is this the ultimate trail bike – and only $2700?!
for starters
If you’ve followed my channel, you know I’ve already reviewed the T6, T7, and T8 (click for my Polygon Playlist), as well as filmed some upgrade videos for those looking for a budget build. This Siskiu T9 feels familiar, and yet totally different at the same time. At this $2,700 price point, it competes well against its own siblings even for the budget conscious. As for similarly spec’d bikes? It blows the competition away.
frame and general specs
The frame is the same across all the Siskiu T models. The changes start coming with the level of components spec’d on each bike. The rear triangle is attached by a Single Pivot rear suspension. The seat tube angle is 77 degrees and the head tube angle is 65 degrees. All these elements make this bike feel super stable on downhills and quit comfortable and efficient on climbs. All models come with 780mm bars and a 35mm stem. This Siskiu T9 comes with a TranzX dropper post (150mm on the S-M & 170mm on the L-XL).
drivetrain
The Siskiu T9 comes with a 1×12 drivetrain. Shifters, rear derailleur, crank arms, and 32T chainring are all Shimano Deore XT. The cassette is a 10-51 Shimano Deore M6100. The chain is a KMC chain. The rear derailleur does have a clutch built in to give you that super quiet ride. If you want a full Shimano drivetrain, you just have to swap out the chain. That said, I’ve been riding KMC chains on a lot of the bikes that I’ve reviewed over the last year, and I don’t have any complaints.
brakes
This bike is sporting my favorite brake brand from this last year – TRP. This bike has TRP DHR EVO 4-piston hydraulic brakes and 180mm rotors. These are probably the best brakes I have ever used – even better than my 4-piston Shimano brakes on my emtb. The reach, lever pull, adjustability, and stopping power are just phenomenal.
Suspension
The front fork is a FOX 36 Performance Elite and the rear shock is a FOX Float X Performance. Now, let me be brutally honest for a second. This is the most high end setup that I have ever ridden, and all of the different adjustment possibilities on the front fork can add a lot of complication. I took the time to go to FOX’s website to read about the proper setup and it was so helpful. I dialed everything in prior to my trip to Bentonville and it rode buttery smooth. Travel on the front is 140mm and the rear is 135mm, and that’s the same across the whole Siskiu line.
tires
The Siskiu T9 comes tubeless ready, you just need to purchase some tubeless valves and sealant. My Siskiu T9 came with Maxxis 2.6″ wide and they sealed up super fast. With these 2.6″ tires, I’ve noticed som rubbing on the rear seat stay. If I kept this bike longterm, I’d probably get some less aggressive tires.
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