Polygon Siskiu T7 Bike Review and Upgrades

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2024

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  • @PDj6504
    @PDj6504 Рік тому +1

    Great Content Bro! I got mine. T7 Grey 29ers. $1,800. Including tax & shipping. On sale $1,599.-
    Great Bike!!!
    Will follow your videos. ✌️

  • @pacolemus8870
    @pacolemus8870 7 місяців тому +1

    Its a fun bike. More fun with some upgrades that you can find cheap online. Plus being mechanically inclined helps alot save money on labor for sure.

  • @chupacabr0
    @chupacabr0 2 роки тому +2

    Nice upgrades to the bike. I plan on upgrading my T7 soon, starting with bars and rims.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Thanks man need anything let me know ill try my best to give you any help.

  • @6godgforce861
    @6godgforce861 2 роки тому +1

    this video shows and help people that getting a bike for lower price and like this man said upgrading and upgrading rather than saving ur money first don't mind that u don't have a bike yet well why such a big deal being a patient and just save ur money and get the right high end bike that u don't need to upgrade a lot so don't hate me if i am being different here in sections but i like ur video about the bikes i'm the co of the trek bike here in california and most of the people ask me lots of questions if what bike is best budget i always telling em save ur money and buy the bike that u want and saves u more money than buying a cheap bike and then u will be upgrades every weeks or so

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Yeah I learned the hard way!

  • @fanmanabc
    @fanmanabc 2 роки тому +1

    Love the color scheme 🤙

  • @manabiker
    @manabiker Рік тому

    I upgraded mine to a Specialized Epic EVO, what a difference, sure it cost more, but tis worth it..what a difference in every way..

  • @bikesonline
    @bikesonline 2 роки тому +1

    Great review! Love the DVO green 😎

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks appreciate you taking a look at my video!

    • @bikesonline
      @bikesonline 2 роки тому +1

      @@JTtravels anytime!

  • @imdavid1876
    @imdavid1876 2 роки тому +1

    Overall what you think of the Mangura T7? I also want to get them myself. I love the color. I feel that the Tektro Orion lacks power. My fingers get tired of squeezing so hard on the levers. Do you feel the mangura are very sensitive?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      The MT7 are a top of the line brakes they land somewhere in most professional riders top 3 almost 90% of the time. These brakes are incredible. The pad compounds that you run make all the difference and will change the power and capabilities of the brake tremendously. I run the racing pad compound by magura cause of my long days at the park. The braking power is as good as hope or dominion or shimano XTR. The racing compound has a really nice bite even when hot less brake fade during long braking conditions and quick cooling for better refresh rate. My favorite thing about the magura brakes is the levers the return is so snappy and smooth. When compared to a shimano lever the return to your fingers is so much faster with less resistance. This allows for faster engagement and smooth modulation. The down side of magura brakes is the master cylinder is made of plastic. Maybe they do this to cut cost of production and a little weight but it makes the structure weaker then other competitors that have full aluminum master cylinder and levers. Me personally it took me 2 season at the bike park to break one. A good crash even with the brake clamp loose on the handlebar will break them. For this reason I'm looking at dominion brakes in the future.

  • @patrickdowling1555
    @patrickdowling1555 Рік тому +1

    Hey great video, and cool bike! I've got the same 2021 T7 27.5 and just blew the seals on the Recon fork too. Looking for a fork upgrade. Sounds like you increased from 150 to 160mm travel. Did you keep the same 37mm offset on the front fork? There are limited options available with that offset, so wondering of there is big difference if it changes. Thanks!

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому +1

      Sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you! If your still looking the offset has really no noticeable effect. Unless you have been riding bikes your entire life and are really dialed in on what exactly every little thing on your bike is doing you won't notice a difference in offset trust me!! It is possible a 44⁰ offset will give you slightly better cornering on steep climbs and tight terrain.

  • @imdavid1876
    @imdavid1876 2 роки тому +2

    What brand are those pedels? They look nice!

  • @James-u5v4y
    @James-u5v4y 5 місяців тому

    The Polygon Siskiu T8 is selling at certain places for around the same price as the T7. But, with those upgrades, I think the T7 looks much better

  • @jonczakp
    @jonczakp 2 роки тому

    Great vid!
    Thanks for info. Did you add chain guard? Can you share some info on it? I am looking for something - I scratched the chain/plate a few times. I'd like to avoid terminal damage...

