This 2023 Polygon Siskiu T8 is a dual suspensiuon aluminum alloy trail bike that features a 12-speed Shimano SLX drivetrain and Fox suspension, in a 29-inch wheel configuration. I only rode it a few times before getting hooked on an ebike - there are still 'whiskers' on the tires. I paid $3,097 new.

FRAMESET & SUSPENSION - Frame: ALX Trail 6061 Aluminum with 135mm travel, Boost spacing (148x12mm), and internal cable routing. Fork: Fox 34 Rhythm with Grip Damper; 140mm travel. Rear Shock: Fox Float DPS Performance Series with special tuning (210x55mm).

DRIVETRAIN - Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX RD-M7100, 12-speed. Shifter: Shimano SLX SL-M7100, 12-speed. Cassette: Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T. Crankset: Shimano MT-510-1 (32T) with 175mm arms. Chain: KMC X-12.

BRAKES AND COCKPIT - Brakes: Tektro HD-M745 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. Rotors: Shimano SM-RT54, 180mm Center Lock (front and rear). Dropper Post: Tranz-X dropper post; 70mm travel. Cockpit: Entity XPERT alloy components, including a 780mm wide handlebar (35mm clamp) and a short 35mm stem.

WHEELS & TIRES - Wheelset: Entity XL2 Disc with 35mm inner width rims. Hubs: Shimano MT410. Tires: Veetireco Flow Snap, Tackee Compound, 2.6" wide, tubless with sealant.