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This Thing Rips! // Polygon Siskiu T8 First Ride and Impressions
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Today we're taking out the new Polygon Bikes Siskiu T8 for it's maiden voyage. I've never been more impressed with an all new bike that I have this one. It tractors up climbs, and is a very comfortable bike to push hard headed downhill. Here are my initial thoughts on this new purple trail eater!
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I'm Getting the T7 today!!!! i cant wait first MT bike ive ever had!
@rob_boss
3 жыл бұрын
I have the T7, very good bike!
@gabebixby4228
3 жыл бұрын
Nooo marker man u didnt go throught the entry level hardtail rite of passage
@Narayan_Patki
3 жыл бұрын
@@gabebixby4228 if you have the money a trail bike doesnt hurt if you know what you are going to ride
@gabebixby4228
3 жыл бұрын
@@Narayan_Patki truuuuu
@skymugen
3 жыл бұрын
Sold my t7..it was a good bike though but i wanted more juice
I’ve got a 2021 Polygon Siskiu D7, and the reactions you had was exactly how I reacted to mine. The D7, for people who don’t know, is the bike below the T7. I originally thought the Shimano mt200 brakes weren’t gonna be enough, that the geometry was gonna be a little off, since it’s kind of a long bike, and that the tires weren’t gonna be enough, since they’re 2.25s, but turns out I was completely wrong. The brakes beaded in extremely fast, the tires were super grippy, almost throwing me off the bike in corners, and the geometry felt amazing, for me being 5’7. It felt like a rocketship in corners and felt super fast and responsive on straights and technical stuff. I’m very pleased, and for the bike being $1800, nothing competes with it. It is by far a gem, for how amazing of a bike it is, and at its price point.
@fxxc777
2 жыл бұрын
Its ight
@Optable
2 жыл бұрын
for 400 more i'd reccomend anybody to just grab the T7
I bet Polygon was happy after seeing you absolutely shred this thing. Nice riding.
Did anybody else notice the two deer running through the woods at 1:45?👀🦌
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Multi use trails 😂
@ChuyR.
3 жыл бұрын
Good eye
@bombsquadsendersunion2280
3 жыл бұрын
saw that too
@JL-uw6fq
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Dylivexo
3 жыл бұрын
lol i had to slow it down
Was waiting for you to try out another polygon since you are sponsored by them! So glad you are trying this one!!
Just got a used 2021 T8(black/purple) with tubeless tires, spank bar, and 4 fork inserts for $1400.Guy was selling it for $2200 and went down after offer! Can't wait to rip her!
Those trails look like a good time. I pre ordered my T8 back in October and it will finally deliver this week and you've somehow made the excitement levels so much higher.
Who else (pre)ordered a T8 after watching this? I had been eyeing one up for a while, but this vid totally made up my mind, haha. thanks!
I have the 2020 T8 30th Aniversary, love it
The only reason I hesitate to buy this is I have read a few complaints from some owners of this Polygon Siskiu T8 that their parts came as generic brand rather than the high end one such as cheap tires and a generic brand drivetrain but not the Shimano SLX as advertised.
One thing I'll say is that bike is very quiet! It's always fun to ride a poppy bike. Glad you are stoked.
Sweet. Been wondering about that T8. Looks super fun. That purple frame 💜
Nice footage showing its capabilities. Makes me love T8 that much more! Also makes me want to move.
Mines arriving on 26th of April 😜
Love the looks, and not to be a prick, but I'm 90% that paint job is because of me. I painted my bike colorshift about 1/1.5 years ago and It was very rare back then, and no factory made it, now I see everyone and every brand make colorshift bikes. I can 100% guarantee everyone that's into bikes has seen mine, I own the nordic colorshift 2019 commencal absolut.
I think I found my dream bike...... those colors are just so nice
Nice. I got mine about 1 month ago. Haven't really been out much due to the weather, but I'm already for next year. I think this is the best value out there and it looks cool AF. Subbed for another T8 rider
I ordered this 2 weeks ago when pre-orders became available. Super stoked to get it... in like 2.5 months lol.
