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Hybrid Bicycle
Lightweight and comfortable Alloy frame with a comfortable riding posture.
The 63mm travel and a pre-load adjuster was just about enough for rough patches on City roads.
The performance of the 2x8-Speed Gears during the test ride was smooth during the test ride
Tektro’s Hydraulic Disc brakes were balanced and powerful to use on both wet and dry surfaces.
The 700x45c tires are treaded as good as any mid-level Performance MTB tires while still being sleek and rolling fast on urban roads.
frame
AL6 Urban Cross
fork
Suntour NEX, Preload Adjuster
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney 2-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M360 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano Altus SL-M315 2x8-Speed
brakes
High Performance Hydraulic Disc Brakes
tires
WTB Riddler 700x45c
rims
Alloy Double Wall
bicycle weight
14.2kgs
handlebar
Entity Xpert 700mm
stem
Entity Xpert
seatpost
Alloy Seat post 27.3x350mm
saddle
Entity
pedals
PP Cage Pedal
cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 12/32T
chain
KMC Z-8.3
crankset
ProWheel Alloy 46/34T
bottom bracket
Cartridge
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 Polygon Heist X2 (2022) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 14.2kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute/Leisure
The Polygon Heist X2 (2022) is a fast and comfortable to ride all-rounder cross hybrid bicycle which can handle the roughest of urban roads and flat trails.
The Heist X2 (2022) 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 on the surface below.
This is a Cross Hybrid which comes with a front suspension fork. The 63mm travel and a pre-load adjuster which was just about enough for rough patches on City roads. At this price, we were expecting the Heist X2 to have a suspension lockout which could have made the ride faster on flat roads by making the fork rigid. The lack of a lockout is a small negative to a Hybrid Bicycle at this price.
Lightweight and comfortable Alloy frame with a comfortable riding posture
The Heist X2 (2022) which we test rode came in a full Green coloured frame with Orange graphics in a few places. The minimalistic design on both the top and bottom tubes were elegant. The gloss finish paint job was of top notch quality and gave a smooth shiny finish. The contrasting black coloured fork and colour coded rims made the bicycle aesthetic in appearance.
The Heist X2 comes in a single colour variant; Gloss Green with Orange graphics
Shimano’s Tourney and Acera 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 the 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 gear combination would have made more sense.
The performance of the Shimano Tourney/Acera 2x8-Speed Gears during the test ride was smooth during the test ride
Tektro’s Hydraulic Disc brakes on the Polygon Heist X2 (2022) were powerful and balanced on Urban roads and felt safe to use even at high speeds. The Hydraulic disc brakes from Tektro are definitely a good deal to get on a Hybrid Bicycle.
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 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 700x45C tires were well treaded and fast rolling on urban roads
The 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 700x45C tires make this Bicycle rideable on both urban roads and flat trails. Priced at Rs.44,990(as on 25th July 2022) the Polygon Heist X2 (2022) 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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