Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2023 Polygon Bend R9X

Velopedia Archive ID 900001824

Overview

Model year	2023
Brand	Polygon
Model	BEND R9X
Bicycle type	Cyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID	900001824
Original MSRP	$2,899.00
Colors	Nautical Blue
Sizes	S; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	ALX Gravel
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon Rigid
Fork material	Carbon Fiber

Drivetrain

Shifters	SRAM Rival eTap AXS 1X12-Speed Brifter
Rear derailleur	SRAM Rival Xplr eTap AXS 12-speed
Crankset	SRAM Rival 1 Wide 40T
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB BSA
Cassette	SRAM XG-1251 12 Speed 10-44T
Chain	SRAM Rival 1
Pedals	One Piece PP Flat

Brakes

Brakes	SRAM RIVAL HYDRAULIC DISC; Levers: SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS; Rotors: SRAM PACELINE 160mm CL

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	FSA no. 42 W/ Sealed Bearing
Handlebar	Entity Xpert Flare 16DEGREE, W: 420mm (S, M) / 440mm (L, XL), BB: 31,8mm, R/D: 125mm, BR: 77mm
Stem	ENTITY XPERT, EXT: 70mm, BB: 31,8mm, R/D: 7degree
Saddle	Entity, Steel Ø 7mm
Seatpost	Reverb AXS Xplr T: 75mm, DXL: 27,2 X 400mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	F: Novatec D791 12x100mm 24H CL / R: Novatec D792 12x142mm 24H CL for XDR
Wheels	Novatec G24 Disc (28mm) W/ Tubeless Tape Installed
Rims	Carbon FV H: 28 622x24 24H for Tyre 622-35/68 TLR
Front tire	VEE Rocketman 700x44C 622x44 TLR
Rear tire	VEE Rocketman 700x44C 622x44 TLR

Geometry · S

Seat tube	405 mm
Effective top tube	520 mm
Head tube	140 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	74.5°
Actual seat-tube angle	74.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1030 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	282 mm
Reach	364 mm
Stack	563 mm
Standover height	694 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	450 mm
Effective top tube	550 mm
Head tube	165 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Actual seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1056 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	282 mm
Reach	382 mm
Stack	612 mm
Standover height	736 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	495 mm
Effective top tube	580 mm
Head tube	200 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Actual seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1078 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	282 mm
Reach	396 mm
Stack	621 mm
Standover height	781 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	540 mm
Effective top tube	610 mm
Head tube	235 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Actual seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1110 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	282 mm
Reach	416 mm
Stack	654 mm
Standover height	823 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 13, 2026.