I Upgraded my 2022 Polygon Xtrada 7, and Made it Even Better! 

Was in the market for a beginner's MTB 4 Xmas and stumbled upon the Xtrada 7 for $852nz($540us) and a quick search popped up your reviews. Quality details and easy for an uneducated MTB user to understand. Cheers 👍

We love you Cobra Kyle. Thanks for the videos.

Sweet looking bike w/ the upgrades.....I had 1998 Manitou SX w/ their TPC dampening and rode that fork on my 1998 Barracuda XC for nearly 20 yrs with no issues

Very detailed. Thanks for sharing this with us 😊

Super underrated bike for the money. My 2021 Xtrada 7 has been an absolute dream. I put a dropper, X-Fusion 130mm fork, and a set of DHF/DHR2's on it and it's just about perfect for me and my riding style.

Thanks for this video, I had a blast watching it 👍

To improve the hydraulic disc brakes, a simple improvement is to upgrade the levers to SLX or better. These levers have more leverage and better modulation, plus theres much less slack so they feel more responsive. I've also changed the grips to matching yellow on mine ;)

I just received my Xtrada 7 last week. Thank you for the great reviews to help me make my decision. I have already put the light purple grips on it😂😂

My R7 Expert and previously Markhor, were finicky to find the "sweet spot" for air pressure, but if you put the screws to them, they feel amazing.

Love the shirt haha GT4 and the bike looks killer!

Its like I'm watching engineering explained but with bikes. Great upgrade path, nothing overkill.

Looks good bro!

Was looking for a hardtail and found an ex-demo Xtrada 7 for 33% MSRP. Boy was I surprised when I got a fox34 for the fork instead. It rides so well and a dropper just makes it come together

I put a machete (with a set of nukeproof wheels I found for $200 on marketplace) and PNW post on my girlfriend’s xtrada. I would argue that what makes the xtrada a good value bike is that it has a frame worth upgrading. If I bought a hardtail frame and deore 12speed drivetrain I would realistically already be up at close to $1000, and as you said it’s all the little parts that really start to add up. But if you upgrade one at a time it’s probably worth it.

Love the GT FOUR shirt. I use to have a GT FOUR but it's called a All Trac here in the U.S. I always wanted the GT FOUR badges. That bike has some sweet colors.

I looked at getting the Xtrada 6 to match my Siskiu D6 (same paint scheme), but the 27.2 seatpost killed it for me. Ended up with a Specialized Rockhopper which has a 30.9 seatpost so I was able to get a 170mm dropper on it.

Wow you have a taste man 💪🏻

I'm purchasing my first MTB. Your channel is SUPER helpful. I ordered my Xtrada 7 on sale this morning! Question: I want to order a dropper post now to have one ready when my bike arrives. With your original PNW link no longer available, is there a value dropper you could recommend? I'm not entirely sure of all the important specs to insure fit and install. Thanks in advance!

Texas misses you

I’m going to buy one of these and upgrade to Shimano SLX, I have the upgrade components on another bike at the moment

awww man I was hoping for the fox 40 lol

Great video so thanks! I am getting this bike was interested in the Wolf Tooth Headset. What size fits this bike, 44 or 56mm?

In Australia the extrada 7 has a Suntour XCR 32 Air LOR, 120mm Travel, Air Spring, Preload & Rebound Adjuster, Hydraulic Lock Out, Tapered 1-1/8" To 1-1/2" Threadless Steerer, 15x100mm Thru-Axle. The manitou costs about 25% of the total cost of the bike. I hope you could sell the suntour at a good price. I've got an Xtrada 5. All I've done is try new grips, added an underseat too bag, downtube protector and a better drink bottle plus I've ordered a 180mm front rotor and adapter. I think the dropper post would be good but instead of spending too much on my bike, I'm saving for a T8.

Nice bike

Niiiice!! 💯😁👍🏼

Nice upgrades. I almost bought the exact seat post clamp when I put in my dropper. It was just too expensive for what it was. Those metallic pads work better in those MT201 brakes? I didn’t see a link to the pads I think the color is a nice touch. I was also going to do the two white bottle holders but when with a white and a teal from a local Trek shop. It’s a pretty fun bike.

Sick

1:13 bro!! 🤣

How do you like the xtrada 7 compared to the san quentine 1? I’m torn between the two and it will be my first mtb. I’m still new and ride greens and blues in colorado. I do want improve my skills and eventually ride blacks

The Xtrada I feel like it's a more of a comfortable trail bike tbh, the geometry ain't xc, tbh I'd call it a trail bike but still sick bike

NM, just missed the link!

