2022 Polygon Strattos S8D Road Bike Review 

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I'm riding the 2021 Strattos S8D and I'm so happy with getting my hands on such a value-for-money bike during this pandemic. Also, kudos for providing such an in-depth English review! Really helps because Polygon's main fanbase isn't English speaking at the moment.

Thank you for this excellent review. I just purchased my first carbon bike thanks in part to your review and positive description. Hopefully I am as happy with a Polygon Strattos S8 as you are. For anyone else considering Polygon who many not know of this Indonesian company, I believe they do contract work for other bike companies too, like Giant and Marin, so that raises the quality expectation. And Wiser, you did a good job showing off Singapore in the background! I've been a few times for work, but never rented a bike while there. Next time!

Polygon has indeed up their game with their bikes in recent times.. They are on par with big brands in terms of design and specs. Just swap the alloy wheels for a lighter carbon wheelset , carbon handlebar and seatpost and its gonna be a great bike 🚲.

Been riding 2022 Stratos S8D for 870s Km. Very comfortable for short jaunts and for century rides. Definitely value for money. Perhaps if you want to reduce the bike weight you can upgrade wheelset, seat post and handle bar with carbon, although I feel the standard components are enough. Never regret choosing this Polygon and not swayed by famous brands. From what I observed, Polygon company also produce bikes for Bianchi, Giant, Marin, and several other brands. Perhaps the technology derived from these productions form the basis for Stratos and Helios bike classes, enabling Stratos S8D to be very comfortable for long rides.

Great review, it would be really good for you to do a bike mechanic video on this model when you can. I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these, just that the local dealer here is an online retailer which means they are cheap, but the service outlets they have affiliated with are nowhere near here. It makes me nervous about servicing as some bike shops also like to charge more to service bikes from brands they don't partner with.

Nice review! Do you think the older model is worth getting as of now ?

A good review from an entry-level perspective.

Vision Team 35mm would be a go to if you don't want to go for 45,50 or 60mm wheels

This bike looks to be comparable to far more expensive bikes from more established brands. If the wheels are not quite as good then that would make sense. They still look good though.

One of the leading products from Indonesia beside Indomie (the instant noodle.)

Got the S7D after looking at the major brands where their prices were not so great. Polygon value is very good, almost comparable to a velobuild without the hassle haha. Good review 👍

Planning to buy this bike.. any long term review?

3k for ultegra, superb value 😉 How's the position, for endurance or for racing?

Excellent review... Have you reviewed Merida Scultura 5000 ?

Thank you for the review. Already have siskiu t8. Planning to get s8d too. 😇 Please do s7d. Is the frame the same with s8d?

Since my friend is getting a new road bike I thought I should get one as well. I'm probably going to get one of these in rose gold if they're still in stock. I have a polygon Helios c3 from 2016 which I haven't ridden much of in the last 2 years because I suddenly grew 3cm and now it's a bit too small. Wheel weight won't be a problem for me, my main bike is a Polygon Colossus T8 with a 2017 Siskiu d7 for backup. Pretty sure mountain bike wheels are heavier. Weather is getting wet again, around the time of your review I think I got caught in the rain twice on my Saturday rides. Lucky I was on a mountain bike. Great review! Btw how are the brakes? One of the other reasons I don't ride my road bike much is that the brakes are really weak, sora rim brakes and I'm used to my 4pot xt hydraulic disc brakes on my Colossus. I know they probably aren't that strong but as long as they're easy to brake with, it's enough, those Soras can barely stop my bike down mount Faber have to squeeze fully just to slow down a bit.

I am from India. Your review was awesome. I want to know which is the best road bike under 60k Indian rupees

you should try Helios line up too

Easy install, great to use

How tall are you?

How was the braking with the 140mm rotors?

Nice review... thx... does this bike can hold speed 40kph++?

I'm 172cm. Would you recomend the S or M? Polygon sizing chart says I should get M. But I see you rode the S pretty comfortably.

How heavy is it?

Good review. Is the only difference between S7 and S8 is 105 v Ultegra?

Nice bike bro.. i like it

Hello, I'm 1.74cm tall, what size do you recommend in s8 52S or 52M? Thank you

Is this an Endurance bike?

What is the weight for this bike?

What size and is your height?

can ride pcn go work comfortably ? afraid of carbon frame break haha

how about bike weight?

What do you think is the maximum tyre clearance?

What is your height to ride S size? I am 170cm looking at XS Size

Can this bike fit 32c tyres?

Wait for new model polygon Helios A8 & A9🤭

what wheels do you recommend to change to?

Agreed climb not really smooth

where can i find this bike ?

First!!!

As soon I’ve heard the annoying clicking noise of the hub, I’m out, beautiful bike nonetheless.

No rim brake , no buy