Sweet!!!!

Had my T7 a little over a month and it is a blast. Only thing I’ve done is setup tubeless.

Thanks so much dude! I'm glad this helped

This comment coming from someone with both the D7 and T7 means a lot dude! Thank you very much :-)

You made my day! So glad I could help 👍

So glad I could help!

Hey Tim, I'm also in the dallas area, and I was looking into getting the D6. Where do you go for riding? I'm usually near Frisco and Carrollton

Same hahaha

Hahaha same with me. Need wife approval in buying new bike 😁

Hahaha. Far out, same thing

Same. Just bought the D7 size large -- 29" tires. A few weeks ago, reentered MTB after 22 years hiatus (3 kids) riding my 1997 Kona Lava Dome 26" wheels hardtail with Manitou Answer fork - installed post purchased in 98. First D7 ride was eye opening. Literally, a life saver for my 59.5 yo a%^. Very happy with my purchase.

No worries you can overforked it from 120mm to 140mm. You may go mullet to add rear travel it may go up to 130rear and you have 140mm front then you have T series like already hehehe...

I've been focusing on the D6 for most of my riding. I take it on some rather rough trails, more than I thought I could. I wanted to go with the lighter and more nimble bike. I also found that after some time on the bike I became more comfortable with it. If I was riding more Enduro type trails I think I'd have chosen the T more often.

@@rgmtb I mostly do trails and small dirt jumps, which line do you recommend? Currently I'm deciding between the d7 and t7, but I don't know if I want to to spend that much for the t7.

@@mctg9043 d7 is the bike for you. Don't let the line-up fool you. Just because it goes D - T - N in respects to how intense the bike is for riding in no way means the D is for commuting to work or just riding on rails2trails. I beat the hell out of my d here in the north east rock gardens. Now, if you said you wanted to get into park then I would have to suggest the T line. I tool my T7 to my local DH park and it rocked it! I would not take my d6 to this same park. But for the kind of riding and jumping you are doing, the d7 is going to be just fine. Plus, it's a lighter bike so since you ride trails mostly it gonna be a whole lot easier to climb with ;-)

@@rgmtb Thanks so much for that, helps a lot and I appreciate it 👍

Haha!!!!

Bruuuuh, KZfaq translates "HaHa!!!" to "Lol!!!"

I own both the D and T not the N. I can tell you this, I've taken my T to my local bike park (Mountain Creek) and it handles that park just fine. You can pedal the N in regards to enduro races but it's not your daily driver and it's gonna be a whole lot of bike for riding around. Sure, the N will stand out at the park but that's really going to be it's home. If you are looking for a bike that can handle both crazy trails that you need to pedal to and from PLUS park riding, the choice is the T. Heck dude, after a few tweaks to my D I'm now taking it on all my messed up local runs! These are good bikes man. They are heavy, but good. This is why I'm leaning towards the D for most of my riding. The T is a 38 pounder man! So again, unless you are really talking crazy stuff and plan to do that most of the time, go with the T. It is far from a toy and can take some hard core hits dude! And please, if you found this video and the information provided helpful, please use my link when you make your purchase. It really helps my channel. Also, thanks for the sub buddy!!!

The rear is boost but the fork is not so that means the front wheel is also not boost. Hope this helps 👍

The D7 would be great. I put mine through some pretty tough stuff with zero worries 👍

Lots of things in common here. I've also got my eye on either a Fluid or an Optic. Nothing to do with the BOL product not being good, just that I was thinking of stepping things up a bit with an Optic and than the fluid popped up so I had to at least check it out. I used to own a Norco Torrent HT Aluminum and loved that bike! It was a Plus bike and was to much for me to pedal around. Once I put some smaller tires on the bike it became a lot more fun for me. Still, it's a bike built for folks that want to do crazy stuff on a hard tail. The bike is a tank but is tough on your body. I ended up selling it but still really loved it! The D6 or D7 are great options. Personally I now lean towards the D7 most of the time. For the few extra bucks you get some better parts and the bike is basically done. The D6 is a nice entry point bike but you're gonna end up changing out that fork once you get onto some harder trails.

I’m on the same boat as you - went to my local MEC in Burlington and fell in love with the D7 after reviews I’ve been getting - I’m between sizes - they have a S in a 27.5 but they have a M in a 29er - I’m close to just jumping into a 29er, I’m also 5’6” so I want to be absolutely sure

D all day long my friend! Look, just because it's on the low end of "Huck Off A House" scale does not make this bike a whip! I've been beating the stuff'n out of it and not problems. I jump it and take it full bore down rocky trails without any issues or worries. For me, the T is just overkill for most riding and is a bit to heavy. I've recommended the D to many of my friends that ride exactly like you. It will be a great bike!

