Polygon's $2,369 Siskiu Review: Value-Packed | 2021 Pinkbike Field Trip

Polygon's Siskiu T8 fools you into thinking it's pricier than it is. With modern geometry and proven Fox suspension, it's ready to ride right out of the box. Check out what Mike Levy and Sarah Moore had to say about the Siskiu.

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0:00 - Intro
3:02 - Setup
3:26 - Climbing
4:55 - Descending
6:47 - Components
8:57 - Pros
9:53 - Cons
10:46 - Verdict

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[LifeOnTwoWheels]

Finally, the review I was waiting for. Please review more polygon bikes.

[NETOTRT]

Got mine last week, the suspension feels amazing. After hitting the first jump on that thing I was just laughing to myself, still can't believe I got this bike.

[ctsingletrack]

I love seeing all these new bikes with 65° headtubes, and 76° seat tubes. We're in a golden age for mountain bike technology right now. So many great do-all bikes.

[grantmurphy]

Waiting on my T8 to come in the mail! Really impressed with the bike on paper.

[letsgo_inc]

Watching for when these are showing up used and barely abused on facebook marketplace in a year or two...

[Robelrealtor]

Polygon bikes are so underrated man idk why people hate on polygon. They’re a fun company which is why they like to give everyone opportunities not just the pros but these bikes are insane and definitely help your riding skills

[takeit]

*PB:* This is for riders not chasing their friends on Enduro bikes...
*Me: **_cries_* while chasing Enduro bikes on a Hardtail

[BoiseG]

In today's worrld, the bigger question is...can you actually buy one, or are they on a 2 year backorder? lol

[danieleflorean]

Got the T8 (first full sus mtb) a month or so ago, all in all I am pretty satisfied. I'm 185 cm x 80 kg and got the size L. As novice rider I like the brakes, they are soft biting yes, but so far they always had plenty of stopping power on the trails I ride. >The lack of harsh bite is a plus for me, I never felt like flying over the bars for a sudden stop. My other bike is a gravel bike, so on fire roads and smooth climbs I lock both fork and rear shock and still it feels like pushing a freight cart. Not the best climber at all... but once it starts rolling even on just the slightest downhill it picks up and keeps momentum super easily and it's a real pleasure to ride. As you said, not ideal for long cross-country days in the saddle, at least not without faster rolling tires and a stiffer suspension setup. but for an afternoon in the woods is the best.

[Morvajo]

I just got my T8 three weeks ago and I have to say it's amazing how the suspension makes you feel in control of the bike. It definitely encourages you to try new stuff and have fun.

I don't ride fast enough (yet) to find the limitations of the brakes but I guess I'll just upgrade the rotors and pads next year

[Crafftyyy]

Just ordered a t7; and cant wait. going from a intro budget hardtail (sub $500) to this.

[omahsaputra]

I got my T8 just like a month ago, and I agree with your review, so much fun and forgiving, I'm not a fast rider as I have upgraded the rotor as well....when you riding a long descending track, you'll find the brakes needs to be upgraded...but overall very worthy with the price!

[avefromrave]

Just got my T8 this week! ITS A GOD DAMN BEAST!! Even bigger and better looking in person. Got all my upgraded parts on and suspension set up for a shakedown run this weekend, so pumped!!

[cbrrider]

Ordered mine 2 months ago. FedEx shows delivery for tomorrow. Excited to give this a try out.

[XCRiders]

I really like it!!!
I upgraded absolutely everything!!
including the frame!!
to an Orbea Oiz m-team tr
now weighing in at
21 lbs 10 oz it’s now finally a True weapon flies uphill like a road bike
Great review

[davidnicholson]

Polygon makes frames for many big brands so this is probably high quality. The spec is hard to beat at this price. Also, this bike looks great. I really like the design and paint. Seems like a good option.

[berrymccockiner]

Waiting for mine to ship any day now! Can’t wait

[hungryronin]

Ordered one of these in mid March, it’ll be here next Monday. Cheers to the preorders for making my summer. 🤙🏼

[merricbayless]

Mines coming at the end of the month, I’m super psyched!

[greatnorthern]

I have received mine last week via a reseller and it appears one way Polygon can get the price down that much is by skimping on QC. There are issues with the black paint on the underside of the downtube where it bends towards the BB and in the same section there is also a dab of weld seemingly random on the downtube, maybe a dent or hole that was filled? There are other paint issues as well including the rainbow effect paint already being scratched out of the box. Seatstay chain protector adhesive is already spotty and peeling off. It did not come with Hans Dampf tires but Vee Flow Snap. I guess I can live with all of that but what baffled me was the rear wheel. It was out of true by 2-3mm and I have found more than a dozen spots where the spokes where scratched down to the blank metal, not including the sections where the spokes cross. The bike in the test appears to show the same, look at the spoke directly below the chainstay at 7:15 and the second spoke to the right of the valve at 8:07. I have not seen a new wheel like this and that is with me having gotten some bargain sets in the past. The front wheel by comparison looks ok-ish, but also easily noticeable out of true. Talking to the retailer makes it appear like issues like this are not unknown to them. I assume many bikes will be perfectly fine, but bikes that may be rejected at another brand might get a pass here for the sake of overall margin and pricing. I guess that the slightly higher price Marin Bikes which come from Polygon as well go through stricter QC.