I've had my D7 for over a year and absolutely love the bike, I've upgraded dropper lever as one from factory isn't great and have gone tubeless. I lived in Northwest Arkansas which has some amazing trails that pushed the limits of this bike (down hill jumps) and myself. I would highly recommend this bike to MTB beginners, great bike to learn on and skill up.
I just bought the DSE FS from Go Outdoors in the UK (£990 on offer) as my 1st full suspension bike, having had a hard tail for years. My 1st offroad ride on it was yesterday. So far I'm very pleased with it. The only problem was that on assembly the front disc hit the caliper, requiring washers to space the caliper away by an extra 0.8mm to clear. No big deal, but the provided (tapered) caliper spacer wasn't thick enough. Mine has the Maxxis tyres. The front axle is strange in that a segmented 'collet' type part at the end expands when you operate the quick release lever, rather than it having a conventional nut or threaded fork. As an engineer this looks over complicated, and prone to getting dirt between the collet segments (which would prevent the axle being removed). After Googling it, it's called Suntour Q-Max, and sure enough they seem renowned as being trouble. Time will tell. I'll be making a cover to try to keep dirt out of the 'collet'.
My buddy has the same fork and getting the Qmax off and on is sadly hit and miss sometimes.... Glad you are enjoying it so far though!!! And congrats on the new bike!
I still went with the reg. D7 because of the color and I heard the rockshox front fork was better. And more aggressive tires were standard. I can live with the non boost frontend.
I have the D5 and added new shocks to it and made it tubeless and did some other little things to it and I like it a lot. Ploygon are a nice bike for the $ I don't think you can get a better bike.
Nice colour, awesome drivetrain (basically as good as the 12 speed with one less gear), nice damper... As far as I can tell, the pivotpoints of the rear suspension look good as well and not cheaply made. The dropper as you said is really awesome, sometimes you wont even get that on expensive bikes. It is lacking though on the brakes (put some MT520 calipers on with any 1 finger shimano levers), most likely on the tires as well. I guess that could be done for 100$. Later if the buyer digs mountainbiking put on a better fork maybe, though I do not really know the suntour one on there. Pricing is on point.
Nicer brakes are definitely a welcome upgrade!!! All in all though this is a great bang for buck bike.... Do not believe I know anything that can compete with this at $1,300 currently!
I just ordered the D7 in med 27.5" for my 11yo son. He's 5'7"! He doesn't know it yet!! He's been riding an NS Clash 26" I built him over the winter and he's too big for it already.
I haven't rode a bike in a while. Im trying to decide between a hard tail and this Polygon D7SE. I'm 47 and wondering if the full suspension will be better. Im not going to be doing any crazy riding. Some side walks some off road trails. Any advice would really help. Thanks.
I personally think you'd appreciate the Suspension. Hardtails are great for speed, climbing and learning proper techniques on. But, if you just want to get out and enjoy the trails get the full suspension 😁
@@chickensendies I will. I'm nervous about purchasing a bike online that I have never sat on before. The hard tail I can sit on at the local bike shop. I have always rode hard tails and I'm not sure I would like the FS if it's too squishy. Sometimes I just want to ride it down the sidewalk to the gym and back so I don't need to go wild but, I do really miss riding and hitting some moderate trails. I'm not sure what to do. haha
@mickeyflanagan4019 I get that man! It's definitely nice to try before you buy. I'm sure whatever you end up doing you'll be happy! Just riding bikes is fun! HAHAHAHA
Great question!!! Front wheel is not boost, this fork and rear shock is better on the D7 and the drive train being an 11 speed is nicer as well (drive train is not a make it or break it imo though). For the current price difference D7 for sure is the better choice.
I received the d7 se as my first fs bike and am debating exchanging for the T7, funds arent really an issue.. just the t7 seems more capapble but idk. Thoughts?
I believe that if you are planning on eventually going "bigger" and want a more capable bike in the sense of downhill/gravity as well as trail the T7 is not a bad idea at all 😉 but, That is entirely up to you, Dakota!
@@chickensendies I've been looking at it for a while and probably would have already pulled the trigger if it weren't for the color choices. Boring black and charcoal, or girly purple. Wish the T7 had similar specs.
