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2022 Polygon Siskiu D6 Full Suspension Bike - $1,599 (20% off) + Delivery @ BikesOnline

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Down from $1,999.00, this is another great offer from BikesOnline on one of Australia's most popular trail bikes, the 2022 Polygon Siskiu D6 full suspension mountain bike.
The D6 has had some amazing reviews in Flow and Pinkbike.

  • Dropper post: Internally routed TranzX dropper post with remote lever
  • Brakes: Shimano MT201 Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Fork: SR Suntour XCR 32
  • Rear suspension: X-Fusion O2 Pro RL
  • Axel: Thru-Axle 15x100/12x148
  • Drive train: Shimano Deore 1x10-Speed (10-46T)
  • Wheels: 27.5" / 29" depending on rider height/frame size (to improve rider comfort - not something you see too often)

Internally routed cables clean up the design and help you appreciate the style and elegance of this beast of a machine.

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  • +11

    from what my sources are telling me I'd be holding off buying a $1000+ bike

    Seems like the bike makers have got their supply chain in order, and they're getting tonnes of bikes pre Xmas (pretty much what they ordered 6+ months ago when demand for bikes was outstripping supply.

    The retailer's issue is that demand is not at 2020 / early 2021 levels so Supply > Demand

    Here's an example : https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch7-2e-hBeC/?utm_source=ig_web_c…
    Current model Canndondales, Trek's etc at up to 20% off

    • +5

      Possibly but bike manufacturers also limit the max discounts and quantities allowed.
      Either way you look at it, this is still a damn good deal.
      The Polygon's are of similar/equal quality but better priced than those brands.

      • +6

        This is actually illegal behaviour in Australia. https://www.accc.gov.au/business/pricing-surcharging/setting…

        I hope you take this sort of thing to the ACCC wherever you become aware of it. When I hear of a manufacturer or supplier engaging in this behaviour, I move to another brand.

        • +6

          Notably though you missed the point where if you do sell below the "recommended" minimum price the manufacturer is allowed to pull supply from the store.

          So yes, you may be allowed to sell goods at whatever price you want, however is it worth it if your supplier would threaten to withold stock from you?

          We had this issue with Garmin when i worked in a bike shop, they set an unofficial floor price and if you sold below this they pulled your supply. It was fair play but rough when online European stores undercut us.

          • +2

            @Drakesy: Not below recommended…below cost price.

            "However, a supplier may withhold the supply of goods when a retailer has sold the goods at a price below cost for the purpose of attracting customers (‘loss-leader selling’)."

            That's a bit different from discounting below a supplier imposed RRP or 'floor price'.

            But yes…I get it…it's hard to prove, and no retailer wants to lose a lucrative product line.

            Still…it pisses me that it so obviously happens, is illegal, and nothing is ever done about it.

            Edit: I am mistaken…sometimes they do pull suppliers up on this:

            https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/fe-sports-to-pay-35000…

            Drop in the ocean though? I get the impression that the suppliers were silly enough to put it in writing.

            • @Banj0: Haha,
              Missed this, that's great, good to see. Agreed its a drop in the ocean though.

              And yes it'd always be verbal either over the phone or from the reps.

        • +6

          Go report Apple then 😐

          • @Alzori: Yes…I realise it is very difficult to prove. Though, doesn't Apple simply provide insufficient margin for their retailers to discount much anyway?

            • +1

              @Banj0: It's more the threat that they'd pull stock from the store that'd do it.

        • +2

          Lol Apple is well known for this and one of the biggest brands around. ACCC isn't going to do shit.

          • @Binchicken22: Exactly. All the government agencies have taken the retailer/manufacturer sides, we consumers are on our own.

            • @wtfnodeal: Its not that theyve taken the retailer/manufacturer sides

              Apple just doesnt openly stipulate what their minimum price is, merely convey that they can and will pull it from your store if you fall below it

              • @Drakesy: They definitely take sides. I have heard nonsense from them such as telling me that I am responsible to lug a 65” TV (just put it into the back seat) to return to a retailer for a warranty claim despite the TV has in home warranty if I lodge a claim with the manufacturer instead.

                • @wtfnodeal: Well thats largely dependent on what route you take
                  If you want to deal with the retailer then expect to hand it back to them for them to sort the warranty out.

                  When i had an issue with my tv i went straight to the manufacturer and they sent someone out straight to my home. I purposely skipped dealing with the retailer because theyd want to see the faulty product

                  • @Drakesy: Let’s say our PM lodges a complaint with ACCC and whatever the local authority such as Consumer Protection that a small retailer sends it a used coffee machine despite it pays for a brand new coffee machine, do you think ACCC will tell our PM that they are not interested to know and act against the small retailer?

