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Hybrid Bicycle
The Heist X2 (2021) is built on an AL6 Urban Cross Hybrid frame which is the perfect blend of strength and comfort.
The 63mm travel on the Suntour suspension fork was just about enough for the rough patches on city roads.
Shimano’s 2x8-Speed Tourney/Acera drivetrain handles the gearing department on this bicycle and were smooth in shifting
Tektro’s Hydraulic Disc brakes were balanced and powerful to use on both wet and dry surfaces.
frame
AL6 Urban Cross
fork
Suntour NEX Suspension with 63mm travel
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M360 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano Altus SLM315 2x8-Speed
brakes
Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
tires
Schwalbe Smart Sam 700x45c
rims
Double Wall Alloy Rims
handlebar
Entity Xpert Alloy
stem
Entity Xpert Alloy
seatpost
Entity Xpert Alloy
cassette
Shimano CS-HG200
chain
KMC Z8.3
crankset
Alloy
bottom bracket
Cartridge BB
no of gears
16-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Polygon is an Indonesian Bicycle brand with a worldwide presence. They have slowly grown to become a Performance Bicycle brand with good value for money components. The Heist series is a cross hybrid which can handle both rough and smooth urban roads. We got the opportunity to test ride the Heist X2 (2021) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 14.2 kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute/Leisure
The Polygon Heist X2 (2021) is an all-purpose and all-terrain cross hybrid bicycle that’s comfortable to ride on both smooth and rough roads.
The Heist X2 (2021) is built on an AL6 Urban Cross Hybrid frame which is the perfect blend of strength and comfort. During the test ride the frame was able to handle the bumps and potholes while being responsive to gradual climbs and fast turns. This frame also offers a high ground clearance at the bottom bracket which makes it possible to ride over curbs without the frame getting hit by the surface below.
This is a Cross Hybrid which comes with a front suspension fork. The 63mm travel on the fork was just about enough for the rough patches on city roads. At this price, I was expecting the Heist X2 to have a suspension lock-out which could have made the ride faster on flat roads by making the fork rigid. Lack of a lock-out is a small negative to a hybrid bicycle at this price.
Lightweight and comfortable Alloy frame with a comfortable riding posture
The Heist X2 (2021) which I test rode came in a full Blue coloured frame with Green graphics. The minimalistic design on both the top and bottom tubes was elegant. The matte finish paint job was of top notch quality and gave a smooth outlook. The contrasting black coloured fork and colour coded rims made the Bicycle aesthetic in appearance.
The Heist X2 comes in only 1 colour variant; Matte Blue with Green graphics
The Shimano’s Tourney and Acera derailleurs handle the 2x8-Speed drivetrain on this Hybrid Bicycle. The Tourney at the front is the most basic gearing component in Shimano’s Hybrid hierarchy and Acera is two above Tourney. The performance of gears during the test ride was smooth during the test ride. Though this drivetrain is sufficient for fitness rides and commutes, for the price of this Bicycle an Altus/Acera would have made more sense.
Shimano’s 2x8-Speed Tourney/Acera drivetrain handles the gearing department on this Bicycle
Tektro’s Hydraulic Disc brakes handle the braking performance on the Polygon Heist X2 (2021). These brakes were powerful and balanced on Urban roads and felt safe to use even at top speeds. Hydraulic disc brakes from Tektro are definitely a good deal to get on a Hybrid.
The Entity handlebar was wide and flat with MTB characteristics and no raise from the middle. This enables more control over the Bicycle while compromising a bit on the straight back riding posture.
Tektro’s Hydraulic Disc brakes were balanced and powerful to use on both wet and dry surfaces
A Cross Hybrid is a Bicycle where the MTB characteristics are slightly more than that of a road bicycle. The 700x45c (28” x 1.75”) Schwalbe Smart Sam tires are treaded as good as any mid-level performance MTB tires while still being sleek and rolling fast on Urban Roads.
The Entity Saddle was MTB specific and had the perfect width and length to keep the rider safe and comfortable.
The Schwalbe Smart Sam 700x45c tires were well treaded and fast rolling on urban roads
This is a Cross Hybrid with a strong and lightweight Alloy frame which can handle the hard hitting of curbs and rough patches on urban roads as well as be responsive to maneuver in traffic. The powerful Tektro Hydraulic Disc brakes and well-treaded yet fast rolling 700C x 45c tires make this Bicycle ride-able on both Urban Roads and flat trails. Priced at Rs.40,990(as on 24th February 2021) the Polygon Heist X2 (2021) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a Bicycle for commuting during the weekdays and longer rides on the weekends without having to worry about the rough patches on the roads.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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