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Wil reviews the Polygon Siskiu T9 A brand new bike for 2024, the Polygon Siskiu T9 joins the lineup as a higher-spec version of the popular Siskiu T8 that we reviewed back in 2021. The Siskiu T9 kicks things up a few notches with a suite of hard-hitting upgrades that includes a Fox 36 GRIP2 […]
Dan reviews the Polygon Collosus N7 We tested the Polygon Collosus N9 late last year and came away impressed with its active suspension performance, solid build kit and overall value for the money. Building upon that momentum, Polygon is expanding on the platform for 2024 with the introduction of this brand new Collosus N7 model. […]
Dan reviews the Polygon Siskiu TE The Polygon Siskiu TE is a brand new e-MTB for 2023. Joining the existing Collosus NE (formerly known as the Mt Bromo), the Siskiu TE utilises a simpler suspension design and features a little less travel. Along with the new Shimano EP801 motor and a value-oriented component package, the […]
Jack reviews the Polygon Collosus The last time we had our hands on a Polygon Collosus was all the way back in 2016. Using a virtual pivot platform with a floating shock, the original Collosus was offered in two variations; one for enduro and one for downhill. Those bikes were then replaced by the mind-bending […]
With the red dust still settling in Cairns after the inaugural Australian World Tour stop, the festival set sights on Rotorua for its eighth running. The just managing to squeak through in March 2020 before the world blew up, Crankworx Rotorua was held last year, but as a very intimate, athletes and media-only event. For […]
It’s been a while since we last embedded with the Polygon crew for shenanigans on two wheels, but this time we’ve traded the high alpine for the tropical rainforest. Crankworx Cairns brought some of the world’s best to Tropical North Queensland, including from team Polygon, who combine forces with the Aussie contingent to put on […]
When you combine a bunch of high energy people and high-risk activities, there is bound to be a bit of carnage and a hell of a lot of fun. So the Polygon team descended on Thredbo for the 2022 Cannonball Festival in February. Five days of going fast on bikes with lift-assisted ‘up track’ to […]
Wil reviews the new Polygon Mt Bromo If you were to visualise what Polygon’s first full suspension electric mountain bike would look like, we’ll take a punt that it wouldn’t have looked anything like this. Far from being the Siskiu-E that we expected, the Polygon Mt Bromo is a big and burly e-MTB with forward-thinking […]
Wil reviews the 2021 Polygon Siskiu T8 Updated with a new frame, refreshed geometry and refined suspension kinematics for 2021, the latest Siskiu T continues to carry the torch for Polygon as the brand’s wildly popular trail bike. Sitting in between the Siskiu D (XC) and the Siskiu N (Enduro), the Siskiu T is a […]
Indonesian bicycle manufacturer, Polygon, is ready to unleash its newest full suspension mountain bike for 2021; the redesigned and reengineered Siskiu T. Sitting smack-bang in the middle between the Siskiu D (Downcountry) and the Siskiu N (Enduro) the Siskiu T (Trail) is the brand’s most versatile do-it-all trail bike. And thanks to a whole suite […]
Wil reviews the Polygon Siskiu D6 In the decade and a half that I spent working in bike shops, one of the general rules of thumb was that if you wanted a cheap full suspension bike, you’d need to spend about a grand more than the equivalent hardtail. That meant it wasn’t really possible to […]
It’s no secret that there are some seriously expensive mountain bikes kicking around in 2020. What with all the SRAM AXS wireless stuff, Fox Live Valve automated suspension and carbon whizz-bangery. Oh, and the fact that many are now coming with an electric motor now too. Add in a tanking Aussie dollar and fluctuating global […]
What makes this bike special? It’s not just the price, though at $3699, this one is hard to beat. Even when stacked up against other direct-to-the-consumer brands like YT, this bike holds its own in sheer value for money terms. The frameset is far from revolutionary, all aluminium, with a simple faux-bar suspension system. But […]
Polygon have been plugging away solidly over the past few years, building up a tidy contingent of no-nonsense, sharply priced, alloy trail bikes. We’ve reviewed plenty of them over recent times, and we’ve enjoyed watching them get better and better with each iteration, ticking all the boxes that riders demand, but not sending anyone into […]
Join Greg and Tom, both total rippers, as they get their first ever taste of what Derby is all about, and get acquainted with the latest long-travel additions to the Polygon line up, the Siskiu N, in 27.5″ and 29er. Watch the vid below, and check out the bikes in more detail here. The Derby […]
