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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
The strong and Trail focused Alloy frame comes in a standard 18 inch frame size.
The Zoom front suspension fork came with an impressive 100mm travel which made sure the bumps on trails were rolled over without any difficulty.
The 24-Speed drivetrain gave that extra bit of speed for the rider and also enough range for steep climbs.
These brakes are powerful and make this MTB capable of handling the wettest and roughest of trails.
High speed turns and jamming of the brakes were transformed well into a balanced reaction on these tires.
frame
AL Tech 6061
fork
Zoom Suspension Fork with 100mm travel and Lockout
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY700 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera M360 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano EF500 Alloy Trigger Shifters; Left - 3-Speed, Right - 8-Speed
brakes
Logan Mechanical Disc Brakes
brake levers
Shimano EF500 3-Finger
tires
Maxxis Pace 29" x 2.1"
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
15.6kgs
handlebar
MTB 680mm
stem
Alloy
seatpost
Steel with Adjustable Alloy Quick Release Lever
saddle
Ergonomic MTB Trail
pedals
Neco Platform with Reflectors
hubs
14G x 36H Reinforced with Disc Mount
cassette
Shimano HG200 Hyperglide 8-Speed
chain
Steel EF Ring
crankset
24/34/42T Crank with 170mm Crank Arm
bottom bracket
Threaded
no of gears
24-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Rockfire is new brand to enter the Indian Bicycle market. Rockfire’s vision is to empower you in your pursuit of getting better, by providing Bicycles that are designed, engineered and built for high performance. Their line up of Bicycles includes Hybrids and MTB’s and are focused on delivering a Premium Cycling Experience. We got the opportunity to test ride the Rockfire Ridge 29 and here is what we thought.
Weight: 15.6kgs
Type: Trail/Fitness
The Rockfire Ridge 29 is a fast and performance focused hardtail MTB with aesthetic design and graphics.
The Rockfire Ridge 29 is built on an aggressive and strong Alloy frame. This frame has a slanting top tube which makes the stand over height bigger than most standard Hardtail MTBs. This helps the Bicycle climb and roll over harsh trails without the frame taking a hit at the bottom bracket area. The top tube and bottom tube are fused together at the top near the headset; this makes the frame stronger in that area which might usually experience a lot of vibration of the surface when ridden on trails.
The Zoom front suspension fork came with an impressive 100mm travel which made sure the bumps on trails were rolled over without any difficulty. The suspension lockout was easy to use and helped with riding faster on flatter surfaces.
The strong and Trail focused Alloy frame comes in a standard 18 inch frame size
The Bicycle which we test rode came in a Red primary colour and Black as the secondary colour for graphics in a gloss finish. The block pattern on the top tube, along with sharp edged lines gives a refreshing new outlook to the frame graphics. The colour coded graphics on the suspension fork, rims and saddle make the Bicycle look uniform in design. The bulky treads on the tires add to the much needed rugged look of this MTB.
The Rockfire Ridge 29 comes in a single colour variant; Gloss Red with Black graphics
The Rockfire Ridge 29 is equipped with Shimano Tourney at the front and Acera at the rear as derailleurs. This mid-level Shimano derailleur combo comes with a 3x8- Speed range. The 24-Speed drivetrain gave that extra bit of speed for the rider and also enough range for steep climbs. The Shimano EF500 trigger shifters were easy to operate.
The Shimano Tourney/Acera 24-Speed gear combination worked well during the test ride
The Rockfire Ridge 29 is installed with Mechanical Disc brakes. The Logan Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and balanced during the test ride. These brakes are powerful and make this MTB capable of handling the wettest and roughest of trails.
The stock handlebar was wide and comfortable to hold on to. The slight raise from the middle of the bar made the riding posture comfortable.
The Logan Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and safe to use on rough trails
The Rockfire Ridge 29 rolls on a pair of Maxxis Pace 29” x 2.1” tires. These tires were treaded heavily and perfectly suited for the rough and wet trails. High speed turns and jamming of the brakes were transformed well into a balanced reaction on these pair of tires. The Rockfire stock saddle was shaped ergonomically with the perfect length and width.
The 29” x 2.1” Maxxis Pace MTB tires can handle the roughest of trails with ease
This is a Hardtail MTB with a strong yet lightweight Alloy frame. The 24-Speed Shimano Tourney/Acera drivetrain along with Logan Mechanical Disc brakes made it both fast and safe to ride. The 29” x 2.1” Maxxis MTB tires were heavily treaded for tackling the roughest of trails and the suspension lockout helped ride faster on flatter surfaces. Priced at Rs. 39,999(as on 8th July 2022), the Rockfire Ridge 29 is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy an MTB for riding on trails and rough urban roads.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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