Siskiu T8 // Benton Falls Mountain Biking Clemmer Trail
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- Опубліковано 19 лип 2024
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Benton Falls is located near the Ocoee and Reliance, TN. I took the 2022 polygon siskiu T8 with me and rode up Clemmer to the waterfall where I took some much needed rest. Clemmer is about 4.4 miles long and on trail forks is about 1,500 feet of elevation gain while my strava had it at 1,000 feet. It's rated a green trail but I would consider the trail a green with blue rated features because of the rocky terrain. Mountain biking downhill on Clemmer is really fun and averaged about 25 MPH.
The Polygon Siskiu T8 was a BEAST out here for it's first solid ride. Climbed really well and soaked up the rough downhill perfectly! The tire and handlebar upgrades were amazing, both with comfort and allowing me to drop over 3 lbs on the bike.
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0:00 Intro
1:35 Siskiu T8 Overview
2:51 Climb, Climb, Climb
9:30 Benton Falls Waterfall
12:22 Clemmer Trail Down
16:52 Begin of Steeper Descent
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Benton Falls is located near the Ocoee and Reliance, TN. I took the polygon siskiu T8 with me and rode up Clemmer to the waterfall where I took some much needed rest. Clemmer is about 4.4 miles long and on trail forks is about 1,500 feet of elevation gain while my strava had it at 1,000 feet. It's rated a green trail but I would consider the trail a green with blue rated features because of the rocky terrain.
The Polygon Siskiu T8 was a BEAST out here for it's first solid ride. Climbed really well and soaked up the rough downhill perfectly! The tire and handlebar upgrades were amazing, both with comfort and allowing me to drop over 3 lbs on the bike.
@@MTBTrailRider whats your height? seems like the 29er T8 was a better choice. also torn between the two sizes for a height of 5'9
@@ej-oe8pd I’m 5’ 11”. At 5’9 I would still get a large.
One of the better on-trail demos of the T8. So much better than someone going over the specs with the bike sitting against a tree, in a garage, or the worst scrolling/clicking through web pages. Looks like a great biking destination, wonderful, wooded East Coast trail riding.
Thank you! I appreciate that. I know what you're referring too... It can be frustrating when all the other videos are just reading the details from the website. Chattanooga, Tennessee and its surrounding areas are a great destination for mountain biking. So many options for great riding.
I’ve had the T7 for just at a month now and I am really impressed so far. The only thing I have done to it is setup tubeless. Luckily mine came with the Schwalbe Tires. I wanted a T8 but the backorder wait was twice as long as the T7. Honestly the T7 specs are just fine. With the money saved, I will upgrade the fork in time, but the Recon fork it comes with has been fine. The drivetrain is bulletproof. Shimano Deore is a great Drivetrain.
Yea I understand what you mean. Sometimes getting the cheaper build and using the money to upgrade/change specific parts you care about can be better. The fox rhythm fork is the base model fork from fox (still a very good fork) but some still want to upgrade it to higher fox fork or DVO or something... Be better to buy the T7 for less money and upgrade the parts you want with extra money. I am loving the T8 and over time I'll continue to make upgrades to bring the weight down. The T8 and T7 are such versatile bikes they make every trail a blast to ride on.
@@MTBTrailRider I agree, I bought a T7 and bought a Pike Ultimate for it. The T8 still seems like a better deal, and the Fox 34 Rhythm is much better than the RS Recon, but the rhythm is still not a 'high end' fork, so you end up paying more in the long run if you want a premium line fork (RS ultimate / FOX factory). That said, the T8 still has a better drivetrain, probably a better shock, and slightly improved brakes, which is great for the extra $500. Also, considering I just started mountain biking, the 34 rhythm is probably more than good enough for me. I probably wouldn't have upgraded it if I bought a T8, but it seemed to make sense to replace the recon.
Great video and beautiful location. Waiting for my T8 to arrive. Thanks for going over the upgrade specs, going to switch out my tires as well. New Sub
Thanks! Hope you enjoy your T8 as much as I do. :)
That's a pretty cool trail. It's nice when a trail has something to see when you get to the top.
Definitely a “destination” type ride. If this trail was simply pedal up to ride down, I probably wouldn’t have done this particular trail. But with the goal to see the waterfall, that’s part of the adventure.
Impressive! I'm now a fan!
Excellent!
Loving my T8. Also cool to see some Ocoee area trails. Both the bike and the trails look like killer! New sub here.
Awesome! Thank you. The T8 is an excellent bike. Saw a few of your posts about a race recently. Keep up the work!
@@MTBTrailRider yeah, that didn't go so well, but I had fun. Enduros are next.
Nice job on the ride nice job on the bicycle and be safe buddy
Thanks! it was fun to take the bike to the waterfall and shred down this trail.
Looks like a good ride. I’m new to the area, I live in Athens, and I’ve been looking for trails close to me. I’ll have to check this one out.
Nice! Athens shouldn’t be too far of a drive. Once you get on top of the mountain there are several other loops not covered in this video.
