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Polygon Bend R2 Gravel Bike, Blue Small / Large - £595 with code @ Go Outdoors
Polygon Bend R2 Gravel Bike, Blue Small / Large - £595 with code @ Go Outdoors
Polygon Bend R2 Gravel Bike, Blue Small / Large - £595 with code @ Go Outdoors
Polygon Bend R2 Gravel Bike, Blue Small / Large - £595 with code @ Go Outdoors
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Posted 31 October 2022

Polygon Bend R2 Gravel Bike, Blue Small / Large - £595 with code @ Go Outdoors

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A hybrid gravel bike aimed at riders who travel on varied terrain.

The Bend R2 is designed for cyclists who like to mix up their routes and explore the outdoors on two wheels. With wider wheels that can handle all types of terrain and a lightweight ALX frame with a taller head tube for a more upright and comfortable riding position, it’s a premium option that features high-quality parts throughout.

Tektro Mechanical Disc Brakes that keep you in complete control with powerful stopping power, while a Shimano drivetrain ensures a smooth ride.

About Polygon

Polygon are a world-renowned bike manufacturer with over 25 years of cycling expertise. Producing close to a million bikes a year out of their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, their commitment to innovation and craftsmanship has seen them pick up numerous industry awards and become the brand of choice for leading professionals. You’ll be in good company when you ride a Polygon.

  • Premium hybrid gravel bike
  • Frame: ALX Gravel Frame - Carrier & Fender Ready
  • Dropout: Alloy Thru Axle Dropout
  • Fork: Carbon Rigid Fork with Flatmount – Carrier & Fender Ready
  • Handle Bar: Entity Xpert Alloy
  • Stem: Entity Xpert Alloy
  • Grips/Bar Tape: Bar Tape
  • Head Set: Alloy Tapered Headset
  • Saddle: Entity Saddle
  • Seat Post: Entity Expert Alloy
  • Seat Clamp: Bolt Seat Clamp
  • Chainset: Alloy Crankset
  • BB Set: Cartridge BB
  • Chain: KMC X9
  • Cassette: Shimano CS-HG200
  • Shifting Lever – Shimano Sora ST-R3000
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora RD-R3000
  • Front & Rear Tyres: Performance Tire 650x47c Tubeless Ready
  • Rims: Alloy Double Wall Wheelset 32H
  • Front Hub: Alloy Front Hub
  • Rear Hub: Alloy Rear Hub
  • Brake Levers: Shimano Sora ST-R3000
  • Front & Rear Brakes: Tektro C400 Mechanical Disc Brake


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Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the supply chain, this bike is subject to specification changes without notice. Any changes made will be using equivalent or higher quality parts.

**Some minor assembly is required. See our video (below the image) or consult our assembly guide for assistance.

Unfortunately, we are not able to process faulty or warranty bike returns through our warehouse. If your bike develops a fault please take it to your nearest GO Outdoors store where we have a full workshop and trained mechanics who will be able to assist you.

Please note, this excludes Hathersage and Southport stores.

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  1. dark_shadow's avatar
    Geometry and specs seem decent but I've never heard of Polygon before.

    Anyone have any experiences to share? (edited)
    johnnystorm's avatar
    Polygon are a huge firm that make bikes for lots of other manufacturers under contract. They also own Marin, one of the OG MTB companies from California. I've done nearly a 1000km on our Impression AX Tandem including trips to the mountains of Wales and it's been great.
  2. royaltee's avatar
    Sora gears and tektro mechanical disc brakes
    BoymeetsHUKD's avatar
    Sora doesn't bother me, but mechanical disc brakes? Sorry, I'm out, never again. Hydraulic all the way.
  3. goody's avatar
    am i right in saying that bikes pre covid were so much cheaper and had higher specs
    Minstadave's avatar
    EVERYTHING was cheaper pre-COVID and Ukraine.
  4. bonzobanana's avatar
    Looks a great deal to me, Insera Sena (who own the brands Polygon and Marin) also make bikes for many other brands. If you see 'Made in Indonesia' on a bike its likely from one of their factories. Halfords have used them as have Go Outdoors for their Calibre range but now it seems Go Outdoors can't be bothered to rebrand them anymore. The famous Bossnut bike was made by them. Also Kona have had quite a few bikes made by them. The relaunched Saracen has also had many models made by them.

