Polygon Collosus N9: Brutally Honest Long Term Review - Is It Worth the Hype?

[@5DEV]

Sorry we took all your money but the bike looks insane!! 😭😭😭

[@JaredHoff]

@@5DEV 😂 thanks guys. Love the stuff you make. If you ever need a KZbin video made let me know 👍

[@SixGunTodd]

Hahaha...say what you want, but the peeps at 5DEV are great and absolutely produce stellar bike parts.

[@425superRocket]

Sorry, but if I could have any crank set on the market, it would be Cane Creek's titanium E-Wings. I've got AC Components cranks from the late 80's that look VERY similar to the 5 Devs. Except they are not machined all the way through. I had a couple sets when they were new and they were prone to snapping in half. But at that time a lot of now bankrupt companies were producing extremely light CNC'd CAST billet aluminum components. Not forged or cold forged billet like they are now.

[@MTB_Berm_Slap-qe1el]

@@425superRocket cool story bro. No one cares. 🥱

[@JaredHoff]

@@425superRocket I prefer the look of 5DEV but E-Wings look good as well.

[@ark530abe]

Id say send that x2 shock into Fox before that 1 year warranty expires so you can get a fresh 2024 x2 for just the price of shipping.

[@JaredHoff]

@@ark530abe will do. Thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@mikeburgh3956]

Awesome review! I have the same Trail1 stem & bars(I love them) I went with TRP evo 12 for 165 cranks. I went with Spank hex drive wheelset. It's all on my Nukeproof tho.

[@JaredHoff]

@@mikeburgh3956 that’s probably the cranks I should have chose 👍

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Great review 🤙🏾💯 the T6 is more my speed, love the upgrades and sick riding you was sending it 💪🏾

[@JaredHoff]

@@Biking_with_Akiva thanks 🙏🏻 👍🤘

[@mayocastrola]

I've been experiencing an issue with my T8, which I've had for 11 months now. It developed a crack on the main frame, specifically at one of the pivot points. I'm still waiting for the brand to deliver the replacement to my country. After researching, I found that some people have had similar problems with frame cracking. However, I believe this is because Polygon focuses on more affordable builds, which allows them to produce more bikes than other brands. This leads me to think that if they produce 1000 bikes compared to another brand that produces 300, it's only natural that more people will experience some issues. On the bright side, Polygon will replace it, and the store where I purchased it will assemble it for me. But as Jared said, I have to wait quite a lot to have my bike back with me unu. (I've been told that It could be maximum 3 months)

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

That's not good, 11 months is not realistic for a replacement, you've been waiting for 11 months?!

[@mayocastrola]

@@LaurentiusTriarius nono haha, sorry that I explained it wrong.. I've had the bike for 11 months, and recently I saw the crack... Now its been like 1 week without my bike 😆

[@JaredHoff]

@@mayocastrola I’m glad they’re sending you a replacement. I have friend who have crack Trek frames as well. I don’t think it’s a Polygon specific issue. Just something that happens every once in a while.

[@mayocastrola]

@@JaredHoff yeah, I don't blame Polygon neither, Is just a matter of luck among other things, I only wish it didn't happen 🥲

[@JaredHoff]

@@mayocastrola I’m just glad you’re getting a replacement. Sucks that it’s taking so long though.

[@TheGout_777]

Magic Mary to Maxxis is not an upgrade. But from tube to tubeless is the upgrade. Weight reduction is subjective and some people don't mind, I even added some weight actually to my bike 🤣 I have same bike. - changed from 32 to 28 holes rim & hub (sunringle duroc) - tubeless - EVOSID cranks 165mm (5dev 1:.99% clone) - renthal 35mm stem - shimano saints brake - fox 38 orangeeeeeee grip 2 kashima - x-fusion coil rear shock - bike skin - rear mudguard - 203 shimano rotors (the ones with cooling fins) SHREDDDDSSSSS AWESOME! rides smoooooth! Also more than a year now.

[@JaredHoff]

@@TheGout_777 nice 👍 sounds like you got a great setup.

[@homwel]

Polygon, make this bike mullet compatible flip-chip

[@JaredHoff]

@@homwel for sure. It rides so good as a mullet except the BB gets low and HTA is too slack.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I was into this bike a lot but with import fees and duties it was a bit more complex & pricier than I would like, when the T8 was in special last year I almost pulled the trigger but I'm not regretting it at all since my buddy who got one in end of 2023 has all sorts of creaking and weird issues 😅 That set of wheels you put on is very nice looking btw, I kinda forgot how good shiny spokes look!

[@JaredHoff]

@@LaurentiusTriarius for sure 👍 those chrome spokes with 5DEV cranks looked so good.

[@Stockfish1511]

For base price. The stock specs is a bargain budget MTB. Maybe ill buy this for my brother. He wanted trail ish bike but not to expensive. Good value for money and good bike for a noob rider. Really surprized it came with Shimano XT at that price range.

[@JaredHoff]

@@Stockfish1511 It’s an amazing bike that he will love 🤘and if you want to use the link in my video it will really help.

[@Stockfish1511]

@@joshuaallswang8016 i have gen 5 Trek Slash 9.8 xt and Gen 4 Trek rail 9.8 GX both upgraded further. Combined value of 22000 dollar. Sure walmart lol. I didnt say it was a bad bike. I said irs good bike for a noob because it has decent specs at low price. Also ews rider would surely not use the same specs. Lastly wtf is dmthat drama queen overreaction about humbling lol. Calm your tits

[@leehorspool9744]

Sorry to be picky, but you discuss the head tube angle, yet add the graphic to the down tube. It may confuse some people. Great video though. Im now looking at Polygon bikes for the first time.

