Polygon Syncline Series
What size are the wheels?
The Syncline 2, 3 and 5 come with 27.5" wheels on a small, the option of 27.5" or 29" wheels on a medium and 29" wheels for large and extra large frame
How much travel do the forks have?
The Syncline 2, 3 and 5 have 120mm of front travel.
What riding style is this geometry intended for?
The Syncline 2, 3 and 5 offer modern geometry (slack head angle with a steep seat tube angle) perfect for XC racing, with efficient climbing and stable descending.
Are the wheels tubeless ready?
The Syncline series comes with tubeless ready rims, all you need to do is buy tubeless valves, tape and sealant and you're ready to set up your rims for tubeless.
Are the tyres tubeless ready?
The Syncline series comes with tubeless ready tyres, all you need to do is buy tubeless valves, tape and sealant and you're ready to set up your rims for tubeless.
Are tubeless valves and tape provided with the bike?
No, valves and tape are not provided.
What groupset is this bike equipped with?
The Syncline 2 comes with a 1x11 drivetrain. The Syncline 3 and 5 comes with a 1x12 drivetrain. All models come with Shimano components and KMC chain.
What brakes is this bike equipped with?
The Syncline 2 and 3 come with Shimano BL-M201 hydraulic disc brakes, The Syncline 5 comes with Shimano BR-MT401 hydraulic disc brakes. All models have 180mm front rotors and 160mm rear rotors.
Does this bike come in any other colours?
The Syncline 2 comes in grey / black. The Syncline 3 comes in red black and the Syncline 5 comes in green / grey.
Does this bike come with any other specs?
No, The Syncline series comes in the spec which we advertise. IMPORTANT: Sometimes factory will change the spec of the bike to something of similar or better quality, usually without any notice, this is to ensure customers are riding bikes instead of waiting for the correctly spec’d component to become available.
How wide are the handlebars?
The Syncline 2 and 3 come with Entity Expert 760mm wide alloy handlebars whilst the Syncline 5 comes with Entity Expert 740mm wide alloy handlebars.
What's the stem length?
The Syncline 2 and 3 come with an Entity Expert 45mm length alloy stem, whilst the Syncline 5 comes with an Entity Expert 60mm length alloy stem.
Does this bike come equipped with a dropper post and what's the travel?
No, the Syncline models come with a regular 27.2mm alloy seat post with quick release locking mechanism.
Can I install a dropper post on this bike?
No, the Syncline models are not compatible with internally routed dropper posts.
Does the frame have internal or external cable routing?
The Syncline series have internally routed gear and brake cables.
What's the bikes' frame material?
The Syncline series are made from ACX XC performance carbon fibre.
What's the bikes' wheels material and how wide are the rims?
The Syncline 2, 3 and 5 come with Double-Wall Alloy rims. The Syncline 2 comes with 22mm internal width rims. The Syncline 3 and 5 come with 30mm internal width rims.
Does this bike come with boost hub spacing?
The Syncline series come with boost hub spacing front and rear. It is 15 x 110 wide front and 12 x 148mm rear.
What is the weight of this bike?
The Syncline 2 in medium is 12.9Kg. The Syncline 3 in medium is 12.6Kg and Syncline 5 in medium 11.9Kg.
Can I take this bike on downhill trails?
No, The Syncline series are designed for cross country riding, trail riding and XC racing.
Can I take this bike to the bike park?
Yes, the Syncline series are designed for cross country riding, trail riding and XC racing but are not designed to be ridden on aggressive, enduro or downhill trails and jump lines.
What size rotors does this bike come equipped with?
The Syncline series come with 180mm front rotors and 160mm rear rotors.
What tyres does this bike come equipped with and what size?
The Syncline 2 comes with Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 27.5" / 29" x 2.25" and the Syncline 3 and 5 come with WTB Trail Boss 27.5" / 29" x 2.25".
Does this bike come with pedals?
Yes, the Syncline series comes with alloy flat pedals.
Does this bike come with a kickstand?
No, the Syncline series do not come with a kickstand.
Can I fit a bottle cage in this frame?
The Syncline series can fit 2 water bottles. 1 on the down tube and 1 on the seat tube.
How do I set the suspension for my height and weight?
We suggest you set up your suspension in accordance with the fork manufacturer tuning guides for each individual, personal preference also needs to be considered as everyone likes their suspension slightly different from person to person.
Is a shock pump provided with this bike?
A shock pump is not included with any of our bikes. You do not need a shock pump for the Syncline 2. You need a shock pump for the Syncline 3 and 5 to set the fork suspension up.
What tyre pressure should I run?
Tyre pressures are subjective to each individual rider, we suggest you find a suitable tyre pressure best suited to the terrain you commonly ride. The recommended pressure range is printed on the side wall of the bicycle tyres.
What riding category is this bike intended for?
The Syncline series, in accordance with Polygon's classification, belong to bike class 4. You can read more about the various classifications here.