I've had mine for a few years now. It's a great bike right out of the box. The Fox fork and shock come alive with the addition of a couple of tokens up front and a new rear token. I added 3 to my fork and changed the shock to the Red token. Rides completely different. Wolf Tooth makes a nice remote dropper actuator in purple. It looks sweet on the bike. Very nice and thorough video.
Had my T8 just over two years. Was a great starter bike and the frame geo and standard spec is really really good for the price. Since then I’ve upgraded/replaced everything expect dropper. It now has Fox Factory 36 160mm, Factory X2 shock, full XT group set, OneUp stem, Deity bars, Reserve wheels, hydra i9 hub. WTB seat. This bike came alive with the suspension upgrades. One thing with it is the frames bearings are fairly exposed and if you ride a bunch expect to replace them at least a year in. Also for the Shimano hubs. I had to replace every bearing on the bike. I’m about to move on now from this bike as I need a slightly larger wheel base and a bit longer travel in the rear. Plus carbon and storage.
I used to spend quite a lot of money on bikes and parts over the years and basically came to a hard realization and question, why? Since then I have sold my Enduro and DH bike along with parts and have opted for the T8 and the N9 Colossus. Both bikes were purchased for the sale price of my DH bike alone. Now I have more money in my bank, learnt to let go of being a brand snob and just enjoy having fun!
I had a T8. It's the best of Polygon's T (Trail) bikes. It's also the best bang for the buck of all trail bikes. But I needed to move to a 170mm enduro bike because the T8 was too hard on my arms and legs when landing bigger drops and going on rougher terrain.
As a new rider, DSE FS (now stolen) was my first decent bike and had the dropper post lever - absolutely hated it. Never tried any other lever or to adjust it.
Great video. They seem like a great value, in fact I just bought their adventure / gravel bike the Bend model. But in regards to the MTBs…not having a UDH frame is kind of a deal breaker for me. It’s not “future proof” without it. I’ve also noticed odd looking cable/hose routing around the bottom bracket area. No one really shows this in reviews, however it looks kind of janky / awkward routing. Looks not routed very well out of the down tube over the BB and into the chain stays. It looks very exposed etc. Can you or anyone here speak to this?
I really don't care for bearings in dropper post levers, I bought a used bike with the last gen super expensive pnw lever, it was the first thing to get sold on fb marketplace... My favorite one is the Giant that came with my trance x29, simple, doesn't eat cable, 32 grams... I sanded down the bumps on the face of the lever to put a piece of grip tape, perfection. Also free 😂
@@janeblogs324 cost wise, yes Sunrace wins but in terms of shifting and durability, not so much. The area I ride tend to be muddy mixed with sand, so sunrace cassette tends to wear faster. Not to say that I don’t like Sunrace, I bought two cassette recently for my other bikes but if you’re going for performance, and don’t want Shimano ratio, then my choice is Garbaruk.
I'm close the buying the Polygon Siskiu T8 29er in XL.Ive Mtbkd for>20 years and marathons, XC andntrail riding is all my thing. Mainly red trails, but do blacks, just don't chuck over jumps /drops. My question is, as a light rider, will I be able to get the suspension dialled in for my style if riding or should I go with the D series? I have a lower back disc issue and have torn my right shoulder rotator cuff, so have to go full suss again having had just a hardtail in recent years. Thanks
If you are riding reds and blacks don’t go D series. Stick with the T. And for those trails the T8 or T9. You definitely will be able to dial it in. Make sure to grab a shock pump when checking out if you don’t have one.
I think they are changing out their stock. I ordered a 29er in November and got the sunrace build. I know others that ordered the 27.5 this past summer and still got the full SLX build. Kind of disappointing, but I did get the Black Friday deal for $1800 plus $200 in other free gear, so, hard to complain...
I think it could for sure. If you are going to hit the big lines more and ride there more than anywhere else locally you might look at the N7. But if you want to have a bike that would be good for all local trails then the T8 would be best.
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I've had mine for a few years now. It's a great bike right out of the box. The Fox fork and shock come alive with the addition of a couple of tokens up front and a new rear token. I added 3 to my fork and changed the shock to the Red token. Rides completely different. Wolf Tooth makes a nice remote dropper actuator in purple. It looks sweet on the bike. Very nice and thorough video.
I have a large t8 and its 32.2lbs. I enjoy the journey of upgrading
I really like that you go over literally everything on this bike I just got one and the information you provided is key thanks to you
I appreciate that!
Had my T8 just over two years. Was a great starter bike and the frame geo and standard spec is really really good for the price. Since then I’ve upgraded/replaced everything expect dropper. It now has Fox Factory 36 160mm, Factory X2 shock, full XT group set, OneUp stem, Deity bars, Reserve wheels, hydra i9 hub. WTB seat. This bike came alive with the suspension upgrades. One thing with it is the frames bearings are fairly exposed and if you ride a bunch expect to replace them at least a year in. Also for the Shimano hubs. I had to replace every bearing on the bike. I’m about to move on now from this bike as I need a slightly larger wheel base and a bit longer travel in the rear. Plus carbon and storage.
