Hero Cycles is one of India’s leading bicycle brands and is also one of the World’s largest manufacturers of bicycles. Hero has Sprint, Sprint Pro and Octane as its sub-brands. We got the opportunity to test the Hero Octane Albatross 27.5 and here is what we thought.

Weight: 14.9 kgs

Usage: Trails

Octane is the premium range of bicycles from Hero and they are aimed at giving out more performance focused rides at an affordable price while looking aesthetic. From the hardtail MTB range we got the opportunity to test ride the Hero Octane Gyrfalcon 29 and here is what we thought.

Weight: 16 kgs

Usage: Trail/Fitness

Svitch is a new entrant to the bicycle industry. This Indian brand specializes in folding Electric Bicycles. There are 2 models which Svitch have launched and we got the opportunity to test ride the Svitch XE+ folding electric bicycle and here is what we thought.

Weight: 24kgs (Including battery)

Category: Commuting/Leisure

The Taiwanese brand Giant is one of world’s leading bicycle manufacturers. They have bicycles for professionals as well as for amateur riders. Having great technology and design capability in every bicycle they make, brings out top-notch quality in all aspects. We got the opportunity to check out the Giant Reign 2 (2019) and here is what we thought.

Weight: 14.5 kgs

Usage: Trail/Enduro/All-Mountain