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Yeah I added a e,thirteen chain gaurd. Saved my bike plenty of times

  • @SBentley93
    @SBentley93 Рік тому +1

    Sick upgrades. What rear fender is that?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      Rockshox fork fender just so happened to find the right color on Amazon

  • @Nokturnol_one
    @Nokturnol_one 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Lot of great info.

  • @sheldonh200981
    @sheldonh200981 2 роки тому +2

    Great video I love my T7 too it's an amazing bike 👍

  • @dee3368
    @dee3368 2 роки тому +3

    I did the same to my t7 changed to a dhx coil on the rear went with 170 36's on the front...upgrade to 203's it made such a big difference

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Yeah rides really nice after some upgrades! Could have got a badass YT or propain for what I've spent on this thing all together though!

    • @bigboibeluga5033
      @bigboibeluga5033 2 роки тому

      170?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      @@bigboibeluga5033 170mm travel fork

    • @bigboibeluga5033
      @bigboibeluga5033 2 роки тому

      Oh yeah I just thought that was a big increase

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      @@bigboibeluga5033 no 20mm is pretty normal increase. Any more will change the geometry

  • @almostawesomewithwill9251
    @almostawesomewithwill9251 2 роки тому +1

    Now that youve upgraded that stuff i wonder what you would think of the t8 and other higher tier polygons? Would any of them have been a btter choice knowing what you know now?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      I really wanted the N7 or N8 I just couldn't afford it at the time and they weren't available in my size. I think I still would have changed a lot of components but either way would have been happy with my purchase. The game changer for me was the suspension so If I had really good suspension to begin with I could have spent the money on other high end components that the N7 or N8 was lacking.

  • @StraightLine_MTB
    @StraightLine_MTB 2 роки тому +1

    Great upgrades to a great bike. Good review 👍

  • @SecretSpots
    @SecretSpots 2 роки тому +1

    Great upgrades! I upgraded a lot of similar stuff on my T7 like the cockpit, etc. About to upgrade the wheels and drivetrain groupset myself. I'm also about to buy a rear 4-piston brake since I hit bike parks. How are the DVO's shocks doing for you? That's a pricey upgrade I considered but figured I'd wait till I really abuse the ones it came with.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man the suspension makes this feel like a different bike! I'd definitely get rid of the TRP brakes completely and go with some 4 piston brakes front and back you wont have enough stopping power if you stick with the stock TRP. I definitely waited until my fork was blown out to get my suspension and also got the fork 25% off.

  • @jacobflores6479
    @jacobflores6479 2 роки тому +1

    This is so funny lol I was building my bike right alongside my 300zx motor (VG30de) that I was rebuilding a few months ago 😂. And I was just thinking about how easy taking a bike was compared to a car

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      For real all the problems I've ran into have just been from not having the exact tools made for bikes. But so simple UA-cam has certified me as a pro bike builder 😅🤣🤣

  • @LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS
    @LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS 2 роки тому

    ooooo pretty. I went with a 150mm pike and slx brakes. Thinking of getting some Hunt wheels. Sick bike!

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Thanks man I've heard good things about the hunts. I went with the nukeproof cause of the hubs.

  • @CyberYaker
    @CyberYaker Рік тому

    I am 5'10" too. About to order the T7. Di you think you should have went with the large? Bikes on line they told me a to go with a large. They even verified that with an email.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому +1

      Really depends on the riding style you are going for. For most people a large is going to be the way to go. I like to jump whip and throw my bike around on the trail. I like a little smaller bike for that reason, I compromise other things so I can have a more playful feeling bike.

    • @CyberYaker
      @CyberYaker Рік тому

      @@JTtravels thank you sir. Think I will order the large.

  • @killgates9890
    @killgates9890 Рік тому

    I put a wolf tooth lower fork riser on my gfs bike, only problem for her is that she thinks she slide forward on the bike, thinking if sadel geo maybe. Maybe i must put a higher bar like you did, she is 158 on a small 27,5. And i am thinking on shorter cranks but there no real short shimano, so it will cost too. What do you think just about sadel geo?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      If she is sliding forward on the saddle, it is probably positioned wrong. Try moving it forward on the rails.

