Why We're Selling The Polygon Siskiu T8!!!
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- Our journey with the Polygon Siskiu T8 has come to an end! It's been an amazing ride with these bikes, and the progression was just unbelievable! A massive thanks to BikesOnline and Polygon for these steeds. You guys have this bike absolutely dialled!!
Thank you guys so much for watching, we hope you enjoyed and we'll catch you guys in the next one!
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I fixed the internal cable rattling in my T8. It was easy. I used internal housing damping foam. I think it was Jagwire brand that i used. Its completely silent now.
Thanks man, hopefully people read this comment!!
I'm glad to see you boys got to the T8's limits and were able to take them to the edge and are now ready for something new. Can't wait to see what you get next! Exciting times ahead for the both of you!
There sure is 😁
Cant wait to see what you got for new bike day
This kid is like a young Steve Irwin of mountain bikes 😁
I hope we made it entertaining!! 😁
@@TwinPeaks_MTB absolutely! My son is about your age and he is starting to or “aspiring” to be a CZcamsr. You are at 250+ subs and 800+ views. 👏🏽 keep it going!
I showed him your channel for some inspiration and motivation. Well done! 💪🏼
He works hard yet he’s content needs work, but he’s at it and all I can do is to be supportive and try to help even tho I’m clueless to his topic, which is gaming 🤷🏻♂️
Looking forward to seeing what bikes you guys end up with. Let’s ride soon!
100% Mark, we’ll be hitting greenvalleys ASAP!! 🤙
@@TwinPeaks_MTB let me know when your heading down - will try and hook up with a crew for you to ride with.
Definitely reminds me of Robert Irwin, very well articulated and informative, good job.
🤣 Cheers man, I’ll take that compliment any day!!
3:41 Maybe a longer cable would help, maybe Jagwire Anti-Kink End Cap would help. Maybe using some rubber wrapped around the cable, where it goes into the frame, so it moves less. I wrapped inner tube I cut into 1 cm wide strip wrapped it, used zip tie at the end, I had a bike where cable rubbed on the chain stay. But for internal routing Jagwire have internal routing sleeves to put on the cable. I've not tried it.
I'm glad I have external routing on everything apart from internal dropper post. But a product I've tried lately was Jagwire 5G Tube Tops which was awful, falls off too easily, it's the latest version of the rubber pads that protect the pain from the cables. But the old version was better, this one twists off too easily. I tried a product from BBB cable wrap which performed better.
My T7 has this same issue. It doesn't matter how long the cable is. It will pull out any slack you give it in just a few big compressions. I took a short strip of gorilla tape and wrapped it around the cable at the first zip tie point next to the derailleur. That did the trick. 🤘
Nice.I suspected that would be the case. I'm not a fan of internal routing except for dropper post.@@agrsk8r
I started my trail riding on a T8. They are exceptional bikes for the money. I have watched you both progress both online and in the flesh. I understand wanting a bigger travel bike and know first hand the benefits it can bring. I also know that going to 170/160mm in travel also has it's down sides particularly in Sydney. I think you will notice a massive difference if you are going to a 29" particularly for the tech stuff. 27" is playful but the 29" IMO is more capable over rocky/rooty tech terrain.
I'm keen to see where you boys go on your next purchase. Again, IMO (for what little it is worth) geo and wheel size is more important than travel, considering your travel is 150/140 already. Nothing better than a new bike day though.
Thanks Bodo, I do agree with a lot of what you said but my brother and I really want to level up our riding with enduro racing and more bike park like Stromlo, Greenvalleys and Ourimbah so I think this next bike will be able to do it all of that
@@TwinPeaks_MTB I totally agree and watching how you have both progressed then a bigger travel bike will be perfect at those parks. Gotta say, my Meta 29 is the best thing I have ever ridden...but my advice, go a 29'
@@bodo_mtb oops 😁
@@TwinPeaks_MTB haha, you went 27.5" didnt you??
@@bodo_mtb noooo…. 🤣
Awesome video! Thank you! Y’all gonna jump on the Collosus N9?
We almost did! You can check out our next video where we told everyone what new bikes we got!
@@TwinPeaks_MTB Will definitely check yall out!
Been riding a T8 for 2 years. Upgraded to 160mm Fox factory fork and X2 in rear. Changed the bike. XT everything also. The frame geometry is very capable. But for me it’s time to move on also.
That’s such a sick build, hope it rode well for you!!
My guess is N9? Yeah they might be a bit heavier but again that $$$$ value.
That was a big consideration but we decided to go for something else
I initially thought this but I think they are too heavy, hency the value they offer - and too many bearings to maintain. The Meta AM 29er is my "safe" guess.. and a sound option also. Look forward to riding with you fellas soon.
Can't go past a trek slash 8 22 model for the next bike 😂
😅 If only Trek still made them
Is it a canyon torque mullet al 5 or 7?
Was definitely eyeing the torque mullets, almost got them so excellent guess
Final guess commencal clash
😂 Bit too late
ohh lol @@TwinPeaks_MTB
is that correct? tho
@@TwinPeaks_MTB
@@TwinPeaks_MTB where u guys out at wild today?
@@that_one_datsun9754 Yep, super good ride today!
ill give you my norco storm 5 (best bike ever fully upgraded and perfectly running) with $100 cash on top 🤷♂🤷♂
Yeah 100% sold
That cable issue is so annoying. did you ever find a fix for it
Yes I really tightly put a zip tie on the cable right outside of the cable port on the bottom bracket, it solved the issue but also means more cable replacement 🙄
I used Jagwire damping foam. My T8 is silent now. rattled bad before I used the foam sleeve.
VV
Alpine trail 7
I did like it, but not much of an upgrade
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Is it on bikes online?
No actually 😂