Oh boy tough one dude! The T7 might be the better choice here. I have both and I have to say that the T7 did one hell of a great job at the bike park! That being said, it's a heavy bike and might not be the best bike for trail riding. If you are leaning more towards downhill and enduro then go with the T7.

The frames are night and day different! The T7 is built for bigger hits and has way more travel. This is why I wanted to make this video. The bikes are completely different and made for different riding for sure.

I would be looking into the D7 for sure. Look, I love my T7 but it's a bigger bike then you might think from the website. I just took it to Mountain Creek over the weekend and it did a great job. You would benefit way more from a set of 29in wheels on a D7 then you would with a T series. If you said to me you wanted to do park riding as well as trail I would totally push you towards the T but if you're not sure yet and your just getting into MTB the T is simply overkill and I actually think you won't like it. Ping me again here if you have any other questions of please don't forget to use my link of you do choose to buy one ;-) Thanks!

@@rgmtb very helpful reply, thank you! I had a feeling this combination was the sensible choice. Is there a code for discounts on accessories too? Great video content, btw.

@@gitlyndon So, no discount codes right now, just my hyperlink and thanks 👍

your link is now inactive

Sorry man, I thought I updated all of these to BOL new affiliate program. Thank you bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/a1m9Aq

Great deal!!

I made the plunge 2 months ago on the T8. I went with the T8 over the T7 mainly because the Fox 34, the Fox Float, and the SLX drivetrain. The SLX package is absolutely stellar. A BIG upgrade from the old Deore/Tourney that I used to have. And my good gravy the Fox 34 is amazing. Granted, I came from a coil spring, but still. The fork and drivetrain would cost at least $1000 more than the Recon / Deore combo, so if you can afford the T8, it's actually "cheaper" than the T7 with upgrades.

I'd put it into the category of harder trail riding. It needed a new fork for sure. I'm not sure where you ride but if you're around my area I'd start to take this much more to Wawayanda and Sterling because it's a better pedaler. The new fork gave it new life to handle harder trails. I'd still use my T7 for places where I know I'm gonna jump and hit harder features. Hope this helps 👍

I have a D7. Love it, just right for Bonelli in SoCal.

I'm leaning towards the T7 then. The D7 would be able to handle the rough stuff but I think you might find it a little less of a bike that you want for the bigger stuff. Just understand that you can't have it all. The T7 will take a bit more to pedal on the flat trails. I think you'd be more happy pedaling a little harder on flat trails and having a bike that can take the hits then the other way around. If you found any of this helpful, please use my link when you purchase! It really does help me a lot 👍😃👍

@@rgmtb Awesome! If I end up buying it I'll make sure to use your link, I've found myself come back to this video multiple times, it's been very helpful 👍

These are 3 completely different bikes. It's not just the angle but the travel, components and overall construction. Each of these bikes has a sweet spot like I mentioned in the video and if you are looking for a specific kind of ride and get the wrong bike there is a good chance you will be unhappy. I can tell you right now, if you took the D to the bike park it would not be anywhere as fun or safe as the T or N. And if you bought an N and wanted to climb hills and do some long distance XC you would be unhappy. Now I'm sure there are some folks that will read this and say that they bomb hills on their D and ride for miles on their N (cuz there are always those kind of folks) but the majority of the people will agree with what I'm saying. I just want to make sure you get the right bike.

All have different frames and geos. The only time the frames are the same is within each group. So the D5, D6 and the D7 have the same frame but different parts. I think you might have already gathered that but still thought I should say it to be sure.

I'd go with the D6. All these bikes are pretty old but the D6 seems to be the most current in specs.

Wow, tough one. Personally, yes I think it's overkill but that being said, how good is the deal? Here's how I see it, you're gonna have this bike for a good couple years. If we're talking $100 or $200 bucks, I'd buy the D7. You're gonna spend more than that on the T to lighten it up once you feel how heavy it is. I'm not picking on the T. It's a very good bike but ment for Enduro or at least more aggressive riding. The D7 basically made to do exactly what you want so do you really want to save a few bucks and not get exactly what you want?

@@rgmtb Thank you for responding! I ended up going with the D7 as I think it will do what I want better and leave $400 in my pocket. The T7 was going to be $1750 (still in box) vs a 2021 D7 (barely used) for $1300. I will spend the savings on tubeless and a few mods on the D7 :) Now my next challenge....24" budget air front suspension bike for my son.

The D and T lines are really different bikes. It comes down to what kind of riding your gonna do. As much as I felt confident on the T at the bike park and on the rough stuff, it was more bike than I wanted for the majority of the riding I do. Are you looking for an all arounder or do you ride a specific type of trail most of the time? It's not about the $300 and what you get, it's about making sure you enjoy what you got.

