The ‘Cheap’ Bike That Won Australia’s Biggest Race

Assioma Power Pedals: https://cycling.favero.com/ Bikes Online AUS: https://bit.ly/3nQ7Pgw Bikes Online USA: https://bit.ly/40I9P8O Can a $6,000 road bike really compete with bikes costing three times as much? In this video, I review the Polygon Helios, the race bike used by the RCA BikesOnline Team throughout Australia's premier road racing season, including the bike that helped deliver victory at the 2026 Melbourne to Warrnambool. Rather than just sharing my own impressions, I'm combining my experience riding the bike with real-world feedback from elite-level riders competing in Australia's highest level of domestic racing. We cover: ✅ Polygon Helios pricing and specifications ✅ What makes this bike exceptional value for money ✅ The pros and cons after 5+ weeks of riding ✅ Race team feedback from the ProVelo Super League season ✅ Geometry considerations and sizing advice ✅ Climbing, sprinting and descending performance ✅ Why one rider sold his $20,000 race bike after riding the Helios ✅ Upgrades I'd make if I bought one tomorrow The Polygon Helios has developed a reputation as one of the best-value aero road bikes on the market, but does it actually perform at the level of premium bikes from brands like Specialized, Trek, Cervelo, BMC and Giant? Let's find out. Bike Setup Featured: Polygon Helios Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Creative Carbon Wheels Assioma PRO RS Power Meter Pedals Creative Integrated Handlebars Chapters 00:00 The Bike That Won Australia's Biggest Bike Race 00:20 Price & Value 03:15 Polygon Brand Overview 03:45 The Cons 07:36 The Pros 10:35 The Most Compelling Reason To Consider This Bike 11:25 Final Verdict #PolygonHelios #RoadBikeReview #Cycling #MelbourneToWarrnambool #RoadCyclingAcademy #AeroBike #DuraAce #CyclingTech #RaceBike #BikesOnline