Trek Fuel Ex 5 vs Polygon Siskiu D7 - Quick Overview

[@OLKIEMTB]

There are better spec'd direct to consumer bikes that are the same price as the Fuel Ex 5 but I compared it to the Siskiu because I have hands on experience with it.

[@gulllllll1]

Are you able to put a link to those bikes?. I'm in the market and struggling to find something for my needs. I am considering these two bikes.

[@donnovicki9771]

I bought a closeout Siskiu T7 (2018) at the end of Dec for 1349.00. 140mms travel f/r and it's been great so far. The X Fusion shock is decent and when it breaks I'll upgrade it.

[@meteormedia7021]

I dunno man... You could upgrade a lot of stuff on the Polygon for that massive price difference. 800$ is a lot. Really don't know if the Trek is worth it.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I agree. The intent of the video was to show what you get from a traditional bike shop brand vs buying online. I would buy a polygon Siskiu T8 over a fuel ex 5 anyday and they are the same price. I just wanted to show people that bike shop brands come at a premium.

[@littlebrowndude3460]

I think i would go with the polygon too i would change some parts on it after I ride it a lot

[@neodro4831]

That's the plan - upgrade shocks or tires (or both if possible by chipping in another 100$) - Polygon should be on everyone's list while considering a first dual suspension and entry into trail and mountain biking (I've a hardtail, just in case you are wondering)

[@ghstofperdition]

This video doesn't really make the siskui look like a good option, when you factor in time aswell as cost the fuel ex is the better option, you get what you pay for right away, and it requires no work.

[@boustrisservice1868]

Much apreciated. I havent outgrown my hard tail yet (Nishiki 29" u upgraded) and i am on a budget. Thanks again.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for watching.

[@Tevon93]

I just got my Sisku D7 in the mail today. Mine came with a RockShocks Delux select plus instead of the Xfusion. I'm not sure why but I'm definitely not complaining

[@OLKIEMTB]

That's interesting, I wonder why that happened. Lucky for you though--enjoy it!

[@DoroteoVilla]

I ordered one two weeks ago and I'm supposed to get it in early July. I hope I luck out and get the RockShocks too.

[@alexandremouton7169]

Bro how i got X Fusion rear shock

[@paulotubillo]

it's the 2021 model

[@168grhp]

Not bad. All of the 2021 D7s have that shock.

[@mtbboy1993]

2:20 it's Deore XT medium cage Deore and Deore XT are who different ranges, but they have some similarities.

[@neodro4831]

Just ordered the D7 2021 Model w/updated specs compared here for 100$ more....can't wait for Sep end (that's the timeline today per bikesonline)

[@mtbboy1993]

Bontrager info: A lot of the Bontrager components are just rebranded, but not all, lower end hubs are Formula hubs, not to be confused with Formula, which is an Italian Supsension & brake manufacturer. But Formular hubs manufacturer hubs for other brands, as well as sell their own, and license to other brands like Bontrager, Giant, but they are not always branded, some times sold blank with no branding at all, sometimes Branded as Bontrager. Bontrager seat post seem to be something similar too, I have seen Bontrager SSR seatpost, flic.kr/p/MwwiiV which came on my 2010 3900 & 6300, branded as GT from 2000s, and have seen it without branding on Scott, but I haven't figured out which manufacturer is making them yet. Seat post clamp was also seen on Scott, unbranded, but branded on as Bontrager on Trek bikes. as seen on Scott: flic.kr/s/aHsmhtbtzF As seen on Trek: flic.kr/p/zBjBAT

[@AngelRodriguez-kp7ug]

Polygon 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@aflesner1]

How does the new 2021 Siskui D7 compare to the 2021 Fuel EX5? The new D7 is $1699 and the EX5 is $2099. I spoke with Polygon and they'll be late Aug to Sept for availability in the US, and there may be a chance I can get my hands on a Trek sooner. Basically, I don't have a bike yet, want to get into the sport ASAP, but want to choose the right bike.

