Polygon CASCADE 2 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
519$
Weight | 15.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame aluminium -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Suntour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
162cm - 175cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUTECH XC SPORT 27.5"
Suspension Fork
SUNTOUR XCE, 100MM 27.5" TRAVEL
Rear Shock
-
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO RD-TY200 6/7-SPEED DA
Front Derailleur
SHIMANO FD-TZ30
Shift Levers
SHIMANO ST-EF41 3X7 SPEED
Cassette
SHIMANO TZ500 7-SPEED 14-28T
Crank
WHEELTOP TCSH2-CFPG 42/34/24T 170 MM
Bottom Bracket
CARTRIDGE BB
Chain
KMC HV-500 7-SPEED
Chain Guide
-
Pedals
PLASTIC PLATFORM W/ REFLECTOR (Included)
Wheels
Rims
DOUBLE WALL ALLOY RIMS W/ ALLOY HUBS
Tires
PERFORMANCE TIRE 27.5" X2.1
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO MD-M280 DISC BRAKE
Brake Levers
SHIMANO ST-EF41
Cockpit
Stem
ENTITY OE E: 45MM, BB: 31.8MM
Handlebar
STEEL W:680MM R:40MM BB:31.8MM
Headset
ZS 44/28.6 | ZS 44/30
Seat
Saddle
FOMING STEEL RAIL
Seatpost
STEEL CANDLE TYPE 27.2MMX300MM
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 303 mm |
| Front Center | 660 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm |
| Trail | 91 mm |
| Stack | 602.8 mm |
| Reach | 407.2 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 590 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 456 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 47 mm |
| Standover Height | 752 mm |
| Wheels | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 162 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 175 cm |
About this model
CASCADE 2 belongs to the Polygon Cascade model. Polygon released 15 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Polygon Cascade bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Polygon CASCADE 2 2022 has a starting price of 519$. Polygon CASCADE 4 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 599$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 519$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that CASCADE 2 price is 267.05% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Polygon CASCADE 2 it’s weighing 15.4 kg (33.95 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 24.19% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Suntour is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the CASCADE 2 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The CASCADE 2 has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.