{"id":76625,"date":"2017-04-12T06:35:19","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T06:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/polygon-xquarone-ex-first-look-mtbiking\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:58:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:58:41","slug":"polygon-xquarone-ex-first-look-mtbiking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/au\/polygon-xquarone-ex-first-look-mtbiking\/","title":{"rendered":"POLYGON XQUARONE EX FIRST LOOK (MTBIKING)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The team at MTBIKING walked away impressed after their first ride preview of our <strong>XQUARONE EX<\/strong>, a long-travel <a title=\"MTB\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/mountain-bikes-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MTB<\/strong><\/a> designed to rethink what a modern <a title=\"mountain bike\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/mountain-bikes-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>mountain bike<\/strong><\/a> can do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Built around 27.5-inch wheels with <strong>180mm of rear travel<\/strong>, the XQUARONE EX uses the innovative <strong>R3ACT suspension system<\/strong>, created with industry veteran Darrell Voss.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unlike traditional designs, the sliding lower link hidden inside the swingarm allows the bike to stay efficient while still feeling planted on rough descents, combining the control of a <a title=\"downhill MTB\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polygonbikes.com\/mountain-bikes-2\/?cat=downhill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>downhill MTB<\/strong><\/a> with the pedaling efficiency of a trail bike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">MTBIKING highlighted how the anti-squat characteristics are so effective that Polygon runs a custom-tuned FOX X2 shock with significantly reduced damping, meaning smoother acceleration, less pedal bob, and more speed everywhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Modern geometry completes the package: longer reach, super-short chainstays, a balanced 66-degree head angle, and clearance for 2.6-inch tires.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Riders can choose between two builds. The premium <strong>XQUARONE EX9<\/strong> and the performance-driven <strong>EX8<\/strong>, both equipped with Factory-level FOX suspension and high-end drivetrains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"Read full article here\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mtbiking.com.au\/bike\/polygon-square-one-first-look\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read full article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8QFU1MuEb-g?si=pjmV0kH2si8cUhtI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The team at MTBIKING walked away impressed after their first ride preview of our XQUARONE EX, a long-travel MTB designed to rethink what a modern mountain bike can do. 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