2024 Polygon Bend: Jack of all Trades Gravel Bike

The all-new Polygon Bend takes a different approach to the modern gravel bike. It features an aluminum frame, dropper post, and progressive geometry not unlike what you'd have found on a cross-country mountain bike. So does these cross-over gravel bike represent the best of both gravel and MTB; or will it retain the worst attributes of both?

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Frame Features and Geo
2:40 Model Overviews
5:27 How Does it Compare?
8:15 Final Thoughts

[bikesonline]

We appreciate the thorough and informative video. Great work!

[JaredHoff]

Great info man. Love the extra comparisons at the end. I’ve never owned a gravel bike but looking at them now 🤔

[IIISentorIII]

I was lucky to get my hands on a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp carbon last march on Sale for 2900 Euro.
But I have to say I really like the Focus Atlas 6.7 and Bend R5 / R7. Those are great value Gravel Bikes!

Cheers from Switzerland

[gregsparks]

WARNING....I just got my new Bend and it came with defective wheels that wont seal because the valve stem holes are drilled way off center and Polygon will not replace

[gregsullivan]

Just got the R6, which is exclusive to BikesOnline. I applaud Polygon for giving us a mechanical Apex/XPLR with XDR driver bike. Loving it so far. Comes with 10-44 & 38, but I'm shifting the gearing to MTB for most of my riding by replacing the 38 with 32, and will fit the e*thirteen 9-52 (which requires a new "Apex Eagle" RD & Eagle chain).
The 32t chainring is non standard - I sourced from AluGear. (it has the correct road/gravel offset of 6mm)

[isaacnava]

I went with the Bend R7. I am loving it

[rug]

Great review! I’m in the market for a gravel bike but I’m on the fence between carbon or aluminum.

[MuscleCharger]

Did you weigh the bike ? I can't find this information

[JogieGlenMait]

I'm still eyeing for the older R2. These models are way too expensive for me. 😊

[arfarzam]

I wish R7 came with the new 12 speed Apex and 50 tooth cog.

[DjSkillerTV]

There are very interesting bikes out there, especially like this one. But I disapprove 1x drives. If it is missing shimano 2x at least 48 cassette then it is something wrong.

[JacobWilson]

I'm sorry but you're giving misinformation when it comes to the specs of the bikes, the V9X comes with eagle cassette and derailleur giving it a much wider gear range.

[stevekelly]

It ain’t winning any Beauty contests…..