The Best BUDGET Bike You Can Get (Polygon Helios A9X)

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  • Опубліковано 1 гру 2024

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  • @ariffau
    @ariffau 3 місяці тому +2

    Glad they solved the seat post slipping issue. We got our hands on these during the pandemic and I kid you not, the amount of seat posts slipping were like Canyon Aeroad level high 😂 it was up there with Factor Ostro and Seka Exceed RDC. All God Tiers of seat post slipping

  • @MrAladdin55
    @MrAladdin55 3 місяці тому +1

    bought the A8X because of you and absolutely loved it. Same feedback on the wheelset, I changed them for my other Hunt Wheels

  • @jimmynickelz
    @jimmynickelz 3 місяці тому +3

    Saw you racing it in Newport News. Dope bike.

  • @natescott789
    @natescott789 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for your advice on sizing and few videos back. Just picked up the A8X!

  • @Mitchbes_53
    @Mitchbes_53 3 місяці тому +1

    I got my A9x last year after taking a shot in the dark on the even cheaper strattos model. Loved both! Haven’t had to use the extra seat clamp no slip issues here but I think it did come with paste back then

  • @obikedog
    @obikedog 3 місяці тому +2

    Pretty amazing price when considering Di2 Dura Ace (12spd) comes in at about 3k on its own. (I paid about that for my frame!) The frame holds up and it seems they got the BB trued enough for you to pull out some serious power wins so I'm a little jealous!

  • @mikelafferty5253
    @mikelafferty5253 3 місяці тому

    Id ride it just for that paint job, WOW!!

  • @CycoWarriorx
    @CycoWarriorx 3 місяці тому +9

    You’ll definitely have to get into how you wiped out doing sprint work EJ… definitely… 😬🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @KelvinSuddith
    @KelvinSuddith 3 місяці тому +1

    Almost bummed seeing this come out. Back in January, I bought a TCR, but I was very very close to picking up one of these. Only reason I didn’t is because the lbs hadn’t seen the brand before, and I wanted to make sure I wasn’t the first one coming into the shop

    • @Ejstrainingcamp
      @Ejstrainingcamp  3 місяці тому +1

      It’s a sick ride! Feel free to message me if you have any further questions about the bike!

  • @TESTA-CC
    @TESTA-CC 3 місяці тому +1

    EJ I Think You Should Do a Vintage Steel Frame & Modern Carbon Parts Build.
    My 1987 Peugeot Perthus Pro Reynolds 753 Road Bike No Carbon What so Ever Weighs 8.3KG with Vintage Look Metal Pedals and Metal Downtube Shifters.
    I Think if I went Carbon Crazy Wheels, Carbon Handle Bars, Carbon Rim Brakes, Carbon Crank, Carbon Saddle, Carbon Seat post and carbon Down Tube shifters id Get the Bike Close to 7KG.
    I Think you need a Vintage Road Bike With Full Carbon Parts as a race bike to compare against the modern bike you have now EJ, Would Be A Great Watch To See you Race On a Vintage Steel Bike Tricked out With Full Carbon. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🤙🤙

  • @thecoffeeblog
    @thecoffeeblog 3 місяці тому +1

    Sick !!

  • @Robin_Hood381
    @Robin_Hood381 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello EJ, did you end up also changing the seat clamp when you upgraded your saddle? If so, what type of seat clamp did you end up switching to? Thanks,

    • @Ejstrainingcamp
      @Ejstrainingcamp  3 місяці тому +1

      They send one out with the bikes now 👍

  • @sigfreed11
    @sigfreed11 3 місяці тому +1

    EJ, you, Tylers (plural), team POA, Jordan, etc etc should team up to race the 5-day stage race - “indieVelo Grand Tour”
    They are looking for some sponsors too, maybe you could make something happen for you and your sponsors?!

  • @collinratliff1640
    @collinratliff1640 3 місяці тому

    What power meter are you running?

  • @meexyberries
    @meexyberries 2 місяці тому

    whats the tyre clearance ?

