Polygon Helios AX9 review: Shimano Dura-Ace + power $8,999 – story of my 1st ride on a new test bike

A box arrived. Inside was a bike. I put it together and went for a ride. This is the opening chapter of what is likely to be a much longer #storyofmybike – inc. the #storyofmyride series – and it’s all about the Polygon AX9. It comes with the same Helios frame that you can find with plenty of other specs in the Bikes Online catalogue. The review was arranged a few days earlier. The bike got tweaked a little (as you’ll learn) and then it was go-time! This is the story of my ride on a new review bike on Saturday 12 August 2023. – Rob _____ #StoryOfMyBike #StoryOfMyRide #ridemedia Part of a series. Have a look around the range (link below). For more about Polygon: ___ Please subscribe to RIDE Media on YouTube. Show your support. Share what you like. Leave a comment. Ask a question. _____ Chapters: 1. Introduction to the Polygon review (plenty more to come, including the unboxing / set-up overview) 2. Early adjustments: overview of the spec 3. Differences to my usual bike – Focus Izalco Max, see more: 4. An hour into the first ride: settling in… 5. Noticing little differences: higher bottom bracket, shorter front end… 6. Talking about the tyres… will be better going tubeless. 7. First ride summary: considering some (easy) changes… and an overview of the early sensations and observations. 8. Please subscribe to RIDE Media’s YouTube channel: ____ Notes: Helios A9X pricing (correct in August 2023) • WITH power meter – Entity WR5 wheels: AUD$8,999 • WITHOUT power meter – Entity WR5 wheels: AUD$7,999 • WITH power meter – Shimano C60 wheels: AUD$9,999 • WITHOUT power meter – C60 wheels: AUD$9,499 _____ Music: A Higher Purpose By Moments Q6KPZZYZ30KVACY7 Breathe By Neon Beach 8TZDCY1OBUHTWCJM