Polygon CASCADE 3 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
429$
Weight | 33.73 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Suntour XCE
-
Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
152cm - 165cm
MD
162cm - 175cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
aluminum
Suspension Fork
SUNTOUR XCE28 100mm TRAVEL
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO RD-TY300 6/7-SPEED DIRECT ATTACH
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TY300
Shift Levers
SHIMANO ST-EF41, 3x7 SPEED TRIGGER
Cassette
SHIMANO MF-TZ500 7-SPEED 14-28T FREEWHEEL
Crank
STEEL CRANK 42x34x24T
Bottom Bracket
CARTRIDGE BEARING W/ CAGED BEARING & 119mm SQUARE AXLE
Chain
KMC HV-500
Pedals
PP CAGE W/ REFLECTOR
Wheels
Front Hub
F: ALLOY DISC BRAKE QR9x100mm 32H 6B / R: ALLOY DISC BRAKE QR9x135mm 32H 6B FOR FREEWHEEL
Rear Hub
F: ALLOY DISC BRAKE QR9x100mm 32H 6B / R: ALLOY DISC BRAKE QR9x135mm 32H 6B FOR FREEWHEEL
Rims
ALLOY DOUBLE WALL AV H: 20 584x20 32H FOR TIRE 584-28/62 DISC
Spokes
STEEL 14G NDS:270 & DS:272 W/ UCP BRASS
Tires
DELI 27.5"x2.1" 584x54
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO MD-M280
Brake Levers
SHIMANO ST-EF41
Cockpit
Stem
Entity OE, Alloy, 45mm
Handlebar
STEEL, W: 680MM, B: 31.8MM, R/D: 40MM
Headset
ZERO STACK (ZS) THREADLESS, ZS 44/28.6 | 44/30
Seat
Saddle
MTB SADDLE, STEEL ø7mm
Seatpost
ENTITY, 27.2x350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 303 mm | 303 mm |
| Front Center | 640 mm | 661 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Stack | 599.1 mm | 603.8 mm |
| Reach | 389.7 mm | 408.2 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 571 mm | 591 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 456 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 105 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071 mm | 1092 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 748 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 162 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 165 cm | 175 cm |
Model Overview
CASCADE 3 is part of the Polygon Cascade model. Polygon launched 15 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Polygon CASCADE 3 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 429$. Polygon CASCADE 2 2023 on the other hand costs 519$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Polygon released this model in 2023, its price was 429$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that CASCADE 3 price is 344.06% lower.
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.
CASCADE 3 weighs 33.73 kg (74.36 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 172.02% less than CASCADE 3.
CASCADE 3 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Suntour XCE model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the CASCADE 3 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CASCADE 3 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
CASCADE 3 comes in 2 sizes, that range from 152 cm – 175 cm (4.99 ft – 5.74 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.