2018 Team Riders As for riders, we’re stoked to continue with our same and favourite members! “Sick” MICK HANNAH 2018 marks my 17th World Cup season. I’m excited to be heading into another year with Polygon UR behind me. I believe we have the best support and equipment to help us reach our goals! — Mick Hannah […]
Watch the full video review! What am I looking at here? This is a thoroughly modern trail bike, made affordable. You can grab the Siskiu with either 29″ or 27.5″ wheels, with 140mm or 150mm respectively, though depending on your frame size you might only have one option. In a size small, it’s 27.5” only, sorry shorties. In […]
What’s the scoop? You’re looking at a 140mm-travel 29er trail bike, alloy-framed, and decked out with components that would normally be found on a bike with a higher price tag. At first glance, it would seem that Polygon have covered every base: a no-fuss suspension system, good-quality units from RockShox at both ends (the new Revelation up front, […]
Watch our full video review below: Jeez it’s ugly. No, it’s not really, we promise. Pictures just don’t do this bike any favours. It’s unconventional, for sure, but when you see it in the flesh it’s far more impressive than offensive. In an era where bikes seem to settling into a couple of broader frame layouts/configurations, […]
The Race The race has an altitude drop of 2400m over around 25km, though that distance is approximate due to the open slather of line choices allowed by the sparse course marking posts. Fabien takes some ‘interesting’ options and despite the fatigue and unimaginable arm pump, manuals across the finish line in 4th place. The Bike […]
Wow. Polygon have come out with something completely new here, a real step away from what everyone else is doing in terms of travel, frame and suspension design. Everyone loves geometry, so you can check out the Square One’s angles below. We definitely weren’t expecting Polygon to come out with a 180mm, 27.5″ bike with […]
The N9 is pitched as Polygon’s Enduro machine, and it has performed admirably on the Enduro World Series under the UR Team, so a three-hour descent with new challenges around every corner was the ideal way to get re-acquanted with the N9. We say re-acquainted because we’ve ridden the N9 before (read our review here) […]
I’d come to Indonesia to spend some time with the team behind Polygon Bikes, and today we were going to ride a volcano. First, we had to survive the journey out of town to the mountains beyond, a gauntlet of oncoming buses, bikes and family-laden scooters that I think you have to grow up with to even […]
If you’ve spent the past 15 years buying into the glitz, technology and hype of the mountain bike industry, what’s it like to go behind the curtain and see the process before the marketing team get their hands on the story? Polygon Bikes recently gave us the chance to find out, with a visit to their […]
What is it and who is it for? Since Polygon and the UR Team joined forces, we’ve seen a number of different prototypes of this bike doing the rounds at World Cups and the like over the past three years. Not long ago we chatted with Mick Hannah and he was full of praise for the Polygon […]
The Siksiu D8 is Polygon’s aluminium frame 27.5″ wheel dually with 120mm of suspension travel, purchased online from Bicycles Online and shipped to your door. Buying a bike from a website isn’t a new thing, and it sure does comes with the typical drawbacks, but Bicycles Online do their best to ensure the process is […]
Indonesian bike manufacturer Polygon offer a massive range of bikes to the Australian market with a direct to consumer sales model via Bicycles Online, though over the years we’ve become aware that there is a lot more to the Polygon bikes than just astonishing value. Buying a bike from a website isn’t a new thing, and it sure […]
Indonesian bike manufacturer Polygon offer a massive range of bikes to the Australian market with a direct to consumer sales model via Bicycles Online, though over the years we’ve become aware that there is a lot more to the Polygon bikes than just astonishing value. Buying a bike from a website isn’t a new thing, and it sure […]
Five years ago, we’d rather have shared a car ride to Melbourne with a pack of angry wasps than have ridden a Polygon. Clearly that ain’t so any longer. This brand has undergone a transformation more pronounced than Rene Zellweger’s face; and while we preferred the old Rene, the definitely prefer the new Polygon. Right here we’ve got […]
You ain’t seen curves until you’ve taken a good look at the new carbon monster from Polygon, the Collosus N9. As ridden by the strong Hutchinson UR team, this 27.5″ wheeled 160mm travel bike with the new FS3 floating suspension design is a seriously trippy looking machine, and it’s all ours for a little while for review. […]
