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Mountain Bike
The heaviness of this Bicycle is its strength as it can take the hard hitting of the surface.
The front suspension fork with its 100mm travel works well on flat trails with occasional bumps.
The 27-Speed drivetrain had the range for steep climbs as we as to go all out on higher gears.
The Logan Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and balanced to use on rough terrains.
The tread pattern along with the massive 2.40”width helped the Cycle roll over bumpy trails with ease.
frame
6061 Aluminium Alloy
fork
Zoom 565D-MLO Suspension Fork with 100mm travel and Mechanical Lockout
front derailleur
Shimano Altus M370 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus M370 9-Speed
shifters
Shimano Altus M2000 3x9-Speed
brakes
Logan Hydraulic Disc Brakes
brake levers
Logan HD-M200
tires
Kenda Kadre 29" x 2.40"
rims
XMR Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
15.1kgs
handlebar
XMR Steel 700mm Flatbar
saddle
XMR Trail Saddle with High Density Foam
pedals
Neco WP-916 Alloy Platform
hubs
Neco MS38
cassette
Sunshine 11/36T
chain
KMC X9
crankset
ProWheel 42/32/22T
bottom bracket
Kenli KL-08A Sealed Bearings
no of gears
27-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Montra is an Indian Performance Bicycle brand with a wide range of Bicycles for all kinds of riders. The 2022 range of Bicycles from Montra has seen the Rock MTB range get new designs. We got the opportunity to test ride the Montra Rock 29 (2022) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 15.1kgs
Usage: Trail/Leisure
The Montra Rock 29 (2022) is a performance packed rugged Hardtail MTB built to handle rough trails with ease.
The Montra Rock 29 (2022) is built around a Hardtail 6061 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. The heaviness of this Bicycle is its strength as it can take the hard hitting of the surface.
The Zoom 565-D front suspension fork has a 100mm travel which works well on flat trails with occasional bumps. The mechanical suspension lock-out was useful in making the fork rigid and thus go faster on flat roads.
Strong Hardtail Alloy frame with a 100mm front suspension with lock-out
This Hardtail MTB which we test rode came with a Dark Grey primary colour with Black and Neon Orange as the secondary colours. The matte finish paint job enhanced the colours. The gloss stickers on the matte frame were stylish and elegant. The slanting top tube, thin tubes and heavy treads all make this bicycle look like a rugged MTB. The bulky tires enhanced the rugged MTB look of this Cycle.
The slanting top tube, thin tubes and heavy treads all make this bicycle look like a rugged MTB
The Rock 29 (2022) 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 27-Speed drivetrain had the range for steep climbs as we as to go all out on higher gears. The Shimano Altus M2000 trigger shifters were easy to use and is comfortable to reach from the handlebar grips.
The 27-Speed Shimano Altus gears shifted smoothly
The Logan Hydraulic Disc brakes handle the stopping power on the Rock 29 (2022). These are performance focussed Hydraulic Disc brakes which are powerful enough to keep the Bicycle in control on both flat and slippery rough trails. Both jamming of the brakes and interval braking felt safe even at high speeds.
The 700mm 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 when riding over bumpy surfaces.
The Logan Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and balanced to use on rough terrains
As in the name of this Bicycle, the Rock 29 (2022) rolls on a pair of 29” x 2.40” Kenda Kadre tires. These tires had bulky treads which were evenly spaced out including at the corners. These treads along with the massive 2.40”width helped the Cycle roll over bumpy trails with ease.
The XMR Trail Saddle has the perfect length, width and cushioning to keep the rider sore free on bumpy trails.
Heavily treaded Kenda 29” MTB tires
This Hardtail MTB is fitted with a 100mm Zoom front suspension fork and a useful front suspension lock-out. The 27-Speed Shimano Altus gears give a good range for climbing as well as for acceleration. The Kenda Kadre 29” x 2.40” heavily treaded tires help maintain good traction on rough surfaces and the Logan Hydraulic Disc brakes helped make the ride safer. Priced at Rs.56,050 (as on 11th May 2023) the Montra Rock 29 (2022) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a MTB for riding on the roughest of trails.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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