Polygon Siskiu D7 - 5 Things I Hate

Most of the things I hate about the bike can be easily upgraded! If you are looking to buy this bike get it here - www.bikesonlin...
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[@OLKIEMTB]

This is just me nitpicking the bike. I realized that my review was overwhelming positive and some people wanted to know the shortfalls of the bike. These were the 5 things that I did not like about the bike.

[@boustrisservice1868]

@Olkie do u still recommend it?

[@OLKIEMTB]

@@boustrisservice1868 Yes, I still think this a great entry level full suspension mountain bike.

[@jusin5482]

Dude I need to get me one

[@boustrisservice1868]

@@@jusin5482the only thing i would say, check bikesdirect.com for a comparable one.

[@biggiesmalls3083]

Boustris Service1 Let me guess. You work there😏

[@mollerthereal]

Point one: exactly my problem with these wide bars. I’m in trails in pines and often trails go between two trees (or more) or they are poorly maintained, overgrown. I got a pipe cutter at the hardware store and cut them down 1.5” from each side

[@joshzaring]

I love Polygon. I’m saving up for the special edition yellow D7.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Nice, it's a good bike.

[@patrickNathan-pj9xq]

the yellow special edition d7 is called polygon t7, it has different travel

[@dronesaddict1737]

@@patrickNathan-pj9xq i think he meant the polygon d7 2022 version

[@mctg9043]

@@dronesaddict1737 yeah

[@andrewscribner3058]

Dude, awesome video! Keep it up! Footage is better than 90% of the other bike channels I watch

[@charleshartig3247]

Just bought one a month ago. Handlebar length. Was almost gonna return but didn't. Haven't been able to fully ride yet, weather, holidays ...

[@tarantulasam7609]

SLX is not a short fall! You cut on the dual upshift feature and then you say you want xt. All the upper end Shimano shifters past the Deore have the dual upshift feature. You want that gone, down grade to Alivio or switch to SRAM. No other full suspension at this price level comes with SLX. My 3k Giant came with SLX and my buddy’s 4K Rocky Mountain came with SLX. They are solid parts. My least favorite thing about the D7 is the D7 is the long chain stays, they limit the bikes maneuverability. Yes I’ve ridden the D7.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for telling me, I was under the impression that the higher end Shimano shifters removed the dual upshift feature. I agree the D7 is not the most maneuverable bike especially compared to my other trail bike.

[@tarantulasam7609]

@@OLKIEMTB Rereading my comment, I feel like it comes across as harsh and not conversational. I did not mean for that. Best!

[@OLKIEMTB]

I didn't take it that way. Thanks for the comments!

[@boneheadfish7893]

I have the D7 as well in a Medium 29er. I’ve heard most complaints on pedal strikes coming from those on the Large and XL as they use a 175mm long crank arms compared to the 170mm crank arms on the Medium and smaller. I’d too hated the factory bars but it was due to the 6* back sweep killed my wrists. I found when going tubeless I removed to O ring from the stem and that helped getting them to seal. Also the odd seemingly proprietary chain ring bolt sizing as to replace it you’re left replacing the cranks. Another complaint is the use of center lock rotors and not being boost in the front, makes upgrading the forks difficult as pretty much all new forks these days are Boost spacing and the availability of an adapter kit makes it very limiting. I did design a “Bottomless Token” for the Recon RL forks if you’d like to give them a try I’d be happy to get them to you to try.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I am considering getting 170mm cranks but I don't know if I will keep the bike for much longer. I didn't even know the RL could accept tokens. How do yours work?

[@boneheadfish7893]

OLKIE typically the Recon RL does NOT accept tokens as the ID of the air can is a bit smaller. What I designed and made inserts into the top air cap like traditional tokens but is retained with an O ring. Also the internal volume of the air can is smaller so there is not as much room so they are a bit shorter. I offer a 2 piece package with a 10mm long and 20mm long token to be able to tailor it to a wider range of riders.

[@ibby81ae]

@@OLKIEMTB do think the marin riftzone 2 would of been a better choice?

[@OLKIEMTB]

Yes, if you have more money to spend.

[@demonsp98]

hi, have d7 in M size with 170 cranks and having some pedal strikes, and had non on previous jamis dakar , so 5mm will not help)

[@WALSRU]

Appreciate this, pre-ordered mine and have a parts list ready to go 🤘

[@RadioReprised]

Are there tires with a taller sidewall that would raise BB height?

