This $2800 Carbon Gravel Bike Can SHAPE SHIFT
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2024
- The Polygon Tambora G8X has a carbon frame, carbon fork, carbon Wheels, carbon seatpost, and AXS 1x12 electronic groupset for under $3000. And adjustable geometry via front and rear flip chips? What's the catch...
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I agree that the "flip chips" are a novel idea that won't get used. Re-aligning the brakes with each flip is a bit more work than most riders would want to do.
If you change the geometry once then leave it there, you are technically using the feature all the time. The ability to adjust things is always a good feature.
@@kibbee890 you can say the same thing about not using it and having it as an option you'll never use.
I can use the flip chip on the back of my Giant Revolt without messing with the brakes.
I rolled my eyes when I saw another manufacturer release another gravel bike...until I saw the value proposition. Polygon took marginal gains and made it into a decent bicycle. That's pretty good.
Haha that’s a good way to put it
Awesome review!
Re: the seatstays and chainstays -- I actually really like that style. My Look 785 frame has similar skinny seatstays and big chonky chainstays.
I just hate the staggered seat stay trend.
I love the look of this bike!
Nice! A unique one for sure
respect for the pink short
Polygon's gravel bikes seem to have a really good value proposition.
I like seeing the rear rack mounts on a carbon gravel bike. That's not very common and it gives more flexibility for bikepacking.
Cool stuff.
I’ve never used the rear flip chip on my Giant Revolt - but I appreciate the future flexibility
The geometry of gravel bikes is getting more slack and lots of suspension coming out (i.e. invert from Cane Creek). Have we all forgotten about the YT gravel bike that came out a couple years ago? Seems as though that bike was well ahead of its time and should be super relevant now.
I agree! I missed the boat on a great sale in here in 🇦🇺🦘on the YT Szepter and ended with the Polygon R9X. I’m seriously considering the Tambora for my ‘fast’ gravelling.
I think it has a great aesthetic. They didn't overdo it with hideous colours and the the shape is unique. I think the idea of the flip chip is that you customize the bike according to the wheels and tires, not to convert the bike from one bike to another in a matter of seconds.
The design is nice IMO, as it doesn’t look like everything else on the market. Flip chip is an interesting but feels more like a gimmick . Not sure who really needs that. Good value with the full carbon but wouldn’t sway me from a Lauf rigid Seglia or Ari shafer for similar money. Nice review.
Nice review. This is an interesting gravel option that I was not aware of. I love the T47 threaded BB, 45mm clearance, Rival spec, carbon wheels, Sram UDH, and saddle at this price point. The 21 lbs is a bit on the steeper side and I'm not sure where that weight could be coming from w/ the various specs. Was it set up tubeless or w/ tubes? A Rival/GX Lauf Seigla rigid w/ alloy wheels comes in at 19 lbs, as a comparison. Any thoughts on where the weight is coming from?
I'd prob bump the 40t chainring up to a 46t, if the frame allows for that.
Polygon - if you're listening - you're real close on this one. Some different color options, a Force/Red offering, a lower stack, and some weight savings here/there - and I'd buy.
Re: Diverge stack height, are you factoring in the stock "hover" riser bars? They add some stack back if you are just measuring at the stem.
Good call. not factored in. Also, with the future shock and all the different spacer combos, a stack figure is basically moot, unless you take actual measurements
maybe ,if gravel wheels have bigger discs then there is no need to mess with adapters?
How Quality
Where is the frame made? Good video - thanks.
they're made in Indonesia, the company is from there.
Can you do a review on the loaf bike?
Lauf?
what size is this bike?
This bike is so compelling because it aligns with two of my three use cases for a bike and comes in at a great pricepoint. However, it is hard to look at and that bb drop just seems excessive. I dug around and maybe I am just wrong about bike geo, cause this bike mirrors some endurance bikes like the Domane and Roubaix.
I was kinda hoping you would spend some time talking about how the geometry changed with the flip chips - the Tambora's two positions average into the Blackheart Allroad with 10mm more bb drop. Does the road chip feel more responsive, is it faster on pavement? Do the longer chips create a more stable and predictable ride?
Yea I could’ve spent more time discussing the 2 different modes. Honestly, it’s a bit of a difference, but not huge in my experience. A wheel/tire swap between the 2 configs will make a bigger difference in feel. Allroad mode is just slightly more tucked and aggressive, suited for endurance road. The BB drop is 7mm more than the blackheart (not quite 10mm), which contributes to a more stable feel as well. Many describe larger bb drop as feeling ‘in’ the bike as opposed to ‘on top of’ the bike.
@@TheBikeSauce I guess from my perspective, I don't get opportunities to ride a ton of bikes, so I can assume things: shorter chainstays, higher bb and steeper head tube can contribute to a responsive bike. When shopping, a shopper can review frame materials, look at geometry and track down some reviews. The Tambora spans the endurance road category in either setting - assuming the same parts, what is the difference? A more responsive bike? A faster bike on pavement? I assume the mm count, but it is really hard to get a real comparison in reviews.
Ride feel compare to the black hart all road ?
Much smoother. It’s a compliant carbon frame
You rode a M frame. I'm 5'7 and it recommends a M on the site. Do you think that is accurate?
When I checked bikeinsights, it put me on small or medium. I think you could go either way, but a small might feel a bit cramped
Tire clearance?
whoops! 45mm
@@TheBikeSaucedo you think 45mm is conservative, or seems accurate?
@@alec6541 in all road mode it's accurate. In gravel mode it's conservative. You may squeeze 50c, if you dare.
If flip chips catch on, we will definitely have some electronic on the fly adjustment using this chip principle.
Sounds funny now, but I could see it.
Now that’s affordable
😀 can't tell if its sarcasm or not. IT's not cheap, but still more affordable than others
3600€ in Europe. 😅
Who is this for??
Exactly. I feel it's got a bit of an identity crisis, but underneath its a really solid bike.
Polygons marketing department is slaving away right now.
So much bullshit marketing
For $2,800 it better shape shift into a Honda Goldwing.
😆
@@TheBikeSauce HERE is no doubt that's a nice bike. 2 weeks ago I went $1,000 ino a Trek verve 2 (bike ,rack,fenders,and kick stand that actually holds a bike up even after your 2 inches out of reach) . Yes,you get what you pay for and there's just no way around that.
In (600) seconds 😅
Haha some might be able to do it in less
Electronic 1x is there anything more useless.
Electronic 2x it's fantastic.
That’s a pretty polarized view. Care to elaborate?
@@TheBikeSauce
I think for 1x the advantage with electronic shifting is very minimal.
@@zedtony8110 After spending twenty years racing and riding mechanical XTR - electronic shifting on my first drop bar bike (Giant Revolt) is freaking awesome. Most everyone spends 90% of the time using the rear derailleur, so your comment is nonsensical