You ain’t seen curves until you’ve taken a good look at the new carbon monster from Polygon, the Collosus N9. As ridden by the strong Hutchinson UR team, this 27.5″ wheeled 160mm travel bike with the new FS3 floating suspension design is a seriously trippy looking machine, and it’s all ours for a little while for review. […]
EWS Valloire – Polygon UR – Race Video from UR Team on Vimeo. The Polygon UR team are absolutely all over it, getting these great team edits out faster than cheeseburgers at a drive-thru. It’s really cool to see behind the scenes of the EWS – we’re all obviously very familiar with the downhill circuit, […]
Champagne and caviar are grand, but what if your budget only extends to beer (non-imported) and bar snacks? And maybe a bowl of wedges…. Mmmm…wedges… Polygon are a brand looking out for that beer drinker, offering some truly exceptional value bikes. Not long ago we tested their flagship downhill bike, the Collosus, and now we’ve […]
Click here to check out our final thoughts. We do test a lot of pretty high-end bikes here at Flow. We admit it – we’re nasty little gear-whores. But what if you can’t afford a $5000 carbon bike? What if your budget is less than a third of that? Turns out that you can still […]
Click here to check out our final thoughts. We do test a lot of pretty high-end bikes here at Flow. We admit it – we’re nasty little gear-whores. But what if you can’t afford a $5000 carbon bike? What if your budget is less than a third of that? Turns out that you can still […]
If you haven’t heard of Polygon before, we wouldn’t be surprised. When it comes to most things from Indonesia, Australia is generally pretty disengaged (aside from our favourite political football, asylum seeker boat arrivals). But this is a brand worth paying attention to – they’re actually one of the world’s biggest manufacturers, producing bikes for a […]
With Mick and Tracy Hannah on board, it’s little wonder that people have begun paying a lot attention to Polygon in the last few months. Indeed the pair both won the National Champs earlier this year on this exact frame. This Indonesian based manufacturer produces bikes that are pretty absurd value for money – the […]
With Mick and Tracy Hannah on board, it’s little wonder that people have begun paying a lot attention to Polygon in the last few months. Indeed the pair both won the National Champs earlier this year on this exact frame. This Indonesian based manufacturer produces bikes that are pretty absurd value for money – the […]
Roz reviews the Silverback Stratos AL Pro Silverback Bikes is relatively new to Australian shores, so we’ll forgive you if you’re not familiar with the name. Based out of Germany since 2010, Silverback is actually a large company that produces a broad range of mountain bikes, kids bikes and e-MTBs that place a keen focus […]
Hailing from the Czech Republic, Superior Bikes isn’t exactly a well-known name in Australia. Or at least, not yet. Bikes Online has just announced it’s the new local distributor for Superior, and as with Marin and Polygon, these bikes will be sold online direct-to-consumer. Of course that means the pricing is comparatively sharp compared to […]
Born in the foothills of the Beskydy mountains in the Czech Republic, Superior have been building bicycles since 1993. With options ranging from high-performance roadies and XC bikes to e-MTBs and commuters, the brand hasn’t been seen much outside Europe until now, with BikesOnline bringing them into Australia for the first time. The brand’s heritage […]
Emma and Andy’s Merida One-Sixty 6000 & 8000 long-term review We reviewed the Merida One-Sixty in March 2023 and praised it for its mullet-ability, modern build kit, and progressive geometry. We even went as far as to say it’s evolved to become one of the best enduro bikes on the market. That’s a big call, […]
Ten years of Cannonball, can you believe it! With thousands of race runs logged on the infamous Cannonball Downhill, massive whips thrown over a cheering crowd and countless rugs cut on the dance floor, the party on two wheels is back for another year — with some new tricks up its sleeve to celebrate double […]
Flow Mountain Bike acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country through the areas surrounding Melbourne and Geelong. We recognise the connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging. You’ve been cooped up in the office all week, and you’re champing […]
Finding the right bike under $2,000 AUD can be a challenge. Many in this price range bikes will look similar, with key differences hidden a little deeper under the surface. Primarily targeted at first-time mountain bikers, the sub $2,000 AUD category includes an interesting mix of well-known brands and some that aren’t as commonly seen […]