  • @rheynojibabucay1820
    @rheynojibabucay1820 2 роки тому +1

    i have poygon t7 too thats why im subscribing. nice bike

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Thanks man much appreciated

  • @szymonzak6681
    @szymonzak6681 2 роки тому +1

    i went with the 4pot shimano deore xt front and rear and i guess they're better than stock, although i was considering them mt7 brakes but i was a bit sceptical about the plastic levers that had many reports of snapping

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      The levers themselves are aluminum the only plastic is the cylinder covers and they have held up nicely so far! I have crashed multiple times on big jumps went over the bars practicing endos on concrete and never had any issues. The thing I like the most about them over all shimano brakes is how snappy they are. They return to your finger really quick and have no drag on the lever when released.

    • @szymonzak6681
      @szymonzak6681 2 роки тому

      @@JTtravels oww what a shame i would've totally gone for them but ppl said the levers flex under pressure sooo

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      @@szymonzak6681 idk 🤷‍♂️

  • @craigmoran5238
    @craigmoran5238 2 роки тому +1

    Polygon also Make Marin bikes amongst others I believe. you can really tell when you look at the similarities on the frames

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Actually marlin is an independent company out of California they make bikes here in the states. They have partnered with Bikesonline.com to sell their bikes online. Bikesonline.com is the polygon dealer in the USA.

    • @craigmoran5238
      @craigmoran5238 2 роки тому

      @@JTtravels Ok…

  • @bellarogers7202
    @bellarogers7202 2 роки тому

    Quick question, what/how did you fix the crank arm issue? Mine has dropped off on me 3 times now. Not fun walking it back versus riding. Nice video BTW.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому +1

      I replaced the end cap with a longer threaded one. Then I cleaned the splines they were covered grease. After cleaning I completely removed bolts and applied fresh lock tight. I ignored the torque spec and tightened them until the gap stopped getting smaller. You can feel when it's tight. Use a basic Allen key to get a better feel. Hope that helps.

    • @bellarogers7202
      @bellarogers7202 2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the crank arm tidbit. It works! Also, I’m new to MTB and was curious as to why you picked DVO fork versus say Fox or Rockshox?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      @@bellarogers7202 the DVO suspension is more adjustable then any other suspension brand. It's not so bike specific. Being that some days I'm on flat long single track and others sending 15 ft jumps and then others I'm bombing Bing mountain tops at the bikes park this suspension let's me adjust to the terrain much better.

    • @bellarogers7202
      @bellarogers7202 2 роки тому

      Gotcha. I believe you said you have 180mm of travel in the video? Have that affected geometry or created any other issues? Thank you so much for the info. I appreciate it and enjoy the content!!

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      @@bellarogers7202 I only have 160mm of travel it's not enough to effect the geometry. It's not too beefy that it will lug the bike down but is a lot more solid than the stock one. I wasn't necessarily needing more travel. I got a new fork from lack on stability and longevity. The stock one has smaller tunes. Allowing for more flexibility this causes more friction and heat witch gets worse the longer you ride. The DVO diamond I think has a 32mm tube witch is stiffer and operates a lot cooler.

  • @jacobflores6479
    @jacobflores6479 2 роки тому

    Hey man, so I got a polygon t7 and was thinking about going coil. What size shock and spring did you get?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      210x55 is the only size shock you can get. The coil depends on your weight. Look up the coil for your weight.

    • @jacobflores6479
      @jacobflores6479 2 роки тому

      @@JTtravels yea I looked at the marzochhi bomber coil but for the spring I’m thinking 550x2.37 but I don’t know if 2.37 is the right stroke because 55mm is the stroke for the t7

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      @@jacobflores6479 only get a 210x55 the only ones I found were rockshox deluxe and a jade x coil

  • @noamba5665
    @noamba5665 2 роки тому

    Hi I want to know if that you change the fork travel to 160mm it’s good it’s working ?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Yes it's amazing! I couldn't feel any initial difference with the geo at all. But overall I love the fork the extra travel is not really a huge difference just the fork in general is a big upgrade from the recon. I definitely don't bottom out as much anymore! I don't know if this made a huge difference but I went with a 37⁰ off set fork instead of the 44⁰ offset to keep the geometry as much as the same as possible!