[@satriasuarjaya29]

Yes you're right about the BB's height, I ever thrown over the bar cause the right pedal striking to the root when pedalling, the pros about that things yes you got more stability, but the cons is you always worried about the pedal striking (sorry bad english 😁)

[@OLKIEMTB]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who thinks that.

[@Mark_Tishman]

Very big thanks for the video. I've learned a lot from the comments to the video. I just bought my D7 Large 29 a couple weeks ago and I'm satisfied by now.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Glad to hear it.

[@jeconiahromero]

Cut my handlebar right away, then swapped it out to a carbon bar. Immediately swapped the tires tubeless to minion 2.6 but getting the rims to seal was a headache because of the offset Valverde location.

[@felipeacosta5242]

can you fit a 29x2.6 tire on polygon d7 front wheel?

[@superyamagucci]

That 2-way upshifting? It's freakin' GOLD mate! If you often switch between Ye Olde Shimano and SRAM, you're always getting it wrong, whichever bike you're on. With this trigger, you just can't. It's a solution for a problem few people have, but I'M few people. Love it. More relatable might be switching between Hilux and Ranger. Hilux reverse is where it should be. In the Ranger, you look over your shoulder, select 6th, and stall. (If you're lucky, you don't pop forwards enough to damage your manager's air conditioning unit outside his office. Twice.*) *Scenario is definitely entirely made up, and never happened to anyone, especially me.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

i just bought the D5 that was on sale. so far, i have 2 complaints already after 3 rides. the handle is too wide and it is a liability. and #2, the chain or something is making a ton of noise when coming downhill on rough terrain and shifting was smooth but last ride it started to slip between gears which was annoying trying to climb hills.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I didn't like the D7 bar length either. I don't think the D5 comes with a clutch derailleur which would explain your chain slap noise. Try adjusting your derailleur if you are having shifting issues.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

@@OLKIEMTB i'll ask my friend of what you suggested.. im not a bike mechanic and i just ride for the fun on weekend. this D5 bike is the most i have ever spent on a bike.

[@tinkerbike2510]

The valve stem o-ring doesn’t seal. It’s to keep the nut from backing off. If it’s leaking from there your tape job is bad.

[@mountainsteward7776]

Great video. I have the n7 which came with full deore kit. I was surprised that the d7 has slx/xt

[@shadowlesswarrior]

I had the same problem with the handlebars and I had to cut them off to make them more narrow and I also upgraded to tubeless and I actually like more than my Giant Trance which it cost about twice as much that the polygon

[@justicebdone7]

I wanted to buy one for my wife but there is no future delivery date on the D7, only thing shipping out at this time is the D5

[@OLKIEMTB]

That's lame. I think the D7 is a better value.

[@octaviocordoliani9081]

Thanks! The D7 seems like a very good bike to buy and upgrade. I would check on the warranty for the paint though. If it's a recurring problem, it could indicate shoddy craftsmanship. Thanks again for the review🤘🏻

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@octaviocordoliani9081]

@@OLKIEMTB yer welcome bro. keep up the good work

[@jltrack]

A better shifter will improve performance more so than a higher end derailleur. Also a 1.1mm shifter cable from SRAM will work smoother than a 1.2mm cable from Shimano because there is less friction in standard shifter housing. Tricks of the trade

[@mindblast9205]

Bro tell me...Polygon D7 or Giant Stance? I don't know what to choose.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thats a hard one. They are both great bikes but the stance still uses a QR in the rear wheel. Because of that I would go with the polygon.

[@chancewallace2258]

Agreed

[@edwardcook23]

100% agree the the trail boss is a great rear tire but is lacking up front.

[@mulberry8930]

I am looking at a d6 2015 for less frequent use. I had an xtrada 4 that ate the trail and a cozmic 2.0 that seems eager to eat up the trail.

[@marclayman8799]

I bought 3 Polygon Relic 24” for my young sons. What great bikes! Looking for one for me and my gf. Can’t decide on D6, D7, Vander T7 or Sisku T7

[@OLKIEMTB]

What type of riding do you primarily do?

[@chokchokchenes1103]

I really really wish i have that kind of bike 😔

[@PedroMartinez9]

Waiting for a 2022 D7 right now!

