Cascade 5
OverviewAbout the Polygon Cascade 5
The Polygon Cascade 5 is a mountain bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $749.99 at BikesOnline. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
How it comparesThe Cascade 5 against similarly priced bikes
- At $749.99 it costs less than 91% of the 223 mountain bikes we list.
- Head angle: 69.0 degrees, steeper, so quicker steering than the middle of similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (67.8 degrees).
- Front travel: 100 mm, about the same as similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (middle 100 mm).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.75, taller (harder on steep climbs) than the middle of similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (0.70).
- Gears at the back: 10-speed, more than the middle of similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (8-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 57 mm, about the same as similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes (middle 57 mm).
- No dropper post as standard; 0 of 9 similarly priced hardtail mountain bikes include one.
Closest alternatives on price
same price · 8-speed vs 10-speed
$29 more · 8-speed vs 10-speed
$49 more · 9-speed vs 10-speed
$50 more · 9-speed vs 10-speed · 120 mm fork vs 100 mm
Compare the Cascade 5 with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 25 similar mountain bikes on BikeFinder priced $500 to $1,000, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Cascade 5 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Polygon recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS (27.5") | 145 to 155 cm | 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S (27.5") | 155 to 165 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M (29") | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L (29") | 175 to 185 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL (29") | 185 to 195 cm | 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 5 in |
Rider heights from Polygon's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Polygon
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch (27.5-inch on the smaller sizes)
- Drivetrain
- Shimano CUES 1x10
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS (27.5"), S (27.5"), M (29"), L (29"), XL (29")
- Price
- $749.99 at BikesOnline, was $969.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 2026.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M (29 inch)
- Stack
- 624 mm
- Reach
- 420 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.49
- Head angle
- 69 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1142 mm
- Chainstay
- 455 mm
- BB drop
- 69 mm
- Standover
- 736 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 10
- Crank
- Prowheel Charm, 170mm
- Chainrings
- 36
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES CS-LG300, 10-Speed, 11-48T
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES RD-U6000-GS, 10-Speed, w/ Clutch
- Brakes
- Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160 mm Rotor, 6-Bolt, 2-Piston
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Polygon Alloy Double Wall, 27.5"/29" , 20 mm Height, 21 mm Internal Width, 32H
- Rim internal width
- 21 mm
- Stock tyre
- 27.5x2.25 / 29x2.25
- BB standard
- BSA threaded
- Seatpost
- Polygon Alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm, 0 mm Offset
- Cockpit
- Polygon Alloy, 45 mm Extension, 31.8 mm Clamp Bore, 3 deg Rise / Polygon Steel, 680 mm Width, 31.8 mm Clamp Bore, 40 mm Rise, 8 deg Bend
- Saddle
- Polygon Black, Steel Rail 7 mm
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- Suntour XCM32
- Wheel config
- 29
- Suspension
- hardtail
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 69 deg head angle points to steeper, climbing and XC handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.75 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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