming the compression curve and leverage ratio are perfect as is, plus, a slightly shorter link would give just about the same results.

Fact of the matter is, is that we all don't live in dry, perfect climates. Bikes need a spot for at least one large bottle.

Any company could build a good suspension design if they have the entire inside of the front triangle to work with. That is why I respect companies like Santa Cruz, Norco, Forbidden, Transition, and many others.
  • 2 1
 @willdavidson9595: it looks to me like you can fit a full size water bottle down there
  • 8 2
 @hamncheez: #THATSWHATSHESAID

I win the internet tonight. Everybody go home. You're not topping that.
#thatsalsowhatshesaid
  • 1 2
 @blowmyfuse: I thought it was funny....I'm scared to say though...shouldn't it be that's what he said.......probably right before he ran off to spay himself with lysol until the can ran dry....

I dont want to know what you're referring to if she actually said it...
  • 2 0
 @monkeybizz: because we live in The More* & Easy** Society!

MORE = money/time/"things"...
(No matter if we'll full use, no conscious on how it affects to have)
EASY = no hard work please
  • 1 0
 Absolutely! Now imagine if they go consumer direct!?
  • 1 0
 @monkeybizz: do you know where their factory is located?
  • 6 0
 These bikes are quick!
I was trying to race a Parrot along a dirt road yesterday on mine.
I thought I was going to win, but after a while: Polygon.
  • 3 0
 @Polygonbikes: my friend Is new to MTB and just ordered one. He’s stoked! I’ve been teaching him the ropes of MTBs for the past few months, and this bike hits the nail on the head for him. His ETA is currently early October which is reasonable. Free shipping was impressive too. I’ve got a new MTB buddy now!!!
  • 2 0
 @hamncheez: we'll poly has their own mfg house hence that belief...yt great deals but no warranty parts available in any short term. Yt needs to shore that up!
  • 3 0
 @BurningBeard: Indonesia
  • 1 0
 @Mcphisto1978: danke
  • 70 1
 2,3k for fox and slx! Well done!
  • 6 14
flag hamncheez (Aug 26, 2020 at 8:11) (Below Threshold)
 I would prefer a Marzocchi fork; the Rhythm forks suck, and despite being 80% the same the Z1 is much better.
  • 5 0
 @hamncheez: or Manitou Mattoc or a nice SR Suntour
  • 6 1
 @hamncheez: This is the first I've heard of Rhythms sucking. What don't you like about them?
  • 3 1
 @vapidoscar: from an OEM and final cost perspective, I just don't see how you can beat the power and value of Marzocchi
  • 4 1
 @CasteelGilmore: I sold my enduro bike last fall, and so I took out from the shop a few different bikes to give different brands a try. Since they were all rentals they had either rhythms or Recons/Yari (the RS low end stuff felt better). The ride quality on the rhythms just sucked. I pretty much had to run the rebound all the way open to get front end traction on long descents and to keep the front end lively. It was strange to feel both a lack of grip and feel like the front end was stuck to the ground and hard to lift up or actively move around. I also had to run way more PSI than GRIP2 fox forks to try and keep it from bottoming out (but I wasn't able to play with tokens, so maybe that one could slide).
  • 2 0
 @hamncheez: yes id love to see a z1 on this
  • 2 1
 @hamncheez: @hamncheez: But a Marzocchi IS a Fox Rythm. Also It could possibly be that all of those rentals were in need of a service and I don't think that it's a statistical improbability, I do not know of any rental fleet that can stay on top of its servicing.
  • 38 3
 With a spec and geometry like this, price is not a Siskiu
  • 39 2
 Good effort, but no.
  • 6 0
 @fielonator: let him have it
  • 33 0
 A bit of useless linguistic info, in Russian it reads like polygon titties
  • 9 0
 Googled "Russian polygon titties" and the first hit was an article about some nuclear test site Big Grin
  • 28 1
 Love the paintjob of the purple one!
  • 21 0
 Very smartly specced package. Geometry is modern, but not overly progressive - looks like a great allrounder. And no disposable SRAM drivetrain parts to be seen.
  • 19 1
 MD 27.5 for a play bike yes please.
  • 3 3
 Yeah! My current hardtail has a 400mm seat tube (so proper low top tube) and 460mm reach with a 63deg HA so sagged (120mm travel fork) that gives a geometry more or less comparable to what this bike has. Having loads of fun on mine, can imagine having loads of fun on this bike too. Personally I think a plain color looks more high end but obviously that would be nitpicking.
  • 4 0
 So much yes, id even take a sm at 5‘10, who even needs a santa cruz 5010 now anymore?
  • 16 0
 But how much will it improve my riding skills? Could you please provide the in answer percentage? Or an interpretive dance is acceptable.
  • 1 0
 Strap seatbelts on your eyes, cos i'm taking them for a ride pal.

