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Speciality Bicycle
Acceleration was top notch and the riding position was comfortable.
A lightweight Carbon fork which absorbs vibrations when riding on variable terrain.
The shifting was quick and responsive during the test ride.
These Hydraulic Disc brakes provide powerful, comfortable performance thanks to Shimano’s significant increase in modulation.
The Vee 650x47C tires were fast rolling on rough roads and single tracks.
frame
Gravel ALX w/Flatmount
fork
Carbon
rear derailleur
Shimano GRX RD-GRX812 Shadow+ 11-Speed
shifters
Shimano GRX ST-GRX810 1x11-Speed
brakes
Shimano RX810 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
brake levers
Shimano RX810
tires
Performance Tire 650x47c Tubeless Ready
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
12.9kgs
handlebar
Entity Expert Alloy
stem
Entity Expert Alloy
seatpost
Alloy Dropper
saddle
Entity
cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11/42T
chain
KMC X11-1
crankset
Alloy 2-Piece 38T
no of gears
11-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Polygon is an International Bicycle brand manufactured in Indonesia. They are known for Bicycles with performance focused components with a value for money price tag. Bend is Polygon’s range of Gravel Bicycles. We got the opportunity to test ride the Polygon Bend R5 (2022) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 12.9kgs
Usage: Single Track/ Road-Fitness/ Touring
The Polygon Bend R5 is a comfortable, strong and a performance packed Gravel Bicycle with a Shimano GRX drivetrain and a dropper seat post.
The Polygon Bend R5 is built on an ALX Gravel Aluminium frame. Whilst there is a notion that Bicycles like the Bend R5, which are also meant to be ridden on rough surfaces have heavier frames, this is not the case with this frame as the hydro forming triple butted tubing system has helped shape the tubes in a way to use material only where it is needed the most. Acceleration was top notch and the riding position was comfortable. The frame was well supported by a lightweight rigid Carbon fork.
This Endurance focused Road Alloy frame comes in 3 frame sizes
This Road Bicycle from Polygon which we test rode came in a dual shade of Dark Maroon and Charcoal Grey. The paint job quality was smooth with aesthetic graphics. Internal cable routing for the gears and dropper seat post made sure the Bicycle looked neat and also increases the life of the cables.
The Bend R5 comes in an aesthetic dual shade colour combination with a rugged yet elegant design
The Bend R5 is equipped with Shimano’s GRX RX810 groupset. This 1x11-Speed drivetrain is gravel specific and the shifting was quick and responsive during the test ride. The Shimano GRX-810 shifter has no gear indicators, Shimano have gone for a sleek look which is similar to the 105 and Ultegra.
The Shimano GRX RX810 1x11-Speed drivetrain had enough range for steep climbs
To make it a complete performance focused groupset, the Polygon Bend R5 2022’s stopping power is handled by Shimano RX810 Hydraulic Disc brakes. These Hydraulic Disc brakes are powerful and reliable in performance thanks to Shimano’s significant increase in modulation.
The handlebar on this Bicycle was comfortable on both the hoods and drops. The bar tape was grippy which is useful when riding with wet hands and gloves.
The Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and balanced on rough surfaces
The Vee branded 650x47C Gravel tires were perfect for touring and climbing on uneven surfaces. The rubber compounds were strong and does give a long life, thus making it value for money.
The Entity Stock Saddle was designed ergonomically for an Endurance Gravel Bicycle to make sure the rider can be seated for long hours on rough surfaces without experiencing any soreness. The seat post on this Bicycle is a cable operated dropper Seatpost and is operated using the left side Shimano GRX paddle gear shift.
The Vee Rubber 650x47C tires were fast rolling on rough roads and single tracks
With a frame and fork combination that shines when conditions get rough, this Bicycle is a fine entry into the world of Gravel. With balanced Hydraulic Disc brakes and a comfortable riding posture the rider gets full control of the Bicycle on both rough and wet surfaces. If you are someone looking to get into Gravel riding then the Bend R5 from Polygon is definitely a great choice to consider.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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