Details
ADVENTURE GRAVEL
Whether you're embarking on a multi-day backpacking trip or seeking out hidden trails, the Bend R6X is your ideal companion for off-the-grid adventures. Its stable yet agile geometry and comfortable upright riding position inspire confidence on any terrain, from gravel roads to singletrack.
GEARED TO GO
With mounts for racks, bags, and bottles, the Bend R6X is built for big adventures. Whether tackling rugged trails or long-distance routes, it’s designed for comfort, versatility, and hauling gear with ease. Load up, ride far, and embrace the freedom of two-wheeled exploration.
VERSATILE & CAPABLE
The bike comes with 45mm tyres as standard but allows up to 50mm rubber - so you get more grip, stability, and comfort on rough terrain. Plus, it's dropper-ready, accepting a 27.2mm internally routed dropper post for ultimate off-road capability.
Specs
| frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame | ALX Advance Alloy Frame, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounts, Carrier & Fender Mounts |
| Headset | FSA No.42/ACB Integrated Threadless Headset (1-1/8" - 1.5") |
| suspension | |
| Fork | Polygon Full Carbon Fork, Rigid, 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc |
| drivetrain | |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur, 12-Speed, Wireless Electronic Shifting |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS, 12-Speed |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS, 165mm |
| Chainring | 38T |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 D1 XPLR Cassette, 11T-44T, 12-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex D1 Chain, 12-Speed |
| brakes | |
| Front brake | SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS Hydraulic |
| Rear brake | SRAM Apex 1 XPLR AXS Hydraulic |
| Rotor | SRAM RT-Paceline A1 CL 160mm |
| wheels | |
| Front hub | Novatec D791SB-CL-12, 32H, 12x100mm, Black, Alloy, Centerlock |
| Rear hub | Novatec D792SB-CL-X12, 32H, 12x142mm, Black, Alloy, Centerlock |
| Rim | Alloy, Double Wall, 25mm Inner Width, Tubeless Compatible ** |
| Tyre | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x45c, Tubeless Compatible ** |
| Max tyre size | 700x50c |
| Inner tube | Deli 29" x 1.75/2.125, FV, 51mm Valve, Black |
| contact points | |
| Handlebar | Alloy Handlebar 6061DB, 440mm, 125mm Drop, 16° Flare, 31.8mm |
| Grips | Velo Bar Tape |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Terra Argo X7 Saddle (Black, Nylon Fiber Reinforced Base, Alloy Black Rail) |
| Seatpost | Leadtec LCSP-62 Seat Post, 27.2mm, 350mm, 15mm Offset |
| Stem | Alloy, 70mm, 7° Rise, Ahead Stem, 31.8mm |
| Pedals | Included |
| weight | |
| Bike weight | 23.8 lbs (Size M) |
Geo
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Height (ft/in) | 4'11" – 5'4" | 5'4" – 5'9" | 5'9" – 6'2" | 6'2" – 6'5" |
| Seat Tube Length (A) | 405 | 450 | 495 | 540 |
| Seat Tube Angle (B) | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle (C) | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head Tube Length (D) | 140 | 165 | 200 | 235 |
| Head Tube Angle (E) | 70° | 70° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| Effective Top Tube (F) | 520 | 550 | 580 | 610 |
| BB Height (G) | 282 | 282 | 282 | 282 |
| BB Offset (H) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Chainstay Length (I) | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Wheelbase (J) | 1030 | 1056 | 1078 | 1110 |
| Frame Reach (K) | 364 | 382 | 396 | 416 |
| Frame Stack (L) | 563 | 612 | 621 | 654 |
| Standover Height (M) | 694 | 736 | 781 | 823 |
* All lengths in mm
Build
Polygon Bend Assembly
Your bike needs minor assembly before riding; use the tools and videos included.
As a guide, it'll take 10-40min depending on whether you're an experienced bike assembler or have little to no mechanical experience.
Side Note: Your cables will stretch during the initial bed-in period and must be adjusted by an experienced mechanic around 150km of riding.
Unboxing Your Bike
Bike Fit Setup
Tyre Pressure Setup