Polygon Siskiu D7 - Best Value Full Suspension Bike?

[@donnovicki9771]

I bought the 2018 T7 on close out for 1349.00 Too good a deal to pass up. I looked hard at this model but wanted a little more suspension. Polygon makes a heck of a bike and you can't beat the price.

[@OLKIEMTB]

That's a good deal! I understand wanting more suspension but for where I live it's all cross country trails.

[@DoroteoVilla]

I've had this bike for two years and it's my favorite. I'm just the guy for this bike too; loves to ride but I'm not the hardcore, downhill, Red Bull Race aspiring rider many in the sport are. I once rode my brother in-laws's top-of-the-line-money-is-no-object Trek mountain bike and yes, it was glorious. It was like riding on a magic carpet....and also, it cost him five grand. My Polygon cost less than half what my brother in law's cost and honestly, the Polygon I would say rides 80% as well as the Trek. So, value wise, I'm very happy with my Polygon beside the fact that with my savings, I actually purchased a second Polygon and a Schwinn Axum which is my project bike. I've invested about five hundred dollars into the Axum which has made it pretty capable, all things considered. Now my entire family gets to ride for about what my brother in law spent on one bike. The Polygon I think meets most riders' needs and the next step up in MTBs jumps up exponentially in price but not necessarily in capabilities. It's the Law of Diminishing Returns on display when it comes to mountain bikes which seems to be different than say, motorcycles. I ride a motorcycle too and the price to features ratio is a lot more even when it comes to motorcycles. Maybe mountain biking is a much more niche hobby compared to others in that the economics of it don't fully reach economies of scale; too few riders in order to have a more even price point to features ratio. I think Polygon is very smart by selling these bikes directly to consumers and avoiding the middle man, the bike shop, which seems to have a boutique business model. The bike shop caters to fewer customers with disposable income and avid mountain bike riders but not as much to the average Joe who just wants to ride his local trail on the weekend from time to time. Bikes Online can afford to sell mountain bikes with high quality components for about 60% of what a similarly equipped bike would cost at say REI.

[@andrewscribner3058]

Dang, you could outride me. Awesome control on that ride! Keep up the good videos my guy 🤙

[@OLKIEMTB]

We need to go for a ride since we can't do anything else.

[@reboundrides8132]

Dude I’m waiting on my D7 to be delivered and I feel like a kid before Christmas watching this! Great vid

[@OLKIEMTB]

Nice, hope you like it!

[@connected2local]

That's me right now. The waiting is the hardest part? LOL

[@jgmachine]

After buying a used full-suspension bike last year with many issues, including a cracked frame.. -_- I did some research earlier this year and decided this was the way I was going to go. I had to wait for it to come off back-order, and today is supposed to be the day it ships. The weather is beautiful here now, and I can't wait to get out and hopefully ride next week! As a novice who's had the same bike since college, a Specialized Hard Rock, no suspension, this will be a huge upgrade. The local trails were kicking my butt last year on my hard rock and on the janky used Trek bike that I picked up last year. So yeah, they opened up pre-orders for the new stock a month ago and I'm just sitting here patiently waiting... Any day now... Any day....

[@OLKIEMTB]

Glad to hear that you are moving on from your hardrock and your jacked up trek! I think you will have a great time on your new bike! Hopefully it ships soon!

[@adamwilbraham1413]

Wow just wow! What a great video covering every aspect 👍 good job! Imagine what it would look like with the skinwall minions, the colours would match!

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@boneheadfish7893]

I’ve got the same bike just in a Medium 29er. I found swapping the rear shock really helped bring the bike to life. I swapped the X Fusion for a Manitou McLeod and the bike feels so much better and more responsive. I also swapped the front tire for a Maxxis but went with the DHR II. The WTB are actually tubeless compatible they just don’t state it on the sidewalk but on the WTB website it states they are and I’ve been running mine tubeless with no issues. Also cut the bars down to 760mm.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Nice. Yeah I've done tubeless conversions on non tubeless tires with great success.

[@Tevon93]

I think the 2.25 size is non tubeless. They do make tubeless versions of the trail boss though. It's a great rear tire

[@hudsonball4702]

The only thing I need for this bike is the $1,200!

[@TaylorBarronn]

Hey mate just a tip, when your mtbing wear a good pair of flat shoes (not trainers) like skate shoes or van. These will make a world of difference and give u a lot more grip and comfort! Also nice channel mate

[@OLKIEMTB]

I had a pair but I tore through them. I've just been a bumb about buying a new pair. Thanks for watching!