Every one's wallet is different for sure! But, For a full suspension bike with thru axles front and back and front and rear suspension both being air.... You can not find this new for cheaper that I am aware of. Appreciate the comment 😁
This is a hard one.... Honestly either are very nice at the price. I'd tell you to grab the one you like most color wise. Forks are different but a lot of similarities between the 2. Personally I'd grab D7 SE 😁
got this in uk. complete beginner. seat for me feels uncomfortable. advertised by Polygon and GoOutdoors - Schwalbe Nobby Nic. Maxis supplied. solid, smooth ride. Comfortable stock grips. have yet to go to any trails but that's in a near future. @blairrobinson9612 as for the water bottle. there is a mount for it under the rear shock. test fitted 2 different holders with a 500ml bottle. as long as you keep the suspension locked, it'll be okay. otherwise on small bump and you will crush the bottle. 3rd option was a strap on bottle holder.
I've had my D7 for over a year and absolutely love the bike, I've upgraded dropper lever as one from factory isn't great and have gone tubeless. I lived in Northwest Arkansas which has some amazing trails that pushed the limits of this bike (down hill jumps) and myself. I would highly recommend this bike to MTB beginners, great bike to learn on and skill up.
Stoked over your experience and thank you for the awesome feedback!!!
shout out for my friend Janes from UK who is a new owner of Polygon siskiu DSE FS . Have a good time on your new bike Mate.
Very nice!!!! New bike day is the best!!!
M’y D7 came with maxxis recon. It’s definitely the perfect budget full suspension for the rider that isn’t doing ten foot drops.
Appreciate the confirmation on the tires! Stoked you are enjoying it!!!
Thanks again for making this video! The DSE is 🔥🔥🔥!
I definitely agree! Quite a bit of bang for buck with this one!!!
It's a cool bike, being boost front and back is probably be the biggest selling point imo
There is just so much value in this bike at this price. Definitely a great time to snag a squish!
The older boost rear and non boost front turned me away
@keosmtbadventures Definitely a huge right decision move imo on Polygons part
@@keosoutdooradventures sorry new what you mean what is the boost thing means ?
@@tccampodonico6651 axle
Suntour Raiidon is not abad fork. Nobby Nicks are great tires too! Definitely agood loooking bike! Im glad you went into geometry!
Raidon is a very nice fork at this price. I did not go to deep but I did skim the numbers lol!
I just bought the DSE FS from Go Outdoors in the UK (£990 on offer) as my 1st full suspension bike, having had a hard tail for years. My 1st offroad ride on it was yesterday. So far I'm very pleased with it. The only problem was that on assembly the front disc hit the caliper, requiring washers to space the caliper away by an extra 0.8mm to clear. No big deal, but the provided (tapered) caliper spacer wasn't thick enough. Mine has the Maxxis tyres.
The front axle is strange in that a segmented 'collet' type part at the end expands when you operate the quick release lever, rather than it having a conventional nut or threaded fork. As an engineer this looks over complicated, and prone to getting dirt between the collet segments (which would prevent the axle being removed). After Googling it, it's called Suntour Q-Max, and sure enough they seem renowned as being trouble. Time will tell. I'll be making a cover to try to keep dirt out of the 'collet'.
My buddy has the same fork and getting the Qmax off and on is sadly hit and miss sometimes.... Glad you are enjoying it so far though!!! And congrats on the new bike!
I love mine I’ve had it for a couple months and I really don’t have any complaints
Appreciate the input since you own one!!!
I still went with the reg. D7 because of the color and I heard the rockshox front fork was better. And more aggressive tires were standard. I can live with the non boost frontend.
As long as you are happy with what you got at the end of the day, that is all that matters!!! 😃
I have the D5 and added new shocks to it and made it tubeless and did some other little things to it and I like it a lot. Ploygon are a nice bike for the $ I don't think you can get a better bike.
D5 looks nice for sure!!! Appreciate your input, especially since you own one!!!
Thanks for the review, very insightful .
