Giant Stance vs Polygon Siskiu D8

benderz

I am looking for an entry level dual sus bike <$2000Aud. I am a beginner and have no experience comparing specs so was wondering if I can get some advice on the following bikes, thanks in advance:

Giant Stance 2 2017
Frame ALUXX-grade aluminium, 120mm FlexPoint suspension
Fork RockShox 30 RL Gold Solo Air, OverDrive, 120mm travel
Shock RockShox Monarch R
Handlebar Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
Stem Giant Sport
Seatpost Giant Sport, 30.9mm
Saddle Giant Connect, Upright
Pedals N/A
Shifters Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
Brakes Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm
Brake Levers Shimano M315
Cassette Shimano HG400 12-36T, 9-speed
Chain KMC X9
Crankset FSA Comet, 24-38T
Bottom Bracket FSA, Press fit
Rims Giant Alloy, Double wall
Hubs Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, QR
Spokes Stainless steel, 14g
Tires Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25, Wire Bead
https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/27-5- ... /102875431

Polygon Siskiu D8 2017
ASX Advanced Alloy linkage driven single pivot XC frame with 4.7" of suspension travel (internal routed) and 2THRU axle system.
Tapered Head Tube
Rockshox Recon Gold Air fork, Travel 120mm, with remote lockout on handlebars
Rockshox Monarch RT Air rear shock with 2 position compression rebound adjustment
22 Speed Shimano Deore XT / SLX group set
27.5 inch Mavic CrossRide wheels with Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres.
5 Year Warranty on frame
Full manufacturer’s warranty on parts
Weight 13.6kg (Medium frame including Pedals)
https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2017- ... Ajkb8P8HAQ

supersonic

On paper the Polygon looks quite a bit better - stiffer fork, improved shock, higher end drivetrain, better wheels. I've not heard of them before, but the geometry looks up to date for a bike of its type. As long as the rear suspension system works well (and lasts) it looks a great buy.

benderz

Thanks for your reply. They are an online retailer with the frames made in Indonesia. There are a few independent bike mag reviews of previous models which are positive. I also just noticed the Anthem 3 is more of a similar price than the stance. Would the Anthem and Polygon be on similar terms on the specs? :

Anthem 3
Frame ALUXX SL-grade aluminium, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension
Fork RockShox 30 Gold RL Solo Air, OverDrive, 120mm travel
Shock RockShox Deluxe RT, Trunnion mount
Handlebar Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
Stem Giant Connect
Seatpost Giant Connect, 30.9mm
Saddle Giant Contact Neutral
Pedals N/A
Shifters Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
Brakes Shimano M365, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm
Brake Levers Shimano M365 hydraulic
Cassette Shimano HG50 11-36T, 10-speed
Chain KMC X10
Crankset Shimano M627, 22-36T
Bottom Bracket Shimano, Press fit
Rims Giant XC-3
Hubs Giant Sport Tracker Disc, [F] QR 28h, [R] Boost 148x12mm 32h
Spokes Stainless steel, 14g

The Rookie

Depends on the riding really, the Anthem is a great XC bike and can be very capable on the rougher stuff but the 30mm fork will never be quite as Recon 32mm on that Polygon.

The rear suspension on the Polygon looks perfectly viable as long as the shock tune works and gives a decent pedal platform.

benderz

Thanks supersonic, oxoman and The Rookie for the advice.
Once I get up and riding will hopefully contribute a bit more rather than making more "which bike" threads!

rockmonkeysc

Polygon make some pretty decent bikes. They're quite popular in South Africa and Australia.
The Polygon Collussus gets really good reviews.

thomasbuzbee31

That bike aint that cheap, you could get a better spec'd trekking and tough trails.

rockmonkeysc

thomasbuzbee31 wrote:

That bike aint that cheap, you could get a better spec'd trekking and tough trails.

Prices are in Australian dollars. Seems like decent value to me.

The Rookie

£1240 at current exchange rates, and bikes generally in Oz are pricier than the UK.