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Introducing Vishnu, 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's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.
Mountain Bike
Strong Alloy frame with a high ground clearance.
During the test ride the suspension fork was smooth in functioning.
Shimano’s 24-Speed Tourney/Altus derailleurs provided smooth gear shifts.
The Disc brakes were balanced and safe to use on both wet and dry conditions.
The Kenda 27.5” MTB tires with bulky and the uniform treading ensures safe rides even on wet surfaces.
frame
AL6 XC Sport Frame
fork
Suntour XCM Suspension Fork with 100mm travel
front derailleur
Shimano Altus 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano TX800 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano ST-TX800 3x8 Speed
brakes
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
tires
Kenda 27.5" x 2.1"
rims
Alloy
bicycle weight
15.5kgs
handlebar
Steel 680mm
stem
Steel
seatpost
Entity Alloy
saddle
MTB Saddle
pedals
PP
cassette
Shimano Altus HG31 11/32T
chain
KMC Z-8.3
crankset
Alloy 42/34/24T
no of gears
24-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Polygon is an Indonesian Bicycle brand with its headquarters in Europe now. They have slowly grown to become a Performance Bicycle brand with a good value for money. The Cascade series are hardtail MTB’s for trails and rough urban roads. We got the opportunity to test ride the Cascade 4 (2020) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 15.5 kgs
Usage: Trail/Leisure
A lightweight MTB for comfortable rides on rough trails and roads.
The Polygon Cascade 4 (2020) is built on a full Alloy frame. This frame geometry is inspired from XC MTB’s with a slanting top tube and a taller build, giving the bicycle more ground clearance. The thin seat and chain stays are strong enough to withstand the vibration from the surface at the rear half of the frame but they mainly contribute towards lowering the overall weight of the frame.
As a hardtail MTB, this one comes with a Suntour XCM front suspension fork with a 100mm of travel and a pre-load adjuster. During the test ride the suspension fork was smooth in functioning.
Strong Alloy frame with a high ground clearance and comes in 3 frame sizes
The Cascade 4 (2020) which I test rode came in a full Black coloured frame with Teal Blue and Yellow graphics in many places. The matte finish paint job was of top notch quality and looked smooth. The colour coded rims and saddle made the bicycle aesthetic in appearance.
The Cascade 4 comes in only 1 colour variant; Matte Black with Teal Blue and Yellow graphics
Like in the previous year models, the Cascade 4 (2020) comes with a unique combination of Shimano Tourney at the rear and Shimano Altus at the front as derailleurs. This is unique because, usually when there is a component mix in the drivetrain, the lower ranked component is in the front and higher ranker component at the rear thus making the smaller gear changes better at the rear. In this case the Altus at the front has actually made the bigger gear jumps easy and smooth to change with no lags. Altus and Tourney are entry-level MTB components but they perform well for flat trail riding and urban commuting. The 24-Speed trigger shifters were easy to use.
Shimano’s 24-Speed Tourney/Altus derailleurs provided smooth gear shifts
Braking on the Polygon Cascade 4 (2020) is taken care of by Hydraulic Disc brakes at both the front and rear. These brakes felt balanced and are useful especially when you are riding in wet weather 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 a little upright while riding.
The Disc brakes were balanced and safe to use on both wet and dry conditions
The Kenda 27.5” x 2.1” MTB tires on the Cascade 4 (2020) are heavily treaded and are supported by Double Walled Alloy rims. The treads on these tires are massive for 27.5” standards, making it generate a lot of traction even on wet trails.
The stock foam Saddle from Polygon was ergonomic in design with the perfect width to keep the sit bones in place.
The Kenda 27.5” MTB tires with bulky and the uniform treading ensures safe rides even on wet surfaces
This MTB with its smooth 100mm suspension fork and powerful Tektro Mechanical Disc brakes make for a perfect Bicycle to start your trail riding experience. The slanting top tube and wide saddle makes this hardtail MTB comfortable to ride on both Urban roads and Trails. Priced at Rs.25,490 (as on 27th December 2019) the Polygon Cascade 4 (2020) is an ideal choice to consider for anyone looking to get an MTB to venture into trail riding.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
Found this review useful?
4 Out Of 5
Everything was close to perfection except the fact that the delivery was really delayed and the rear derailleurs were having issues at higher gears .
4 Out Of 5
Amaze MTB for entry level
4 Out Of 5
The service is good and satisfying
3 Out Of 5
The bicycle is chose I.e. polygon cascade 4 is a perfect bicycle.
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5 Out Of 5
Everything is good and great value for the money
3 Out Of 5
Ride is not as good as it looks :(
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