12/31/2023 0 Comments Dying light review polygonCivilization has fallen back into the Dark Ages. The City, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. "Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus-and lost. However, if you’re on either side of the height bell-curve, there’s a good chance the A5.0 won’t be for you.30 January 2015 Story Official Description With five frame sizes on offer, we were able to get an exact fit. This may cause discomfort for less flexible riders, and it quickly changes the handling of the bike: going into the drops makes for a far twitchier ride with a lot more weight over the front wheel. We felt comfortable riding through bumpy road sections seated and never felt that the bike was bouncing beneath us.Īs mentioned above, we’re not overly fond of the handlebar’s shape, which forces a big change in position to go from tops to drops. Even at full height, the Helios rides with a balanced attitude, where other bikes can feel top-heavy and skittish.Īccelerating is met with a sense of immediate reaction and without frame flex, but the deeper 30mm wheels do take some effort to get up to speed.Įven with just 23mm wide tyres, the A5.0’s ride quality is notably smooth and controlled. The Helios’ position is easily fine-tuned with a large stack of headset spacers beneath the stem allowing for a specific handlebar height. The Polygon’s fast looks extend to its ride quality once on the road – it delivers a performance feel with a comfortable, upright riding position.Ī whole bunch of carbon-fibre headset spacers allows for accurate handlebar height setup: David Rome / Future PublishingĪ whole bunch of 10mm carbon headset spacers allows for easy fine-tuning of handlebar height Ride and handling: Stable, smooth and proof that red is fastest No pedals are included, so be sure to factor that into the bike’s price. They serve purpose admirably well, although we didn’t get along with the handlebar shape. We reckon this benefit is rather limited for most people, but the additional strength and stiffness provided by the deeper rim is something everyone can appreciate.įinishing off the build are Polygon’s own Entity brand components. The R501 30 model on the A5.0 means the rim has a depth of 30mm, something that is claimed to offer marginally better aerodynamics than a shallower wheel. An additional bonus is Shimano’s brilliant quick-release skewers which put shame to more basic models. Shimano’s R501 wheelset is a popular choice with Shimano 105-equipped bikes: these wheels aren’t particularly light, but they provide a decent ride quality and easy serviceability. Tyres are often overlooked on budget bikes, yet Polygon has picked the Schwalbe Durano tyres – one of our favourite training tyres, offering dependable puncture resistance without sacrificing grip and speed. The Schwalbe Durano tyres are one of our favourites These schwalbe durano tyres are a favorite of bikeradar’s : David Rome / Future Publishing This longer rear derailleur would be better used in conjunction with a wide-range rear cassette – similar to that of SRAM’s Apex group – therefore providing much of the additional gearing spread a triple offers, without the added weight and complexity. But today the triple is seen to add weight, large amounts of unnecessary gear overlap and an often finickier setup.Ī requirement of a triple crank is a longer cage rear derailleur to cope with the varying chain slack. Prior to the everyday availability of compact cranks, triple ring cranks were common on recreational-level bikes as they offered a wider gearing spread. While some people may love the huge range offered by the triple, there’s little need for 30 gears when 20 is proven. Three rings on the front may seem great, but it’s simply not needed for general road ridingĪs noted before, the choice of a triple crankset is an odd one in a market where compact cranks are the norm. Shimano 105 cranks are great quality – but we can’t help feel the triple ring is a dying concept : David Rome / Future Publishing
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