[@mtbiketrails1203]

This is a great vid, I used to have one of these until I took a big drop and snapped the frame. Now I don’t have enough money to buy a new mountain bike.Got anything for me to do an upgrade on a bike huffy sent me review?

[@borderwave2]

The frame has a 5 year warranty.

[@ACBYT]

Huffy bike review: it's bad. They're all bad. Avoid at all costs.

[@richdome1]

Bought used N9 beast 1600 upgrade rom Diamond back Atroz 2 815.00 also great beginner MTB!

[@anthonybanks2979]

Yea , you are a 100% right about the handle bar being to wide , rims being shit and pedal strikes .

[@Morgansmith-sq6fr]

Im stuck between this bike or the voodoo canzo

[@OLKIEMTB]

Looks like canzo could handle rougher trails but if you mainly ride XC style trails the Siskiu is hard to beat.

[@Morgansmith-sq6fr]

@@OLKIEMTB yea im going for the voodoo i feel like i could customize it more because its all black

[@rodrigo9968]

what do you think about this bike with 160mm fork? is it worth it?

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

I wonder if the rear shock has something to do with the pedal strikes.. Does it sag too much during pedaling or is the rebound so slow that your body expects the bike to be somewhere it isn't? The rear shock is a "cut corner" item, that's why I'm wondering if it's under preforming and catching you out.. Know what I mean? Great video. I'm a hardtail owner wanting to go full sus, so video's like this are quite helpful.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Others have made this suggestion as well. I adjusted my sag and rebound but it didn't make a difference. I have just had to get used to the bike. I don't pedal strike as much now because I know that I have to get my pedal strokes times right.

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

@@OLKIEMTB my thought was it's not acting as it should or as you'd expect it to during use. Not just having the sag set right. The only way to test my theory is to strap a gopro to the frame and watch it's movements during a strike. But since you've basically overcome the problem then all is good.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I was confused when I first got the bike and then I realized I was used to my other trail bike which has a much higher bottom bracket height.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I wouldn't say it was dangerous. I think you just have to be intentional with your line choices and when to pedal and when not to.

[@OLKIEMTB]

It wasn't the suspension. I measured the pedal height on my main trail bike vs the Siskiu and the Siskiu was a whole inch lower to the ground.

[@ketutbiking5709]

All over, siskiu is good 👍👍👍

[@FredVanAllenRealtor]

I just got my D7, the seat riser is too tall for me.

[@travelpackgamerz]

I’m here because about to buy this machine.

[@scottmasker4389]

Could you spray clear over paint?

[@marclayman8799]

Want to know more. Wish I could sit on one lol I pre ordered 3 Polygon Relic 24 for my kids. They are gonna have a great Christmas lol. Thinking about one for me and my gf.

[@AidanChen7]

Im looking at the sisku d5 fo you know if its a good value?

[@OLKIEMTB]

Yes, it is a good value. Check out my other video about it.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

@@OLKIEMTB i dont see D5 review

[@OLKIEMTB]

Now seeing this comment I don't know what I was talking about. I have never done a review of it.

[@evandorco5193]

D5 is good hiant stance is good too im riding a hyper explorer that i uograded works great as well

[@ibby81ae]

Do you think the marin riftzone 2 would of been a better choice? I'm stuck on choosing between these two bikes?

[@OLKIEMTB]

The rift zone 2 is a better option if you have more money to spend.

[@ibby81ae]

@@OLKIEMTB what do you think of the t7? Its around the same price as the riftzone 2. Thanks again for your help.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I think the T7 is a good option if you need more travel.

[@ibby81ae]

@@OLKIEMTB do you think that the T7 would have the same problems as the d7? Like the pedal striking etc? Thanks again.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I don't think it would since it's a little slacker and has more front travel which should raise the BB a little bit. That's just me speculating though.

[@bumblebeeyaj9375]

What would you rate the stiffness of the frame?

[@OLKIEMTB]

Pretty typical stiffness for alloy frame. Feels about the same as every alloy frame Ive ridden.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@OLKIEMTB how much do you weight with riding gear?

[@rickshover1950]

What tubeless ready wheel set did you go with?

