Polygon IMPRESSION AX DISC 2019
2019 Urban
Estimate price |
939$
Weight | 18 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 650b -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
AL6 TANDEM, 10X135MM
Suspension Fork
HI-TEN STEEL RIGID FORK
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO RD-M310 ALTUS
Shift Levers
SHIMANO ST-TX800-8R
Cassette
SHIMANO CS-HG31 ALTUS
Crank
PROWHEEL MAA543 42/34/24 x 170MM
Bottom Bracket
FP-B908N
Chain
KMC HV-408
Wheels
Rims
ALLOY DOUBLE WALL RIMS W/ALLOY HUBS
Tires
PERFORMANCE TIRE 27.5"X2.10"
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO MD-300
Cockpit
Stem
ENTITY OE ALLOY STEM 31.8MM
Handlebar
ENTITY OE ALLOY WIDTH 680MM, RISE 40MM, BARBORE 31.8MM
Seat
Saddle
ENTITY SADDLE
Seatpost
ENTITY OE ALLOY SEATPOT 27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | All Size |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.321 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 1339 mm |
| Rake | 703 mm |
| Trail | -630 mm |
| Stack | 555 mm |
| Reach | 420 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 590 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° |
| Chainstay Length | 460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1795 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 726 mm |
| Wheels | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
About this model
IMPRESSION AX DISC is a Polygon Impression model. Polygon launched 5 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 939$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that IMPRESSION AX DISC price is 88.18% more expensive than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
General Urban bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a General Urban bike is 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Polygon IMPRESSION AX DISC it’s weighing 18 kg (39.68 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average General Urban bike weighs 37.3% less than IMPRESSION AX DISC.
IMPRESSION AX DISC components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on IMPRESSION AX DISC are the aluminum type. After 700c wheels, 650b is the second most popular choice for road bikes. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Polygon IMPRESSION AX DISC has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.