That's a really cool-looking long trail. Would love to try.
It’s worth it if you make it out to southeast Tennessee. Although, there are some new trails being developed in the area that are going to be awesome! Walden’s Ridge, Jarrods Place to name a few
beautiful country
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Once this bike comes back in stock I’m snagging one for sure.
Awesome! It’s a fun bike for sure. If you haven’t already, I think you can put your email in on the product you want and they’ll notify you when it’s back in stock.
You used to be able to pre order - is that still an option?
Very good 👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice trail! Have you tried out clippless? It make climbs easier if you ask me.
Keep on with your good work and films 👍🏻
Thanks! No, I’ve always been on flats. If I can help it, I’ll avoid climbs by tracking down a shuttle hahaha this is a fun trail and there’s more trails to explore up top at Benton falls too.
Great video. I noticed you mentioned the N7 will be updated for next year, do you know any further information about that? Cheers.
I do not unfortunately... The deadlines have been extended.
Yeah that's a smart way at looking at the trails to overrate rather than underate.
Trail ratings can actually play a big role in keeping bikers safe.
Do you guys ship to Hawaii? Great review, would definitely consider a Polygon if I can get it to Hawaii. Haven’t seen any Polygon bikes here so far.
Lance, unfortunately, they do not ship to Hawaii right now. They provide free shipping on their bikes to the lower 48 and the US warehouse is in California. The work around would be if you know someone outside Hawaii to have the bike shipped to (which is free) then have them personally ship the bike to you which you would have to pay obviously. Using bike flights it would cost about $200 to ship to Hawaii which includes protection up to $2,000. With the value you’re getting it might be worth spending $200 in shipping but the hassle may not be worth it. Anyways... hope this helped!
Don’t forget to use the link the in the description if you do end up ordering a polygon. :)
I ordered a T8 July 19th and still no movement. Wondering how long it took to receive yours, but if you're an affiliate to Polygon they might have more incentive to speed up the delivery time. I subscribed so I can live vicariously through you while I wait for mine. Good honest channel!
Thank you for following along. I am an affiliate but when they put in my “order” it gets added to the list of orders to fulfill just like anyone else. Do you recall the expected ship date when you made the pre order? My bike arrived just a few days before the expected SHIP date. But the expected ship date was about 30-40 days from when they placed my order. To add to the mystery... I didn’t end up getting a shipment notification when it was shipped. Haha but I do have the fedex app that notifies me when I have shipments in process to my home and that’s how I found out. You could always send bikes online an email to inquire about your order and say that you don’t recall when the expected ship date was and that you’d like to see where in the process your shipment is...
I hope you find the channel entertaining and you continue to stick around! :)
@@MTBTrailRider ETA shipping date was the 29th of July, but again I ordered on the 19th when the red unhappy face no longer said out of stock. It’s just me being impatient because I’ve had an entry level hardtail since 2018.
@@hardtaillife4071 I understand. It seems odd but it is possible they shipped it without notifying you as that is what happened with me. I was only made aware through my fedex app. I would kindly send an email through their contact form and mention your order number and the estimated ship date. Hopefully they can provide some insight for you.
@@MTBTrailRider thanks for looking out, but I still think Polygon will deliver albeit slowly due to the demand most companies are working through.
I first ordered a T8 and waited about 5 weeks. After our twin sons rode the T8 they decided that it was also the bike for them: It was 5-6 weeks for those 2 bikes to arrive. This was a couple months ago: My guess is that the weight is @ least 5-6 weeks right now?
Great bikes!!
Worth the wait!!
God Bless and safe riding!!
Big girl! :D
The MTB Project app has Clemmer rated as a blue-black. That looks to be accurate.
Yes. That’s what I would say is more accurate. Blue with small bits of black. For a general public trail anyway
Great video. What bike carrier is that?
Thanks! It’s the Yakima HoldUp hitch rack. They make one specifically for a 1.25” or 2” hitch. I love it.
Love this trail, but that climb is definitely rough
Tougher than I thought. It was funny to put this together... started off composed and talking about the bike... very next clip, I’m covered in sweat and looking rough. 😂
@@MTBTrailRider me and some friends are doing this ride tomorrow to the lake and around and back
What kickstand are you using dude? Mine a standard one bolted under the frame but it moves too much on trails.
Sorry, I don’t use a kickstand. Just used a stick propped under the bottom bracket to keep the bike up when I was filming
Bolt on kickstands would move a lot. A suggestion would get a Velcro strap maybe and strap it around the kickstand when riding trails.. 🤷🏼♂️
hello, greetings from me, budiyanto, if the frame is Polygon t8 and N9, which one is better for playing guys.
Prior to owning the T8 I had the N7. The T8 was more enjoyable for me to ride. It had updated geo to match other modern bikes out there. The N model bikes have a really high seat tube and is hard to work around which would limit your playing
What size bike did you get and how tall are you? I’m right between med and large size
I have the size large. I’m 5’11” - I would lean towards the large if you are in between sizes. The steep seat tube angle will make the bike feel smaller when sitting in the saddle pedaling. But standing up you’ll have the longer reach and wheel base for more stability going downhill.
