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    MSRP
    $489
    $499
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    74.4 lbs34.0 lbs
    2.5
    2.5
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCESuntour XCE
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    TourneyTourney
    Drivetrain
    3 × 73 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    polygonbikes.com

    polygonbikes.com

    Summary
    The Polygon CASCADE 3 and Polygon CASCADE 2 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    CASCADE 3
    CASCADE 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    25 mph

    CASCADE 3

    25 mph

    CASCADE 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUTECH XC SPORT 27.5"

    ALUTECH XC SPORT 27.5"

    Fork

    SUNTOUR XCE, 100MM 27.5" TRAVEL

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SUNTOUR XCE, 100MM 27.5" TRAVEL

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    -

    -

    Bottom Bracket

    CARTRIDGE BB

    CARTRIDGE BB

    Headset

    Zero Stack (ZS) Threadless, ZS 44/28.6 | 44/30

    Zero Stack (ZS) Threadless, ZS 44/28.6 | 44/30

    Stem

    ENTITY OE E: 45MM, BB: 31.8MM

    ENTITY OE E: 45MM, BB: 31.8MM

    Handlebar

    STEEL W:680MM R:40MM BB:31.8MM

    STEEL W:680MM R:40MM BB:31.8MM

    Saddle

    FOMING STEEL RAIL

    FOMING STEEL RAIL

    Seatpost

    ENTITY SPORT, 15MM OFFSET, 27.2MMX350MM

    STEEL CANDLE TYPE 27.2MMX300MM

    Pedals

    PP FLAT PEDAL

    PP FLAT PEDAL

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO RD-TY300 6/7-SPEED DA

    SHIMANO RD-TY200 6/7-SPEED DA

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney FD-TY300

    Shimano Tourney FD-TY300

    Crank

    WHEELTOP TCSH2-CFPG 42/34/24T 170 MM

    WHEELTOP TCSH2-CFPG 42/34/24T 170 MM

    Shifters

    SHIMANO ST-EF41 3X7 SPEED

    SHIMANO ST-EF41 3X7 SPEED

    Cassette

    SHIMANO TZ500 7-SPEED 14-28T

    SHIMANO TZ500 7-SPEED 14-28T

    Chain

    KMC HV-500 7-SPEED

    KMC HV-500 7-SPEED

    Brakes

    TEKTRO MD-M280 DISC BRAKE

    TEKTRO MD-M280 DISC BRAKE

    Wheels
    Rims

    DOUBLE WALL ALLOY RIMS W/ ALLOY HUBS

    DOUBLE WALL ALLOY RIMS W/ ALLOY HUBS

    Tires

    PERFORMANCE TIRE 27.5" X2.1

    PERFORMANCE TIRE 27.5" X2.1

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