[@OLKIEMTB]

That's a tough one. The newer polygon has some good upgrades but if you need more travel and you want the bike now, the trek might be right for you. The polygon is still a great value though, even at 1699. They upgraded the drive train and the rear shock.

[@aflesner1]

@@OLKIEMTB I spoke too soon. Looking very difficult to find an EX5 also.

[@SirAaronLondon]

I’d like to see comparison between the siskui n9 and trek slash 7

[@OLKIEMTB]

Me too. Haha

[@pregardt]

Try to compare T8 Polygon to the Trek. T8 is much better and not much more expensive

[@mvanalst2003]

Not bad at all. Thank you for the content!

[@OLKIEMTB]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@clmfilms8103]

The trek doesn’t have very good specs for the price, the giant trance 29 is the same price and has fox on the back, Marzocchi up front (Marzocchi is now made by fox) and the giant has 4 piston brakes and better tires.

[@WALSRU]

Picking up a polygon soon. As the Rockshox Deluxe is available for about 130 right now is it an upgrade you'd recommend?

[@OLKIEMTB]

The xfusion definitely gets the job done but a rock shock deluxe would be a solid upgrade.

[@WALSRU]

@@OLKIEMTB much appreciated. I went big spendy on an Enduro bike last year and find that half my rides are climbing with no huge features and started looking xc. This thing coming in at 30lbs with the 46t rear puts it really comparable with almost everything below 3k, I'll be happy to just mod it as I go.

[@WALSRU]

@@OLKIEMTB if you figure out a better crankset option I'd definitely be interested as well!

[@OLKIEMTB]

Any thing from raceface is solid. I've had two sram NX cranksets on other bikes with no issues. I would stay away from sram Sx though, I've heard a lot of bad things. Shimano's deore crankset is supposed to be really good but I don't have experience with them.

[@elishafox7402]

This video is exactly for me right now I have a bike bobcat trail 4 marin and I want to buy a full suspension bike. What I realized is that they have the same wheels. Do you think I can buy the Polygon Siskiu D7 bike chassis And put it on my bike I would be happy if you would answer me .....

[@OLKIEMTB]

You can't do that because the siskiu uses thru axels and the bobcat uses quick release skewers.

[@elishafox7402]

@@OLKIEMTB thank you very much

[@mtbboy1993]

between those two I would go for Polygon, but maybe a different model. in my case, I would have to go for largest frame they offer, 20.5(29er) 485 mm reach, I ride a Nicolai Geometron G1 size large with 515mm reach www.polygonbikes.com/shop/bikes/mountain/trail/siskiu-d7-4/ 2:15 nice dual shear pivot. cus I have had bad experience with Trek Norway, and also I have researched on forums, youtube, and Trek still manages to make bikes with flaws, and major issues, even on high end models. some of the issues include: 2014 fuel ex: bending hanger regularly, bearings pushed out of rocker link, bolts getting loose there too, I was retired my 2014 Fuel EX. cracks in rocker link, and snapped rocker link on biggest size. 2013 Slash, snapped chainstay, also seen on older Fuel EX Issues with bearings coming out, not only on 2014 fuel ex but other models too, including 20019 Slash carbon. I have had comments on Instagram for people that worked on Trek bikes cus they have bakeshops, and they have seen similar issues on newer models. loosing MinoLink seems to be common. but I think the size of bike, ride, will play a role in how much issues a rider has, I have seen that people that had smaller frames or same size but had 27.5 model did not have issues. my Fuel Ex was flexy, too short for me, but it was also so problematic I had to stop riding it, So I had to get a new bike, So that's what I did. but the newer models are much stiffer, I see they are much beefier.

[@purplegarage05]

I wonder how these stack up against the Vitus mythique

[@OLKIEMTB]

The 2k mythique seems like a great bike. The guys over at pink bike really liked it. I'm not sure about the less expensive version though.

