Loading...

Cookies and Privacy

By visiting and using our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance to our Cookie Policy.

Login to Your Account | ChooseMyBicycle.com

Guest Login

Enter Your Details to Continue as Guest

Please enter a valid Email
Please enter a Mobile Number

An account exists with this Email Address. Click here to continue your shopping.

Firefox Trooper 21S: ChooseMyBicycle.com Expert Review

Price: 24,900
Vishnu Sharma
Vishnu Sharma Bicycle Expert

Introducing Vishnu Sharma, 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 Sharma's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.


Click Here
Mountain Bike Mountain Bike
Firefox Trooper 21S Review

Snapshot

Technical Specifications

Firefox Trooper 21S: ChooseMyBicycle.com Expert Review

Firefox Trooper 21S Review

Firefox is a top Indian bicycle manufacturer. Born from the umbrella of Hero cycles, Firefox is now a separate brand by itself. They have bicycles for all age groups and all kinds of riders and terrains. While Firefox does not have a standard release of new bicycle models every year they do come with new releases quite a few times in a year. We got the opportunity to test ride the Firefox Trooper 21S and here is what we thought.

Firefox Trooper 21S: ChooseMyBicycle.com Expert Review A well-designed and decently spec’d hardtail MTB for both urban roads and flat trails.
Overall Product
Rating
Performance
3.8
Design
3.9
Features
3.8
Value for Money
3.6

Things We Like

  • Strong alloy frame and a comfortable frame geometry
  • Smooth Tourney/Acera 21-Speed drivetrain
  • Powerful Tektro mechanical disc brakes

Things We Don't Like

  • Basic handlebar grips
Firefox Trooper 21S Frame, Fit and Comfort

The Firefox Trooper 21S is built on a strong hardtail alloy frame. For MTB standards, this frame isn’t the chunkiest. But the brand has made sure that the parts of the bicycle which is the most vulnerable to absorb vibration have maximum reinforcements. This had made sure the overall frame weight is in check. The frame geometry is comfortable to make sure the rider gets total control while riding on trails.

The SR Suntour front suspension fork comes with a claimed 75mm travel. During the test ride the travel went up to 65mm comfortably and this helped ride over bumps and curbs easily.

Firefox Trooper 21S Frame, Fit and Comfort The Tropper 21S comes in different frame sizes - 18.5", 19.5" and 21"
Firefox Trooper 21S Design

This hardtail MTB that I test rode came in a full black frame with red and silver graphics. The matte finish paint job was of superior quality and made the graphics stand out. The ‘Swiss Military’ text on the top tube gives somewhat a Military/Army theme to this bicycle, which goes with the name Trooper. These new graphics look bold and refreshing.

Firefox Trooper 21S Design The Tropper 21s comes in 2 colour variants - Black with Red/Silver graphics and Dark Olive with white graphics
Firefox Trooper 21S Gearing

As in the name of this bicycle, the 21S denotes the 21-Speed drivetrain on the Trooper. Firefox’s practice of installing Shimano’s mid-level Acera’s at the rear has been followed in this hardtail as well. With Acera at the back and Tourney at the front as derailleurs, this gearing combination worked smoothly during the test ride with no lags. The 21-Speed Shimano EF500 trigger shifters were easy to use and responded quickly as well.

Firefox Trooper 21S Gearing The Shimano Tourney/Acera 21-Speed drivetrain was smooth in transmission and had enough range for flat trails and climbs
Firefox Trooper 21S Brakes and Steering

The Trooper comes equipped with Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc Brakes at the front and rear. During the test ride these brakes felt sharp and precise on muddy surfaces. The reaction time from the Shimano brake levers to the disc brake pads were fast and also felt balanced when jamming the brakes.

The 660mm handlebar from Zoom had a slight 30mm raise from the middle, giving the rider a comfortable riding position and also enough width to easy maneuver.

Firefox Trooper 21S Brakes and Steering Tektro’s Novela mechanical disc brakes were impressive on both muddy and smooth surfaces
Firefox Trooper 21S Tires

This hardtail MTB rolls on a pair of Kenda 26’’x 2.1’’ MTB tires. Having a 26’’ tire did help in acceleration, especially on rough urban roads. The big and spaced out treads helped get maximum traction off the surface, which helped stay balanced even on fast corners.

The stock Firefox saddle was simple in the shape and design with just enough cushioning for a comfortable flat trail ride. The overall ride quality was comfortable on smooth and rough surfaces.

Firefox Trooper 21S Tires The Kenda 26" x 2.1" MTB tires rolled fast and had enough treading to give good traction on rough surfaces
This is a hardtail MTB with a strong frame and stylish graphics. The 26” tires along with a 21-Speed drivetrain makes accelerating easier. The Tektro brakes and buttoned treads on the tires make riding on rough surfaces even more fun. Priced at Rs.24,900 the Firefox Tropper 21S is an ideal bicycle for anyone looking to buy a MTB for both rough urban roads and flat trails.

Prices are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.

Found this review useful?

Customer Reviews

Connect With Our Expert

Customize Your Accessories Pick by speaking to our Bicycle Expert

Enter Valid Email Address
Please enter your 10-digit mobile number
Enter A Message For Our Experts To Help You

Preferred Communication

Transfering To Payment Gateway

Thank You

We've Got Your Message. Our Expert Would Contact You In Sometime. Have A Nice Day.

Get A Sweet Deal

Want a sweet deal on a product? Reach out to us!

Sweet Deal
Talk to Our Experts