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Pro Bike Check: Jamie Nicoll’s Polygon Colossus N9

02.10.2014
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It was fair to say that Jamie set the Enduro World Series on fire last year, with an incredible back story and racing as a privateer his results spoke volumes. He proved that even without the support of a pro-team, a rider could hold his own at the very pointy end of the field. At the end of the season Jamie was in great demand, and was picked up by the Polygon UR team, joining Aurélien Giordanengo for the EWS circuit. Coming into Finale confident from a victory at the Trans Savoie and a third in the Trans Provence, we checked out his Polygon Colossus N9.

Jamie rides a team issue Colossus N9, a hard hitting 170/160 mm rig
Jamie rides a team issue Colossus N9, a hard hitting 170/160 mm rig
The short 431mm chainstays keep things agile at the back. And the frame runs Enduro MAX bearings as standard.
The short 431mm chainstays keep things agile at the back, and the frame runs Enduro MAX bearings as standard
Jamie runs a short Spank Spike 35mm stem, combined with the new Spank VibraCORE bars
Jamie runs a short Spank Spike 35mm stem, combined with the new Spank VibraCORE bars cut down to 760mm
The Bos Deville forks are 170mm versions running 85psi/170Psi. (Jamie weights in at 75kg)
The Bos Deville forks are 170mm versions running 85psi/170Psi. (Jamie weights in at 75kg)
Jamie normally runs a 36 tooth chainring but for the long climbs of Finale he has switched to a 34.
Jamie normally runs a 36 tooth chainring but for the long climbs of Finale he has switched to a 34
The drivetrain is full SRAM XX1.
The drivetrain is full SRAM XX1
The Kirk is a high pressure shock running at 210-220psi.
The Kirk is a high pressure shock running at 210-220psi
Formula Brakes and 200mm rotors front and back provide fierce stopping power
Formula Brakes and 200mm rotors front and back provide fierce stopping power
Jamie runs the VP components VX pedal, compatible with standard shimano cleats.
Jamie runs the VP components VX pedal, compatible with standard shimano cleats.
It is always nice to have your name on kit.
It is always nice to have your name on kit
The combination of Hutchinson Squale on the front and Toro on the back is Jamies go-to race setup. 29-30Psi on the back and 27-28Psi on the front.
The combination of Hutchinson Squale on the front and Toro on the back is Jamies go-to race setup. 29-30Psi on the back and 27-28Psi on the front
Jamie runs a factory 'ghetto tubeless' setup.
Jamie runs a factory ‘ghetto tubeless’ setup
The N9 runs a 66.3 degree head angle and is Polygons enduro race bike
The N9 runs a 66.3 degree head angle and is Polygons enduro race bike

Words and photos: Trev Worsey

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