@jimmycychowski1142
3 жыл бұрын
End April delivery? 26th I hope it's on time ⌚ 😂
Fantastic riding!. Also, those trails look absolutely amazing 😍
My friend got the d7 recently looks sick
I had such a bad experience with tektro brakes. They were so soft just when I got my bike and when I tried to bleed them I realised that they were filled all the way to the top (so there was nothing to bleed) after that they were even softer and I had an awful time those two times when I went to the bikepark cause there was literally no breaking power... and to top it all off, when I opened that „bleeding screw“ for the very first time the o-ring ripped apart , and it was so small I didn’t have a spare one. So -just for one ride- i sealed it with Teflon tape, which worked surprisingly good -quick lifehack there ;) But after that I immediately purchased shimano xt’s. And I am so happy with that desicion .
I just got my 21 T8. It's sick!
@romanb3309
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! How tall are you and what frame size did you choose?
@hitary1
3 жыл бұрын
@@romanb3309 5'8" med 27.5
@romanb3309
3 жыл бұрын
@@hitary1 Thanks! With the height of 5'10" I guess I should pick a large one
@hitary1
3 жыл бұрын
@@romanb3309 depends on what ride feel you want. I prefer smaller and playful. I know guys 5'10" on medium with longer stem
I'm going preorder one. Love the geometry on the bike and paint job.
The bike in the snow makes the B-role even better!
That's it, I'm getting one!!!
I pre ordered a siskui N9 and I am super excited! Your video was very helpful. Have fun on the new t8.
@ronidiki5760
3 жыл бұрын
Siskiu not siskui
Aw man those ending shots bring me back to the old Capra AL...
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Won't lie..I miss that particular bike 😭
Damn, you guys have a hardcore park there! and you just absolutely sent it on everything. You can definitely tell you're used to beefier bikes , lol :)
Such a good looking bike! I actually bought a 2020 T8, but I hated the reach, it was way too short for me, so I returned it under their 14 day policy. If I had known they were going to redesign it, I probably would’ve waited for this model! Wish I could try a rip on one.
just ordered my T8, can't wait!!!
Love my n7! Looking forward to more of y'alls videos
Beacon hill, right on!
She sure runs smooth and quiet.
Trail bikes really are the most fun
My new Dream Bike, as of about 4 months ago. A lot of bike for the price.
Love my 2021 T8. Put 2 spacers in it, if I was doing jumps it can take 6. I'm going to get a 50mm stem as I'm the top end of the medium range at 5'9". Swapped saddles and grips. Love the bike it climbs so so well. It really trucks over everything with the 29 tires I have tubeless. Super plush for rocks and roots if that's the setup you want. Brakes are great, slx is awesome. Yeah it's a tad heavy but it doesn't feel that way on the trail.
@ibby81ae
3 жыл бұрын
Did you get a large or medium?I'm same height as you.
@tunaman4u2
3 жыл бұрын
@@ibby81ae medium I could have got a large too
@ibby81ae
3 жыл бұрын
@@tunaman4u2 how does the medium feel? I'm thinking about getting large 🤔
@tunaman4u2
3 жыл бұрын
@@ibby81ae I'd go large if I were to do it again.
@ibby81ae
3 жыл бұрын
@@tunaman4u2 thanks Mike.
Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of getting one new. If you ever see another one out a Beacon in a few months, it'll probably be me haha.
Looks like a real nice and capable trail bike. Nice shredding to really brake it in.
Great video and you rode the hell out of that thing! Just ordered T8 last week and stoked to ride it. Wondering if I’ll need volume spacers on the shocks. I’m 6-6 225#. Definitely impressed with the capabilities of the bike in your video. I’ll have to watch more
@TheShredist
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely invest in some spacers, makes all the difference!
Awsome video I am so inspired by you
I've been debating getting a polygon, thanks for the review!
Can we get a short comparison video of the two you have now? Also, winter isn't coming very hard yet, I can still see green grass in my yard in Dalton. Although it's trying to get covered up.
Great video man, too bad the bike is out of stock :) looking to add a trail bike to the list
this video just convinced me that i should get it
Woww Cool I Just get this bike size S (small) yesterday .. now on the way ... hope this bike just good like this video
@upnext8462
3 жыл бұрын
How tall are you? Are you comfortable using size s?
@jimmyliu4886
3 жыл бұрын
I am 165cm yes with this Size S for me comfortable and i change the stem with Raceface Affect 50mm lenght its good for climbing
@upnext8462
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmyliu4886 thanks! Great help
@upnext8462
3 жыл бұрын
Does 29er fit on small frame?