[@Tc-hb8vp]

Thanks I've been looking for a bike to start mountain biking and I think this is the one for me

[@OLKIEMTB]

Awesome! I'm glad my video was able to help!

[@jasonlewis6914]

I just got d7 around Christmas Time. Definitely best bang for your buck. Although iv already upgraded 90% of it lol

[@OLKIEMTB]

Nice, what upgrades have you made?

[@jasonlewis6914]

@@OLKIEMTB man long list lol. Rockshox pike rct3 fork. Rockshox monarch rl. Carbon handlebar Al xt drivetrain. Raceface turbine wheelset e*thirteen race tires makes it much faster. P.s I ride my xtr hardtail much more just a much faster bike and climbing ability is on a different level.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Dang all that costs more than the bike.

[@jasonlewis6914]

@@OLKIEMTB haha I know man. Once I upgraded I couldn't stop now I'm so broke lol. Man the rockshox pike never ever had a fork like it you can't even feel the bumps lol. Can't lie thought. Iv had a couple of full suspension bikes. They just don't climb that well.

[@OLKIEMTB]

If you are used to the climbing efficiency of a hardtail, it can be frustrating to climb with a full suspension bike. I think my diamondback catch climbs well but still not as good as a hard tail.

[@zacg2953]

man I love the videos! I have been checking out this bike for a while, how do the brakes do? I haven't been able to find many reviews on them, so I'm unsure.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks. The brakes work fine. Definitely not the strongest but they do well once bedded in.

[@Justmyopinionlol]

XT and SLX on older D7? Wow they really cheaped out on the new 2023 D7 which has only Deore components and higher price

[@OLKIEMTB]

Since the release of this video, Polygon has increased the Siskiu D7 price to 1299.

[@judithnotonegoro6894]

Mine came with dropper post with the new price

[@Tevon93]

I just got mine today. It came with a Rockshocks Delux select plus instead of the Xfusion. I'm not sure if I got lucky or if they are all shipping with that shock now

[@ibby81ae]

@@Tevon93 where from?

[@reboundrides8132]

Tyler Evans I’ve actually heard of that happening to a few people but I think you just got lucky. If they don’t have the stock shock on hand you get an upgrade

[@Tevon93]

I think they fixed the valve stem issue for the tubeless ready rims. They are both centered on the flat part of the rim on my D7.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Im glad they fixed that for you. I have still been having some issues with my tubeless setup because of how the rim is offset.

[@jfkma7316]

Nice review! How would you say it does over more technical trails? Does the shock get overwhelmed easily?

[@OLKIEMTB]

I can't really speak to technical trails as I've only ridden my local trials. I would like to try out more techy stuff but it's hard right now with all the travel restrictions.

[@jfkma7316]

@@OLKIEMTB I see, thank you for the quick response!

[@nccruzrn]

Nice video, its a game changer bike plus the brand offers 3 range in their siskiu range.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I saw that they came out with the D6 recently which is also a great value.

[@Aceospady]

I've been riding the exact one (L size with 29" wheels)since 2019 when it first came out in Singapore. Upgraded to a dropper post and changed the stock pedal. My only issue is i feel it a little difficult to maneuver during narrow turns. So i still ride my enduro bike(different brand) it i want a more technical ride. But hey, for the price i paid for it? I am so far happy with my siskiu d7

[@OLKIEMTB]

I agree about the maneuverability. My main trail bike is much better suited for twisty narrow trails.

[@nvire5202]

This is actually one of the bikes I am eying to buy, there 2 others are the Siskiu D6 and D5

[@OLKIEMTB]

It really just depends on how much you have to spend. If you can, go with the D7 but the other two models are great for the price as well.

[@nvire5202]

@@OLKIEMTB I am looking for bikes at around SG$1200 used or new, the D5 new is at that exact price, the D6 a bit more and D7, would be looking for it used

[@octaviocordoliani9081]

Excellent review. 🤘🏻

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@octaviocordoliani9081]

@@OLKIEMTB let us know the nitpicking bits! Polygon was the first brand I looked at when I decided to buy a full suspension bike. And even though I ended up getting something else, I think that they are doing great work by making Good full sus bikes more affordable. Keep up the good work🤘🏻

[@OLKIEMTB]

I did voice some of my nitpking later on in the review. Im planning on doing a follow-up video since so many people asking about the negatives.

[@Jack-pj6wk]

Is it good at climbing? Would it work for xc racing?

[@OLKIEMTB]

It does climb well, I think it's a good for entry level XC.

[@Jack-pj6wk]

@@OLKIEMTB ok, thanks

[@Jack-pj6wk]

@@OLKIEMTB do you know how much it weighs?