[@OLKIEMTB]

The stock wheelset is tubeless compatible. I had to install rim tape and a valve stem to make it work. I also switched tires because the trail bosses aren't tubeless compatible.

[@rudi3437]

Wow good Polygon d7

[@delawmv3075]

2:22 yap, i hate that to,

[@BikeReceH]

Nice review...

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks!

[@RobertWilliams-ox4hz]

Where abouts are you riding exactly?

[@OLKIEMTB]

Poinsett State Park, South Carolina.

[@semmtexx]

Two different directions to upshift? That’s pretty much how all Shimano rear shifters are.

[@semmtexx]

Also, asymmetrical rims have been an industry standard for a long time. I’m sensing a trend here. How long have you been riding and what was your last MTB?

[@OLKIEMTB]

I've never ridden a decent shimano set up. My only experience with shimano shifters has been on lower end bikes. All of the descent bikes I've had came with Sram set ups. I've been riding for about 4 years now. I currently have two bikes, my polygon and a 2017 diamondback catch. I've had four rim setups that were tubeless and none of them were asymmetrical.

[@semmtexx]

OLKIE well just to let you know, one of i9’s top carbon enduro wheel sets that cost over $2,000 are asymmetric. Maybe you should familiarize yourself with more than just the two bikes you’ve owned before you knock tech that is tried and true.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I've owned about 10 mountain bikes in the last 4 years. My channel is focused on affordable and budget topics which is probably why I haven't had any experience with asymmetrical rims. I wasn't knocking the concept of asymmetrical rims but simply the ones that came on my bike. They just haven't worked well for me and that's all I was complaining about. I'm sure there are great asymmetrical rims that don't have the issues I've had with my entity wheels.

[@andridika5365]

You should see my upgraded d7

[@venomjoe]

wheels having boost system? or QR?

[@OLKIEMTB]

It's a thru axel system. The rear thru axel is boost spaced but the front axel that goes through the fork isn't boost spaced.

[@venomjoe]

@@OLKIEMTB thank you my friend!!!

[@jondotcom8706]

I hate that they raised the price

[@tzugagkf2933]

Thats is about price only

[@sameerpawar2432]

I'll just get the bars of my norco storm and Chuck them onto the polygon

[@Fizunio]

Jak narzekasz kup sobie rower za 15k a nie przyczepiasz się do roweru za 8.5k

[@connerball0841]

Where did u get that bike for 1200

[@OLKIEMTB]

I paid 1200 on bikesonline when they first released it.

[@connerball0841]

OLKIE oh dang it’s like 1400 now but would you recommend this to a 13 year old getting into bikeing I loves jumps

[@OLKIEMTB]

It's really not great for jumping. It's geared more towards XC riding but it can handle some rough stuff. If I were you I would probably look into some aggressive hardtails. Keep in mind that you are only 13 so you are likely to out grow a bike you buy now.

[@connerball0841]

OLKIE I was looking for on to get around my 14th bday and the trails here aren’t the best with hard tails but maybe I just don’t have a very aggressive one thank you I’ll keep it in mind

[@nathanhomchwee1592]

What size is that

[@OLKIEMTB]

It's a large.

[@nathanhomchwee1592]

@@OLKIEMTB thanks

[@jshbtly5416]

The paint is atrocious. Like you, it doesn’t bother me for the price but it is a little disappointing

[@Gamebit450]

I was about to bitch about it having paint chips but 1200.00 has to be cuts.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I agree. I just wish it was all gloss, I don't think it would chip as easy.

[@groundcontrol6876]

Where can I find this bike for 1200? It's 1700 on the polygon website and bikesonline.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Look for the 2020 version. The 2021 version with a dropper post goes for 1700.

[@groundcontrol6876]

@@OLKIEMTB Thank you, do you know of any online retailers that ship internationally? online bikes only ships to the continental US and I'm in Puerto Rico. Manufacturer's page seems to eternally be out of stock.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Sorry, I don't know of any that do.

[@htonmusic]

too minor to worry about for me!

[@16hilmiyrukmana40]

Hiii bro, i am from Indonesia, i like your video, and in Indonesia siskiu D7 are soo many, and in your video about 5 hate siskiu D7, im so agree, i dont like the paint and handlebar and the tire

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@irishsavage8715]

Never trust the advice of a Subaru driver.

[@rogerfloyd852]

XC bikes suck