I dont consider EQ a hardener. I'd consider it a lean mass builder. I start to see benefits such as increased appetite and increased stamina within a few wks, but the results come on slow and will continue to work well for me for 16-20 wks. On the other hand, masteron prop kicks in fast and you'll see full results in around 3 wks. 

as for cycles, there's nothing special to it. To be honest, the big guys are, more or less, all doing the same things. Some like deca for growth better. Some like deca. It all depends on how you respond to the drugs. For me, I like EQ and I might run something like this :

1-20 EQ

1-10

Sust 270

11-20

test cyp

1-8 injectable Dbol