Polygon Colossus N8E Review - 2024 eMTB Shootout Contender

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2 ай бұрын

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‪@PolygonBikesMedia‬ is a brand that knows a thing or two about delivering great performance for the money, so we were interested to see how their Collosus N8E would stack up against the four other eBikes below $6k in our 2024 eMTB Shootout. Having enjoyed the performance of the Collosus N8E in the past, we had an inclination that it would fare well, and weren’t disappointed as it comfortably handled the punishment during our time at Howler Bike Park.
2024 EMTB SHOOTOUT SERIES - The Polygon Collosus N8E was one of 14 eBikes that our staff thoroughly tested with absolute objectivity in mind. From different types of riders to terrain, our goal is to present the best and most honest information possible to help you make your best decision. Of course, we’d love to thank Fox Racing and Schwalbe Tires for being invaluable partners to this series and making it happen and to Howler Bike Park for hosting us for our testing.
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@jeanmarc_in_Hudson Ай бұрын

Looks like mid-range e-mtbs are getting better and better over the years. 👍

@MasterKeith Ай бұрын

Nice review. I have had this bike for a few months, but its my first ebike so cant compare it to much. Ive only had two issues. The fox 38 needs tearing down from new to get all that excess grease off the air shaft from factory. The other issue is the wheels. I had the rear hub blow up after only a coupe rides. Multiple dings on the rear wheel, and have also had the spokes come loose on the rear wheel mutiple times. I do ride it hard and am not the lightest rider, but i ride my trek slash even harder and have never had an issue with the carbon wheels that came with. I think all it needs is new wheels and I shouldnt have to upgrade anything else.

@felixduprey Ай бұрын

Why did you guys stopped including the bikes weight on the bike description? Some people don't care...while many others do. Does it hurt, in any way to show it?

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

No it doesn't sorry we slipped that on some of the graphics and may have overlooked that in the final edit of each bike. Thanks for pointing out that you'd like to see it.

@marioskourtis73 Ай бұрын

I have this bike, and I am very happy, and its geometry, and its dynamics!

@sjaan7370 Ай бұрын

They need to get some Polygon dealers up here in BC, Canada! Appreciate the review 😎

@SleepyWolvy Ай бұрын

Mec stocks Polygon! Although their stock isn't great lol

@sjaan7370 Ай бұрын

@@SleepyWolvy MEC does not operate like a local bike shop unfortunately. They carry the models they've order and will not bring in anything else from Polygon if the customer requests it, nor will they support any Polygon bikes that they do not carry or sell. We need a real distributor here.

@timothymurry2331 Ай бұрын

So I've had this bike for 6 months now and found higher cadence really helps keep you from getting hung up on steep climbs with roots/ledges. I noticed in the video it looks like y'all are at ~70rpm while climbing, do any of your testers spool up to the 100-110 range? I've hit 125rpm on some and it makes the assistance almost comically strong. On one nasty climb I was laughing out loud the whole way up, e-bikes are freaking awesome!

@gavinsimmons1308 Ай бұрын

I have a Bromo, the older version of this bike and I have found it to be like you said. If you commit it will do pretty much anything you want.

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

Right on thanks for sharing and glad to hear the Bromo is still kicking!

@bfranco1519 Ай бұрын

Bromo? Sounds like the butt of a joke 😂

@dtolios Ай бұрын

@bfranco1519 Mount Bromo is a historic for Indonesia active volcano. Fun fact, the name's root is the same as for the word "stink" in Greek. So...yeah, lots of weird jokes could come in mind.

@mtbntaco66 Ай бұрын

I have this ebike and in my experience it’s a phenomenal bike. I’m glad to see a real review on it. Edit- after watching the full video I agree on your points. I’m 5’7 and to me the bike feels great but because of that seat angle I agree that it isn’t a great fit for taller fellas. Personally I didn’t like the magic Mary’s that came with it and swapped them out for Maxxis assegai 2.5 and dhrII 2.4 which imo is a better tire setup for this bike.

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

Right on thanks for sharing! Did you run the 2.6 Mary's or try sizing down to 2.4 Mary? We've found that we're gravitating towards narrower tires and away from 2.6.

@mtbntaco66 Ай бұрын

@@TheLoamWolf it came with 2.6’s stock and ran them but felt they didn’t have the grip for my local trails that are loose over hard. I took a couple spills because of lack of grips. To me the 2.6’s made it harder to throw the bike where you wanted it and require more leaning. Dropping them down to 2.5 and 2.4 definitely changed those characteristics.

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

Those are definitely some of the reasons we're riding the 2.4 Marys. You look like an off-roader, something we try to correlate is airing down their 4x4s for sand. Lower air pressure, wider footprint means you'll have more floatation right? Mountain bike tires floating rather than penetrating or sticking to the ground is not ideal! haha.

@mtbntaco66 Ай бұрын

@@TheLoamWolf I ran 18psi and it helped but not enough to have confidence in them.

@timothymurry2331 Ай бұрын

Interesting, I think the MM's are awesome and at 20psi feel like the traction is great, but I ride on more clay with chunky rocks, roots, and ledges.

@intertube1000 Ай бұрын

Any issue with pedal strike? like canyon ebike, many people experiencing pedal strike.

@PaulWalkerFan69RIP Ай бұрын

First!!!!!

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

Fast on the keys!

@bfranco1519 Ай бұрын

How many bearings does that bike have 24 , 26 ? Does it come with a bearing puller lol?

@dtolios Ай бұрын

Would 4 up or down make a difference? Why don't all FS bikes come with a puller? 😂

@bfranco1519 Ай бұрын

Bike looks like a tank. Pass..

@Robin_Hood381 Ай бұрын

For the guy with the white shirt: nice hair dude.

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

Thanks very much.

@tftcride Ай бұрын

Is that Jon Hamm in the green? lol

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

Haha. He wishes.

@dictionarsis Ай бұрын

For internasional released, where is the production of polygon?

@dtolios Ай бұрын

Indonesia. They make bikes for Marin & other mainstream brands there too.

@TravisSpalding Ай бұрын

@@dictionarsis Polygon is made in Indonesian.

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

They are an Indonesian brand.

@Jesse_James_ Ай бұрын

It’s a pity that this bike didn’t think about tall people who don’t need 435 mm rear seatstays.. for an ideal bike there would be 445-450 mm rear seatstays and a Bosch motor

@ark530abe Ай бұрын

Im 6’1 dont find it a bad fit at all

@dtolios Ай бұрын

The majority of the competition does 27.5 "mullet" to settle with even longer rear centers. For a 29" rear, the rc is impressively short, practically the same or shorter than on reg. bikes with that travel. Not as refined as a Yeti, but impressive nonetheless.

@RGAGS415 Ай бұрын

Gloves for talking... Safety First

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

Baby hands…. 🙌

@DB-sd3cw Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 lame ebike review. Just change your channel to the lame wolf

@DB-sd3cw Ай бұрын

@@carterschichtel9678 sorry about your low testosterone lil feller

@TheFatSteez Ай бұрын

Mate you’ve absolutely roasted them with those 400 emojis…: You reckon they’ll shut the channel down now?

@TheLoamWolf Ай бұрын

We tried, but our keyboards locked up from all the tears that fell on them. That little feller really must have sensitive feelings to get hurt by electric bicycles...