  • @diogomtb6814
    @diogomtb6814 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice looking bike

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Thanks lots of work went into it. Has been so amazing sense and worth all the $$$.

  • @cs.adventures
    @cs.adventures Рік тому

    How much travel on the fork? How does it feel? Do you think 160mm would be too much?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому +1

      I went 160mm and it's perfect

    • @cs.adventures
      @cs.adventures Рік тому

      @@JTtravels better feeling than 140?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      @CS Adventures check out some more of my videos to see my style of riding it works great has may more support and can take bigger hits overall!

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      @@cs.adventures way better!

  • @rheynojibabucay1820
    @rheynojibabucay1820 2 роки тому +1

    where did you get the coil shock sir?

  • @DavidRodriguez-i8g
    @DavidRodriguez-i8g Рік тому +1

    Did you get a longer stem after upgrading to a 50mm rise handlebar?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      35mm

    • @DavidRodriguez-i8g
      @DavidRodriguez-i8g Рік тому

      @@JTtravels I rise mine to 40mm rise and the bike felt smaller. I'm getting a longer stem to see if that resolves my problem.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      @@DavidRodriguez-i8g what's your issue?

    • @DavidRodriguez-i8g
      @DavidRodriguez-i8g Рік тому

      @@JTtravels I want to make my T7 to be more downhill friendly.
      When I'm going to downhill MTB parks I'm feeling kind of too forward. As I'm riding more and getting more experience riding I'm noticing those things.
      But I'm not sure if I should get a 50mm stem if I'm getting a 50mm rise bar. I don't want my bike to feel smaller as the reach changes with higher bars.
      So when I see that you have a 35 stem with 50'' rise bars ingot confused.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      @David Rodriguez I think your putting way to much thought into it man! The slight changes in size aren't going to make your bike feel smaller or larger. The changes will give you slightly more or less leverage and control. Essentially the higher the rise the more control the closer the stem the more leverage.

  • @DhimaRider
    @DhimaRider 2 роки тому +1

    Dammnn nice upgrade 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤩🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @Wierzej1
    @Wierzej1 2 роки тому +1

    What grips are those?

  • @abmvt
    @abmvt 2 роки тому

    Wash me !!!
    Bro glad I found your post
    I’m 5’10 and I’m looking at a medium 27.5 I don’t want to do a 29er
    How comfy is it on long rides or climbs

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      I think it's perfect the seat is honestly not bad at all! I rocked that seat for the longest time and every time I got a new one I always went back to it. It ended up coming apart and taking on water on those wet days so I got the one in the video. It's nice I need to adjust it a little but no complaints. Biggest change on comfort is my 200mm dropper and my high rise bars! You can go upto 50mm but that's max. A 35mm bar would be fine!

    • @abmvt
      @abmvt 2 роки тому

      @@JTtravels thanks man I’m 5’10 1/2 long arms 200 pounder , I have 50mm spank777 Vibercore on my MmmBop ( ergon seat ) and 35mm stem . But only a 150m seat post lol . Do you feel comfortable on flats ? My HT is to enduro in the geo and not fun on flattish trails , only likes steep up and extra steep downs
      Oh not the seat but the seating position bro

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Lol I do need to give her a good wash I've just been busy 😅

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому +1

      @@abmvt yeah my local trails are mostly flat and I always ride with my seat post all the way up only complaints about that is it takes a little longer to drop. But at the end of the day your bike can't be good for everything. I also ride my bike as much as I can back and forth to work witch is all flat concrete no complaints on the feel. As for seating position I center it then push it forward just a tad then level it to the bars when fully extended that way its basically flat.

    • @abmvt
      @abmvt 2 роки тому

      @@JTtravels so plenty of room from your knees to the bars

  • @djewane1159
    @djewane1159 2 роки тому +2

    Can the t7 support 170mm fork?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it will change the geo a little but should be fine if you have a 27.5. If you have a 29 go with a 160mm. It will be perfect!

    • @TecnicMako
      @TecnicMako 2 місяці тому +1

      @@JTtravels hey I have a 29 and I put a 170mm Marzocchi bomber z1 fork on it will the bike be ok?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 місяці тому +1

      @TecnicMako it's not recommended to exceed 20mm but I'm sure ab extra 10 won't hurt

  • @operatorone8862
    @operatorone8862 2 роки тому +1

    so the T7 have ISCG5 mount?

