Making The BEST VALUE Full Suspension MTB...BETTER!

[@richarde1355]

I just bought a used D6 locally from a person who bought it a year and a half ago and just didn't have the time to ride it. It's a medium 29er; my height, by the chart, indicates i am at the bottom end of the large scale. The medium 29er feels more like a medium/large, if that makes sense, and the size seems to be just right for someone at the tweener size. The former owner installed a Pike fork, tubeless Maxxis Minions, front SLX brake upgraded to 203 rotor, upgraded the rear MT201 to a 180 rotor, installed Chester pedals, and added Raceface grips. I bought the entire setup for probably what it cost him for the upgrade parts! I am so stoked and feel so fortunate to find the bike. I am an active athletic senior guy and am looking forward to hitting some of the local bike parks on my new Siskiu!

[@bikesonline]

That's exciting! Sounds like you scored a really nice build!

[@upside_downside_sidewind]

I have the D6 and you are right about the front feeling sketchy stock, however I dont think the fork necessarily needs to be changed. I swapped out the stock ardent tyre it came with for a 2.3 DHR II and it is a game changer, the fork manual states 2.25 is the widest it can take but looking at it should also easily handle a 2.4 tyre. Im planning on getting some cushcore xcs as my next upgrade hoping to further traction improvements and hopefully better small bump compliance. Im approx. 100kg and the stock fork feels much better after I added 5ml of 80W gear oil to it, this is to get the same effect as a volume spacer, this is a really cheap upgrade and worth giving a crack before upgrading the fork itself. Would love to see a budget upgrade to the rear suspension next, especially if you try a 190x51mm shock to see if it works. The D5 comes with it and the rear end geo looks to be the same so I think it should be able to handle a 51mm shock which will add about 15mm of travel to the rear.

[@JasonFoxLCB]

I have a 2021 D7 (thanks to your reviews). Swapping to a 130mm Pike Select this year was a game-changer. Also put a MegNeg can on the rear shock which helped a lot and saved $$ over a new one.

[@adamputu5448]

Thanks You For Bought Polygon Bike Because The Bike Brand From My Country

[@petedog9581]

Just bought the Pike Select 150mm and it is a really great fork. I replaced a Fox 34 140mm and it is lighter and stiffer. I slammed 2 volume spacers in it right off jumpstreet. Running this fork on Stumpjumper. I lost 1 pound just on the fork change. Swapped my Fox Float rear shock for Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate. Saved about 1/2 pound there too.

[@TopToBottomMTB]

Killed it brother!💪🏻

[@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862]

Nice one bro, good to see you vids again 😂 and cool to see some budget bikes shredding stuff. Loving the split screen 📺 shots!🎉🇳🇿🤴🎉 Future upgrades trp brakes, shorter cranks, and cockpit 👍

[@bikesonline]

Thanks Marty!!! Good to be back filming some cool vids! I think the cockpit and brakes are next!

[@RunBikeMike]

That was a fun set of upgrades

[@devanvanvliet3383]

Brilliant! Every second counts out on the trail, aye 😆

[@bikesonline]

💯💯💯

[@micahrobinson2103]

Hi great vid , is it possible to go up to 140mm on front fork , with out to much consequence? 4:01 , like it didn’t seem a big deal to go up by 10mm Would it change the ability to climb or head angles much ?

[@bikesonline]

We wouldn't recommend going all the way to 140mm as it will start to put a bit more stress on the head tube. 130mm with some volume spacers is more than enough for the Siskiu D :)

[@MTBFlowRider]

Gotta do brakes next! Good stuff dude.

[@bikesonline]

Got some lined up :)

[@doncrescas]

Definitely let us know how it goes up against the rift zone 3.

[@bikesonline]

💯 Keen to see how it stacks up!

[@TheJanope13]

I don’t think it’s worth upgrading lower end bikes this much. That $1500 spent could have been used to bridge the price gap to a t8, a significantly better bike in just about every aspect.

[@churchkidpod]

The difference, however, is that the full cost would be absorbed at the time of purchase with the T8. Whereas, one could absorb a much lower cost early on and then slowly absorb the higher cost over time with the upgrade approach. The question here is: is the upgraded finished product superior to or inferior to the stock T8? If it is at least equal, then a deferred payment situation would probably be preferable.

[@TheJanope13]

@@churchkidpod I think you’re better off selling the d6. 3.5k for d6 (2k bike, 1.5k upgrade) 3.6k for t8. What you get for your money is fox 36, 12sp hubs on the wheel set ,slx drive train, 4 piston brakes with metallic compatible rotors, fox rear shock, high end schwalbe tyres. So practically EVERYTHING is better even with upgrades. Sure you can sell the parts from a d6 but whose buying a low end fork? You’ll be holding onto those for a while. Even with selling those old components you’re still leagues behind a t8 in component spec. Better off to sell the d6 at a loss

[@bikesonline]

Can agree in some regards! Was definitely a bit overkill with the fork. But the D series and T series are quite different bikes. The D is a fair bit more playful and better on the climbs. I enjoy it a fair bit more on flow trails. But as spencer said some people like to buy something more affordable and upgrade as they go and if you love the bike and its great for what you ride, then you might as well keep it :)

[@javierRC82857]

​@@bikesonline I agree, the upgraded fork was overkill, a fair comparison is between D7 and D6 with some suntour aion or axon, with the same price point. But it's still a very good experiment put a really good fork on a entry level bike and feel the difference

[@davidtwig9970]

@@churchkidpod I definitely agree blowing so much money all at once rather than spending it over time is better for people that don’t make as much money

[@glynnb6572]

Nice work riding at my local tracks. I would have loved this for the D5 also. My two little ones love their bikes but they are a touch heavy for them, coming from kids non suspension bikes Great video.

