Polygon Xtrada 6 - First Impressions and Trail Ride - Budget Mountain Bike - Stock Ride and Review

[@neb19800]

Thanks for this. So many "reviews" are just listing the specs with a link to buy the bike while you actually rode the thing and gave us the pros and cons. Cheers.

[@chickensendies]

Glad you enjoyed it!!! I will have to admit I have done the paper reviews as well but, If I had endless amounts of money I would always do a ride review! HAHAHAHA

[@RomansDowntime]

Polygon makes some pretty good low cost bikes. They are one of the few brands I've actually considered buying online from before. Sometimes you just can't pass up a good deal.

[@chickensendies]

I hear this! Especially when they have some of their sales!

[@dancesonlogs4208]

Put a PNW Rainier dropper on this bike and makes a world of difference. Very happy with my purchase. Just wanted an all around bike that I could hop on and go without playing around. This fits the bill. Great video- thanks!

[@chickensendies]

Hard to beat PNW!!! Stoked you are happy with yours!!!

[@teecee4459]

Would love to see a dropper install video for this bike, thanks for the in depth review!

[@chickensendies]

Actually working on getting one set up with my buddy!!!

[@cherobinson6371]

Why throw 400 buks into a 1000 dollar bike?

[@teecee4459]

@@cherobinson6371 I've just put 1,500 into my Xtrada 7. Added DT Swiss EX 471 rims paired with OneUp hubs, and a SID SL Ultimate 3P fork. Cut about 3 lbs and it's a completely different $3,000 bike now. That's why.

[@vipinbaliga7760]

Amazing review! Thanks for putting in an that effort. Appreciate it very much

[@chickensendies]

@vipinbaliga7760 glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful 😁

[@MTBQandA]

I love these trails! So flowy! Maybe one day...maybe one day.

[@chickensendies]

I'd love to ride with you man!!!

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

So sick 🤙🏾 the xtrada 6 and 7 great rig for the price 💯. Awesome vid 💪🏾

[@chickensendies]

Appreciate it, Akiva!!! This bike really impressed me!

[@normavargasbustos6070]

Can you make a video of cheap droppers for this bike? please

[@normavargasbustos6070]

Or maybe just mention some of them to me? pleasee

[@chickensendies]

I can do this!

[@eugene44569]

Do a xt lever swap and a new Fork, and it would be a good budget build. Don't forget contact points

[@chickensendies]

Always contact points! 😃 Pretty impressed with this guy here!

[@nhartigan72]

I installed a PNW Coast suspension dropper on my Xtrada & it really worked out nice. They're a little pricey, but my lower back appreciates the suspension with the hardtail. I thought that sideways bridge was meant to be that way haha🤣 learn something new every day

[@chickensendies]

I LOVE PNW stuff! They make great components and with a lifetime warranty. Very hard to beat!

[@chickensendies]

HAHAHAHA Nope!!! 😆 All good now though!

[@chrishorbatt3504]

Nobody keeps the stock pedals anyway! You know my opinion of the Deoir derailers,I think there really good, budget or not

[@chickensendies]

Nobody!!!! HAHAHAHA But, The deore was SUPER sharp! I really liked it!

[@tylerstewart2244]

Great review thanks!

[@chickensendies]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@tysonm2525]

You should do a video of you upgrading the bike.

[@chickensendies]

I am definitely wanting to! Gotta see what the buddy says!

[@craigcraigster5605]

Great video! Does it have thru axle?

[@chickensendies]

Appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it! 😁😁😁 This bike is QR front and back so no thru axles.

[@UsNCollord216]

Please show a dropper upgrade for this!

[@chickensendies]

I believe my bud is wanting to! So hopefully here soon!

[@KeoOutdoors]

I had an Xtrada for a little bit, felt super small. I like the idea of the Polygon bikes but it's not for me

[@chickensendies]

I get that for sure, man! Polygon are definitely nice for the sum of their parts.

[@JoshyWashyy]

Polygon created entity and uses almost all of their parts like seat and head clamps from entity

[@chickensendies]

Yep! I ended up doing some research after this! HAHAHAHA I appreciate your input!

[@sweetalert480]

Polygon Heist 2 owner here

[@chickensendies]

Appreciate you dropping by 😁

[@cyriskromoredjo224]

Nice bike, this is a medium size, how tall are you

[@chickensendies]

@@cyriskromoredjo224 I am 5' 10" with a 32" inseam 😁

[@cyriskromoredjo224]

​@@chickensendiesthanks bro, I think I will get one of these. I am 5.5 and I think this will be perfect for me

[@YassD]

vs the marin Bobcat Trail 5 who wins? great video by the way! in my country the trail 5 is around 920$ and the xtrada 970$

[@prEttie.c0kkiesS]

Marin is owned by polygon

[@deadenear]

so you buy a bike in the box and take it to a shop for a check over on the assembly. Did the shop throw you out on your ear ?