  • @skipole
    @skipole 3 місяці тому +1

    the paint job is just 🤌🏼🔥

  • @timtaylor9590
    @timtaylor9590 3 місяці тому

    so it has an integrated seat post wedge clamp and collar clamp on top?

    • @rocstar76
      @rocstar76 3 місяці тому

      Yes. Collar is optional but I'm using it on mine now after the occasional slipping and now it's bullet proof

    • @timtaylor9590
      @timtaylor9590 3 місяці тому

      @@rocstar76 it's funny to me because I got the idea from some of the pros who run the custom plate holders that clamp around the seat post. Just lower that to the top tube and you got a clamp that works. Turns out theyre already doing it.

  • @glennicol1361
    @glennicol1361 3 місяці тому

    Nice bike! But I think it should come with 105...

  • @MultiSausack
    @MultiSausack 3 місяці тому

    How heavy should a racing wheelset be at max?

    • @tt-tk9076
      @tt-tk9076 3 місяці тому

      Depends on the race profile. But sub 1500g is ideal

  • @JPTVII04
    @JPTVII04 3 місяці тому

    I noticed the frame says XL. How tall are you and do you think you picked the right frame size? Thanks!

  • @jonphotos8631
    @jonphotos8631 3 місяці тому

    Any one know the frame weight?

  • @BigSexyCycling
    @BigSexyCycling 3 місяці тому +4

    "really really" count: 5

  • @gabrielenchaustegui6678
    @gabrielenchaustegui6678 3 місяці тому

    No shipping to Puerto Rico, welp that sucks

  • @geneavallone3524
    @geneavallone3524 Місяць тому

    Price is now $600 higher.

  • @dancingtrees5717
    @dancingtrees5717 3 місяці тому +2

    That's heavy for a barely aero bike with dura ace.

    • @rocstar76
      @rocstar76 3 місяці тому +2

      A few mods and mine in a M weighs 7.35kg with pedals, cages and mount

    • @Pablo_Coach
      @Pablo_Coach Місяць тому

      @@rocstar76what mods certainly?

    • @rocstar76
      @rocstar76 Місяць тому

      @@Pablo_Coach Put on my wheels with Galfer rotors and Michelin tyres, integrated handlebar/stem, cranks, and saddle

  • @_Tp___
    @_Tp___ 3 місяці тому

    2:30 Is that blood on your wheel 😅

    • @Ejstrainingcamp
      @Ejstrainingcamp  3 місяці тому +1

      😳

    • @_Tp___
      @_Tp___ 3 місяці тому

      @@Ejstrainingcamp Caught you, mob boss EJ. He'll run through anything for a KOM.

  • @wherespinto
    @wherespinto 3 місяці тому

    She Purdy 🤤

  • @jeremysweeten2792
    @jeremysweeten2792 3 місяці тому +1

    At that price, it is a STEAL

    • @musclelessfitness2045
      @musclelessfitness2045 3 місяці тому

      At first sight, yes, but if you have to buy upgrades, then it's not a steal.

  • @poufro
    @poufro 3 місяці тому +1

    shill

  • @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed
    @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed 3 місяці тому

    I guess for free its nice. If I'm going to own one bike I would rather it be a bike from my own country supporting my own country. But that's just me.
    I'm a nationalist ✊😐 you will all follow in my footsteps just like You all did with modern cycling training. As I am the inventor of it.

    • @_Tp___
      @_Tp___ 3 місяці тому +2

      Please let this be a really drawn out comedy act

    • @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed
      @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed 3 місяці тому

      @@_Tp___ wish it was 🫤. 😂🤣😆

    • @logictd567
      @logictd567 3 місяці тому +1

      Get a load of this guy

    • @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed
      @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed 3 місяці тому

      @@logictd567 stop talking about TP like that ! 😐

    • @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed
      @HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed 3 місяці тому

      There's this one guy that has been doing structured training using intervals for close to 30 years in cycling . That would make that person the first . You know who that is?