  • @AllBikeCommunity
    @AllBikeCommunity 2 роки тому +1

    Looks nice bike...

  • @91722854
    @91722854 2 роки тому

    what's the widest tyres they can fit on rear and front?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      2.6

    • @jonczakp
      @jonczakp 2 роки тому

      Front is almost limitless (as we change forks anyway). Std fork fits 2.6easily and I think you can do more (3.0).
      The rear is the real limit. The frame leaves little space. 2.6 is fine but not a lot clearance for mud. Manageabke but right.

  • @Mark_Tishman
    @Mark_Tishman 2 роки тому +2

    Nothing left from the bike. Only the frame.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому +1

      I know right! In my case and most people's we don't have 5k to drop right away. I was able to get a bad ass bike enjoy it and slowly make it the bike I wanted!

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому +1

      Only thing that's left is the drive train.

  • @robo1989
    @robo1989 2 роки тому +1

    Can you share the link of the rear suspension?

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      www.jensonusa.com/DVO-Jade-X-Coil-Shock

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Here you go man! If you end up getting it youll have to swap out all the mounting hardware from the rockshox to the DVO. All of it down to bare bones on the rockshox! If you need help i can make a video on the swap you need some special tools a vice or just you common socket set will work in place of the special tools.

    • @robo1989
      @robo1989 2 роки тому +1

      @@JTtravels yes yes a video would be awesome, thank youuu for the link!!

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      I'll try and get a video out this weekend of how to install the rear shock

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      Make sure subscribe and click the notification so you get the update

  • @lukas-a9234
    @lukas-a9234 2 роки тому +1

    Keep me posted if you have any issues with a coil shock. I really want to do a Marzocchi Bomber CR for my T7 but fox says it’s incompatible with the frame, not sure why. The bike looks awesome you did a good job color coordinating. I ended up with a fox 36 factory for my front fork, went up 10mm of travel just like you. It doesn’t really match but so much better than that crappy stock recon.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      I will definitely let you know might have another video coming out just on my suspension. I think any coil will work as long as its a 210x55 all the mounting hardware from your stock deluxe should be compatible with any rear shock. Swapping over all the hardware is going to be your best way of success. Double check every i said is true but im 90% sure that all hardware is compatible on rear shock unless the bike is older. My DVO came with different hardware similar to what fox has and i Swapped everything over it fit perfectly! I totally agree with you there the rockshox recon was not the greatest fork for my style of riding i knew eventually it would be coming off just was waiting for it to break before spending a thousand bucks on a top tear fork!

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      A fox DHX rear coil shock should fit and or like you want the Marzocchi CR should fit as well. We are the pioneers with these bikes im not sure a lot of brands are keeping there stuff updated for polygon being that it hasn't been a very popular brand untill recently.

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      So far loving my coil shock!! So much more plush and has a way stiffer lockout! Also can feel the progressive spring working during slow climbs lots of small bump complaints

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      I have an install video on how to swap out your rear shock. It's most recent on my Channel if you need any help with putting on your bomber!

  • @oscargomez1020
    @oscargomez1020 Рік тому

    This or Fezzari cascade peak????

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  Рік тому

      Not sure man never really looked into the peak!

  • @erraldstyler
    @erraldstyler 2 роки тому

    i kinda regret getting a yari instead of the diamond for my t7 when i look at your bike haha

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      The DVO diamond is a $1000 bucks but it's worth it! Great fork and matches the bike very well!! Don't blame you though $1000 bucks is a lot of money I think they are still on sell for $750 on jensonusa.com but still a lot of money!!

    • @jamesblake1848
      @jamesblake1848 2 роки тому

      What what about evo onyx sc ?

  • @tac6044
    @tac6044 Рік тому

    That rear coil isn't an upgrade man.

  • @flyguy-pb5sx
    @flyguy-pb5sx 2 роки тому +1

    How about at least cleaning the bike you’re showing…smh

    • @JTtravels
      @JTtravels  2 роки тому

      I'm a busy guy man if I had the chance I would have. Sorry to disappoint you! Still looks good though!