Bend R6X
OverviewAbout the Polygon Bend R6X
The Polygon Bend R6X is a gravel bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $2,299. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
SizingWhat size Bend R6X do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Polygon recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 150 to 163 cm | 4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 4 in |
| M | 163 to 175 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L | 175 to 188 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 188 to 195 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 5 in |
Rider heights from Polygon's size chart (the brand chart for this model family). Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Polygon
- Model year
- 2025
- Category
- Gravel
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 1x12-speed
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Availability
- No longer sold new in Australia
- Price
- $2,299, RRP AUD (Reid Cycles)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 612 mm
- Reach
- 382 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.60
- Head angle
- 70 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1056 mm
- Chainstay
- 440 mm
- BB drop
- 74 mm
- Standover
- 736 mm
- Fork rake
- 41.8 mm
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM Apex XPLR AXS
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM Apex 1 Wide, 38T
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1231 D1 XPLR, 11-44T, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, 12-speed
- Brakes
- SRAM Apex hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 160mm (SRAM Paceline A1)
- Wheelset
- Polygon alloy double wall rims, Novatec 32H centerlock hubs
- Rim internal width
- 25 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45C (Maxxis Rambler EXO TR)
- Max tyre clearance
- 50 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Full carbon
- Seatpost
- Leadtec, 27.2mm x 350mm
- Cockpit
- Alloy 6061DB bar (440mm, 125mm drop, 16 degree flare) with alloy stem (70mm, 7 degree rise)
- Saddle
- Selle Royal Terra Argo X7
- Mounts
- Bottle mounts including third cage, rack mounts, fender mounts, top tube bag mount, chainstay protector
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.60 gives an upright, comfort-oriented riding position.
- Steering
- A 70 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (bikeinsights.com geometry table (sourced from bikesonline.com.au) and Bicycling Australia hands-on review), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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