I used to spend quite a lot of money on bikes and parts over the years and basically came to a hard realization and question, why? Since then I have sold my Enduro and DH bike along with parts and have opted for the T8 and the N9 Colossus. Both bikes were purchased for the sale price of my DH bike alone. Now I have more money in my bank, learnt to let go of being a brand snob and just enjoy having fun!
I love this. That is a great mindset.
Well said. Me too.
I guess they raised there priced just in time for spring, cause now the "sale" price is $2200
Love your break down and comparisons between the models. Very comprehensive, thanks and keep up the good work.
I had a T8. It's the best of Polygon's T (Trail) bikes. It's also the best bang for the buck of all trail bikes. But I needed to move to a 170mm enduro bike because the T8 was too hard on my arms and legs when landing bigger drops and going on rougher terrain.
Hi Mike The Siskiu T9 is coming you should check that out its awesome
It does look really good
Love my T7. Purchased it used and was able to drop the weight of my size L to 28.5lbs.
how?
Exactly, how? Isn't it like 36 lbs stock @@barracuda6817
Impressive, what did you change
Nukeproof wheelset, lighter tires, Pike fork, stem, cf handlebars, SLX cranks, XT cassette, chain, dropper, larger diameter rotors and went tubeless.
As a new rider, DSE FS (now stolen) was my first decent bike and had the dropper post lever - absolutely hated it. Never tried any other lever or to adjust it.
Is the Polygon Siskiu T8 a better value at $2K vs a Trek Fuel EX 7 Gen 5 for $2500 (new leftover)?
I have a Sunshine branded 12 speed cassette that is hg compatible and shifts really well.
Gt sensor comp sells for 1800 on Jenson USA prolly the only other bike that will compete with it in that price range.
Im still waiting on my green T8. Was suppose to ship on July 31st but they keep changing the shippimg date. Horrible customer service.
Great video. They seem like a great value, in fact I just bought their adventure / gravel bike the Bend model. But in regards to the MTBs…not having a UDH frame is kind of a deal breaker for me. It’s not “future proof” without it. I’ve also noticed odd looking cable/hose routing around the bottom bracket area. No one really shows this in reviews, however it looks kind of janky / awkward routing. Looks not routed very well out of the down tube over the BB and into the chain stays. It looks very exposed etc. Can you or anyone here speak to this?
Nice bike but like you said heavy bike! My friend has one, I told him to start by going tubeless.
Best place to start on this bike for sure
I really don't care for bearings in dropper post levers, I bought a used bike with the last gen super expensive pnw lever, it was the first thing to get sold on fb marketplace...
My favorite one is the Giant that came with my trance x29, simple, doesn't eat cable, 32 grams... I sanded down the bumps on the face of the lever to put a piece of grip tape, perfection. Also free 😂
Yeah it is definitely a personal preference. I love them. Very cool you got yours dialed in how you like it.
does the t8 have sliding bushings in the suspension? or just bearings?
Use a garbaruk cassette, it's more expensive but it is pretty good. The progression makes more sense than Shimano's
Triple the cost and same weight!
@@janeblogs324 cost wise, yes Sunrace wins but in terms of shifting and durability, not so much. The area I ride tend to be muddy mixed with sand, so sunrace cassette tends to wear faster.
Not to say that I don’t like Sunrace, I bought two cassette recently for my other bikes but if you’re going for performance, and don’t want Shimano ratio, then my choice is Garbaruk.
This helps alot knowing they do not use a udh or microspline hub. Everything else is so good but this really holds me back from purchasing it.
oooof no microspline hub is one thing i can kind of get by
No UDH? nah im out
I'm close the buying the Polygon Siskiu T8 29er in XL.Ive Mtbkd for>20 years and marathons, XC andntrail riding is all my thing. Mainly red trails, but do blacks, just don't chuck over jumps /drops. My question is, as a light rider, will I be able to get the suspension dialled in for my style if riding or should I go with the D series? I have a lower back disc issue and have torn my right shoulder rotator cuff, so have to go full suss again having had just a hardtail in recent years. Thanks
If you are riding reds and blacks don’t go D series. Stick with the T. And for those trails the T8 or T9. You definitely will be able to dial it in. Make sure to grab a shock pump when checking out if you don’t have one.
The sunrace cassette is new. Mine has microspline and slx cassette.
Just curious when did you buy yours?
@@RunBikeMike September of 2022
I think they are changing out their stock. I ordered a 29er in November and got the sunrace build. I know others that ordered the 27.5 this past summer and still got the full SLX build. Kind of disappointing, but I did get the Black Friday deal for $1800 plus $200 in other free gear, so, hard to complain...
Do you think that the T8 could handle a place like Howler?
I think it could for sure. If you are going to hit the big lines more and ride there more than anywhere else locally you might look at the N7. But if you want to have a bike that would be good for all local trails then the T8 would be best.
Isn't the t9 the top of the siskiu line
Yes it is now. I have a video on that one too. ua-cam.com/video/QtslHgf5w0g/v-deo.htmlsi=m8NgI6E8r86NblwF
Hi is the t8 2024 gold colour out yet?
The new green version is available here: bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/0ZK1r3 It looks amazing.
Now you have to get the T9
That is on its way. 😃
@@RunBikeMike I will be watching for it!!
My real nice shed cost 2000 dollars.
Appreciate you creating budget-friendly content for this hobby 🫡