[@mattstang1983]

We have the polgon d7, t7 and just picked up the trek ex5 for my daughter. I'm very disappointed in the trek as it feels very cheap compared to both polygons. When I get on the polygons right after the trek I sware I was just riding a schwinn from dicks

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

This is pretty funny, I'm that guy that bought a marlin 5 last year, upgraded it to compete against any of trek's better hardtails. But I want more.. For the last month I have had polygon and Norco's website up on my phone comparing back and forth. I'm mechanically inclined so buying direct is a viable option. The only thing holding me back is the minimum $2000 Canadian I need to drop at once. Like that's a down payment on a new SUV.. I just don't have that kind of cash. So we wait until the stars align.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Which bike are you trying to get?

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

@@OLKIEMTB I'd be happy with the d7 but I really like the specs on the T7 anniversary edition. I need a dropper and a 50 tooth but I don't need 140/150mm of travel. So it's a matter of how much money I can save in the next month or two.

[@az9913]

Hilarious... I have a fully upgraded Marlin 5 and just pulled the trigger on the d7

[@juandediosvaladez6089]

@@az9913 same thing i have a marlin 5 fully upgraded and now looking into the d7,how is it Would you reccomend it?

[@az9913]

@@juandediosvaladez6089 the d7 was out so I got the vander t7.... fantastic

[@StepXX]

Thanks a lot for this and other video about S7! Do you happen to know what is the warranty period for Polygon's frame?

[@OLKIEMTB]

You are welcome. Their website says 5 years on the frame.

[@elijahmiller6925]

Definitely the trek, I can get it at my local shop, and when you buy from there you get free tune-ups

[@Keelansvoboda]

You get a warranty for the frame on the polygon and manufacture warranty

[@nikkidye7486]

Polygon Siskiu d7 is $1699. It isn't in the same class as the Trek Fuel ex5. That would be the Polygon T7 and T8.

[@OLKIEMTB]

It was 1200 back when I bought it. I know the newest trek fuel got upgraded with more travel. The T8s spec is hard to beat for only 300 bucks more.

[@Tc-hb8vp]

Polygon is the one for me seen it reviewed on kev central and is affordable to most myself included still have to save for it which looks like it will take me another six months of saving cant wait my last bike a norco hardtail was stolen it wasnt very expensive I got it second hand for three hundred pounds(I'm in the uk) like I said it wasnt very expensive but I loved it it did everything got me to work six days a week got me riding with my young twin boys now I can only watch them ride and watch youtube videos of other riders I hope whoever stole my norco is proud of themselves for taking away a father's fun with his kids and hopefully karma will sort him out as the cops aren't any use I dont live in a city I live in a town but the bike has never been seen again

[@OLKIEMTB]

Well I hope you are able to get one soon. It's unfortunate that people take what doesn't belong to them. I hope you get back to riding with your boys sooner then you think.

[@Tc-hb8vp]

@@OLKIEMTB thanks I will for sure

[@rudi3437]

Good polygon

[@aleksikaleksikowy21]

Trek better

[@clmfilms8103]

@@aleksikaleksikowy21 the specs are terrible, you can get a giant trance 29 with fox and Marzocchi suspension, 4 piston brakes, and maxxis tires for the same price

[@scotthughes6747]

Hey great vid

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks

[@dannyturner7967]

Polygon = 5yr frame warranty = less expensive bike Trek = lifetime frame warranty = more expensive bike.

[@daronmccant8980]

Y’all crazy I’ll take the trek fuel ex over polygon anyday

[@palasari79]

I prefer polygon T7 for 1800 usd

[@aslantang9286]

espn fc

[@oli821]

That’s an old fuel bike

[@OLKIEMTB]

I stated that in the video.

[@jamespriddy8368]

sesame street

[@ВикторияПонедельник-в2ш]

faker