Polygon Syncline C5 Ride Review | A Budget Carbon XC Race Ready Hardtail MTB
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2023
- A budget xc race bike?
In this video, we take a closer look at Polygon's Syncline C5, a carbon fiber cross-country hardtail bike that's making waves in the mountain biking world. Priced at $2,299, it's a solid option for those looking for a high-quality race bike that won't break the bank.
But does it perform well on the trail? To find out, we take the Syncline out for a spin and document our efforts as we attempt to move up the rankings in XC racing.
We cover every aspect of the bike and how it performs, from the carbon fiber frame, to the Fox 32 Rythym fork to the drivetrain and wheels.
Throughout the video, we provide our honest feedback and share our experiences riding the Syncline on a variety of terrains, from flowy singletrack to rocky tech. Whether you're a seasoned XC racer or just a mountain biking enthusiast, this video has something for everyone.
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Bike Online Sent Us This Bike for Long Term Test.
Polygon Syncline C5
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Polygon Syncline C3 (an even less expensive option)
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WTB Tires
Rear Tire- Trail Boss 29 x 2.25 Light FR Dual SG2 60TPI
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Front Tire- Vigilante 29 x2.30 Light FR Dual DNA 60TPI.
Polygon Syncline Unboxing Video
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Great video! Very informative and thorough! Good luck with your racing events!
Thanks!
Great video! Looking forward to seeing how you do in the races.
Thanks! 😁
Thanks for the review. I thought some of those trails looked familiar, and then you mentioned Cemetery Loop! And did I spot Hickory Creek as well? I moved away a couple of years ago and miss those trails!
You're welcome. They are fun trails for sure!
Riding this bike has spoiled me a bit. It's a fast and efficient bike spec'd like a bike costing a lot more. Dare I say, I'm actually enjoying the climbs?
Thanks for the great review. What do you think max tire clearance front and rear are?
Glad you enjoyed the video! 2.4 should be no problem. Anything bigger than that will depend on the tire.
@@AdrenalineIsLife thank you!
hahahhahha.. the "aaaaah" fx .lol
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Se ve buena la bicicleta, sabes si se puede bajar el recorrido de la suspencion?
I'm not sure. The bottom bracket is already low. Perhaps by 10mm.
I currently have a Vitus Rapide VR with a 1x11 Deore group set. There's an issue with it that I'm wondering if you're experiencing with your Syncline and if it's pretty much the norm or just exclusive to my bike. The bike is noisy and rattles a lot but only when I'm in a high gear. The higher the gear, the worse the rattle. When I'm in the lowest gear, it makes no noise at all. I can lift up the rear wheel of the bike and drop it and all I can hear is the rubber bouncing on the ground.
Still not completely sure what's causing it to rattle in the higher gears but I'm pretty sure it's the rear derailleur. When in the highest gear the derailleur arm is angled straight back whereas in the lowest gear it's angled straight down. When in the straight back position, it also runs the chain much closer to the chainstay too, both over the stay and under, with the small chainring in the front.
It doesn't seem to affect the performance of the bike but the sound is annoying and makes the bike sound cheaply made, which it kinda isn't. So I'd like to fix it if possible, even if it means getting an SLX 1x12 or anything else that might alleviate the problem.
That Syncline looks pretty sweet. Looks like it's on sale for $1800 too. Still overall happy with the Rapide, a solid bike with a decent spec. But kinda wish I'd have bought that Syncline instead. Thanks for the review. Great stuff as always.
If I'm understanding issue, I think what you're dealing with is chain slap. I went and drop tested a few bikes with different drivetrains. They all do it from Deore to XX1. The chain is closest to the chainstay at the smallest gear, so the chain is going to rattle a bit. The best way to deal with it is a rubber of fabric chainstay protector. Also, Shimano clutches are adjustable. You could try and tighten it up, but I would start with chainstay protection. If I misunderstood the problem, lmk; but I think that your best solution.
@@AdrenalineIsLife Thank you. I'll give it a try.
What is the internal routing for? Is it internal dropper compatible? Thanks.
It's meant for a front derailleur. You would need to modify the internal tubing if you wanted an internal dropper.
Easy to.spend your money , but any idea what the D7 polygon is like? I wonder just how much slower the short travel fs bike is overall? At 55 , i am looking for some cush ,but still like to climb.....
The D7 geometry is suited for climbing, and the short travel will minimize the amount of power transfer lost compared to a longer travel bike. The difference in weight will make the most difference when maintaining speed over longer distances.
I assume it has thru axles? Does it come set up tubeless out of the box?
Yes, boost thru axles front and rear. The wheels are tubeless compatible. You'll need to add tape and valves. The tires are wire bead and not tubeless ready, so you'd need to change them out. The switch to tubeless yields pretty good weight savings.
boss can i use this one for daily commute? road only...
You can. It's a bit overkill though.
@@AdrenalineIsLife Thanks boss
Any problem if use 100mm fork travel?
I haven't tried a 100mm fork yet. I want to try it, but I need to get a 100mm fork.
Nice...my c5 size m 27.5 convert 29 was 10.6kg low budget upgrade...
Wait, 2 lb savings with just tires? 1 lb per tire?
Tires and tubeless setup. Stock tires are wire bead and heavy
Dont see the l8nks to this bike anywhere
I just checked and they're still there. They're in the video description. Here's the link.
bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/QyYvXa
unfortunately no shipping to canada@@AdrenalineIsLife
@jordandunlop5629 😔 unfortunately they're not available in Canada.