I have Polygon Siskiu T7 and loving it please make review of this one as well.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!! I will have to take a look and see what I can do for the T7 😃
I would consider getting a angle set and a 130mm fork to try it out at a bike park!
That would honestly be a blast!!!
I was chatting with Eugene the other day about this bike. It's check's off a lot of boxs for me
Thing is legit a great value!
Nice colour, awesome drivetrain (basically as good as the 12 speed with one less gear), nice damper... As far as I can tell, the pivotpoints of the rear suspension look good as well and not cheaply made. The dropper as you said is really awesome, sometimes you wont even get that on expensive bikes. It is lacking though on the brakes (put some MT520 calipers on with any 1 finger shimano levers), most likely on the tires as well. I guess that could be done for 100$. Later if the buyer digs mountainbiking put on a better fork maybe, though I do not really know the suntour one on there. Pricing is on point.
Nicer brakes are definitely a welcome upgrade!!!
All in all though this is a great bang for buck bike.... Do not believe I know anything that can compete with this at $1,300 currently!
Just got the current Calibre Bossnut (the same bike as the 140/130mm Polygon) for £560 used :D
Gonna slap my Pike and XT stuff on it!
Very nice!!! The XT and pike will definitely take it to the next level!!!
you get maxxis although I feel like that throw on whatever they have on hand
I'm wondering if that is what happens 😅
I really want this bike (will be my 1st FS), but the local distributor (MEC in Canada) said they're not bringing it in 😞
Ah man.... That is definitely a bummer
Im still using Deore 10 speed. Bulletproof. Given a choice I will always take Shimano.
It is an absolute work horse!
I was just looking as one to compare to the Epic Evo. Budget vs $$$$
I really have no need/want for a squish currently but man..... Got me sweating over here HAHAHAHA
I rarely need anything but gotta have everything!! Lmao
@@keosoutdooradventures I get that HAHAHAHA
Something rad is headed your way🤫
What you got!!! HAHAHAHA Appreciate you, BERSERKER!!!!
I just ordered the D7 in med 27.5" for my 11yo son. He's 5'7"! He doesn't know it yet!! He's been riding an NS Clash 26" I built him over the winter and he's too big for it already.
Oh man!!!! He has a SWEET bike coming!!!
I am about to get a used one? What upgrades should I do on it? How good is the Suntour Raidon? Should I buy it if I have an Enduro and XC?
I'd say ride it first and see what upgrades you'll want first 😃 but, if you have the extra money and want it go for it!!! N+1!!!
I ordered one and it came with the Maxxis
Appreciate the heads up on this!!!
I can talk hours about geometry, asians likes numbers!! Lol
This I believe HAHAHAHA I am like.... looks good.... let's ride!
except Expensive prices
I haven't rode a bike in a while. Im trying to decide between a hard tail and this Polygon D7SE. I'm 47 and wondering if the full suspension will be better. Im not going to be doing any crazy riding. Some side walks some off road trails. Any advice would really help. Thanks.
I personally think you'd appreciate the Suspension. Hardtails are great for speed, climbing and learning proper techniques on. But, if you just want to get out and enjoy the trails get the full suspension 😁
@@chickensendies Thank you.
@@mickeyflanagan4019 Of course!!! Let me know what you end up snagging! 😁
@@chickensendies I will. I'm nervous about purchasing a bike online that I have never sat on before. The hard tail I can sit on at the local bike shop. I have always rode hard tails and I'm not sure I would like the FS if it's too squishy. Sometimes I just want to ride it down the sidewalk to the gym and back so I don't need to go wild but, I do really miss riding and hitting some moderate trails. I'm not sure what to do. haha
@mickeyflanagan4019 I get that man! It's definitely nice to try before you buy. I'm sure whatever you end up doing you'll be happy! Just riding bikes is fun! HAHAHAHA
What flaws did you find in the D6 that make it less desirable?
Great question!!! Front wheel is not boost, this fork and rear shock is better on the D7 and the drive train being an 11 speed is nicer as well (drive train is not a make it or break it imo though). For the current price difference D7 for sure is the better choice.
Why the Large and not the XL?
As in size preference?
Can you lock the real shock on this bike?
Yep! You sure can 😁
What a steal!