@jimmyliu4886
3 жыл бұрын
@@upnext8462 29er only available in Size M and L no Size Small
Great video! Any chance of a full review of the t8 coming soon? I’ve already seen this one about 10x 😅
These trails look amazing!
And it can carry a bottle 👌
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Its been 3 years since I've had one on my regular bike. So nice!
@skymugen
3 жыл бұрын
Very small bottle
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
I got a full sized one in there 👍
@damienbarton6597
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShredist my brother and I are really thinking of getting this bike. Where did you get this bike cause we are looking on bikes online.com and this bike is listed at $2500. Just checking if this is the best place to buy it
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
@@damienbarton6597 it is, they're the exclusive dealer for Polygon in the US. 👍
Great vid. I was gonna ask about the climbing. You seemed happy with it. Would you do all day epic rides on this 👍
@TheShredist
2 жыл бұрын
100%! Bike is a really nice climber, feels lighter than the scale says
I’m convinced geometry trumps travel. A well designed (enduro-style) bike with 100-120mm would be a lot of fun!
Nice video.. Is it good on tight turns too with the large 29" wheeles. I was going back and forth 27.5 or 29.
Have the T7, but swapped the fork for a used Fox 34 Rhythm... Its basically a T7.5 now. My thoughts: The fox34 can definitely use a few tokens to get dialed on anything but really light riders. I have a less favorable opinion of the Tektro Brakes. I find that while they have enough total grab, they require a LOT of of effort at the lever to sustain it, which is nice modulation on fast/flow, but becomes tiresome on long/steep descents. Minor quibble: Polygon uses a Shimano "Resin Pad only" rotor on these, but the Tektro Orions come with metallic pads. AFAIK this will only make the rotors wear prematurely, but won't cause performance issues.
@fxxc777
2 жыл бұрын
Im 64kilos and i think the 34 is gonna be good at least for a little bit
Waiting for mine to arrive
That tektro brakes got some power
Waiting on it to come back in stock
Just finally noticed the T8 was back in stock after a year and quickly ordered the purple machine! Sorry local bike shops. I waited and I waited.
@alexanderbarris6154
3 жыл бұрын
In what size ?!
@hardtaillife4071
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderbarris6154 Large. I’m 6’3” but I’d rather not maneuver switchbacks in an XL bike. We’ll see…
@alexanderbarris6154
3 жыл бұрын
@@hardtaillife4071 also ordered downsize, in 5 10’ but ordered a Medium instead of Large
@hardtaillife4071
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderbarris6154 update on said T8: bikes online had to email me with bad news. Yes. That inventory mistake no one wants to hear. So…I got a refund.
Nice riding.
Hi shredist, I would greatly appreciate your advice when purchasing my first full-suspension bike. I'm watching to buy the Siskiu N9 or Siskiu T8, but I can't really see the advantages of the N9 over the T8 by detaching the suspension. I don't plan to go over big jumps right now (more than 3 feet for me), and I saw in your videos that you ride both bikes, for that you can get a good idea of both bikes.
This bike is under REALLY heavy consideration for me right now. Pretty much exactly what I’m looking for. Nimble and good in the air but can still climb well.
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
With some suspension tweaking, for the money I'm not sure you could get a better package. You just have to catch them right when they come back in stock lol
@fall_risk_mtb
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShredist I’m a faffer and fiddler. I screw with, tweak, tune, and replace so much anyway, so that doesn’t deter any way. Here’s my big question. Is it available in anything besides purple? 😂
@pregardt
3 жыл бұрын
@@fall_risk_mtb T7 has a different coloured frame but the specks are lower than the T8. Frame is the same tho.
@fall_risk_mtb
3 жыл бұрын
@@pregardt little more budget friendly too. I’ll probably end up replacing 2/3’s of the components either way. Thanks for the tip!
Would you recommend this or the n9 for a downhill trail/jumper bike nice video
I almost got this bike then decided to get the vitus mythique vrx instead. While I love my Mythique, this video is making me question my decision 🤔.
@Trevorj333
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I know this comment is 6 months old... but I'm torn between the VRX and T8. Do you still like the VRX?
@Unchartered_Outdoors
3 жыл бұрын
@@Trevorj333 love it. It’s a great bike right out the box and the 2021 with the shimano group set is even better IMO.
