Polygon can’t sell bikes based on a storied race history like Yeti, or from being developed with some of the most aggressive riding around in their backyard like Rocky Mountain, or because they have a massive, well established, dealer support network like Trek. Equally, they’ve chosen not to go the splash-the-cash route by hiring a long list of known riders like other online brands of which YT and Cube are probably the best examples.
With the Siskiu N9, a bike that would be purchased online by the vast majority of Polygon’s potential customers, there is little nuance. It’s a long travel, 160mm front & rear to be precise, 29’er Enduro bike that looks pretty damn good and has neutrally-modern geometry. At 2800 USD, it sports an excellent SRAM GX drivetrain, a very well-received Fox rear shock, Schwalbe’s Magic Mary tires in a soft compound, a fork with Fox logos on the lowers, and a bunch of other stuff that adds up to create a complete bicycle. Did I mention it’s 2800 USD?
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