*plays Freed From Desire by Gala*
  • 19 4
 My mates have got no excuses not to get into mountain biking now
  • 2 0
 And what a start into mtb that would be ... wish i could have started with such sick bikes Smile
  • 13 0
 Good looks, good geometry, good price.
  • 5 7
 Not a fan of the teal fade paint job though. Didn't like it on Trek and don't like it on this one either. The pearlescent purple fade is pretty sick though
  • 1 0
 @BenTheSwabian: i think it looks awesome, like a pc build by a 14year old boy with all this leds and stuff
  • 10 0
 Just bought the 2020 T7 and am super happy with it so far. Definitely a brand that other brands need to lookout for.
  • 8 0
 Thank you!!!
  • 14 8
 Thank you Polygon, for offering legitimate affordable MTB's. I'm looking forward to seeing more brands pop up with cheaper alternatives that don't give you bottom barrel components with a hefty price tag. Make MTB Great Again. And fuck Donald Trump.
  • 6 0
 Dear everyone: please buy this bike to show the industry this is what we need and not some $10000 bike!
  • 3 0
 Got the 2020 T8 model back in March. Had to go for the XL to get the reach that fit me. In my purchase review i said good bike but no bottle mounts and the seat tube angle could be a little steeper. 5 months later, 2021 model released - reach increased by 20-30mm across all sizes, now comes with bottle mounts, seat angle steepened.....i'd like to say they listened to my comments but i'm officially spewing, if only i'd waited.
  • 5 0
 Shipping to Canada? Or options for getting this deal ( after exchange rate) in Canada?
  • 1 0
 Way too many brands show no love for Canada. Quite frustrating...
  • 2 0
 @kanasasa: well, in fairness..your mtb scene isn't that big, is it? Wink
  • 1 0
 @nordland071285: to be honest with you, market wise not canada is the best. I know it sounds weird since the riding and scene is top notch. Importing through US with the bad canadian dollar is a no go too.
  • 3 0
 Really smart spec/finish/geo choices all around. If my significant other gets more into mountain biking in the next few months, I will definitely consider the T8. She's a sucker for purple.
  • 2 0
 These look like the perfect bikes for my girlfriend and I. A little bit less travel than we need for around us, I was looking at more 130/140 but also looking at the Ibis Mojo and SC 5010 so we could get 2 bikes for the price of one.

