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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
This alloy frame was strong and comfortable.
The suspension lockout was useful to make them rigid and thus ride faster on flatter patches.
The Shimano TZ front and rear derailleurs were smooth in shifting during the test ride.
The mechanical disc brakes at the front and rear were balanced on both wet and dry roads.
The 26” x 2.1” MTB tires were fast and rolling and heavily treaded which provided great traction off the surface.
frame
Alloy Frame
fork
Suspension Fork
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney
rear derailleur
Shimano Tourney
shifters
Shimano EF-500
brakes
Disc Brakes
tires
DSI 26" x 2.1"
rims
Alloy
handlebar
Alloy 680mm
stem
Alloy
seatpost
Steel
saddle
Racing PU Saddle
pedals
Half Alloy
hubs
Shunfeng-Friction Free
cassette
Shimano TZ500
crankset
Steel
bottom bracket
Cup and Cone
Hero Cycles are one of the biggest and most successful bicycle brands in India. Hero has been around for more than 60 years now and has various categories of bicycles with a few sub-brands under them. The sub-brands being Hero Sprint, Hero Sprint Pro and Hero Octane. We got the opportunity to test ride the Hero Sprint Trans 26T and here is what we thought.
A value for money 26” urban MTB with suspension lockout, dual disc brakes and a 21-Speed drivetrain.
The Hero Sprint Trans 26T is built on a strong hardtail 6061 alloy frame. The frame geometry is comfortable with a higher standover clearance and also has a higher ground clearance to roll over obstacles comfortably.
The suspension fork on the Trans 26T was basic with a working travel of 65mm during the test ride. This was sufficient for riding on urban roads and slightly patchy surfaces. The suspension lockout was useful to make them rigid and thus ride faster on flatter patches.
This alloy frame was strong and comfortable with a useful suspension lockout which helped ride faster on flatter surfaces
The bicycle which I test rode came in a full black frame with forest green as the secondary colour with neat and stylish graphics. The adjoining top and bottom tubes not only make the frame stronger but also make it look sturdy and bulky. The matte finish paint job was of good quality. The white gear cables and black brake cables were a good contrast and enhanced the aesthetics of this bicycle.
The Hero Sprint Trans 26T comes in 3 colour variants; Black/Green, Black/Orange and Black/Yellow
The Trans 26T comes equipped with Shimano Tourney TZ front and rear derailleurs. These derailleurs are the latest edition of Tourney’s from Shimano and the gear shifting was smooth and experienced no lags during the test ride. The Shimano EF-500 21-Speed shifters felt easy to use with quick and responsive spring action.
The Shimano TZ front and rear derailleurs with 21-Speed shifters were smooth in shifting during the test ride
The mechanical disc brakes at the front and rear were sufficient for precise and safe braking performance on dry and wet urban roads. During the test ride, when braking on fast turns and in traffic, it felt balanced and had a quick response time.
The 680mm alloy handlebar was wide and gave an open chested riding posture while still being comfortable. The grips were comfortable on the palms.
The mechanical disc brakes at the front and rear were balanced on both wet and dry roads
The Hero Sprint Pro Trans rolls on a pair of 26” x 2.10” MTB tires along with Spur XCR alloy rims. The treading was bulky and evenly spaced out, giving superior traction on smooth and rough urban roads. The stock racing PU saddle was sporty in design with the perfect length and width to keep the rider comfortable and stable.
The 26” x 2.1” MTB tires were fast and rolling and heavily treaded which provided great traction off the surface
Prices are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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