        • It is illegal but ACCC won’t do a thing about it. Just the same that I reported to ACCC that Amazon AU charged me the price of a brand new coffee machine but delivered a used one, they didn’t want to know or do anything about it.

          • @wtfnodeal: State vs Fed kind of confuses things here. Isn't a purchase like that more of a state/territory 'Fair Trading' or equivalent dept thing? But it's Amazon though…so who the hell has oversight?!

            Yes…I've had some dodgy used looking stuff from Amazon. That sort of thing should only come vie their warehouse outlet. Would suck to get a coffee machine like that.

            • -1

              @Banj0: Both ACCC and Consumer Protection are not interested in taking any actions against Amazon AU. They are just like all other corrupted government agencies in other countries except for those in Australia pretend they fight for us but in fact they only fight for the winning sides.

    • +4

      Inflation has not been kind to bicycle prices and i wouldn't be holding my breath on getting a bargain
      Polygon bikes are decent quality and well priced, not much will come close to this for value for money.

    • +7

      You can take 20% off the price of a Trek or Cannondale and you still will be miles from the price of an equivalent spec Polygon.

    • good to know. got the bike bug and now i want a road bike

    • +1

      The only manufacturer that comes close to the value for money of Polygon is Giant and that's at RRP. Another 20% off is awesome value for a great bike and I think you'd regret waiting if you were on the lookout for an entry level capable mtb.

      • Giant's prices are basically the same as Trek's these days.

        The only other manufacturers that truly come close to Polygon are the other direct-to-consumer brands. Canyon, Commencal, Vitus etc., but even they had 20%+ price jumps on the current year models.

  • This is a decent bike at a decent price ngl.

    Would jump on this if i didn't already have 2 dualies.

    • +1

      I bought a mid-lower (better than k-mart, but bottom of what I'd consider trail-ready) hardtail model for my son a few years back, based on the drivetrain level vs price. It was great value, but really the frame was not designed to take the drivetrain (3x9 or something). Barely any room between the front derailleur and rear tyre at lowest gear, and consistent rub on delivery. Had to get the LBS to dish the wheel and add shims to move the crank/chain rings out slightly. His impression was that the frame was a bit old (design-wise) for the modern-ish (at the time) drivetrain used.

      Polygon, to their credit, covered the cost of this, but I've been a little reluctant to try another of their bikes since.

      It was still a decent enough bike (retired now), and served my son well, but I was never terribly impressed with the frame. I've advanced my mechanical skills over the years since (can now dish my own wheels!), and have a better idea of what to look for, but I just wouldn't really know buying one of these.

      • +2

        This one has a Shimano Deore 1x10 on it. While you’d never call anything in Mountain Biking unbreakable, that drivetrain could take a significant beating before anything goes wrong.

        The wheels on this bike likely to be a bit heavy and slow. That’d be the big upgrade I would do.

        The fork and shock nothing too special but miles above what you would get on a Kmart bike (which is usually just a spring-no shock absorbing at all).

        And getting a dropper post on dual suspension bike at this price is amazing value. And once you have a dropper you’ll never go back.

        Should do a beginner for a year or two before they decide if they want to trade up to something more serious.

        • +2

          "And once you have a dropper you’ll never go back."

          This is why I've resisted trying one! My bikes just get more expensive!

  • I’m right on the cusp for the sizes - I’m 188cm tall. Better to go up or down size (L or XL)?

    Been looking at getting an entry level dualie for a while. This could be my calling.

    • +2

      Same height, XL bikes give me getter ergonomics

      • +2

        Some say, for the more technical riding, go down. For eating up the rolling fast trails, go up. Dunno if that applies here.

        • IMO it depends a lot more on rider ability. EWS pros size down because their bike handling is elite and the smaller frame is more manoeuvrable on the tight and twisty sections of some of the race stages. For steep and technical terrain, the larger frame can really help less experienced riders because it's more stable.

          • @boozed: I am definitely not in that crowd.

            One LBS once put me on a small frame hardtail…it was fun to ride, but really not suitable at all for my mostly tame, and mixed riding (commutes).

            Really I think the guy was trying to clear floor stock. Had small and large, but no medium. Would have suited me if I was riding olympic cross country, but if I was doing that I wouldn't have been buying a mass produced bike at a LBS!

