The 2012 Helios C500 is the perfect combination of competition level componentry, comfort and value. With traditional racing frames requiring a more aggressive aero riding position, the Helios C500 offers the alternative endurance riding position, which is only slightly more upright, but infinitely more comfortable. The geometry is also beneficial in reducing the common complaints of tension in the neck, shoulders and hands commonly associated with racing frames.

Added to that is the compact crankset, which has lower gearing through the use of smaller chain rings, this lowers the overall gear ratio on the bike making it "easier" to ride up hills, spinning the cranks more often as you go.

Whilst the geometry has been slightly softened dont let it fool you into thinking it lacks the speed to keep up on a bunch ride - The bike is finished with very credible Shimano 105 componentry and Shimano's R501 clincher wheels. For the commuter, social rider or those looking for increased comfort on those gran fondo rides, the Helios C500 is the perfect riding partner. 

Check out the video below for full details:

Key Features

• ALX 6XXX Endurance Road frame
• Columbus Straight Tusk Rigid Full CARBON fork T-700
• Shimano Compact crank set
• Shimano 105 - 20 Speed
• FSA Orbit head set
• Ritchey Comp handle bar and stem
• Shimano WH-R501 Clincher wheel set
• Selle Royal Sport Saddle
• Weight = 8.8kg (56cm frame)
• 5 Year Warranty on frame
• 2 Year Warranty on parts

Technology

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Compare to:

• TREK Lexa SLX   ($1,599  with Shimano 105)
• Giant Defy 1  ($1,499  with Shimano 105)

Specifications

Sizing

Comfort Road frames are measured in cm, and the recommended heights are listed below.

Shipping and Returns

All orders are usually dispatched from our warehouse within 24 hours of payment received. If an order is placed on the weekend or public holiday, please note dispatch will be the next working day. 

Shipping of larger products, like bikes, to 95% of residences is free, however some remote postcodes incur a surcharge. Please click here for a list postcodes and charges

Please note: For all bicycle purchases, there will need to be someone present at the delivery address to sign for the delivery. This is a requirement of the freight company we use - Allied Express. If you are unlikely to be home during the day, we recommend you provide us with an alternate shipping address during checkout such as a work place address.

Bicycles Online offer a 12 month flexible returns policy and are happy to accept items back for a refund or exchange if they don't fit, you've ordered the wrong things, the items are damaged or faulty upon receipt or you simply don't like what you've ordered. For complete returns information, see this link.

14 Day Test Ride

We’re so confident that you’ll love our extensive range of bikes, that we’ll let you ride one as your own for a full 14 days and if you don’t like it, simply e-mail us at sales@bicyclesonline.com.au and we’ll pick it up from you, free of charge! Just make sure you keep the box so it can be re-used to send it back. Click here for more information. 

Free Pro Build valued at $99

All of our bicycles come with a Free Pro Build valued at $99. This means that your bicycle will be pre built by our professional mechanics here in our Australian warehouse. For your convenience, safety and comfort all our bikes are fully assembled and test ridden prior to delivery. The bike is then packaged back into a box for secure shipment.

When your bike arrives, all you have to attach is the front wheel, the handlebar and pedals, everything else has been done – the headset has been adjusted, wheels trued, pedals and seat post greased, brakes and gears calibrated, even the tyres have been pumped up to the correct pressure.

Most companies simply sell you the bike as it comes from the factory, which will require significant know-how to get your bike on the road. Currently we are the only Australian company providing this service, and have the 14 day test ride to back it up.

Assembly Instructions

All tools are provided with the bike.

If you are unsure of how to assemble this bike after viewing the instruction videos above, we recommend you ask for help from someone with knowledge of how to use basic hand tools. 

Please note, that all bicycles whether purchased online or instore, are mechanical devices and need to be serviced regularly to ensure proper functioning. 

Warranty

All Polygon bicycles are backed by a 5 year factory warranty on frames and a 2 year supplier warranty on parts.

Warranty is valid only for bicycle that has been properly and well-maintained under the following conditions:

Warranty includes:

• All damaged or fractured or broken frame / fork / component which was caused by manufacturing or assembling error in factory.
• Non functioning mechanism caused by manufacturing error in factory.

Warranty is NOT valid for:

• Incorrect assembly, i.e pedals installed in the wrong crank arm. 
• Normal degradation caused by frequent use, such as degrading brake shoe, deflated tire, etc
• Surface defects, such as stained, marred, defaced, etc
• Damaged caused by misuse or accident
• Other damages which are not caused by factory error
• Bicycle which has been sold to other party
• Bicycle used in commercial, such as rented
• Bicycle which has not been well-maintained

For any damages which is guaranteed by Polygon as the first condition above, Polygon will repair or replace damaged frame / fork / component with the one of the same brand or similar.

Warranty is valid for all Polygon bicycles to the original owner only, by showing the purchase invoice.  

To make a claim click here.

About Polygon

Polygon was established in 1989 as the factory brand of Insera Sena. Insera Sena is one of the largest bicycle manufacturers, producing in excess of 700 000 bicycles a year. As a major OEM  (original equipment manufacturer) they produce bikes for many of the world's premier bike brands, including many of Australia's best selling brands.

Their in-house research and development team, combined with their professional race teams have kept them on the forefront of bicycle technology. Polygon bikes have been the choice of riders in the Olympics, the UCI Continental Tour and numerous international and national championships.   

So whilst Polygon is new to Australia, their creditials speak for themselves, see more in our news section or see www.polygoncycle.com.