Final Verdict:
Lets start at the end here.
Are the Polygon Siskiu T8 or T7 worth buying in 2024? YES.
Is it worth buying a Polygon Siskiu T8 or T7 over almost any other bike in their price point? YES.
Does Polygon have good customer service? SOMETIMES.
Should you buy the Polygon Siskiu T8 over the Siskiu T7? If you have the money, YES.
Where to Buy:
Update 2/5/2025:
BikesOnline has both the Siskiu T8 and Siskiu T7 on sale right now for crazy prices. Right now, the Siskiu T8 is at $1,799 and the T7 is $1,499. This is probably the best time to buy a bike if you’re in the market!
If you’re looking for different build levels, check out the T6 and T9 too while you’re there.
Pick up the Polygon Siskiu T8 here and the Siskiu T7 here
2024 Siskiu T8 in Depth Review:
Lets get more into the details of this Polygon Siskiu T8 Review. The Siskiu T8 is an incredibly capable bike coming in at $2,199.00 USD currently. Starting off with the build specs:
| Component | Build Spec |
| Frame | ALX TRAIL FRAME 140MM TRAVEL (27.5”) / 135MM TRAVEL (29”), TAPER H/T |
| Fork | FOX 34 RHYTHM 150mm (27.5″) / 140mm (29″) TRAVEL |
| Rear Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS SPECIAL TUNING E2E:210X55MM, HARDWARE:8MMX25MM |
| Shifter | SHIMANO SLX SL-M7100-R, 1×12-SPEED TRIGGER |
| Crank Set | SHIMANO MT-510-1 BOOST 32T |
| Cassette | 12 SPEED 11-51T |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO SLX RD-M7100-SGS DIRECT ATTACH |
| Wheel Set | ENTITY XL2 DISC 584-35 (27.5”) / 622-35 (29”) |
| Brake Caliper | TEKTRO HD-M745 4-PISTONS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES |
| Rotor | SHIMANO SM-RT54 180mm CENTER-LOCK |
Siskiu T8 Pros:
The standouts here are the suspension and the drivetrain. This is where most manufacturers cheap out unfortunately and these components are the most costly to replace but with the Siskiu T8 you start at a GREAT spot.
The Shimano SLX drivetrain is an absolute WORKHORSE that can take a lot of abuse and keep shifting smooth and fast.
The Fox 34 Rhythm and Float DPS are fantastic on trails and can handle a lot of abuse before they get close to their limit.
Siskiu T8 Cons:
They have to cut costs somewhere and on the Siskiu T8 that would be the brakes and tires. I will say, I rode the Tektro brakes for months with absolutely zero problems even at bike parks. BUT on very long descents and technical steep double black trails the Tektro brakes just don’t have the bite you’d get from higher offerings.
The good news is that you can quickly improve these brakes by either over-bleeding them (don’t tell the manufacturer I said this) or replacing the provided rotors with something like the Shimano RT-70 and getting some new pads.
As far as the tires, it seems that these bikes are listed with the VeeTire Co. Snap WCE TLR but I have heard of people getting random tires when the bike arrives. The VeeTire’s aren’t horrible but there is a reason the industry is dominated by a few top brands. Again, these aren’t expensive things to replace so not a deal breaker by any means.
Siskiu T8 Review Final Thoughts:
The Polygon Siskiu T8 is an incredibly capable bike that can handle pretty much anything thrown at it. The pros heavily outweigh the cons and the cons are easily and (relatively) cheaply fixed. I’ll be posting an article on what I’d recommend to upgrade first and what components I put on on my Siskiu T8 here soon.
2024 Polygon Siskiu T7 Review:
| Component | Build Spec |
| Frame | ALX TRAIL FRAME 140MM TRAVEL (27.5”) / 135MM TRAVEL (29”), TAPER H/T |
| Fork | ROCKSHOX RECON RL BOOST 15X110MM, 150MM (27.5”) / 140MM (29”) TRAVEL |
| Rear Shock | ROCKSHOX DELUXE PLUS SELECT SPECIAL TUNING E2E:210X55MM, HARDWARE:8MMX25MM |
| Shifter | SHIMANO DEORE SL-M6100-R, 1×12-SPEED TRIGGER |
| Crank Set | 12 SPEED 11-51T |
| Cassette | SHIMANO DEORE CS-M6100 10-51T MICROSPLINE |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO DEORE RD-M6100-SGS DIRECT ATTACH |
| Wheel Set | ENTITY XL2 DISC |
| Brake Caliper | TEKTRO HD-M735 HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES |
| Rotor | SHIMANO SM-RT54 180mm CENTER-LOCK |
Siskiu T7 Thoughts:
We’ll keep this short and sweet, the T7 is still a great bike BUT with the bike priced at $1,899.00 currently it just doesn’t make sense to recommend this over the T8.
Personally, I would wait a bit longer and save up the extra few hundred for the T8, the better suspension alone is worth it.
However, if the T8 isn’t in the cards the T7 is still a solid bike. Shimano’s Deore drivetrain is nothing to scuff at and the performance is beastly at the price point. The suspension provided by Rockshox will perform just fine and will definitely handle difficult trails.
Siskiu T Updates:
Polygon has recently released the Siskiu T6. I’ve fully covered this bike as well in my Polygon Siskiu T6 Review here. Go check it out if you’re looking for an even more budget friendly option!