What size tire did you fit on the rear? I am looking to put a 2.4” wide tire and am curious if it will fit

Hi! How you upgraded the rear with boost axle, original does not seems boost trough axle

Why did they put a Sunrace cassette on the Xtrada 7? Is Sunrace junk? Should the cassette be upgraded?

we will have to do hardtails next time I'm up.

Does the Xtrada use a tapered or straight steerer?

dont worry, On my qr budget hardtail I got for 899 cad, I spent 1700 cad on it for upgrades

Got this bike based on your rec and made some of the same upgrades. It looks great and is so fun to ride. Wondering if you think a 2.5 inch tire would be an issue? I'm still using the suntour fork.

My baby brother is your twin .... down to every detail. I love him so ..... I love you.

Sick build Kyle! I'm 5,10' should I get a M or L?

how about 140mm fork for this frame?

l love the upgrades but l probably just ride it stock until l found something l really didnt like . BUT GREAT WEIGHT SAVINGS FOR $1800 at almost $600 A POUND ?? :(

Which grips and pedals are those?

Is the dropper lever the 22.2 mm?

28 lbs is insane man

Is this bike good for ppl over 300lbs?

I Feel like for the xtrada you can just upgrade the fork, pedals, grips, tires and a dropper and be set.

Mojo is my favorite!!!

Question about the seatpost. I just ordered my xtrada 7 and wanted to buy a dropper post. The only size i can find are 31.6 but the bike has a size 31.8. Do you add anything in between or just clamp it harder?

Just recieved my PNW dropper, i checked the hack i did and i can slam it lower than the collar

don't you Sell the OLD parts that you take out ?

Most top end bikes are fitted with the MT200 brakes due to supply issues

LOL the twig..... Air comes out sooooo fast

Still have the stock fork on my xtrada 7, I've noticed it's leaving these fork oil rings where it compresses, is that normal?? Overall I'm happy enough with the fork but it's weird to see these rings

Gonna switch the mt200s for 4 piston deores or somthing?

What kind of fork should I search for that would fit this wheel? I keep hearing it’s “non boost” I don’t know what that means, except you can’t but just any fork?

Coooobraaaaa Tssssssssss

What is your height that you decided to go with an XL frame? im about to order a new bike and im right at the 6 foot mark which basically splits the reccomendation of a L or XL....?

What size are those tires? Thanks

Hello, I have a question about the Polygon Xtrada 7. What's the difference between the 2021model and the 2022model? i saw the specs but as a 12 year old mtb lover, I can'f find a difference so pls answer this question.

5:37 wait, is there rust near suport?

What size your dropper post?

No downhill fork!!? Highly disappointed lol

what size is that seat post clamp please

You had this bike out lately?

180 mil travel!!!!!

Did You Know This Bike Made From Sidoarjo, Indonesia 🇮🇩 My Country

What he didn’t tell you is that he had to change the headset because the Xtrada comes with a straight steerer fork in a tapered bottom bracket. He had to upgrade the headset so he could use his tapered manitou fork in the tapered head tube.. I just learned this the hard way. After dealing with numerous issues on my Xtrada I’m very disappointed that I didn’t buy a more reputable brand. The poor quality of the bike is apparent from the hubs to the headset. For 1000 dollars you get a higher quality bike elsewhere. Lower grade parts I can say that I would have been happier with a lower spec bike that was built properly.. Things that were wrong with my Xtrada: advertised with Shimano brakes. Was delivered with tektro. Bent rear wheel Both wheels have inadequate spoke tension and need to have every spoke tightened and the wheels trued Front hub completely bound up l. Required disassembly/repack Rear wheel hub loose and low on grease. Required disassembly/repack Brake disc bent on front wheel. Required straightening. Headset loose, when I disassembled it expecting to repack/re assemble, I found a bent bearing cage and a straight steerer tube shimmed to run in a tapered tube… absolutely unacceptable in my eyes. I’ll never buy anything from polygon again. Very disappointed.

What size tires did you use?

Kyle: want taller bars. Also Kyle: mounts new 25 mm bars 10mm lower than his 10mm rise bars

You crash. You have a bone sticking out. You yell at people coming, don't look at my down tube protector.

That's crazy lol $3k might as well just buy a better bike.

I wish they wouldn’t use such feminine colors on their bikes. Otherwise there’s no other manufacturer that gives you soo much bang for your buck..