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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 geometry was standard and comfort focused with a mildly slanting top tube.
A minimal 50mm working travel which is just sufficient for bumps and pot holes.
The Shimano Tourney 21-Speed derailleurs were sufficient for quick gear shifts on short rides.
JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were safe and balanced to use on rough and smooth urban roads.
The DSI 26” x 2.2” MTB tires were heavily treaded and had good rolling resistance.
frame
Hi-Tensile Steel
fork
91 Suspension with 60mm travel
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY500 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY300 7-Speed
shifters
Shimano EF500 21-Speed
brakes
Mechanical Disc Brakes
tires
DSI Hi-Traction 26" x 2.1"/2.2"
rims
Double Wall Rustfree Alloy
bicycle weight
16.8 kgs
saddle
Colour Coordinated Premium Seat
cassette
7-Speed Index Type
bottom bracket
Kenli/Neco Sealed Cartridge
no of gears
21-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Ninety One’s parent company Alpha Vector are driven by their goal of reconnecting you with the outdoors through delightful products that appeal to the lifestyle and fitness aspiration of India's youth. We got the opportunity to test ride the Ninety One Raptor 26T and here is what we thought.
Weight: 16.8 kgs
Usage: Leisure/Fitness
The Ninety One Raptor 26T is a stylish and sporty urban MTB with powerful mechanical disc brakes and heavily treaded tires
The Ninety One Raptor 26T is built around a Hardtail Steel frame. While Steel is known to be heavy, this Bicycle had a good distribution of weight which was evident when riding on both flats and inclines. The geometry was standard and comfort focused with a mildly slanting top tube.
We can say this Bicycle is urban focused and not full-fledged trail friendly by the functioning of the suspension fork. The Zoom Masera branded suspension on this Bicycle has a minimal 50mm working travel which is just sufficient for bumps and pot holes.
This Bicycle is built on a Hardtail Steel frame and comes in a standard Medium frame size
The Raptor from Ninety One which I test rode came with bright Red as the primary colour with Black and Yellow as the secondary colours for the graphics and text. The Black/Red saddle with a huge 91 text is definitely eye catching. The matte finish paint job was top notch in quality. The Yellow Brake and Gear cables were a nice touch to be colour coordinated.
The Raptor comes in 4 colour variants; Green, Black/Orange, Red and Yellow
The Raptor 26T comes equipped with Shimano Tourney at the front and rear as derailleurs. These are entry-level gearing components in Shimano’s MTB hierarchy and they performed to their limits during the test ride. On rough urban roads riding amidst traffic, these derailleurs were ideal for quick and short gear changes. The EZFire Shimano trigger shifters were easy to use and in easy reach from the handlebar grips.
The Shimano Tourney 21-Speed derailleurs were sufficient for quick gear shifts on short rides
This Urban MTB’s stopping power is handled by a pair of JAK Mechanical Disc brakes at the front and rear. These brakes were powerful, safe and balanced on rough and smooth roads. Both interval and jamming of brakes felt in control when used during the test ride.
The Alloy handlebar on this Bicycle was both comfortable and wide enough to give the rider an open chested riding posture.
JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were safe and balanced to use on rough and smooth urban roads
The DSI 26" x 2.2" MTB tires on the Ninety One Raptor were heavily treaded to generate a lot of traction on rough surfaces. While the 26” circumference handles the fast rolling resistance and the 2.2” width make sure the bicycle is stable and balanced on muddy and rough roads. The stock saddle had enough cushioning to keep the rider comfortable on bumpy rides.
The DSI 26” x 2.2” MTB tires were heavily treaded and had good rolling resistance
The Ninety One Raptor 26T is an Urban MTB with bright aesthetic colour and design. The wide tires and Mechanical Disc brakes make sure the Bicycle can handle fast rides on rough surfaces. While the Bicycle comes in a standard Medium frame size, the riding posture was comfortable. Priced at Rs.17,499 (as on 10th February 2021) the Ninety One Raptor 26T is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a Bicycle for Leisure rides and commutes on rough and smooth roads.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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