Buying your first electric mountain bike can be quite an intimidating process. Not only do you have to contend with a sea of different bike brands, there’s a huge variance in prices from the cheapest through to the most expensive options. How much money do you actually need to spend to get a decent e-MTB […]
Buying your first mountain bike is an exciting and sometimes daunting process. There are so many brands to choose from, lots of new terminology to understand, and more wheel size options than ever before. This guide aims to simplify the process for you and help you wade through all the information you can be bombarded […]
Flow reviews the 2023 Giant Stance E+ 2 If you’re looking to get your first electric mountain bike at a reasonable price, there’s a very good chance you’ll have eyed up the Giant Stance E+ 2. Totally redesigned for this year, the new Stance E+ is the cheapest full suspension e-MTB that Giant offers. It […]
Tom reviews the Specialized Status 160 The Specialized Status. A spanner in the status quo of Specialized’s DNA. When we think of Specialized, a few things initially come to mind: Carbon S-Works frames, high prices and race-focused bike engineering that mirrors Formula 1. Their endeavour to create the fastest bikes is ingrained in their brand […]
Trail bikes are one of the most popular and crowded segments in mountain biking and cover a broad range of travel and geometry numbers. Bikes that fall in this niche range from short travel shredders offering as little as 120mm at the back, all the way up to 150mm of rear squish. All of this […]
Dan reviews the 2023 Canyon Torque:ON CF The Canyon Torque:ON CF is a brand new e-MTB for 2023. Far from just being a carbon version of the existing alloy Torque:ON, the Torque:ON CF represents a proper ground-up redesign that incorporates a new frame and battery, a reoriented suspension layout, a mixed wheel setup and heavily […]
Jack reviews the Marin Rift Zone E1 The Marin Rift Zone E is a brand new electric mountain bike for 2023. Joining Marin’s existing e-MTB lineup alongside the longer travel Alpine Trail E, the Rift Zone gets a little a less travel and a lighter weight build kit that makes it a more approachable all-rounder. […]
There is no doubt about it. We have entered an exciting age in the world of enduro bikes. The sport is growing exponentially with self-perpetuating momentum. Technology available on bikes is more refined and capable than ever, which is leading to a boom in the expanse and quality of trails exploding all over the world, […]
Colin and Jena review the 2023 Avanti Gran Durance 3 The Avanti Grand Durance is the Kiwi outfit’s answer to a drop bar bike that is ready for just about any adventure, and won’t require you to remortgage your house. The recently revamped frame sees tweaks to its geometry, leaning on well-established trends proven to […]
Derby has become the epitome of success in Australian mountain biking, and in 2023 played host to an exhilarating week of enduro racing, characterized by unpredictable weather maddening crowds and loose partying. I’m deeply fond of this town, not just for its spectacular trails, but also for the tight-knit community that pulsates within it. It’s […]
Flow reviews the 2023 Marin Rift Zone If you’ve been on the lookout for a full suspension trail bike at a decent price, there’s a good chance you’ll have checked out the Marin Rift Zone. Said to be the Californian brand’s ‘ultimate do-it-all trail bike’, the Rift Zone has been updated for 2023 with an […]
The latest bike to land in the Flow test fleet is Avanti’s do-everything-ride-everywhere-drop-bar-shredder-that-also-won’t-break-the-bank, the Gran Durance 3 gravel bike. With an alloy frame, more mounting points than you can shake a handlebar bag at, and a solid spec, the Kiwi outfit pitches the Gran Durance as ready to tackle dusty backroads or the urban jungle. […]
What’s my ideal sag? How do I set up rebound damping? What volume spacers should I be using? There are a lot of questions when it comes to setting up the suspension on your mountain bike, and truth be told, there are a lot of answers out there. Of course every rider is different, and […]
Holy crap, it’s already mid-December, where has the last year gone? With the silly season looming, Team Flow is all hands on deck to put a bow on 2022. While Santa is packing his sleigh and the reindeer are doing their stretches, the bike industry has kicked into hyperdrive. In the last couple of weeks, […]
Welcome to another bumper crop of Fresh Produce! We’ve just managed to sneak this one in before the start of summer, and flippin’ ‘eck do we have a lot of trail news and shiny mountain bikes to talk about. If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that Spanish brand Orbea recently unveiled its brand new […]