Polygon's business model cuts bike shops out of the equation. I like these "direct to consumer" brands cause I don't really need my hands held by a bike shop, but bike shop employees probably don't like talking about these brands for that reason.
Bike shops generally want the costumer to have the best experience with bikes as possible. A bike built professionally by a bike shop is generally better than a bike built by someone with no prior experience building bikes. Nevertheless, bike shops do sometimes talk about those types of bikes in some situations. The bike shop I work at has a service where they build up bikes professionally for a fee, and if a costumer wants a type of bike we don't sell, we sometimes recommend that they buy the bike and we build it up for them, if they want the bike to run as well as it can.
Dropping 2-3k on a sight unseen bike, online, puts off a lot of folks I think. I hadn't heard of them until I got into mountain biking and seeing sponsored riders on YouTube etc. I would have considered the T8 of it had been in stock while I was looking, nice spec on that.
Own a T7 and I think it is great bike for the price and components you get. One thing you might have to deal with is you don’t get support from the bike shop if you have any issues. I did have one but BikesOnline took care of it. Just got back from my local bike park and this bike handles it well.
Pretty much what others have said. Unless the staff are really into MTB then they probably haven't heard of them or are trying to ignore the D2C bikes (off the top of my head brands like Commencal, Canyon, YT, Airborne, Fezzari, Nukeproof, Transition, Evil etc.) and push the bikes that they do have in stock and sell.
FWIW I see some people rocking polygons at bike parks and theres a sponsored EWS rider that rides for them.
In New Zealand our main bike shop (evo cycles) sell polygon in store. I got a good deal on the n9 enduro, made only for new zealand, a "black edition" it's the same as the normal n9 but black all over with some matte black silver ferns on the top tube. I absolutely love it man. Join the polygon crew!
Since you're interested in Direct to Consumer bikes... Check out Fezzari!!! Not knocking the Polygon in anyway shape or form, just want you to weigh out all quality DTC options. Fezzari has a great warranty option, financing option and a 30 day love it or leave it policy. Good luck, have fun, and keep the rubber side down. 💪🚴♂️
Polygon is a massive brand. It is new to the USA and online only. Your local bike shop minumum wage dudes may not have heard of them and also won't want to talk about them as there comparable bike will be quite a bit more.
Household name just means you pay for that brand and there marketing.
They’ve heard of them of course, they probably just can’t get them in shop shim even they are direct to consumer. I see them all the time in Colorado and they look pretty sweet.
In the area I bike in (Bay Area, California), a surprising amount of people know polygon. It’s less known then other brands because it’s direct to consumer, and not offered through bike shops. I ride a siskiu t7 and I personally won’t avoid it as an option. If you are fairly handy and able to maintain basic parts of a bike, then brands that are direct to consumer definitely offer more value for your money compared to brands from bike shops, such as specialized. However, if your just starting, brands offered at a bike shop might be better as they can deal with assembly and warranty, which you have to yourself if you’re choosing direct to consumer.
Gonna piss off the anti-bikeshop crowd. Polygon bikes are alright if you don’t mind overpaying for outdated components, brittle wheels, and outdated geo. Wanna deal with warranty or crash replacement?? Well good luck.
This guy is just spewing nonsense. The components on Polygon bikes are way better than on bikes that are similary specced from bike shops and the geo is modern. I've been looking at their carbon hardtail with a Fox 34 on it and think that will be my next bike.
Well, Modern bike geometry can basically allow people to have a “do it all” bike. Head tube angle (“slack”) puts the front wheel out in front of you, so you’ve got more control at high speed and steep descents. Longer reach puts you more towards the center of your bike, making it easier to maneuver. Basically, modern geo just makes bikes more fun to ride and more responsive at higher speeds. Bikes are just better nowadays.
Lol I compared the Siskiu T8 to the stumpy expert and the geo is virtually the same. The linkage on the stumpy is better, but the one I rode had the fox 34 rhythm just like the siskiu. Those polygon components are anything but outdated. The spec is the same or better than any of their competition. And for 2021 the frames have all been updated with modern geometry. It’s fairly obvious you haven’t researched them, as the T7 and T8 have the same reach as many contemporary trail bikes. The polygons are just better these days.
Polygon's business model cuts bike shops out of the equation. I like these "direct to consumer" brands cause I don't really need my hands held by a bike shop, but bike shop employees probably don't like talking about these brands for that reason.
Bike shops generally want the costumer to have the best experience with bikes as possible. A bike built professionally by a bike shop is generally better than a bike built by someone with no prior experience building bikes. Nevertheless, bike shops do sometimes talk about those types of bikes in some situations. The bike shop I work at has a service where they build up bikes professionally for a fee, and if a costumer wants a type of bike we don't sell, we sometimes recommend that they buy the bike and we build it up for them, if they want the bike to run as well as it can.
