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The frame is strong but not too heavy for a MTB, which ensures that it can handle a lot of hard hitting from the surface.
The suspension lockout was easy to use and was useful when riding faster on flatter patches.
The Drivetrain was smooth and quick in transmission during the test ride.
The brakes were powerful and felt balanced to use on both wet and dry conditions on both trails and rough urban roads.
These tires are heavily treaded and the treads cover the tires evenly, which makes it grippy on rough trails.
frame
Alloy Frame with Internal Cable Routing
fork
Suntour XCM Suspension Fork with 100mm travel and Hydraulic Lockout.
front derailleur
Shimano Altus M2020 2-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus M2000 9-Speed
shifters
Shimano Acera Rapid Fire Plus 2x9-Speed
brakes
Hydrauic Disc Brakes
tires
27.5"
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
17.6kgs
handlebar
Alloy Flatbar 700mm
stem
Alloy
seatpost
Alloy with QR
saddle
Hyper Aero Saddle
pedals
Traction-Alloy with Grip Nodes
hubs
KT Alloy with QR
cassette
11/36T
chain
KMC X9
crankset
ProWheel Raid 22/36T
bottom bracket
VP Components Sealed Cartridge
no of gears
18-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Hero is one of India’s leading bicycle brands and also one of the world’s largest manufacturers of bicycles. Hero has segregated their bicycles into sub brands, which are Hero Sprint, Hero Sprint Pro and Hero Octane. The Octane series consists of performance-focused bicycles for different terrains and riding purposes. We got the opportunity to test ride the Hero Octane Barracuda 27.5 and here is what we thought.
Weight: 17.6 kgs
Usage: Trails
An aesthetic and performance packed Hardtail MTB for safe and comfortable trail rides.
The Hero Octane Barracuda 27.5 is built around a Hardtail Alloy frame. The frame is strong but not too heavy for a MTB, which ensures that it can handle a lot of hard hitting from the surface. The frame is designed to be built taller from the ground up, giving larger ground clearance making it safer to ride over obstacles.
The Suntour XCM HLO Suspension fork was smooth in functioning during the test ride with a large 100mm travel making sure that most of the vibrations of the surface are absorbed. The suspension lockout was easy to use and was useful when riding faster on flatter patches.
This Hardtail Alloy frame comes in a standard 18” frame size
The Barracuda 27.5 which I test rode came in a Matte Black primary colour with Red and White as the secondary colour for the text and graphics. The sleek chain and seat stays looks elegant on the frame. The graphics were simple yet bright with a colour-coded fork and rims. The lengthy handlebar and heavily treaded tires gave this bicycle the perfect rugged MTB look.
The Barracuda 27.5 comes in just 2 colour variants; Matte Black with Red/White graphics and Black with Green graphics
Shimano’s Alivio 2-Speed at the front and Altus 9-Speed at the rear form the drivetrain on the Barracuda. These gearing components from Shimano mid to performance-level MTB components and were smooth and quick in transmission during the test ride. The 18-Speed gear range with a 2-Speed front derailleur has become with norm for performance MTBs and has a deep range of gears for climbs and acceleration.
The Shimano Alivio/Altus 18-Speed drivetrain is performance-focused and meant for the trails
The JAK Hydraulic Disc brakes on this bicycle were as powerful brakes as it can get on a mid-level hardtail MTB. During the test ride, the brakes were powerful and felt balanced to use on both wet and dry conditions on both trails and rough urban roads.
The 680mm Alloy MTB handlebar was lengthy and not the most comfortable if you are looking to commute with this bicycle. But they are perfectly suited for trail rides with drops and inclines.
The JAK Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and the 680mm handlebar was perfect for fast trail rides
This hardtail MTB rolls on a pair of Chaoyang Victory 27.5’’ x 2.20” tires. These tires are heavily treaded and the treads cover the tires evenly, which makes it grippy on rough trails and rolls fast on flatter surfaces.
The Hyper Aero MTB saddle is perfectly designed and is ergonomic to make sure the rider is safe and sore free on bumpy trail rides.
The Chaoyang 27.5”x 2.20” MTB tires had bulky treads which were evenly spread out and also rolls fast
This MTB has a strong yet lightweight Alloy frame which was comfortable to ride. Shimano’s Alivio/Altus 18-Speed drivetrain is smooth and accurate in shifting. The powerful JAK Hydraulic Disc brakes make it perfectly safe to brake when riding fast on trails. The heavily treaded 27.5” x 2.20” tires provide enough traction and rolls fast. Priced at Rs.32,850 (as on 13th September 2019) the Hero Octane Barracuda 27.5 is an ideal MTB for moderate trail rides and occasional urban rides.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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Product being really good had lot of old, rusty spares because of stocked up at your warehouse which was very much visible by its scratches. Bolts and screws were too rusty which I had to change in the local shop. Disc brakes and Brake pads are st...
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