[@JaredHoff]

@@leehorspool9744 I thought the graphic was centered on the screen above the text that said head tube angle, but to be honest… so much time goes into making these videos I’m bound to make mistakes now and then.

[@chillstep4life]

Hi Jared. Which bike do you like better N9 or T9? Since you have ridden both

[@JaredHoff]

@@chillstep4life I want to say the T9 but I put so many upgrades on the N9 that I decided to keep it. So it’s N9 for me.

[@ganasbuaya]

after all the upgrades, so how much weight you bike now? (your daily setting and in kilogram please)

[@JaredHoff]

@@ganasbuaya Just over 36 lbs which my iPhone says is 16.3293 kilograms

[@SpMeKP]

Considering all the after-market upgrades wouldn't it make more sense to simply put a bikt together yourself from scratch?

[@JaredHoff]

@@SpMeKP maybe, but it’s a lot easier to upgrade slowly over time as you can afford it. This also allows you to ride the bike and see what you really want to change.

[@irfanhaffianto324]

My local shop can fix the X2, by the way how much weight is cut after the bike is upgraded?

[@JaredHoff]

@@irfanhaffianto324 I’ve cut about 4 lbs off the bike upgrading it, BUT just added a coil shock which added some weight back on.

[@irfanhaffianto324]

@@JaredHoff thank you, I have not scale my collosus, but i already replace bar set, wheelset with crankbrother synthesis alloy, fork with 38 factory but brake i use magura and magura rotor

[@JaredHoff]

@@irfanhaffianto324 sounds like your building a dream bike!

[@irfanhaffianto324]

@@JaredHoff yes!! In progress im considering replacing x2 factory with dhx2 factory what do you think?

[@JaredHoff]

@@irfanhaffianto324 Do it! 100% I have no regrets. However, I would recommend contacting the guys at The Lost Co to make sure you get the right coil. Let them know I sent you 👍

[@HotRodDave]

What was the final weight after the upgrades?

[@JaredHoff]

@@HotRodDave Just over 36 lbs

[@JaredHoff]

Size XL

[@thebdceigal]

Great review wish I could pick one of these up but if I buy another bike my wife is going to strangle me.

[@JaredHoff]

@@thebdceigal don’t do it 😬 lol

[@joserizal877]

Do they have 27.5? Or can you fit smaller than 29s

[@JaredHoff]

@@joserizal877 it’s a 29er but I have this setup mullet. That lowered the BB a lot 😬 I wouldn’t recommend full 27.5

[@delnayelan]

How much did the BB lower?

[@JaredHoff]

@@delnayelan watch this video… Can you "Mullet" Any Bike? Let’s find out! (Polygon Collosus N9 vs Mixed Wheel Setup) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXy3fYyFbcSUmZI

[@erikklumpp3464]

dude get ride wrap for your frame, it's well worth the investment to protect your bike even if it is aluminum

[@JaredHoff]

@@erikklumpp3464 for sure 👍 I got this as a long-term demo from bikes online so that’s why I didn’t. I wanted to test and see how the paint and everything held up.

[@matejbabic7358]

In comparison to ex fuel how well climbs?

[@JaredHoff]

@@matejbabic7358 After the upgrades and getting the weight down they feel about the same pedaling, but I’ve done trail bike vs enduro bike videos recently and over a long climb the Trail bike is always a little bit faster at climbing.

[@Markozzy]

what bars u running on the bike?

[@JaredHoff]

@@Markozzy Trail One Crockett carbon bars. trailone.bike/?ref=yHQiW-iMc3Gyfr 15% Discount Code - SupportTheTrails-Hoff

[@Markozzy]

@@JaredHoff never seen them before

[@mikeburgh3956]

​@@Markozzy They are great! They are a sister company to Worldwide Cyclery. Jeff the owner donates $1 from every sale to a specific trail way.

[@JaredHoff]

@@Markozzy It’s a company owned by BKXC Brian and Jeff from the MTB Podcast etc. Amazing dudes they give $1 back from every purchase to a local trail that they name the products after. So Crockett bars go back to support the Crockett trials in CA. Pretty cool!

[@Markozzy]

@@mikeburgh3956 il check them out for sure fancied a change from the normal competitors

[@Looking_4_downhill1]

I currently own the N7, current weight 45lbs😮. I think I went the wrong way 😂

[@JaredHoff]

@@Looking_4_downhill1 Lighter wheels make all the difference. Check out the Hunt enduro wheels for a great price and lighter weight.

[@Looking_4_downhill1]

@JaredHoff I should clarify I set up mine as a park bike. weight is not a concern, I was on the edge of making mine a mullet till I saw your video,loved it, just wait on my shorter crancks

[@JaredHoff]

@@Looking_4_downhill1 nice 👍 you’ll love that setup

[@JaredHoff]

@steveinoz8188 same here man lol

[@tonym6633]

Big Betty rear to roll better.

[@JaredHoff]

@@tonym6633 I hear ya

[@thegarageluthier]

Probably be easier to list the items you didnt change 😂

[@JaredHoff]

@@thegarageluthier you’re not wrong lol

[@delnayelan]

HOW MUCH DID THE BOTTOM BRACKET DROP WITH MULLET CONFIG?

[@JaredHoff]

@@delnayelan I explain it all in this video… Can you "Mullet" Any Bike? Let’s find out! (Polygon Collosus N9 vs Mixed Wheel Setup) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXy3fYyFbcSUmZI