Ecarpat Tendar X5 27.5-Inch Mountain Bike Review
A mountain bike sold as 27.5-inch at $328.99, with front and rear disc brakes and 21-speed gearing; its table lists an aluminum alloy frame (the page's Specs list says carbon steel) and 24 x 2.1 tires. The table puts riders at 5'5" to 5'10" and the Specs list at 5'4" to 6'2".
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Our verdict
Worth a look for riders between 5'5" and 5'10" per the table who want the suspension fork, disc brakes and 21-speed gearing the page lists, at $328.99. Look elsewhere if the wheel size, frame material or rider height matters: the table says 24 x 2.1, aluminum alloy and 5'5" to 5'10", while the Specs list says 27.5, carbon steel and 5'4" to 6'2". The main caveat is that the page contradicts itself on all three, so get them confirmed before buying.
- Best for
- Riders of 5'5" to 5'10" per the table who want a listed suspension fork, disc brakes and 21-speed gearing.
- Skip if
- You need a certain wheel size, frame material or rider height, since the page gives two of each.
Why 3.2/5: A table with frame, wheel size, rider height, weight and gearing lifts the rating, but the page contradicts itself on wheel size, frame material and rider height. The store's own pages disagree on its terms, it has almost no independent record, and no outside test of this model turned up.
Hycline sells the Tendar X5 under the Ecarpat name at $328.99 as a mountain bike titled 27.5-inch; the page lists a suspension fork, front and rear disc brakes and a 21-speed drivetrain, and its table and text name an aluminum alloy frame while its separate Specs list says carbon steel. The page text, title and Specs list say 27.5, but the table lists 24 x 2.1 tires, and the table also gives a 35.28 weight and a rider height of 5'5" - 5'10".
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Tire/wheel size (in.) | 24 x 2.1 (table); the page's Specs list says 27.5x2.125 |
| Frame Size (in.) | 19 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy (table); the page's Specs list says Carbon Steel |
| Shifter/Derailleur | Shimano 21-speed |
| Brake (Specs list) | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 35.28 |
| Rider Height | 5'5" - 5'10" (table); the page's Specs list says 5'4"-6'2" (64-74 inches) |
| Bike height (in.) | 39.50 |
| Bike length (in.) | 70.00 |
| Bike width (in.) | 27.00 |
| Assembly Completion | 85% |
| Terrain Type | Mountain / Off Road |
| Color Family | Grey / Black |
Options and pricing
Two colors, Dark Grey and Black, are listed in one size option shown as 27.5 x 2.125, at $328.99, and the page shows a crossed-out price of $339.99. The table gives a frame size of 19 and an assembly completion of 85%, and the features add easy assembly instructions; the page does not list which parts are left to fit. The table's color family reads Grey / Black, while the page's Specs list names Green and Black-Red.
How it compares
Next to the Ecarpat Corex 26-Inch Full-Suspension Mountain Bike at $325.99, which lists a high carbon steel frame, 26 X 2.125 tires and 37, this bike's table lists an aluminum alloy frame (its Specs list says carbon steel) and 35.28. The Kiapalno III 26-Inch Mountain Bike is $329.99 with the same 35.28 and Shimano 21-speed, and the Ecarpat Rycheer 26-Inch Mountain Bike is $310.99 with 26x2.10 tires.
Shipping, returns and warranty
Shipping: the shipping policy covers the continental US only and says the store does not ship outside the United States (the About page mentions DHL and USPS for orders outside the US), yet its table lists a Hawaii and Alaska rate of $25.99 under a heading that excludes both. General-size items ship free over $99.99 (Standard, 4 to 6 days) or for $5.99 below that, with Expedited at $7.99 and 3rd Day at $12.99; bikes and suspension forks count as oversized and ship Standard in 7 to 15 days for $29.99, so a bike's free-shipping banner does not remove that charge. Orders leave within 1 business day with a tracking number, delivery needs a signature, and damage must be noted on the delivery receipt and reported within 24 hours with photos and video; product pages say the order comes from the nearest of 7 US warehouses, and the About page gives a Stockton, California address. Returns: the refund policy gives 30 days for new, unused items in original packaging, with photos sent first to get a return label; for a change of mind the buyer pays return shipping (the About page calls 30-day returns free), while a defective item can be returned within 30 days without restocking or return fees, and after that the policy offers help with manufacturer warranty support. The refund is processed within 48 hours of approval in the policy and within 24 working hours of the warehouse receiving the item in the FAQ. Warranty: the Terms of Service hold only an as-is disclaimer and are governed by the laws of China; the one-year figure comes from the product pages (a 'Manufacturer Warranty' row on most bike pages and a '1-year warranty' line under the buy box), and no page says what it covers or how to claim.
Before you buy
The page shows no customer reviews of this bike; the store's own review page lists 3,669 reviews, and 23 of the 25 it displays are about tires or tubes. Reputation: on Trustpilot (read on the Australian site) hyclinebike.com is an unclaimed profile with one review, five stars from April 2023 about 700c tires, and nothing newer. The store's review page shows 4.66 stars from 3,669 reviews through a Judge.me widget that we could not verify. The registry shows hyclinebike.com registered on 2 November 2022, while the About page says the site opened in 2019 and the company grew from a repair shop and a tire factory; it gives a Stockton, California address, and the Terms are governed by the laws of China. Web searches on 22 October 2026 found no independent review of the store's complete bikes. The review shows the code FACESTORE. A cart test on 22 October 2026, made without the affiliate link, took 5% off bikes, a trike and parts; if the discount line is missing from your cart, enter FACESTORE at checkout. The page shows a crossed-out regular price; that is the store's own comparison figure.
