Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
HI-TEN STEEL, FREESTYLE BMX
Suspension Fork
HI-TEN STEEL RIGID FORK
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
-
Shift Levers
-
Cassette
SINGLE 14T
Crank
ALLOY CRANKSET 170MM, 25T
Bottom Bracket
SEALED BEARING BB
Chain
KMC C-410
Wheels
Rims
ALLOY SINGLE WALL 36H
Tires
KENDA 20"x2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO 907A, U-BRAKE
Cockpit
Stem
ALLOY STEM, E:50MM B:22.2MM
Handlebar
STEEL HANDLEBAR, W:670MM
Seat
Saddle
POLYGON SADDLE
Seatpost
STEEL SEATPOST, 25.4MMx200MM
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | All Size |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 0.9 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 549 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm |
| Stack | 357 mm |
| Reach | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 521 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 209 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 74.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 336 mm |
| Wheelbase | 881 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm |
| Standover Height | 512 mm |
| Wheels | 20" |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
About this model
RUDGE 3 belongs to the Polygon Rudge model. Polygon released 8 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for BMX bikes
If you want to purchase a solid BMX bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 348$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a BMX bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Polygon RUDGE 3 price was 369$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that RUDGE 3 price is 6.03% more expensive than the average cost of a BMX bike.
Average weight for BMX bikes
The average weight for BMX bikes is 10.54 kg (23.24 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
considerably heavier than average, RUDGE 3 has a weight of 12 kg (26.46 lbs). In conclusion, the average BMX bike weighs 13.85% less than RUDGE 3.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the RUDGE 3 model has 20″ aluminum wheels. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The RUDGE 3 has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.