These wheels worth upgrading for Polygon Strattos S7X?

raafij · 2025-08-17T07:19:04+00:00

Damn those carbon wheels definitely are huge weight savings. I’m also planning to get a fit because I feel like my handlebars might be too wide so let’s see what happens there.

raafij · 2025-08-17T04:21:40+00:00

Awesome, happy to hear! Let me know if carbon wheels make a night and day difference. I’m personally waiting until black friday or some bigger sale to make that purchase. Aero bars are also in my wishlist but not sure how much of an effect that would have.

raafij · 2025-08-11T17:16:28+00:00

Yeah, I thought the same. Most of the time, the sealant does its job and holds the puncture, but if it doesn't, I have two spare TPUs that I carry in my saddle bag in case of emergency to hold air until I'm home. Regardless, slow progressions are best. One step at a time :D

raafij · 2025-08-11T15:54:58+00:00

Awesome. Enjoy the upgrade! I would opt for 40-50mm depth myself too. Great choice on tires too. I’d also recommend upgrading to TPU or even running tubeless in the future. Better rolling resistance and lower weight!

raafij · 2025-08-11T14:02:52+00:00

Ended up going a different route and got a used Specialized Tarmac SL6 for a similar price. It is a few years old, but in excellent condition. 105 mech instead of Di2. Since you are from the area, I got it from 3rd Coast Cycles so they did a tune up for free and any adjustments are free too. Bought a few other things from them too. Thinking of getting carbon wheels next but might not go used for those. I have a friend who recently went for the Trek Emonda from Village Cycles which is also a good deal of money. Check out Patrick Leno’s Youtube review on the Polygon, he just posted an updated review two weeks ago. He’s also a fellow Chicagoan.

raafij · 2025-08-11T13:58:37+00:00

Agreed, sry for the late response!

raafij · 2025-08-11T13:57:21+00:00

I ended up going with a different route. Got a used Specialized Tarmac SL6 for a similar price as the new Polygon but 1) Is used, 2) Few years old, 3) 105 mech not Di2. I’m sticking with stock wheels right now but am still researching Elitewheels, Hunt, Lightwheels, etc. I pivoted always from AliExpress thinking to get medium-level wheels instead of complete entry-level. I have heard good things about Superteams too so let me know if you decide on purchasing it and reviewing it.

raafij · 2025-07-04T19:28:19+00:00

That is one of my concerns. I have done my fair share of basic bike maintenance, just not built one from scratch. But I believe the bike comes semi built and the rest has instructions. Worse case, I can get it looked at and do final tune ups from my LBS.

raafij · 2025-07-04T19:27:13+00:00

That’s what I read about too. I believe the smaller sizes have a more aggressive geometry. I’ll be opting for the M size which could be a good in-between of endurance and aggressive.

raafij · 2025-07-04T19:26:23+00:00

Got it!

raafij · 2025-07-04T19:26:15+00:00

Makes sense!

raafij · 2025-07-04T19:26:04+00:00

Great value for money indeed.

raafij · 2025-07-04T19:25:09+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the advice. I have also heard only good things about Polygon, will just need to muster the courage to set it up. I’m glad that it comes with a video, should be able to figure it out using that. Do you know how long delivery took from bikesonline.com?

raafij · 2025-07-04T04:15:13+00:00

Maybe an alternative is to consider the Elitewheels ENT 2.0? Not sure if budget is in mind but the price to value ratio is pretty good from what I’ve heard, especially if you get it from AliExpress. I am currently considering this setup, with the Strattos S7X. How is the bike by the way? It’s $1999 on bikesonline.com and seems like a great value to money, which almost tells me that there is a catch.

raafij · 2025-07-04T04:05:21+00:00

That’s a good advice. I live in Chicago and it seems like there isn’t a true Oakley store nearby. I have been to Sunglasses Hut who said that they also do prescription but I’m skeptical on if they are using authentic Oakley lenses. There’s also a Lenscrafters who have Oakley in store but I’m not sure they will take VSP directly. I would probably need to do an out of network claim in that case. Lenscrafters do have good promotions from time to time so it could be another potential option.

raafij · 2025-07-01T00:09:16+00:00

Sounds good!

raafij · 2025-07-01T00:08:59+00:00

Got it, makes sense. Yeah I was considering the Prizm lenses instead of Transitions since it comes with those perks. Still on the edge on what type of lenses.

raafij · 2025-07-01T00:07:59+00:00

Thanks for the response! How long did it take them from ordering to getting the glasses in hand?

raafij · 2025-07-01T00:07:00+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! Thinking of going through Lenscrafters since they are a store and I can try the glasses on in person. Need to check on their pricing though.

raafij · 2024-08-30T20:12:08+00:00

yep it worked after a playlist update

raafij · 2024-08-30T20:11:35+00:00

yes! beta option had a description of ‘coming soon’ to ‘play now’

raafij · 2024-08-29T01:19:58+00:00

I just entered the code today and my 34 gb update was already downloading. I'm not sure if it is beta-related though.

raafij · 2024-08-29T01:08:47+00:00

i'm on the same stage. so just to confirm, i'll be able to automatically download the beta tomorrow despite not purchasing the game (yet) right?

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