The ULTIMATE Budget Mountain Bike
In this review, I take a look at the Polygon Siskiu T6. This is a super budget friendly full suspension mountain bike available for only $1,299 at https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/LXdaAo The Polygon Siskiu T6 is the entry level bike in the T series. I’ve also reviewed the T7 and T8. Follow the links if you want to see those reviews.
Suspension
The T6 is equipped with a 140mm Rock Shox Silver front fork. It is tried and true and a great entry level air fork. We get 135mm of travel in the rear from an X Fusion shock which also has rebound adjustment.
Drivetrain
On to another tried and true piece of equipment. The T6 is sporting a full Shimano Deore 1×10 drivetrain, and the rear derailleur has a clutch for that ultra quiet ride. Of course, the 10 speed cassette can be limiting on climbs.
Tires and Wheels
Tires are from VeeTire Co. They’re 2.5 inches wide and tubeless ready. The rims boast a 35mm internal width and are also tubeless ready. The wheels are the same as what comes on the T7 and T8. So, all you’ll need are tubeless valves and some sealant to instantly drop 1 – 1.5 pounds (2.2 – 3.3 kg) on your new ride.
BRAKES
Shimano MT-201 supplies your stopping power which is probably the most widely used mtb setup on the market right now. I’ve used it across several different bikes on this channel over the last few years and it has never failed me once. The rotors are 180mm on the front and rear, and it comes stock with resin pads.
Dropper Post
The size large bike that I’m riding comes with a TranzX 170mm dropper. As was the case with the wheels, this is the same equipment they’re using all the way up to the T8. You usually don’t see droppers at this price point, and while I like the post… the lever is just okay.
FInal Thoughts
The frame on the T6 is the same as the T7 and T8. The big differences are the overall quality of parts between the models and the step from a 10 speed drivetrain on the T6 to a 12 speed drivetrain on the T7 and T8.
This bike is not future proof (no bike is) because it doesn’t have the UDH that SRAM developed, so you won’t be able to put SRAM transmission on it. That said, the setup on this bike is the industry standard, and you can walk into any bike shop for replacement parts or upgrades. This bike is extremely upgradeable… as you start to wear out parts you can buy better parts and even fully upgrade the drivetrain from a 1×10 to a 1×12. So, if it’s a small initial investment you seek, with the ability to improve later, this might be your answer.
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