[@chickensendies]

No, My buddy bought this and I fixed it up for him 😁 I do all my own bike maintenance/building

[@chickensendies]

But, As I mentioned around 1:48 if you do buy one and do not have someone to work on it. Why not take it to a shop? Business is business at the end of the day.

[@jamesbeers3854]

Does the xtrada 6 have through axles or quick detach ones?

[@chickensendies]

The 6 has quick release

[@shanedigby]

Polygon rocks!

[@chickensendies]

Definitely a lot of BANG for your buck!!!

[@davidr9303]

Currently looking for my first bike to hit the local trails. Looking at xtrada 6 and the Siskiu D5, currently on sale. My only concern is the D5 is 27.5 wheel. Any recommendations? Trying not to spend more then $1k

[@chickensendies]

If it is your first bike, I typically recommend a hardtail. Helps you on climbs and to become a better rider in the long run. Of course, different people will have different opinions lol

[@apogue81]

The xtrada 6 has much better drivetrain components than the siskiu d5. They’re about the same price so polygon has to go cheaper on the components to add in the rear suspension.

[@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN]

Is this the best buoe you recommend for beginners? The local shop o ly carries trek

[@chickensendies]

I would not say it is the "best" but it is definitely very nice for the price. There are quite a few nice hardtails around this price 😁

[@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN]

@@chickensendies can you tell me the best beginner bike?

[@greekveteran2715]

Has anybody any experience with this and the Specialaized Rockhopper 29? Is this a better option please?

[@jogentalukdar2707]

Bro what is the size of the wheels and frame ? Thank you

[@chickensendies]

This is a medium 29er 😃

[@daveeastcott9323]

Polygon bikes are the best imo...and their range is excellent. the siskiu series is really the go-to value dual-sus here in Australia. And yeah, entity is their in house part Brand...

[@chickensendies]

Very nice!!! I was kind of figuring that is what Entity was. Appreciate it, Dave!!!

[@mzondi1970]

Does it come with through axles?

[@chickensendies]

@mzondi1970 this Xtrada 6 has QR front and back. The Xtrada 7 is axle though 😁

[@jonneville2899]

Polygon mKes most frames for the big 3 but their bikes are well made at fair price

[@chickensendies]

I agree there! Very nice for the price. Pretty sweet set up!

[@daveeastcott9323]

Agreed. Beautiful and light alloy frames. Highly upgradeable. Spot on geo. Great range. Everytime I search for the best value in nearly any segment I end up with a polygon on the list. I was thinking of an cc hardtail and seen their syncline. Wow. I have a siskiu n9 from 2019 still... My friend got the siskiu t8 from 2021 and that thing is even more awesome it climbs so well and goes down almost as well as mine with 20-30mm more travel.

[@chickensendies]

@@daveeastcott9323 They absolutely are!!! So stoked you have one and love it!!!

[@arjunp.r2489]

What is the frame size

[@chickensendies]

This one is a medium. Fit me grrat!

[@chrishorbatt3504]

7 has a airfork.

[@chickensendies]

Yep!!! I personally really like the color of the 7!

[@izacki8108]

All 7s were sold out for me

[@chickensendies]

@@izacki8108 AH man... Bummer! What did you end up going with???

[@izacki8108]

@@chickensendiesi actually got the 6 after looking for a while for entry level bikes so this video definitely makes me pretty happy about my purchase I’ve seen a lot of good stuff about it

[@izacki8108]

I did already order pedals before it’s even here yet

[@ericdolby1622]

$699 right now

[@chickensendies]

Oh buddy!!!! Appreciate the heads up!

[@Doubledunk]

stay away from this trash and bikesonline, I've had 4 seperate issues with my new bike, poor assembly, valve stem seals leaking, headrest seal half hanging out, brakes rubbing, drivetrain squeaks in larger cogs, weird twanging noises from the front wheel, was no instruction to clean the factory 'lubricant' so i scratched the hell out of the cogs and clogged up the rollers in a short 20min run (how am i supposed to know? you would think that would be a #1 warning) and spent hours cleaning it and dry lubing properly afterwards. I wanted to return within the 14 days and they did not even give me that option. The customer service guys you interact with inside the facility are awesome but that's where it ends. If you have a local bike shop like 99 bikes or something, definitely buy your bike from them instead!!!

[@chickensendies]

Wow, really hate to hear you had such a bad experience. Hope you can get a mtb you enjoy and works for you 😁

[@deanl1108]

Try Hope products.

[@chickensendies]

I've had some Hope stuff. Very nice products!