[@marsonkeven5008]

pretty sick🔥

[@kenny_kaos]

Pretty awesome spec aside from the non boost fork

[@kenny_kaos]

Jon Jones from what the video says, the frame is boost so the rear wheel is boost but the fork is not boost which is kind of odd but probably where they saved a lot of money.

[@OLKIEMTB]

You can use a non boost front wheel easily with a boost fork. There is a spacer kit sold on amazon that does the trick. I went over it on one of my other videos.

[@kenny_kaos]

OLKIE in the video I thought you said it came with a non boost fork?

[@OLKIEMTB]

Sorry, I should have been more clear. It does come with a non boost fork but if you were to upgrade the fork to a boost fork you could keep the stock front wheel if you bought a boost hub adapter.

[@SanderMarskamp]

Hey thanks so much! Definitely gonna check this one out. Subbed, like the style of your vids. Ive got a specialized ockhopper pro 2017 hardtail right now and id like to go full suspension. Would this be arnd the same "quality"?

[@OLKIEMTB]

The bikes quality is pretty good. I have to knock some small things like the paint job, but other than that it's of good quality.

[@Buzz-Of-Craze]

i love this bike

[@matthewsierra314]

I have a rosco 8 and love it, but I ready to expand to a trail bike... do you think this bike seems well built.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Yes, this bike is well built.

[@philipjosephcruz4851]

Nice vid bro. You run a 29er large. What’s your height?

[@OLKIEMTB]

I'm 6 foot and about a half inch

[@abujidyazid8461]

What is the weight

[@vidvows]

How does the rear shock performs? I heard it’s bad (rebound problems, lockout, air leaking out so fast). Maybe those comments were from trail riders but my loop tracks were kind like yours. What’s your 2 cents?

[@OLKIEMTB]

I haven't had any issues once I dialed in the rebound and sag. I've only took it on techy trails once and it worked fine. I have not had any leaking problems with it either.

[@evg67]

Can you increase the travel of the fork to 150mm?

[@OLKIEMTB]

I looked at the rockshox chart for the fork and unfortunately it isn't able to be increased.

[@jonathanpacheco5506]

Nice intro song!

[@rudi3437]

wow nice siskiu D7

[@StraightLine_MTB]

Great review.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@mitchellbaesman3312]

Where did you get it i dont know where to order one i want that exact bike

[@OLKIEMTB]

I got it at bikesonline.com. This was the 2020 model, the newer model have a different paint scheme and spec. If you want the exact same bike that's in the video you will have to look into the used market.

[@mitchellbaesman3312]

@@OLKIEMTB thanks for the info i will probably get the 2021

[@ibby81ae]

Is the marin riftzone 2 worth the extra money or should I get the D7 ? Please help.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Look up down to ride mtb, he has the rift zone 2 and if I remember right he doesn't see the 2 as a better by than the version 1. I've never ridden the rift zone so I can't really speak to if it's better or not. I don't think you can go wrong either way.

[@justinpressley4142]

Is the a 29er ? What was the frame size. Was wondering if a L frame and 29er would help with pedal strike. This will be my 1st full suspension bike. Running a gt aggressor pro atm.

[@OLKIEMTB]

This is the 29er version in a large frame. No it doesn't help against pedal strikes. You have to choose good lines or else you will pedal strike.

[@justinpressley4142]

@@OLKIEMTB ok thank you.

[@mjh57]

Any idea on what the maximum rider weight would be on a bike like this? I'm a heavier dude but have aspirations to send it!

[@OLKIEMTB]

I'm not really sure. Check the website, it may be under the specifications.

[@fetharmin8106]

Hi! Can i use this bike for Urban freeride? Thanks

[@OLKIEMTB]

I don't see why you couldn't.

[@fetharmin8106]

It's durable for bigger jumps?

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

He, can you do one for the D5

[@OLKIEMTB]

It's pretty much the same bike but the specs aren't as good.

[@iamasif123]

I can't afford it 😨😨😨😭😭 😭 my bad my budget is only 170 (USD)it's impossible for me since I m only 14 yrs old (BUT I M REALLY WAITING FOR GIVEWAY ... LOVE YOU FROM INDIA ❤️❤️❤️)

[@meteormedia7021]

Can't help but feel like the Siskiu T is actually better value although its more expensive.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Almost any polygon bike is an impressive value.

[@meancheeto]

What are pedal strikes?

[@OLKIEMTB]

It's when your pedal strikes a rock or root on the trail. It happened to me a lot initially with this bike because of the bottom bracket height. I've had to be more intentional with my lines and when to pedal.