No one is making 27.5 bikes with less than 150-160

These are also nearly the same price as a good used FS on forums
  • 2 0
 first review i could find. Bought the T7 for my son. due in 3 weeks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLnEDbEcTfs The boy wanted a trek EX 5 was almost relieved when i found out that they wouldn't be hitting australia until april 2021.
  • 2 0
 Great price, nice looking frame and I like the 27.5/29 thing.
As someone who hasn't bought anything since the wheel size debarcle, this bike gives me a bit of confidence to get with the times
  • 1 0
 I want same geo as the Large 29 but with 275 rear aka mullet
  • 2 0
 if going to the trouble of adding a pivot to the stays of the bike - why not have it on the chain stay? doesn't a dual link provide far more options for tuning the suspension than a single pivot?
  • 1 0
 I often wonder the same thing. Before the horst link patent ran out on chainstay pivots, there was a business case to avoid paying/infringing, but now that the patent is expired I don't see why everyone doesn't go that route. Having said that, with this design the main difference would be in how the suspension reacts to braking, and just from a quick eyeball analysis, I think the braking traits might be more preferable to some with the pivot where it currently is, as it will tend to squat under braking more. If you tweaked some of the other pivot points, along with a switch to a horst link, then that could change the picture though.
  • 3 0
 If someone wanted a decent mountain bike to get into the sport . I would recommend these bikes. Look good . Good build for the price.
  • 9 6
 This is the price bikes can be, and an ebike version should only cost between $750 to $1000 more.
  • 2 1
 I have a 2019 T8 and I love it. This update looks like it addresses some of the very few issues I have with the bike: longer dropper and water bottle mounts. Anyone familiar with the TEKTRO HD-M745 4 PISTON brakes?
  • 2 0
 I have a 2020 t8 with the tektro brakes. Very happy with them, slightly less powerful than codes or Shimano at ultra-high downhill speeds. besides that they are more than acceptable on bikes for this price
  • 2 0
 So we're probably looking at the new Calibre Bossnut as well. Let's hope they make it available to countries that are not the UK
  • 4 0
 Canadian distributor? Polygon is top tier for paint jobs.
  • 2 0
 I'm wondering the same thing...
  • 3 0
 I love that they didn't spec it with a bunch Sram crap too. Polygon really stepped it up. The frames are gorgeous too
  • 2 0
 Reminds me of the new status that specialized is currently teasing. I like this trend of affordable, fun looking aluminium bikes.
  • 3 1
 Maybe one day. I'll see someone actually on a polygon bike. At this point I'm on the side that leans towards assuming this bike brand is pretend.
  • 3 2
 that one with the blue yellow fade is basically the same paintjob as the 2019 trek slash but with a lick of black down the downtube
  • 5 1
 Yeah but i thought that trek slash was a dentist only model?
  • 2 0
 @Bikerdude137: In 2018 that was slash 8s stock color, now I believe you need to get dentists slash 9 carbon series with project one customization for few extra bucks...
  • 2 0
 @winko: or a 2020 Remedy 8 for a quite good price
  • 1 1
 It looks like spesh enduro from 2018 even with the branding on the down tube
  • 2 0
 Looking good, shame they are hard to come by in Europe (if you're not in Germany that is)...
  • 1 0
 Do you know about any shops in Europe that sell them and ship internationally?
  • 5 1
 @HollyBoni: easy fly to indo surf sell.boards and.bring bike. Even.less.money than yeti
  • 1 0
 @donpinpon29: bring in Brompton for very2 high profit. It's on the craze here...
  • 1 1
 Afaik, you can order them directly from Polygon and they do worldwide shipping
  • 2 0
 @BenTheSwabian: "This product isn't available for online purchase. If you're interested to ride this bike, you can contact our nearest dealer"
This is what the website says. I tried to find a dealer in the surrounding countries using the Polygon website, but none of the dealers had any kind of international online store, most of them were smaller shops.
Found a few stores in the UK that sells/sold some older Polygon models, but nothing recent so far.
  • 14 0
 You can order it directly through our website - please email to info@polygonbikes.com our customer service is happy to help you. Thanks!
  • 4 0
 @BenTheSwabian: Yash! Thank you for helping to answer Smile
  • 2 0
 @HollyBoni: We are so for the inconvenience; please email to info@polygonbikes.com our customer service is happy to help you. Thanks!
  • 1 0
 @Riaddenoe: bromptons in indo? Omg
  • 1 0
 you should go to bali first maybe Smile cause near from the polygon factory then you come home with the T8
  • 1 0
 @baktiputraa: I initially read this as coming home with tb
  • 1 1
 @Polygonbikes: guys, please ship these bikes with the 2'6" tire, that 2.35" tire is unacceptable, especially when customer has no say I the matter.
  • 1 0
 @KTM1190advR: Spec sheet says 2.6 for both models?
  • 1 1
 I wonder why would they top of this model with XLS and a mid level shock. With that modern geo I'm sure they would sell if they had an extra model (T9) with a XT drive train/break and suspension upgrade. Just a thought.
  • 4 0
 It may actually be cheaper for them to not have a million options available. That said, you could say that Deore and SLX are close and they could instead spec the second model with XT. But then again, how is SLX holding anyone back? You're going to wear/break parts sooner or later, you can always choose to replace them with a higher spec if you really feel like. With how good drivetrains have become now, I suppose it is more the Fox suspension attracting people than it would be the drivetrain. And, even though I don't know the entire Polygon line up, I suppose they already have a higher end model in their line up, spec'd with higher end components. They don't want to parasite on what they already have.
  • 3 0
 Though it was a calibre bossnut at first.....
  • 3 1
 "The frame is now designed to fit a water bottle inside the front triangle on all sizes." Marketing at it's finest.
  • 1 0
 Nukeproof is listening
  • 1 0
 good loking bike, colours are not so good but who cares if it rides well. (it is pretty similar to the first jeffsy but with a proper water bottle )
  • 3 0
 Well done @Polygonbikes ... I´m waiting the new Siskiu E now
  • 2 0
 These guys should make a deal with SrSuntour and create Durolux / Triair model. The underdog super value bike!!
  • 1 0
 Or a lighter Auron/Aion.
  • 1 0
 @pierre22 Polygon racing team runs Suntour so presumably there's scope to build on that relationship. But they also seem to be making an aggressive push into the global d2c market, so it's a safer bet to equip recognisable brands, ie Fox/RS
  • 1 0
 @caltife: won't hurt if they make a lower tier (T6?) equipped with Aion/Raidon and 10-speed Deore/Microshift Advent X (or even less with 9-sp Microshift Advent or Box Three drivetrain). For less than 1500USD it would sell like hot cakes.