I honestly think so!!!
I received the d7 se as my first fs bike and am debating exchanging for the T7, funds arent really an issue.. just the t7 seems more capapble but idk. Thoughts?
I believe that if you are planning on eventually going "bigger" and want a more capable bike in the sense of downhill/gravity as well as trail the T7 is not a bad idea at all 😉 but, That is entirely up to you, Dakota!
@@chickensendies My wife says just buy both but that seems excessive as an amateur haha.
@dakotakaech2399 Listen.... If she say both DO IT!!! HAHAHAHA
@@chickensendies i may just keep the d7 because my orange pedals showed up hahaha
The M is out of stock. Do you think the T8 with fox components is worth another $700?
I personally think if you have the extra $700 the T8 is a great choice 😁
@@chickensendies I've been looking at it for a while and probably would have already pulled the trigger if it weren't for the color choices. Boring black and charcoal, or girly purple. Wish the T7 had similar specs.
@bristi1622 T7 is not a bad choice either imo. Same dimensions and honestly the build is not bad by any means.
are the stock pedals any good I am thinking of getting the bike but don't want to buy extra wheels I mainly want to know what type of grip they have.
I always recommend different pedals for any new bike. Sadly, they come with very generic plastic ones that have next to 0 grip.
@@chickensendies thanks for the insight
@@Oliverbeltzz Of course!
Mine came with maxxis tires
Appreciate the input on what yours came with!!!
about about the vitus mythique on chain reaction cycles for £999- i thhink it's better
The problem for us is the shipping price on top of that to get it state side sadly. I used to own a Vitus Mythique and loved it!
Shame it doesn't come with 27.5's
I heard you say you would buy a large. What height are you I'm 5'9 and considering a large as well instead of the medium.
I am 5' 10" so just barely taller. I also have a 32" inseam. You could probably go either way honestly as well.
1300 is budget?
Every one's wallet is different for sure! But, For a full suspension bike with thru axles front and back and front and rear suspension both being air.... You can not find this new for cheaper that I am aware of. Appreciate the comment 😁
@chickensendies I'm wanting to buy a bike to start... just didn't know it was this pricey
@bobaloca Sadly it can get up there pretty quick.... What is your price range? I can give you a few options 😁
@@chickensendies 1k or less. Do you have instagram or fb?
If you search this site for budget mtb videos, you get a bunch of bikes just under 3k.
Meh...I guess if you want a XL it's full price.
Hmmmmm.... How interesting.... Wonder why they did that. Popularity or more rare?
Yeah, this is what they do. L and XL sell for their full price while medium and small go on sale pretty regularly. Kinda shitty of them.
@@skidmarks4747 how interesting....
I scheduled a call with them and they said that was a website error! It's been fixed, so I bought one in XL for 1299
@@vtecbrown Very nice!!!! I appreciate the info here!
Spammed you a bit, sorry 😂
I appreciate it, and you know why! 😉
D7 vs D7 SE. $1399 vs $1299 ??
This is a hard one.... Honestly either are very nice at the price. I'd tell you to grab the one you like most color wise. Forks are different but a lot of similarities between the 2. Personally I'd grab D7 SE 😁
@@chickensendies thank you. I'll get the SE like you did. Is there a link you would like me to use?
@ericdolby1622 Really appreciate you asking, but I do not use affiliate links 😁😁😁
I see no place for a waterbottle 😂
Hydration pack? BAHAHAHA
@@edmundvillasis5429 appreciate the input over this!!!
i barely have a dollar 😭
'Promo SM'
got this in uk. complete beginner.
seat for me feels uncomfortable.
advertised by Polygon and GoOutdoors - Schwalbe Nobby Nic. Maxis supplied.
solid, smooth ride. Comfortable stock grips.
have yet to go to any trails but that's in a near future.
@blairrobinson9612 as for the water bottle. there is a mount for it under the rear shock. test fitted 2 different holders with a 500ml bottle. as long as you keep the suspension locked, it'll be okay. otherwise on small bump and you will crush the bottle. 3rd option was a strap on bottle holder.
Appreciate the input since you own one! Especially over the tires!!!