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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 heaviness of this bicycle is its strength as it can take hard hitting of the surface.
Works well on flat trails with occasional bumps.
The 24-Speed Shimano Altus gears shifted smoothly.
The Mechanical Disc brakes felt balanced and safe to use on rough terrains.
Heavily treaded Kenda 27.5” MTB tires.
frame
6061 Hardtail Alloy Frame
fork
Zoom Suspension Fork with 75mm travel and Mechanical Lockout
front derailleur
Shimano Altus 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano Altus 3x8 Speed
brakes
Mechanical Disc Brakes
tires
Kenda 27.5" x 2.1"
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
15.3kgs
no of gears
24-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Montra is an Indian performance bicycle brand with all types of bicycles for all kinds of riders. The 2019 range of bicycles from Montra have seen the Rock MTB range get new designs. We got the opportunity to test ride the Montra Rock 2.1 27.5” (2019) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 15.3 kgs
Usage: Trail/Leisure
A good looking hardtail MTB with performance focused components for leisure trail rides.
The Montra Rock 2.1 27.5” is built around a hardtail Alloy frame. This top tube is slanting from the front to the seat tube. This gives extra standover clearance for the rider, which is helpful when riding over bumpy trails. The seat stays are shaped in a way which helps absorb vibration off the surface and thus making it comfortable for the rider on the saddle. The heaviness of this bicycle is its strength as it can take hard hitting of the surface.
The Suntour XCT front suspension fork with a lockout feature has a 75mm travel which works well on flat trails with occasional bumps. The pre-load adjuster helps adjust the suspension travel.
Strong hardtail Alloy frame which comes in 3 frame sizes
This hardtail MTB which I test rode came in a full Black primary colour on the frame with Blue graphics. The matte finish paint job enhanced the colours. The graphics are simple and elegant with minimal work. The slanting top tube, thin tubes and heavy treads all make this bicycle look like a rugged MTB. The internal cable routing for the gears made the frame look neat.
The Rock 2.1 27.5” 2019 comes in just 1 colour variant; Matte Black with Blue graphics
The Rock 2.1 27.5” (2019) comes equipped with Shimano Altus at the front and rear as derailleurs. These derailleurs worked well during the test ride with no lags experienced. The 24-Speed drivetrain has the range for sudden steep climbs as we as to go all out on high gears. The Shimano Altus trigger shifters were easy to use and are comfortable to reach from the handlebar grips.
The 24-Speed Shimano Altus gears shifted smoothly
The Logan Mechanical Disc brakes handle the stopping power on the Rock 2.1 27.5” (2019). These are standard Mechanical Discs which are enough to keep the bicycle in control on flat, slippery trails. Both jamming of the brakes and interval braking felt safe even at high speeds.
The Alloy 680 mm handlebar on this hardtail MTB is impressive in length. This width enables superior control and manoeuvrability of the bicycle when riding fast on flat trails. The handlebar grips were comfortable but it did lack some cushioning on bumpy trails.
The Mechanical Disc brakes felt balanced and safe to use on rough terrains
As in the name of this bicycle, this Rock 2.1 27.5” (2019) rolls on a pair of 27.5” x 2.1” Kenda Komodo tires. These tires had bulky treads which were evenly spaced out including at the corners. These treads helped the cycle roll over bumpy trails easily.
The XMR Trail Saddle is of the perfect length and width, the cushioning is enough to keep the rider sore free on bumpy trails.
Heavily treaded Kenda 27.5” MTB tires
This hardtail MTB is strong and can take a lot of hard hitting from the trails. The 24-Speed gears give a good range for climbing hills as well as for acceleration. The heavily treaded tires help maintain good traction on rough surfaces. Priced at Rs.27,375(as on 22nd August 2019) the Montra Rock 2.1 27.5” (2019) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy an MTB for leisure trail rides.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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