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Introducing Vishnu Sharma, our dedicated Cycling Enthusiast with a long journey of riding and crafting expert bicycle reviews exclusively for ChooseMyBicycle. With an avid passion for Cycling and an unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of Bicycle Technology,Vishnu Sharma's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.
Mountain Bike
The XC inspired frame made the ride comfortable on flat trails, as it was able to withstand vibrations of the surface.
During the test ride this fork was smooth in functioning.
The 3x7-Speed Shimano Tourney drivetrain was basic and smooth in shifting.
The Tektro MD-M280 Mechanical Disc brakes were balanced and safe to use in both wet and dry conditions.
The Trax 27.5” MTB tires was uniformly treaded and is bulky too.
frame
AL6 XC Sport
fork
Zoom CH-565D Suspension Forkw with 100mm travel
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney
rear derailleur
Shimano Tourney
shifters
Shimano ST-EF41
brakes
Tektro MD-M280
tires
27.5" Performance Tires
rims
HLQC-GA18
handlebar
Steel 680mm
stem
Entity OE Alloy
seatpost
Entity Sport
saddle
Foam
pedals
Alloy
hubs
Alloy
cassette
Shimano MF-TZ21 14/28T
chain
KMC HV-500
crankset
Cyclone CTL6-324 42/34/24T
bottom bracket
Cartridge BB
no of gears
21-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
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Polygon is an International bicycle manufacturer originating from Indonesia. Polygon has been around for little more than 25 years and has constantly grown with newer tech and designs in their bicycles with value for money price tags. The Cascade series of MTB’s are entry to mid-level with performance packed specs. We got the opportunity to test ride the Cascade 3 (2019) and here is what we thought.
A value for money hardtail MTB which can handle harsh trails and rough urban roads.
The Polygon Cascade 3 (2019) which I test rode came in a full alloy frame with a comfortable geometry. The XC inspired frame made the ride comfortable on flat trails, as it was able to withstand vibrations of the surface. As in last year’s model, the frame has extra ground clearance, thus making it possible for the cycle to roll over rocky terrain easily without damaging the bottom part of the frame.
As a hardtail MTB, this bicycle comes with a Suntour XCM front suspension forks with 100mm of travel and a pre-load adjuster. During the test ride this fork was smooth in functioning.
This hardtail alloy frame has a comfortable geometry and comes in 3 different sizes; Small, Medium and Large
The Cascade 3 (2019) which I test rode came in a dual shade of Black and Grey matte finish frame with Blue and Yellow secondary colours. The blue and yellow colour codes were used on the bicycle in various places including the rims, saddle and fork. The vertical line design pattern is followed in a few places on the frame which looks new and refreshing.
The Cascade 3 (2019) comes in just 1 colour variant; Black/Grey dual shade with Blue and Yellow graphics
This hardtail MTB comes with Shimano Tourney at the front and rear as derailleurs. These are entry-level MTB components and are enough for flat trails and urban commutes. Some basic tuning might be required from time to time to keep the gears shifting smoothly. The 21-Speed Shimano ST-EF41 trigger shifters were in easy reach from the handlebars.
The 3x7-Speed Shimano Tourney drivetrain was basic and smooth in shifting
The braking on the Polygon Cascade 3 (2019) is taken care of by Tektro MD-M280 Mechanical Disc brakes at both the front and rear. These brakes felt balanced and are useful especially when you are riding in wet weather conditions and need reliable braking performance when stopping during fast paced trail rides.
The 680mm handlebar was wide enough for a comfortable riding posture as well a slight raise from the middle to keep the rider little upright while riding.
The Tektro MD-M280 Mechanical Disc brakes were balanced and safe to use in both wet and dry conditions
The Trax 27.5" x 2.1” MTB tires on the Cascade 3 were treaded heavily and were uniform in pattern as well. The treads on these tires are massive for 27.5” standards, making it generate a lot of traction on wet trails and fast turns.
The stock foam saddle from Polygon was ergonomic in design with the perfect width to keep those sit bones in place on the widest parts perfectly.
The Trax 27.5” MTB tires was uniformly treaded and is bulky too
Prices are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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