Does upgrading a budget mountain bike make sense? Earlier this year, Bikes Online sent me the Polygon Siskiu T6 for a long-term review. As someone who gravitates toward budget-friendly bikes, I wanted to see just how far this entry-level MTB could go—and what would happen when I upgraded it to rival mid-range and even high-end mountain bikes.
In this video, I’ll take you through:
🚴 The stock performance of the Siskiu T6, including rides in Sedona, AZ, and Phoenix desert trails.
🔧 Every upgrade I made, including a new wheelset, tires, drivetrain, and suspension setup.
💸 The total cost breakdown of the upgrades, comparing the upgraded bike’s performance and price to stock models like the Siskiu T8, T9, and competitors like Trek, Specialized, and YT.
🏔️ Testing the upgraded Siskiu T6 at Bentonville Bike Fest and how it performs compared to bikes costing $5K or more.
Key Upgrades:
Wheels: Hunt Trail Wide wheelset
https://us.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-trailwide-mtb-wheelset?srsltid=AfmBOoplRlgiJfehvdajIS5SpqGnUaKWPNZAlHVIml0DM_Q1gwYGZ3zW
Tires: Specialized Butcher & Eliminator tanwall editions
https://jenson.sjv.io/vPNzbd (Butcher)
https://jenson.sjv.io/dOaKZM (Eliminator)
Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle setup
https://jenson.sjv.io/YR9DoJ
Suspension: Suntour TriAir 2 shock and Auron 35 fork
https://www.srsuntour.us/products/tri-air2-3cr?srsltid=AfmBOoofNWiAkhaxFIPzM18PkDj4rDU-1VUY6T10qBbQSViNR_buo-q9
💡 So, is upgrading a budget bike worth the cost?
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🔗 Check out my review of the stock Siskiu T6 here: https://youtu.be/kVrazeolCH0
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