    • Try out the bike fit calculator on BikesOnline to help work out the right size frame

    • +1

      I'd probably size up on this one. Reach is still pretty short compared to modern bikes, so the XL will give you a similar attack position feel to a modern large. Top tube is also not particularly long and it comes with quite a short stem so the cockpit overall isn't long. My 2c anyway.

      • Your 2c feels like at least $1 mate. Good insight.

  • -3

    I expect an electric bike at this price ;p

    • yeh i hear theyre all the rage now too

      /or a used motorcycle!

      • Honda CB125e :)

        • yeh i used to have one. same one RMS uses to teach on. so glad i bought one learnt the basics!

    • Shame no sale on them as my parents just bought two of the polygon ebikes today!

  • +11

    The next model up is only another $500 but improves the Fork, Shock, Drivetrain and half a kilo lighter. That would be my pick.

    https://www.bikesonline.com.au/2022-polygon-siskiu-d7-dual-s…

    • +1

      Yeah, was about to say the same. The upgraded components are well worth it.

  • I have had the Polygon Siskiu T7 for a few weeks now, great bike, good value for money! Its also on sale now for $2599

  • +2

    Bikesonline discount the runout polygons every year. Great value bikes but I was hoping they'd bring back the NAILD suspension

    • Really is a shame that's gone missing.

      • +2

        Investigating it seems like there may be a six link rear setup on the horizon. Probably a far cheaper setup with some of the same positives and still the more natural feel.

        • +1

          More natural? Ah yes, I've been waiting for a MTB that truly replicates the feeling of those suspension setups that grow on trees.

  • +1

    im in the market for a MTB or hybrid. Mostly pavement riding with some gravel. How is the cascade 3? about same price as a reid. either that or something 2nd hand?

    • +1

      Heist X5/7 or Path 3 from Polygon, have a look. There are few more options

    • For pavement and gravel have a look at the Marin DSX

  • Just chiming in to say I've had a good experience with these guys. Bought two bikes with them that I ended up returning (great quality bikes, polygon branded, just didn't suit my needs after testing). Return process was pretty painless both times with great communication.

    • What they let you have a change of mind return!?
      Geez thats unheard of in the bike industry

      • 14 days free returns, check the policy. It's more for doing some sizing and quick tests rather than e.g. using one of these mtbs at a park for the day and thrashing it, but I only did minor use on both of them so wasn't an issue.

    • -1

      I bought a polygon vander last year from these guys and I've been pretty happy with it. The hearts were shitty at the start so they paid for a bike shop to tube it for me. Ended up that even the bike shop got it wrong… The derailleur was not assembled properly.. There's a little plate that needed turning around… Anyways.. Easy mistake to make while assembling in China. I fixed it myself in the end and learnt how to adjust gears properly.. sounds like I had a hard time but in the end I was happy with the responsiveness of these guys. The bike held up well when I took it to Thredbo in January! Heaps mad!

      • +1

        I thought this was assembled in Indonesia, not China. It's an Indonesian company.

  • How long does delivery take from these guys from experience? Ordered a bike last week. Still hasn’t been shipped according to their live chat, just waiting to be picked - although the pedals I ordered in the same order arrived today. Seems odd when their delivery times are 2 days to Melbourne from what I’ve read on the site. Cheers.

    • Mine took roughly a week to arrive

    • I was quite surprised how quick mine was to Brisbane when i ordered a few weeks ago.
      I ordered at 10pm on Wednesday and it came on Friday morning, so a bit over a day lol

      • It’s been 6 days and no sign of a tracking for me yet :(

  • that is a great price - only $100 more than the D5 was priced at, and considerably better components. Although you'd want to think seriously about going for the D7 as scratchy notes above.

  • Think carefully, and do your research over whether you really need a dual suspension .

    • Bring back the aldi polygon but this time dualie!

      • +1

        Why?

        If you are riding around the burbs, or even on maintained off-road tracks, dual suspension is both a waste of money, and energy.

        • Because I already have the aldi hardtail and it's far tougher to keep rear contact on the trails we do

  • I have the Siskiu N9 already.. should I sell it and buy this? 😏

  • This or a used Trek / Giant?

    • hard to say without specifying which trek or giant. I can vouch for this bike though to start you off with MTBing. It's a great deal

  • Good price! Will get the next one up though.

  • Forgive my ignorance but how would this fare on the road/sidewalk? I'd really like a jack of all trades kind of bike rather than another specialised (no pun intended) road bike.

    • See my comment above.

    • One thing that might put you off one for casual use is that thieves know the bike is expensive purely from the rear suspension existing and your bike will probably be a target for them.

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