[@adamputu5448]

Thank You For Bought The Polygon Bike

[@tommyofastora]

The Siskiu D6 very well may be the best first full sus MTB. But I got the Siskiu T8 instead and it's pretty sweet 😎

[@bikesonline]

Very nice! The T8 is a monster!

[@colinl2908]

Looks like you can make it pretty good! 👌

[@bikesonline]

Yep! I was really surprised at how capable it was. I think it will be my main bike for my local trails :)

[@bellarogers7202]

Jared @CureCycling has a great video of his upgraded D6

[@bikesonline]

100%! We upgraded it very similarly!

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

I just bought the D6 the other day, it’s my first dsus, and looking forward to it and knowing that I can upgrade the forks etc is part of the reason for the D6, I understand the T8 is a different bike but roughly the same price point, how do the upgrades measure in comparison? as the T8 was the other bike I wanted but couldn’t justify the price as a novice rider.

[@bikesonline]

The upgrades definitely do may it a bit closer but you do still notice that the T8 is a little more supple and composed at higher speeds on rough terrain. But the D6 is a fair bit more efficient and playful, which I prefer on the style of trails I rode in this video. Enjoy the new D6!!!

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

@@bikesonline awesome bro, thanks for the feedback, can’t wait to get it all happening.

[@oalbornoz]

@@Fernweh4x4andadventure did you get your bike? thoughts?

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

@@oalbornoz yeah bro I did, I’m super new to the dual suspension so don’t exactly know how things should feel and work etc (think I need a shock tube) But it’s about what I expected it terms softness and ride quality, hand grips need changing and not a whole lot of travel and one gear for hill climbing g etc. it will great for me now until I want to upgrade, maybe different bike maybe change components etc. I haven’t ridden an $6/8k bike to really know the difference, but I’m sure there is a bit. Any advice would be great bro cheers

[@lukemartinau]

Nice! I just got the 2022 D7 how would these upgrades compare to the stock D7? I defo thing upgrading the D7 to tubeless but I think I can do it with the stock rims.

[@JasonFoxLCB]

You can. I have a 2021 D7 and immediately did tubeless with the stock rims. Your biggest upgrade will be the fork, which I recommend. Bide your time and find a used one. I got a 2018 Pike Select that I upgrade the air spring in and it's so much better than the Recon. Did need to get a boost wheel to go with it, so keep that in mind.

[@bikesonline]

Spot on Jason :)

[@JasonFoxLCB]

@@bikesonline I'm willing to review a Mt Bromo N8 if you want to slide one my way. 😂

[@adamputu5448]

Thank You For Bought The Polygon Bike Because The Bike From My Country

[@adamputu5448]

@@JasonFoxLCB Thank You For Bought The Polygon Bike

[@normanlikesbikesyt5104]

Hey Phil I am looking for a dropper post for my Marin rift zone 1 2022 27.5 any recommendations?

[@bikesonline]

The 30.9 Tranz X is a great options in a few lengths too :) www.bikesonline.com.au/tranz-x-ysp32j-30.9-diameter-dropper-seatpost

[@normanlikesbikesyt5104]

@@bikesonline What specs of the dropper post fit with the Bike ?

[@stevebennett3587]

Just curious is the seat post supposed to be below the top tube weld, or is the weld gussett strong enough to take it, as ive only got 120mm of rigid seatpost sitting inside the seat tube, your help would be great🤔👍

[@bikesonline]

As long as your post's minimum insertion is achieved, you should be good. All posts will have a mark to show you.

[@mtb_newbie9184]

What non boost fork would you recommend that could fit on the polygon xtrada 7 2021 version wheel?

[@bikesonline]

It's getting harder and harder to find non-boost fork upgrades. Fortunately, there are nice boost conversion kits for front hubs to allow you to run boost forks!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Solid upgrades! Are those wheels available in the US?

[@bikesonline]

Not at this point in time but they will be soon :)

[@kyleslater5245]

Should have tried a recon or z2 imo. That seems like way too much money for a budget bike. Even an air sun tour fork would have been huge imo.

[@bikesonline]

Thanks for your input!

[@ColinD6MTB]

Xfusion trace rc34 is a good fork for the money to slap on this bike. Love mine 130mm travel as well with a damper.

[@bikesonline]

Very nice! Enjoy!

[@ibby81ae]

Just buy the T7.

[@bikesonline]

If your trails are a little more rowdy then 100%! On these trails I found the D7 a little more fun and efficient

[@adamputu5448]

Thank You For Bought The Polygon Bike

[@markmtbrider]

Just stuck, T8 or D7.....

[@bikesonline]

Hope you got it sorted!!

[@Skyhighrockhound1]

Bikesonline is terrible, buy from your LBS or a reputable online vendor. I purchased a T8 and it showed up with the top open and all of the components laying at the bottom. Entire bike had been out of the box and just thrown back in. Returned it 2 weeks ago and still haven't received my refund. 14 days later. Customer service is of no help.

[@Skyhighrockhound1]

I purchased a bike from Jensonusa shortly after shipping the T8 back to Bikesonline. Jenson's has been awesome

[@bikesonline]

Sorry to hear about your experience, did you happen to have your ticket number for the return? I will follow up on your refund

[@Skyhighrockhound1]

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[@bikesonline]

@@Skyhighrockhound1 Thanks, I will follow this up and the customer service team will respond via email. Sorry again for the inconvenience

[@andrewhayes7055]

Just buy a better bike😆

[@bikesonline]

What's the fun in that? 😜

[@kristhebestjensen7065]

you used a fork that costed 200 more then the bike lol

[@bikesonline]

Perhaps Phil got a good deal when he made this one!