    I'd probably rate them about the same as typical bikes from Cambodia and Vietnam and about the same as mid-quality mainland China bikes for their frames and rigid forks.

    Seems like a good overall package, again with Sora and a CF fork this is more a road bike with light duty off-road potential which probably suits more people than a full on gravel bike with 1x drivetrain if they are mainly using it on the road.
    onotron's avatar
    The Calibre frames were actually designed by the Go Outdoors in house bike designer (Mike Sanderson) - he was a well respected designer. He left a while back (might have coincided with Sports Direct takeover). I think that was the point they just used Polygon stock bikes and killed off Calibre. mbr.co.uk/new…241
  5. LadyEleanor's avatar
    reddit.com/r/g…ew/


    Polygon is the brand arm of an Indonesian contract manufacturer. No doubt many brands use them.
    dark_shadow's avatar
    Hah, saw this after my post. Shame the M is OOS.
  6. JonF992's avatar
    Looks OK, and quite a lot of bike for the money. They don't mention the weight, which is a shame. Sora's pretty close to the bottom of the Shimano food chain, but OK. I'd much prefer 1X gearing on a gravel bike, but this really means an 11 speed cassette to give a good range. I don't like cable actuated disk brakes, hydraulics are much better. But I would very much doubt you'd ever find a gravel bike with 1x, hydraulic disks and a decent frame for this price.
    Bossworld's avatar
    I was curious as to why they're using Sora (as a road groupset) instead of an MTB one.

    My Arkose 2 (from 2015) has a 1x10 SRAM X7 and a clutch derailleur.

    This article suggested MTB components are more common on newer gravel bikes but don't know if it's just opinion - pearson1860.com/blo…set
  7. Stephen_Grey's avatar
    Matic
  8. northerngeek's avatar
    how does drop down bars fit with an upright riding position as in the description? flat bars would be better?
    mattd555's avatar
    they are describing the geomtery, not the bars
  9. tawse57's avatar
    Looks a nice bike. I understand why they puch mechanical discs on gravel bikes - cost, of course. They say it is to stop the worry of hydraulic cables being ruptured whilst hurtling through the countryside. Blah!

    Otherwise, it looks a nice bike if yo uare after a gravel bike. You would usually pay a lot more for this with a well-known brand name on it.
  10. Hotwheel107's avatar
    This would make a great winter bike.
  11. grumpyturnip's avatar
    I'm a keen cyclist that does around 5k miles/year. I love mixed surface riding and actively search for new and interesting places to ride. I'm also one of those masochists that enjoys climbing (whilst cycling). I've owned and ridden all manner of bikes too. I certainly wouldn't be put off by the mechanical disc brakes. It's worth noting that they do take a bit more effort on the levers to stop you than their hydraulic equivalent but set up correctly (which is pretty straightforward) they work well and feel progressive. Sora is perfectly fine, my present gravelish bike (specialized diverge) is fitted with this group set and the gear changes are crisp no matter the condition, and I've thrown the poor thing at some pretty nasty conditions. I would like an idea how heavy this is and a bit more info on the gear range but for me I think you're getting a lot of bike for your money here, even when comparing with the likes of the Voodoo (Halfords) and Triban (Decathlon).
    Scrooge_McDuck's avatar
    Agree...I was about to say the comparable bikes are probably Voodoo Nasiki, Vitus Substance V2 and Canondale Topstone 3. All more expensive than this one for similar spec.
  12. northerngeek's avatar
    this has 700c wheels? what rim size? would they fit smaller width tyres like 35c? just looking at the tyres they are 47c which is huge. I've had up to about 38c before. 35c is what I buy regular for my hybrid bike.
    Scrooge_McDuck's avatar
    For the past few years, I've ridden purely road bikes or hybrid with road tyres. My hybrid has 28c. I had a go on my wifes hybrid with 27.5x1.95" and it felt like riding a fat tyre bike.
  13. morgie's avatar
    Has anyone picked one up? Any initial impressions?
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