Polygon bicycles

[Felt 35]

Anyone know or have or have had  a Polygon bicycle and can give info about pros & cons.

http://www.polygonbikes.com/

 

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Felt

[moonoi]

I know it's an Indonesian bike brand, don't really see them around much. I think Cycling Tips did a review of one of their bikes a couple of years ago and found it to be an excellent value for money proposition, but don't know if that holds up in Thailand or not.


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[Felt 35]

4 hours ago, moonoi said:

I know it's an Indonesian bike brand, don't really see them around much. I think Cycling Tips did a review of one of their bikes a couple of years ago and found it to be an excellent value for money proposition, but don't know if that holds up in Thailand or not.


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Its Indonesian brand and like the "Java" bicycles you get a low priced bike with good components. Im looking for a second bike because I commute between two provinces and the Polygon Helios C5 2016 are now on sale in Thailand for around Thb 28-29xxx,- Coming with full Shimano 105 components, Shimano Rs 10 wheels and carbon fork. Sure its not a top end bike but personally after years with carbon bicycles, Shimano Ultegra / Dura ace and generall high end bikes the truth have finally got into me also, "its not about the bike" at least not in my age

I have a Trek Madone at one place but was thinking og either Polygon or Java to use for mostly weekend rides when in the other province.

 

Anyway, cheap or expensive bicycles, I would feel more sure to invest in another toy if anyone have "hands on experience"!

 

Thanks

Felt.

[moonoi]

 
Its Indonesian brand and like the "Java" bicycles you get a low priced bike with good components. Im looking for a second bike because I commute between two provinces and the Polygon Helios C5 2016 are now on sale in Thailand for around Thb 28-29xxx,- Coming with full Shimano 105 components, Shimano Rs 10 wheels and carbon fork. Sure its not a top end bike but personally after years with carbon bicycles, Shimano Ultegra / Dura ace and generall high end bikes the truth have finally got into me also, "its not about the bike" at least not in my age
I have a Trek Madone at one place but was thinking og either Polygon or Java to use for mostly weekend rides when in the other province.
 
Anyway, cheap or expensive bicycles, I would feel more sure to invest in another toy if anyone have "hands on experience"!
 
Thanks
Felt.

At that price I'd go with a Merida, which is similarly specc'd and priced


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[Felt 35]

6 hours ago, moonoi said:

 

 

At that price I'd go with a Merida, which is similarly specc'd and priced


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Where in Thailand and what model Merida do I get for that amount?

[moonoi]

Check out km8bicycle, or the local importer Cycle Sport


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[Felt 35]

11 hours ago, moonoi said:

Check out km8bicycle, or the local importer Cycle Sport


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Will for sure check it out, Merida is made in Taiwan I believe ?

[moonoi]

Yes it also partly owns Specialized


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[moonoi]

Just saw that Giant (Worldbike) are advertising 50% off some of their 2016 model year bikes. Might be worth checking if they have anything interesting as well.


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15 hours ago, moonoi said:

Just saw that Giant (Worldbike) are advertising 50% off some of their 2016 model year bikes. Might be worth checking if they have anything interesting as well.


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Actuell found that its a lot of year end bargains around. I had initially planned a quick, reasonable investment but with all this "specials" Im afraid I gonna end up with more than a wekend ride 

Btw, back to Polygon bikes. The owner of the dealer here I rest my head most of the time asked me yesterday if I was buying for myself or for a Thai (  height) and I told him I looked for a reasonable second bike for myself. He is quit tall compare to the general population, I guess around my height which is 176cm. He showed me a Polygon he used as Demo and for a occasional Sunday ride the computer had 300km on it (yes I know that can be reset). As mentioned this bikes sell in AUS now (2016models) for AUD 1000,- and in Bangkok for about THB 29000,-

When Thailand is a bit different than the West when it comes to second hand how much should I pay for a demo here. In the west I would expect at least 30% of the retail price but what about here? Btw, the bike looked ok.

 

Thanks

Felt.

[moonoi]

 
Actuell found that its a lot of year end bargains around. I had initially planned a quick, reasonable investment but with all this "specials" Im afraid I gonna end up with more than a wekend ride 
Btw, back to Polygon bikes. The owner of the dealer here I rest my head most of the time asked me yesterday if I was buying for myself or for a Thai (  height) and I told him I looked for a reasonable second bike for myself. He is quit tall compare to the general population, I guess around my height which is 176cm. He showed me a Polygon he used as Demo and for a occasional Sunday ride the computer had 300km on it (yes I know that can be reset). As mentioned this bikes sell in AUS now (2016models) for AUD 1000,- and in Bangkok for about THB 29000,-
When Thailand is a bit different than the West when it comes to second hand how much should I pay for a demo here. In the west I would expect at least 30% of the retail price but what about here? Btw, the bike looked ok.
 
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Felt.

About the same to be honest. Although here you don't really have as much choice, so it becomes up to you as to whether you think the discount being offered is worth it or not.


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13 hours ago, moonoi said:

 

About the same to be honest. Although here you don't really have as much choice, so it becomes up to you as to whether you think the discount being offered is worth it or not.


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I don`t want to push the dealer for a few thousand even if secondhand is secondhand. Best to be in tune with him for future service and parts. Anyway was in contact with world bike today and heading Bangkok very soon and most likely end up with a Giant.

[moose7117]

polygon are a big seller in Australia, they are good value for your money in Australia never seen them in Thailand.