Heist 2
OverviewAbout the Polygon Heist 2
The Polygon Heist 2 is a hybrid bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $699.99 at BikesOnline. A flat-bar bike for fitness, commuting and easy weekend riding.
How it comparesThe Heist 2 against similarly priced bikes
- At $699.99 it costs less than 69% of the 66 hybrids we list.
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.80, lower (easier on steep climbs) than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (0.91).
- Gears at the back: 8-speed, about the same as similarly priced hybrids (middle 8-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 45 mm, wider than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (40 mm).
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SizingWhat size Heist 2 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Polygon recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 145 to 155 cm | 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S | 155 to 165 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L | 175 to 185 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 185 to 195 cm | 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 5 in |
Rider heights from Polygon's size chart. 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
- 2026
- Category
- Hybrid
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Altus 1x8
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $699.99 at BikesOnline, was $949.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026.
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
- 607 mm
- Reach
- 390 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.56
- Head angle
- 71 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1073 mm
- Chainstay
- 440 mm
- BB drop
- 70 mm
- Standover
- 711 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 8
- Crank
- Alloy, 170mm crank arm, Max chainring: 36T
- Chainrings
- 36
- Cassette
- Shimano HG400, 11-45T, 8-speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Essa U2000 GS, 8-speed
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M280 Hydraulic Disc, 2-Piston
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Polygon Alloy Double Wall Rim, 700c, Height: 20mm, Inner Width: 21mm, 32H
- Rim internal width
- 21 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Max tyre clearance
- 45 mm
- Fork material
- SR Suntour NEX Coil suspension fork
- BB standard
- BSA threaded
- Seatpost
- Polygon Sport, 27.2x350mm
- Cockpit
- Polygon Sport, 75mm Length, 10 deg Rise/Drop, 31.8mm Bar Bore / Polygon Sport, 680mm width, 6 deg bend, 0mm rise/drop, 31.8mm bar bore
- Saddle
- Linc Ease, Steel rails 7mm
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.56 gives an upright, comfort-oriented riding position.
- Steering
- A 71 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.8 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
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 (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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