@@rgmtb I am looking for an all-rounder bike. I consider myself a beginner in MTB.

I guess it really comes down to the stuff you're riding most. For example, I've got both the D6 and the T7. At first I thought the T7 was going to be my go to bike because the D6 just didn't have the suspension I needed for my trails. Turns out that the T7 was just to much bike for my needs and after doing some tweaking of the D6 I'm super happy with it! I know I'm not directly answering your question but it really comes down to your trails. If you're only getting one bike then you need to average out where you're going to spend most of your time. If I was going to do more park and enduro riding then my story would be different and the T would be my poison. I do think that that T will do more all around riding then the N. The N is a bit more specific. Just my thoughts ;-)

@@rgmtb Just for fum maybe try a minus 2 degree Slackerize HeadSet on your D6 and perhaps go Mullet as well.

@@mudkayak6305 Might be interesting 🤔

You like the big hits? The n7 is a lot of bike. What kind of riding do you do?

@@rgmtb lot of jumps and double black tech

@@JUICEK1NG Understood. The D is a great bike but maybe the T would have been better. The N is really specific for Enduro stuff. The T is quite the all around bike. Sorry I did not have this video done sooner for you. Still, you've got a great bike!

That would be Steady Rack ;-)

Yes, as far as I know. Sorry for the late reply to this post.

I've found the best way to go is to get the frame powder coated. I've got a guy that does this for me. Strips down the paint and stickers and then coats the frame. Looks amazing and lasts a long time. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptyRa9Npv7bMmoU.html

@@rgmtb Thanks a ton. Yeah I live in Washington and don't really know how to find that kind of stuff. Maybe if I went into Seattle or ionno. Still thanks for the answer n_n!!

What did you buy? I had same dilemma. 59.5 YO. I bought the 29 inch D7. V happy. Should be plenty nimble. 6' 190 lbs.

I had contacted Polygon who was great at getting back to me saying that in the D7 the Medium would definitely be too small for me. After testing a few bikes, I decided that I really prefer the 27.5 wheels for the kind of riding we do so the D7 was out. I demoed a Marin Rift Zone 27.5 and their sizing does work perfectly for me in a Medium so we got the Medium for me and a Small for my wife. Loving the bikes.

I think these bikes run small. I'm 5'11" and had to get the XL T7. It fits good but any smaller would be too small.

I bought it, pretty good for the price, good geoemtry , another good bike along with the polygon is Marin Bobcat 3

You're probably better off with a hardtail tbh.

@@Bungle2010 my friend also suggested hardtail but any reason why it’s better?

@@ignts9230 If you're using it for mainly road riding the rear suspension will be pointless, and will soak up your energy, which is the last thing you want on a long ride. Besides, you'll get a much better bike for your money with a hardtail then the equivalent full sus. I bought one of these bikes, but I already have a (old) hardtail, and a couple of road bikes.

@@ignts9230 Oh and it will be heavier too,

@@Bungle2010 firstly thanks for your kind advises. I was thinking if I can just get one bike for all round usage since I’m not a professional rider just want to do and experience abit of everything. (Eg riding as far as 120km, doing some trails, riding over obstacles, gravels or going down stairs) So full sus maybe if I want to go trail I can still go? I’m currently still using my 20 year old KHS full sus, but yeah a lot had changed since I bought that bike 20 years ago so was thinking of getting an upgrade now.. but yeah I’m in a dilemma

They make money cause they own the warehouses were a lot of popular brands make bike so they can manufacture bikes for less

Thanks for picking up and that! Too many people just buy big shinny expensive bikes because they look cool. The best bike does not always mean it's the most expensive bike. Yes, I might have a few more bikes then most people but part of having this collection is because I like to have to right bike for the type of trails I'm riding.

I'll try my best for ya man!

I’ve been looking at the premier vs the xtrada a lot. Just an all round bike for green trails and riding with my young boy on paved trails

@@vincentapodaca2930 I own premier 5 , xtrada is more trail oriented with a slacker head angle and better parts, premier is more like a Entry level Mtb with Alivio and Xcm fork for light trails, while the xtrada is the starting point of a real MTB, with deore and air forks

@@liana.chawngthu thanks

Oh man you'd be so surprised how great 29s are! I'm a med and thought 29s would be too tall for me and it would be strange. NOPE! Im all 29 now because of this bike. I realize it's a leap of faith to invest in this change but think about it 👍

@@rgmtb gonna buy t7 when its back use my hard tail for cross country its fast and light but once i hit bike park it just cant cope its a bone shaker now was gonna buy d7 but i will use hardtaill and buy t7 for more trail riding hard but t7 is a heavy beast will it be a allright climber im fit but 54

I don't know much about United Bikes. Sorry about that