What we liked
- The table and the page's separate Specs list both give a weight of 35.28.
- Front and rear disc brakes are named in the features, and the Specs list gives the type as Mechanical Disc Brake.
- The table names Shimano 21-speed and gives frame size 19 and rider height 5'5" - 5'10".
- A suspension fork is listed, and the bike is described as 85% pre-assembled.
Worth noting
- Wheel size conflict: the title, text and Specs list say 27.5 x 2.125 but the table lists 24 x 2.1.
- The rider range is 5'5" to 5'10" in the table and guide line but 5'4"-6'2" in the Specs list, and the page does not say which applies.
- The suspension fork has no travel figure or brand, and no brake brand is named.
- The frame is aluminum alloy in the table and the features but Carbon Steel in the page's separate Specs list, and the page does not say which is right.
Questions before you buy
Is the Tendar X5 a 27.5-inch bike?
The title, page text, tire line and the page's separate Specs list all say 27.5 x 2.125, but the table lists a tire/wheel size of 24 x 2.1. The page does not say which is correct, so confirm the size with the store before buying.
Who is the Tendar X5 sized for?
The table and the guide line both list a rider height of 5'5" to 5'10", while the page's separate Specs list says 5'4"-6'2" (64-74 inches). The table and the Specs list give a frame size of 19, and the page text calls it a 19-inch frame.
What brakes and gears are listed?
The features list front and rear disc brakes with a 21-speed drivetrain, and the table names Shimano 21-speed as the shifter/derailleur. The page's separate Specs list adds Mechanical Disc Brake and a thumb shifter with Shimano 21-Speed; neither the features nor the table give the disc type.
Where does Hycline ship, and what does a bike cost to ship?
The policy covers the continental US only (Hawaii and Alaska are listed at $25.99 in one table but excluded in its heading). Bikes and suspension forks are oversized: Standard shipping takes 7 to 15 days after handling and costs $29.99, even though the page banner offers free shipping over $99. Orders ship within 1 business day with tracking and a signature at delivery.
What is the return window?
30 days for new, unused items in original packaging, after sending photos and receiving a return label. You pay return shipping for a change of mind (the About page calls returns free); a defective item has no restocking or return fee. This page's spec table says 'Returnable 90-Day', which the policy does not repeat.
Does the bike have a warranty?
Most bike pages list a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and the buy-box blurb says '1-year warranty', but the Terms of Service and the policies name no warranty period, coverage or claim process. Ask [email protected] for the terms in writing before ordering.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Ecarpat Tendar X5 27.5-Inch Mountain Bike product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline shipping policyContinental US only; free standard shipping over $99.99; bikes are oversized, Standard 7-15 days, $29.99; signature and 24-hour damage reportRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline refund policy30-day returns for new, unused items; defects free; buyer pays return shipping for a change of mind; refund within 48 hours of approvalRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline FAQOrder changes within 6 hours, tracking, 30-day return guarantee, refund within 24 working hours of the warehouse receiving the itemRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline About pageCompany history, Stockton CA address, local US warehouse, '30-Day Free Return' wordingRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline Terms of ServiceStore operated by 'Hycline'; as-is disclaimer; governed by the laws of China; no warranty termsRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline review page (the store's own widget)4.66 stars from 3,669 reviews shown by the store, almost all about tires and tubes; not verified by usRead October 22, 2026
Independent
- Trustpilot profile for hyclinebike.com (Australian site)Unclaimed profile with one review (5 stars, April 2023, about tires); nothing newerRead October 22, 2026
- Verisign RDAP record for hyclinebike.comDomain registered 2022-11-02Read October 22, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The title, page text, tire line and the page's separate Specs list say 27.5 x 2.125, but the table lists a tire/wheel size of 24 x 2.1; the page does not say which is right.
- The table and features text name an aluminum alloy frame while the page's separate Specs list says carbon steel, and rider height is 5'5" - 5'10" in the table and guide line but 5'4"-6'2" (64-74 inches) in the Specs list.
- No fork travel, fork brand or brake brand is given; the Specs list's colors (Green; Black-Red) differ from the Dark Grey and Black options, and 'lightweight', 'corrosion-resistant' and 'puncture resistance' are the store's claims with no figures.
- The return policy gives 30 days, while this page's table says 'Returnable 90-Day' and the About page calls 30-day returns free; the policy makes buyers pay return shipping for a change of mind.
- The store's terms and policies name no warranty period or coverage; the 1-year figure appears only on product pages.
- The shipping policy treats bikes as oversized at a flat $29.99 (Standard, 7 to 15 days) while the buy-box blurb says free shipping over $99; the policy also lists a Hawaii and Alaska rate while excluding both.
- No independent test or customer review of this model was found in web searches made on 22 October 2026, and the page's own copy is the only source for its figures.
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