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Hybrid Bicycle
A Lightweight and Comfortable Alloy frame with a comfortable riding posture.
The suspension lock-out feature helped make the ride faster on flatter roads.
The performance of gears during the test ride was smooth and performed well.
These brakes were powerful and balanced on urban roads and felt safe to use even at top speeds.
The WTB 700x45C tires were well treaded and are fast rolling on urban roads.
frame
AL6 Urban Cross
fork
Suntour NVX Suspension Fork with Hydraulic Lockout
rear derailleur
Shimano Deore M6000 10-Speed
shifters
Shimano Deore 10-Speed
brakes
Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
tires
WTB Riddler 700x45c
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
13.9kgs
handlebar
Entity Xpert Alloy 700mm
stem
Entity Xpert Alloy
seatpost
Entity Xpert
saddle
Entity Saddle
pedals
PP Cage Pedal
cassette
Shimano CS-HG500 11/42T
chain
KMC X10-1
crankset
ProWheel Charm
bottom bracket
Threaded BB
no of gears
10-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Polygon is an Indonesian Bicycle brand with a worldwide presence. They have slowly grown now to become a Performance Bicycle brand with good value for money components. The Heist series is Polygon Cross Hybrid range which can handle both rough and smooth urban roads. We got the opportunity to test ride the Heist X5 (2022) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 13.9kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute/Leisure
The Polygon Heist X5 (2022) is a Cross Hybrid built around a strong Alloy frame and comes with performance focused Shimano Deore gears and Hydraulic Disc brakes.
The Heist X5 (2022) is built on an AL6 Urban Cross 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 Suntour NVX front suspension fork. The 63mm travel was just about enough for rough patches on city roads. The suspension lock-out feature helped make the ride faster on flatter roads.
A Lightweight and Comfortable Alloy frame with a comfortable riding posture
The Heist X5 (2022) which we test rode came in a full Cream coloured frame with Dark Pink 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 outlook. The contrasting black coloured fork and colour coded rims made the Bicycle aesthetic.
The gloss finish paint job was of top notch quality and gave a smooth outlook
Shimano’s Deore M6000 rear derailleur, handles the 1x10-Speed drivetrain on this Cross Hybrid Bicycle. The Deore rear derailleur is a performance focused gearing component. The performance of gears during the test ride was smooth and performed well. Commuters might look for a front derailleur for more division in gear ratio for varied speeds.
Shimano’s 1x10-Speed Deore rear derailleur handles the gearing department on this Bicycle
Shimano’s MT201 Hydraulic Disc brakes handle the braking performance on the Polygon Heist X5 (2022). These brakes were powerful and balanced on urban roads and felt safe to use even at top speeds.
The Entity 700mm 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.
Shimano’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”) WTB Riddler tires are treaded as good as any mid-level performance MTB tire 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 WTB 700x45C tires were well treaded and are fast rolling on urban roads
The Polygon Heist X5 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 Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes and well-treaded yet fast rolling 700x45C WTB tires make this Bicycle ride-able on both urban roads and flat trails. Priced at Rs.63,990(as on 29th September 2023) the Polygon Heist X5 (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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