2026 Polygon Strattos C9 AXS

Archived: Frame: ACX ALL-ROUND · Fork: ACX ALL-ROUND FULL CARBON · Carbon Fiber

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM FORCE AXS E1, 2x12-SPEED · Rear derailleur: SRAM FORCE AXS E1 DIRECT ATTACH · Crankset: SRAM FORCE AXS E1 48/35T · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB T47 68 · Cassette: SRAM FORCE XG-1270 10-33T XDR · Chain: SRAM FORCE E1 W/ POWERLOCK 12-SPEED

• Confirm every shift battery charges and every control operates. Shift through the full cassette under light load while checking pairing, derailleur alignment and response at both ends of the range.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: SRAM FORCE HYDRAULIC DISC; Levers: SRAM FORCE; Rotors: SRAM PACELINE F:160mm / R:160mm CENTER LOCK

• Squeeze each lever firmly. It should feel consistent and return cleanly. Check levers, hoses and calipers for fluid, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and examine rotors for wear or bending.

Archived: Wheels: LINC ALPHA CARBON DISC (35mm) W/ TUBELESS TAPE INSTALLED · Rims: CARBON 622-22 24H FOR TYRE 622-28/62 DISC TUBELESS READY · Hubs: F: ALLOY THRU AXLE 12x100mm 21H SEALED BEARINGS CENTER LOCK, R: ALLOY THRU AXLE 12x142mm 24H SEALED BEARINGS CENTER LOCK · Front tire: SCHWALBE ONE ADDIX TLE 700x28C · Rear tire: SCHWALBE ONE ADDIX TLE 700x28C

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play. Inspect the carbon rims closely for impact marks, cracks, delamination or damage around spoke holes and bead hooks.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: INTEGRATED (IS) SEALED BEARING FOR OS HEAD TUBE, IS 52/28.6 | IS 52/40 · Handlebar: LINC CARBON INTEGRATED, W: 380mm (XXS, XS, S) / 400mm (M, L) / 420mm (XL, XXL), BB: INTEGRATED, R/D: 125mm, B/R: 75mm · Stem: LINC CARBON INTEGRATED, EXT: 90mm (XXS) / 100mm (XS, S) / 110mm (M, L) / 120mm (XL, XXL), BB: INTEGRATED, R/D: 10degree · Seatpost: POLYGON XPERT ALLOY, DxL: 27.2 x 350mm · Saddle: LINC GLYD, CR-MO ø 7mm

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure. Look particularly closely for crushing, scoring or cracks at carbon handlebar clamp areas.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.