BEYOND THE BEND
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With generous tire clearance, the adventures know no bounds
Unleash your adventurous spirit with our gravel bike’s generous tire clearance, accommodating up to 50c tires. Embark on thrilling bikepacking journeys and conquer any terrain with ease, as you immerse yourself in the boundless exploration
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Who needs a dropper post? Us.
Polygon Bend Series provides you with dropper seat post to put you where you want to be; all at your fingertips. Effortlessly adjust your saddle height for technical trails and smooth descents, providing you the freedom to move and stay in control.
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The perfect blend of aerodynamics and handling
Paired with a flared handlebar to enhance aerodynamics in a narrower position, while maintaining optimal handling on wider drops.
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Here, here, and here. Mounts everywhere!
Pack your essentials. Our Polygon Bend Series features an adequate number of mounting bolts for bottles and bags on the seat tube, top tube, and down tube. No need to worry about other essentials for bikepacking; we've got you covered with rear carrier bolts and 3 mounts on each side of the fork. Mount up, adventure awaits!
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Uniting travel and gravel
Experience the next level of comfort and control with a suspension fork. Now, conquer rough terrains and bumpy trails with ease as you glide smoothly over any obstacle that comes your way.
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Frameset
FramesetForkFrame ColorDecal Color
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Drivetrain
ShifterCrankCassetteRear DerailleurBBChainPedal
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Cockpit
SaddleSeatpostHandlebarHandlestemHeadset
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Wheel & Tire
Wheel SetWheel SizeTireRimHubSpokes
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Brake
Brake LeverBrake CaliperRotor
S | M | L | XL | |
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Height (cm) | 150-163 | 163-175 | 175-188 | 188-195 |
Seat Tube Length (A) | 405 15.94 | 450 17.72 | 495 19.49 | 540 21.26 |
Seat Tube Angle (B) | 74 2.91 | 73.5 2.89 | 73 2.87 | 73 2.87 |
Effective Seat Tube Angle (C) | 74 2.91 | 73.5 2.89 | 73 2.87 | 73 2.87 |
Head Tube Length (D) | 105 4.13 | 130 5.12 | 165 6.5 | 200 7.87 |
Head Tube Angle (E) | 69 2.72 | 69.5 2.74 | 70 2.76 | 70 2.76 |
Effective Top Tube (F) | 525 20.67 | 550 21.65 | 580 22.83 | 610 24.02 |
Bb Height (G) | 282 11.1 | 282 11.1 | 282 11.1 | 282 11.1 |
Bb Offset (H) | 75 2.95 | 75 2.95 | 75 2.95 | 75 2.95 |
Chainstay Length (I) | 445 17.52 | 445 17.52 | 445 17.52 | 445 17.52 |
Wheelbase (J) | 1038 40.87 | 1054 41.5 | 1076 42.36 | 1107 43.58 |
Frame Reach (K) | 363 14.29 | 376 14.8 | 389 15.31 | 409 16.1 |
Frame Stack (L) | 564 22.2 | 589 23.19 | 624 24.57 | 657 25.87 |
Standover Height (M) | 697 27.44 | 739 29.09 | 782 30.79 | 824 32.44 |
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Where are the mounts to hold gear? If I wanted to buy a bolted bag, what are the specifications? For Full Frame and half frame
There are 16 mounts on the Polygon Bend R series and 10 mounts on the Polygon Bend V9X; 5 on the top tube, 6 on the down tube, and 6 on the carbon rigid fork for the Bend R Series. We're using universal-size mounts, so there are no special specifications for the compatible bolted bag. You can freely choose the bolted bag that fits you best.
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What is the biggest chainring I can fit?
The maximum chainring of Bend Series is 42T
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What are the biggest rotors I can fit?
The biggest rotors for the Bend Series are 160 mm
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Can you fit mudguards, pannier racks front and back?
Absolutely!
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How do you use the dropper?
For the Bend R7, use the left lever to adjust your dropper seat post. For the Bend R9X and V9X, press both levers simultaneously (right & left) to adjust your dropper seat post.
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How long do the wireless shifting mechanisms and wireless dropper mechanisms last?
The wireless dropper mechanism approximately lasts for 40 riding hours, while the wireless shifting mechanism lasts for about 60 riding hours. The actual hours may vary depending on the terrain and how frequently the wireless electronic components are used.
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Is it possible to upgrade a road bike to a gravel bike?
This should not be possible because of the small tire clearance and its fixed aggressive geometry.
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What is the best configuration for bikepacking gear?
The best configuration of bikepacking typically is a lightweight and compact gear that can bring all of your needs. But it can vary depending on the individual's preferences, the specific trip's requirements, and the terrain being covered.
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How does the geometry of gravel bikes differ from road bikes?
The gravel bike has a higher stack, slacker head angle, and longer wheelbase for stability.
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What are the gearing differences on gravel vs road bikes?
A gravel bike is using a bigger sprocket than a road bike.