Or they could packaged it as team edition bikes, complete with Trickstuff brakes, Kenda tires, CrankBros seatpost, Spank wheels, Promax cockpit, ODI grips.

*poke @Polygonbikes
  • 1 0
 @rifu: Totally agree, Aion/Deore would be killer budget spec!
  • 1 0
 Will it be frameset available in the future?
My old parts are looking for a decent workhorse frame to put on and I think this is it .
  • 2 0
 You can buy the frame only, check the Polygon website.
  • 1 0
 @HollyBoni: nope, the one on the website looks like the 2020 which has significantly different geometry.
  • 1 0
 @IMeasureStuff: Yeah, that's also why I prefer the new model. Slacker geometry and comes with the bottle mount♡ which 2020 doesn't have.
  • 1 0
 Is it too much to ask that wheel sizes start going to metric (700 vs 740mm)? Every other dimension is now in mm except for those pesky hoops.
  • 1 0
 Where would the fox rhythm fit in the RockShox lineup quality/performance-wise?
  • 2 0
 Charger RC damper.
  • 4 0
 Roughly the Revelation
  • 2 1
 @Frank191: but probably better dampening
  • 2 0
 @enduroNZ: eh...

But either way much better than the Recon rl.
  • 2 0
 I currently have a 2020 rhythm, 2021 lyrik and 2019 36 Grip2 and I'm really impressed by how good the rhythm is, especially if you factor in the price of it.
Have put down 1500km on it this season and it has been faultless. Not even a single creak (something I can't say about the 36..)

@Frank191: The rhythm has far superior damping than the revelation in my opinion.
  • 4 0
 Who cares, put a Voresprung Smashpot in it.
  • 1 0
 It has a grip damper, which is similar to grip2, just not as adjustable.