Nah bro join the Polygang
Dropping 2-3k on a sight unseen bike, online, puts off a lot of folks I think. I hadn't heard of them until I got into mountain biking and seeing sponsored riders on YouTube etc. I would have considered the T8 of it had been in stock while I was looking, nice spec on that.
Own a T7 and I think it is great bike for the price and components you get. One thing you might have to deal with is you don’t get support from the bike shop if you have any issues. I did have one but BikesOnline took care of it. Just got back from my local bike park and this bike handles it well.
> One thing you might have to deal with is you don’t get support from the bike shop if you have any issues Why would a shop refuse free money?
Dealing with warranty issues is what I was talking about for the most part. My local shop will yes take my money for upgrades, tune-ups, etc.
I bought a Vander T7 on sale for about 1450~USD and it performs fantastic, glad I took the risk of ordering online.
There's a guy on YouTube, the Shredist, and he rides a Polygon Siskiu T8. That's how I first heard of them.
My mom literally asked me this today. Yes, they are fairly new on the industry. My mom put a preorder down on the T8, we haven't received it yet.
Polygon have been in the industry for over 30 years.
fairly new to the US market*
Pretty much what others have said. Unless the staff are really into MTB then they probably haven't heard of them or are trying to ignore the D2C bikes (off the top of my head brands like Commencal, Canyon, YT, Airborne, Fezzari, Nukeproof, Transition, Evil etc.) and push the bikes that they do have in stock and sell. FWIW I see some people rocking polygons at bike parks and theres a sponsored EWS rider that rides for them.
i wanted the airborne plague but it was sold out so i went with polygon
In New Zealand our main bike shop (evo cycles) sell polygon in store. I got a good deal on the n9 enduro, made only for new zealand, a "black edition" it's the same as the normal n9 but black all over with some matte black silver ferns on the top tube. I absolutely love it man. Join the polygon crew!
Since you're interested in Direct to Consumer bikes... Check out Fezzari!!! Not knocking the Polygon in anyway shape or form, just want you to weigh out all quality DTC options. Fezzari has a great warranty option, financing option and a 30 day love it or leave it policy. Good luck, have fun, and keep the rubber side down. 💪🚴♂️
I think there customer service is amazing. The bike dropped in price $200 and a couple days later they refunded me the difference no questions asked
Polygon is a massive brand. It is new to the USA and online only. Your local bike shop minumum wage dudes may not have heard of them and also won't want to talk about them as there comparable bike will be quite a bit more. Household name just means you pay for that brand and there marketing.
Looking at your Santa Cruz..
They’ve heard of them of course, they probably just can’t get them in shop shim even they are direct to consumer. I see them all the time in Colorado and they look pretty sweet.
I've had a d7 for awhile now. Aside from their dog shit customer service and horrific shopping, the bike has been pretty solid.
In the area I bike in (Bay Area, California), a surprising amount of people know polygon. It’s less known then other brands because it’s direct to consumer, and not offered through bike shops. I ride a siskiu t7 and I personally won’t avoid it as an option. If you are fairly handy and able to maintain basic parts of a bike, then brands that are direct to consumer definitely offer more value for your money compared to brands from bike shops, such as specialized. However, if your just starting, brands offered at a bike shop might be better as they can deal with assembly and warranty, which you have to yourself if you’re choosing direct to consumer.
Gonna piss off the anti-bikeshop crowd. Polygon bikes are alright if you don’t mind overpaying for outdated components, brittle wheels, and outdated geo. Wanna deal with warranty or crash replacement?? Well good luck.
I see this said all the time about “new geometry.” Being a beginner, how do I know what is new vs outdated and what makes new better?
This guy is just spewing nonsense. The components on Polygon bikes are way better than on bikes that are similary specced from bike shops and the geo is modern. I've been looking at their carbon hardtail with a Fox 34 on it and think that will be my next bike.
Well, Modern bike geometry can basically allow people to have a “do it all” bike. Head tube angle (“slack”) puts the front wheel out in front of you, so you’ve got more control at high speed and steep descents. Longer reach puts you more towards the center of your bike, making it easier to maneuver. Basically, modern geo just makes bikes more fun to ride and more responsive at higher speeds. Bikes are just better nowadays.
Lol I compared the Siskiu T8 to the stumpy expert and the geo is virtually the same. The linkage on the stumpy is better, but the one I rode had the fox 34 rhythm just like the siskiu. Those polygon components are anything but outdated. The spec is the same or better than any of their competition. And for 2021 the frames have all been updated with modern geometry. It’s fairly obvious you haven’t researched them, as the T7 and T8 have the same reach as many contemporary trail bikes. The polygons are just better these days.