I am an affiliate of bikes online, so it does help out this channel a lot when you use my links in the description when you’re reading to purchase your bike. :)
Will do, thanks for the info. Im also looking at the Ripley AF
Both are solid options!
The only thing I don’t like is that a few months back the changes the year of the bike to 2022. I have a purple bike so waiting on the 2022 I contacted them and they said it was an online error and would fix it right away. No change at all. Maybe trying to trick people in thinking it’s new.
There is no change in product build from their 2021 to 2022 T series bike. Polygon does not update their builds as much as other manufacturers. Sometimes they update frame color but not always.
Are you going to be using the t8 from now on instead of the n7
Yes. I traded the N7 for the T8
@@MTBTrailRider oh why’s that ?
@@alexmain6634 Sorry alex for the late reply! I didnt see your comment.. The N7 has a much higher stand over height and the seat tube is really long. Because of these things, I couldnt get low on the bike during descents or drops and it made my riding feel awkward and unbalanced. The T8 has a much lower profile allowing me to get my seat completely out of the way when Im descending. I like the geo on the T8 more too.. with the head angle and longer wheel base, just feels good descending. I noticed that trail bikes are starting to take on the "enduro" feel from a couple years ago. Also, this is minor, but I hated not being able to carry water bottle on my N7 frame. Theres no place for water bottle cage. :/
Bikes online still has 2021 N7 on their website, so if/when they produce a 2022 version, it should be completely revamped to meet more industry standards.
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Can yall help me? I'm currently on a dilemma, I couldn't chose between T7 or T8
Im obviously riding the T8. Its a great bike for the cost. The T8 is cheaper but you're running different suspension components. The weight on the T7 is more than the T8. I like the fox suspension on the T8 over the rockshox on T7. But think about what you might want to upgrade - if you plan on upgrading or changing out major components on the T8 then just save some money and get the T7 and make those same upgrades.
I am an affiliate of bikes online, so it does help out this channel a lot when you use my links in the description when you’re reading to purchase your bike. :)
@@MTBTrailRider thank you, i do kinda want to upgrade some components, but its nothing major like the fork or the rear suspension since im new to this sport... As of the affiliate link I'm sorry I couldn't use yours since I'm Indonesian i have to do social interactions 😅. What makes me hard to chose between this two is because the budged that I currently have, if I went for the T7, by the time I receive the bike I would've had enough money to buy T8, so its just a matter of patience. But I think I had my eye fixed on the T8. Thank you for your help, it really helps with my decision. I love your chanel by the way, please make more contents like this.
@@5violin533 No problem! If that's the situation I would consider being patient and waiting for the T8. I've been in a similar place and found myself regretting it. Because the bike will last you a long time, it's worth the extra month or so to get the bike you really want instead of settling. Hope you stick around! I plan on providing more content on the T8 as that is now my primary trail bike. :)
Still have the enduro bike too? I've spent alot of time riding at Ocoee. If you ever want to join me and my crew for a ride there, we can show you around. We shuttle often and throw in a few miles of XC to round out the ride. Same at raccoon. You can message me anytime about rides. I'm on the Chatt Facebook MTB group.
Awesome! I think I see you on the FB group pretty often. My schedule is usually all over the place and when I get a chance to ride, it’s usually with minimal notice. Haha I traded the enduro bike with a friend for this one.
@@MTBTrailRider i get the schedule thing, but I think I have randomly run into you more at the trail heads than anyone else. My buddy and I were talking the other day about inviting you on a ride. We go one week night at ESNP or White Oak and Sunday mornings at one of all the other places near by.
Sunday mornings are the most consistent times for me to ride. Maybe we can sync up on a Sunday morning for a local ride together
Kinda confusing. It's the 2021 model. Usually, T7, T8, N9 are being refreshed every January. While the lower end like d6 d7 and xtrada usually aug/oct.
So, the T7 and T8 remain unchanged for the 2022 model. The D model was updated and the N models are still in the 2021 version. They have not released their 2022 version yet. Expected to be released sometime in the spring
What size frame is your t8?
Large frame. I’m 5’ 11”
@@MTBTrailRider I'm like 5'10 kinda a tweener some.ppl.keep saying polygon frame run/feel a Lil bigger. Did you notice that too? I'm about to order a t8 and just can't decide if I want a medium or a large
@@joecozzo5476 I would go with the large. I found the cockpit to feel smaller than what I was used to because of the steep seat tube angle. The reach is perfect - but when seated, the area feels more compact.
Thanks man. I'm about to order the large. No issues with the dropper length ?
I want this bike in L but they are eternally out of stock. 😢
unfortunately it's a high demand bike so it's hard to get it in stock. Most people i helped get this had to purchase as a pre-order because they never made it to "in stock"