[@meancheeto]

@@OLKIEMTB oh ok I understand now. Thank you. Great vid by the way

[@OLKIEMTB]

You are welcome!

[@MONITO585]

Let me know where I can find one for under 1500

[@OLKIEMTB]

Unfortunately they aren't that cheap anymore. They do have the D6 which is better priced. However, the 2021 model D7 is 1699.

[@tizben]

Nice review. Which bikes and how many do you have in your fleet now 😂

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks, yeah I have quiet a few bikes in my garage now. I have a diamondback catch, polygon Siskiu, Marin Bolinas Ridge, specialized hardrock, and a Cannondale caad10. Oh yeah and a cheap 29er that I've taken parts off of. So I'm at 6 bikes right now. I'm planning on getting rid of almost all of them though.

[@nanangar1412]

Frame size sir?

[@OLKIEMTB]

Mine is a size large.

[@martinmichalko668]

the thing is all of these are sold out :/

[@OLKIEMTB]

Every bike ever is sold out right now.

[@mrezaf.]

In my country price siskiu d7 around $867

[@OLKIEMTB]

Nice, where do you live?

[@mrezaf.]

@@OLKIEMTB indonesia bro.., siskiu t7 around price $1233 , some store sale $1220

[@semastifodan1467]

Of course, Polygon Made from your neighboring city 😂👌

[@Aceospady]

Polygon is manufactured in your country. So, its expected to have its price a little lower than its overseas price

[@cristiannita2010]

what about Vitus Mythique ? www.chainreactioncycles.com/ro/en/vitus-mythique-29-vr-bike-deore-1x10-2020/rp-prod182805 .... www.chainreactioncycles.com/ro/en/vitus-mythique-27-vrs-bike-sx-eagle-1x12-2020/rp-prod182801 this 2 model from vitus ? i didin't find any ride reveiew about them, and i don t think it is a huge difference at the price, but i dont know exactly if it is better then Polygon D7, maybe some opinion if they are better or not ?

[@OLKIEMTB]

It really depends on what is important to you. The mythique it is a great value bike as well especially if you want alittle more travel. Let's break it down by components. Polygon has a better drive train just by a little, the vitus comes with better wheels and tires, the virus has slightly better brakes, they both have the same shock but the polygon has the lockout version, I have never ridden the xfusion fork so I can't really compare but rockshox is more of a known quantity. However the polygons fork isn't boost spaced. If the mythique is 1499 and not on sale I'm going with the polygon but if it is on sale for 1199 I'm going with the mythique. Also, between shipping and taxes it can cost almost 100 additional dollars to get it to the USA. If I'm paying 1600 dollars for a mythique I would rather get a Siskiu T7 which comes with a dropper post and full sx eagle drive train. I hope this helps.

[@cristiannita2010]

@@OLKIEMTB your answer help me a lot dude! thanks , i appreciate a lot this type of answer. Keep the good job for this channel!

[@OLKIEMTB]

You are welcome!

[@justw4lkbesideme]

Nice

[@jazzmynjames2949]

sweet home alabama

[@OLKIEMTB]

This is in South Carolina.

[@betterbudgetbikes8592]

Unfortunately, my Polygon experience was shockingly poor. Your mileage may vary. Paid good money for a hard tail that needed a LOT of professional bike shop work. Beautiful bright orange frame was BEAUTIFUL, on the plus side. I had to return my Polygon to BikesOnline. Disappointing experience. Never again. Hope you’ll have better luck than I did.

[@rogeredrinn4592]

Did a search on the Polygon Siskiu D7 and the price is $1300, not $1200. I been looking at a similar FS from BikesDirect: Motobecane Fantom DS Eagle its $900 www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/full-suspension-mountain-bikes/fantomds-eagle-sx-comp-full-suspension.htm Lower end suspension but Sram 1x12, otherwise very close. Bigger deal for me is room for a battery for a possible e-bike conversion. In any case thanks for the review, more info . . . more better!

[@OLKIEMTB]

It was 1200 when I purchased it. They must have just raised the price.

[@depechio]

14 million rupiah in my town

[@Aceospady]

And it's manufactured in your country, i believe

[@shippitybob]

Now it’s $1699

[@OLKIEMTB]

I got it while the gettin' was good.

[@ben_pedelty]

actually pretty swanky

[@OLKIEMTB]

The bike is swanky?

[@ben_pedelty]

OLKIE yah

[@laurawells5393]

123 go

[@rubenandresolmedovalencia339]

bikini haul

[@barryfelder7292]

dragon ball heroes

[@karlo134652]

$2500 as "ENTRY LEVEL".

[@OLKIEMTB]

This bike was 1199 when I purchased it.