Essentially, it is the same as a performance 36, it just doesn’t have magnesium lowers so it’s a bit heavier.
  • 2 0
 Is that a dent in the seatube of the test bike?
  • 1 0
 27.5 medium would make a nice play bike. I just want the frame my hardtail can get stuffed.
  • 1 0
 Sorry darling but I don't ride anything that cost less than my right arm. I'll take two please!
  • 2 0
 Polygon might win my money
  • 1 0
 I would happily ride either model. Prices are beyond disgusting in this sport.
  • 1 0
 I will buy the polygon t7 bicycle and I am 1.77 m tall, what bicycle size should I buy M or L?
  • 1 1
 curse. they never make the rear travel the same as the front. always leave at least 1mm difference.
  • 2 0
 The front wheel travel is measured along the fork axis, while rear wheel travel is measured vertically. The front wheel’s vertical travel is less than its travel along the fork axis.
  • 2 1
 BB drop...-39mm? What does that mean!?
  • 3 1
 Draw a line from the front axle to the rear axle, the bb is 39 mm below that line.
  • 4 0
 ...if you're referring to the minus, it beats me - it's clearly "dropped" by 39mm, rather than raised, as the "minus drop" would imply
  • 1 0
 @blackpudding: I always thought it was dropped with respect to the rear axle. Is it with respect to that line? That would take some math in case of a bike with different front and rear wheel diameter.

As for negative bb drop, reminds me of those old school big hitting freeride bikes Wink .
  • 1 0
 @vinay: Yes, it's always that line. For example check the geometry table for this Cotic hardtail frame. The BB drop changes with the fork length.

www.cotic.co.uk/product/solarisMAX#sizing
  • 1 0
 @HollyBoni: Sure? Of course the bb drop is going to decrease with a longer fork as the fork tilts the bike around the rear axle, effectively raising everything in front of the rear axle. So with respect to the axles, this number should drop. However, in the case of these stock Cotic bikes, front and rear wheels have the same diameter so the line you mention is horizontal and the drop with respect to this line is the same as the drop with respect to any of the two axles.

Orange doesn't quite clear things up as they work with bb height instead.
www.orangebikes.co.uk/bikes/switch-6-rs/2020

Santa Cruz however gives two numbers for their mixed size wheeled bike.
www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/v10
It isn't quite clear from the drawing, but I presume they simply give both numbers as bb drop with respect to the rear wheel (the small number) as well as the front wheel (the larger number).

Liteville has millions of options so I didn't dig into that, but lazy as I am I'd stick with the Santa Cruz measurements I've found here. In case of mixed wheel sizes, they just give both numbers.
  • 2 0
 Frame only, pls?
  • 1 0
 And I cant believe it is not even ugly, way to go Poly!
  • 1 0
 What's the standover clearance on these bikes?
  • 1 0
 No joke I've sent this to at least 3 people trying to get into biking.
  • 3 2
 Looks like a bossnut
  • 9 0
 @tobgren Calibre use Polygon as a source for frames.
  • 3 2
 Looks like a Status
  • 1 0
 I was just about to say that!
  • 1 0
 Actually, looks pretty different. Like a bossnut that's evolved for a few years. And gained bigger wheels and bendier tubes: calibrebicycles.com/bike/bossnut-3
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 @mountainsofsussex: OK, perhaps more a Calibre Sentry then...
calibrebicycles.com/bikes/mountain
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 Cool!
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 Greatl looking bikes. Just a shame that the rear tyre clearance is maxed out at 29x2.35.
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 The spec sheet says both the 27.5 and 29 come with 2.6 tyres. Is that just for the front?
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 @HollyBoni: quite right. I must have misread.
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 That purple one is definately a contender for my next spare.
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 Is this what they call dentist talk? Buying a complete new full suspension bike just as "spare"?
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 @vinay: Smile No, I just think we need more than one bike if possible. I am quite hard on my bikes and they need a lot of downtime.
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