Polygon Strattos S2 - Shimano Claris Road Bike - 2019

In many ways it is more difficult to design bikes for entry-level riders than it is for the higher end, riders in this category want a bike that functions well and isn’t sold on advertising gimmicks that provide little if any on-road benefits. It is for this reason that a lot of time was spent in the lab, working out how to provide a bike that is stiff and responsive, yet at the same time provides excellent value for money.

With the Strattos S2, Polygon has reached a critical balance point – trading weight with durability, speed with comfort, and performance with reliability. The overall package is indeed a category killer.

The heat treated, butted alloy frame doesn’t require an aggressive posture like pure racing bikes, and is instead a slightly more upright comfortable ride – these frames usually termed “endurance frames” are designed for riders doing long distance riding. It’s during these rides that the frame also delivers with predictable handling. Often competitor road bikes in this category are based on race frames, which can feel quite twitchy, especially during descents, where the Strattos remains composed and sure-footed.

Those using the bike as a commuter will also appreciate the handling characteristics, and Polygon has backed up its commuter credentials by adding rack mounts to the frame for panniers and luggage.

The fact that the cables are internally routed, further adds to the look of the bike.

On the front end of the frame, Polygon has fitted a carbon fiber fork. This fork not only reduces the overall bike weight but most importantly, dampens road vibrations, causing less fatigue to your body and keeping you fresh - mentally and physically. For this new version of the bike, the fork also includes as carbon steerer as opposed to the alloy which was on the previous version of this bike.

The drivetrain is powered by Shimano. The Shimano Claris is the first in the line-up of Shimano’s dedicated road groupsets. Clean crisp shifts are combined with a range of gears almost identical to the higher end groupsets.

The crankset and bottom bracket on the Polygon Strattos have also been carefully chosen with efficiency and lightweight in mind. This is an often overlooked part of the bike, yet it is through here that all the power is transferred through the frame.

Instead of using a heavier and cheaper sealed bottom bracket and crankset seen so often on entry level bikes. Polygon has specified a Hollowtech bottom bracket and crankset which shaves precious weight from the bike and stiffens up the bottom bracket, improving performance. You will usually only find similar technology on bikes twice or three times more expensive.

All of these features mean that this bike will outperform the competition and more importantly, your expectations.

 

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Model Comparison Chart

	Strattos S2	Strattos S3	Strattos S4	Strattos S5	Strattos S7
Forks	Light Weight Carbon with Carbon Standard Steerer	Light Weight Carbon with Carbon Standard Steerer	ACX Performance road Carbon Taper Steerer	ACX Performance road Carbon Taper Steerer	ACX Endurance road Carbon Taper Steerer
Frame	ALX Advance Endurance Alloy	ALX Advance Endurance Alloy	ALX Advance Endurance Alloy	ALX Performance Alloy	ACX Endurance Carbon Frame
Weight	23.5lb	21.8lb	21.2lb	19.7lb	17.4lb
Drivetrain	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano 105
Speed	16 Speed	18 Speed	20 Speed	22 Speed	22 Speed
Brakes	Alloy Brake Caliper	Tektro R312	Shimano Tiagra BR-4700	Shimano 105 BR-R7000	Shimano 105 BR-R7000
Wheelset	Araya AR-713 Rims with Alloy hubs	Araya SA-730 Rims with Alloy hubs	Entity XL2, 28H	Entity XL2, 28H, Sealed Bearing Hubs	Entity XL3, 20H,299
Extras					no pedals

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Specifications & Comparison:

MODEL NAME	Polygon Stattos S2	Trek Domane AL2	Comparison
FRAME	ALX Alloy Frame, internally routed	Alpha Aluminum	Similar
FORK	Carbon fork with Carbon steerer	Carbon fork with alloy standard steerer	Polygon better
HANDLEBAR	Entity Alloy, 400mm(48-51), 420mm(54-60)	Bontrager Alloy	Similar
STEM	Entity Alloy, 90mm(48-51),105mm(54-60)	Bontrager Alloy	Similar
HEADSET	Polygon Internal caged Bearings	Integrated sealed bearings	Trek better
SADDLE	Entity Aion saddle	Bontrager Comp	Similar
SEATPOST	Entity Sport, Alloy, 27.2x350mm	Bontrager Alloy 27.2	Similar
CRANKSET	2 Piece Crankset, 50/34T, Compact	Shimano RS-200, 50/34 Compact	Trek better
BOTTOM BRACKET	Prowheel Hollow Integrated BB	Sealed cartridge	Polygon better
CHAIN	KMC Z-51	Shimano HG-71	Similar
CASSETTE SPROCKET	Shimano CS-HG31, 8 speed, 11-30T	Shimano HG-31	Same
FRONT DERAILLEUR	Shimano Claris R-2000	Shimano Claris	Same
REAR DERAILLEUR	Shimano Claris R-2000	Shimano Claris	Same
SHIFTING LEVER	Shimano Claris R-2000	Shimano Claris	Same
BRAKE LEVER	Alloy, integrated with shifter	Alloy, integrated with shifter	Same
FRONT BRAKE	Tektro R-312	Alloy dual pivot	Similar
REAR BRAKE	Tektro R-312	Alloy dual pivot	Similar
TIRE	Kenda 700x28C	Bontrager 700x25c	Polygon better
WHEELSET	Double Wall Rims with Alloy Hubs	Bontrager, double wall alloy, tubeless ready	Similar

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Transit packing & crating for bikes:

Your bike will arrive in a custom The Galaxy Mart bike guard box.

Bikes under Finance/EMI's:

*EMI's at the sole discretion of finance providers.
*Shipping will be initiated after finance authorization only.

Warranty Coverage:

1. Polygon warranty only covers bike frame and non-suspension fork.
2. ENTITY-branded parts and electricity components equipped on E-bike.
3. Paint and stickers are not covered in warranty.
4. Warranty does not cover wear items such as: bearings, bushings, tires, tubes, rims, brake pads, brake and shifter cables-casings-hose, chains, gears, handle grips, bar tapes, and saddles which are subject to varying wear life depending on use, load, weather, road conditions etc.

(*) Premature wear or defect will be taken into account in any claim involving a wear item.