I think I'm having a bit of an issue with the dropper on this bike. If you press the lever it doesn't go down immediately, it kinda requires an initial push to start traveling down. Basically I can press the lever and still be sitting on the saddle without going down. Also noticed when pushing straight down with the hand it is the same, very hard at the beginning of the stroke, but it slides down much smoother if you press diagonally (parallel to the seat tube).The seat clamp isn't overtightened, the cable is okay - no sticking. Does anyone have the same kind of problems?
The 34 is soo flexy
Just had my D6 stolen so only right I upgrade to the T8 haha!
Would you choose the T8 over the N9? I was thinking N9 but now I'm not sure after seeing you shred the T8! Haha
What is the name of this trail system? Would love to ride here next time I am out that way!
I can t get it from romania and from uk and i want to buy one of this,can someone pls help me with some info?
Full review plis 👌👌👌👌🧏
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Soon! 🤘
Did you make some adjustment to mute the sound of the cables, it sounds quite quiet
What size Siskiu T8 did you get for your 6’ height?
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Large, and its perfect!
What trail system is this? Looks gorgeous. Planning a trip to Priest lake next summer and would love to check it out
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Beacon Hill/Camp Sekani
@andys5775
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShredist Thanks, didnt realize that was even there! Will have to stop on my next trip that direction
Try out the trid! I think you’ll like it 😀
There is SNI sticker .. standar nasional indonesia 😀
27.5" medium frame or large 29" ?
Could you do a bike check for the wife as well? My gf is interested lol
is this 29er? did you choose M? thanks for the vid
Did you notice any excessive wiring or creaking sounds?
Whats your water bottle volume? Looks it fit nicely.
Seems like they've done something about that standover?
You have helped me decide which bike I want. Is the bike in the video a 27.5 wheel or 29?
@TheShredist
2 жыл бұрын
29er. Size medium you have the choice of either, kind of wish I had the choice of a 27.5, would have been super fun!
Which one is better N9 or T8? Which one would you recommend? I'm looking to buy one right now. Thanks in advance. Just subscribed. :)
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Depends completely on the style of riding you do. N9 can handle a lot more abuse like at the bike park, and the T8 climbs better and is more playful for trail riding 👍
what size are you riding? also how much was it i’ve been looking to get a trail bike
lol I’m getting this for my birthday
Thanks for doing this. I’m seriously considering this bike. How it does on the long fire road climbs?
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
Sits and spins like a champ!
@wybbert
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShredist thanks. Im looking forward for your long term ride review on this. Until then, stay safe & keep shreddin’ 🤙
Good morning sir what size bike do you ride thank you
Oke lets shopping 👍🏿
I must have missed it... what size wheels did you go with, 27.5 or 29?
What’s the weight of the bike
They should have went with the fox 36
Can u make a comparison bet N9 n T8?
I will buy this bike..
Trail definitely, I wonder how anyone would consider this enduro or AM...
@UCgUd46vV8oFUa8gCfVXtNGg What size socket did you use for your fork when adding volume spacers? Trying to get the Fox branded version and I'm seeing both 26mm and 28mm.
Is this bike good for jumping? I need to know so please reply
@TheShredist
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
Torn between the T8 and the N9. If you could only have one all around bike, which if the two would you go for and why?
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the style of riding you're looking to do. Bike park and bigger features: N9. Trails and fun times: T8 might be more fun.
@SHADETREE666
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheShredist thanks, I’m more of a trail rider than a park downhiller. Think the T8 is more my style. Great video, looking forward to your more in depth review later.
What size wheels does your T8 have?
Awesome
How is the 34? Do you notice it flexing? Great rewiew tho!
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
A bit when pushed hard, will probably upgrade in time but for now its doing just fine. 👍
@ewtcizs1101
3 жыл бұрын
Damit, the bike I ordered has the 34 on it, was hoping for a no :D But as you are riding harder then I do, maybe I will not mind :D
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
I tend to find a lot of things people have issues with (like the 34 flexing) you have to take with a grain of salt. I really didn't find the 34 all that bad. If you're jumping at all, buy a couple $3 spacers and then have fun on it! Its a perfectly capable fork, its just more a mid range tier component.
@ewtcizs1101
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot and great to hear! Can't wait for my new bike :D May I ask if you will be putting a dvo fork on this bike as well, in case you upgrade the fork? :D
@TheShredist
3 жыл бұрын
@@ewtcizs1101 I can't say it hasn't been on my mind lol
What bike size would recommend for a 5’10 person ? Thanks
@mojaverc1585
3 жыл бұрын
Medium