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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 frame was capable of taking in vibrations of the surface on rough trails and urban roads.
This travel was smooth in working during the test ride and the mechanical suspension lock-out feature was helpful.
The Shimano Tourney/Acera 21-Speed derailleurs were sufficient for quick and smooth gear shifts.
The JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were safe and balanced to use on both rough and wet surfaces.
The 27.5” x 2.2” DSI branded MTB tires were heavily treaded with strong double walled Alloy rims.
frame
Ultra Light Alloy
fork
Zoom Suspension with 80mm travel and Lockout
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera 7-Speed
shifters
Shimano EF500 21-Speed
brakes
JAK 7 Mechanical Disc Brakes
tires
DSI Hi-Traction 27.5" x 2.1"
rims
Double Wall Rustfree Alloy
bicycle weight
15.4 kgs
handlebar
Alloy
stem
Alloy
saddle
Foam
hubs
Shungfeng Low Friction
cassette
7-Speed Index Type
crankset
ProWheel Alloy
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 Snow Leopard 27.5T and here is what we thought.
Weight: 15.4 kgs
Usage: Trail/Leisure
The Ninety One Snow Leopard 27.5T is performance focused hardtail MTB, ideal for both flat trails and rough urban roads.
The Ninety One Snow Leopard 27.5T is built around a Hardtail Alloy frame. The Alloy frame has a conventional frame geometry which was comfortable to ride. This frame was capable of taking in vibrations of the surface on rough trails and urban roads. This lightweight alloy frame made it easier to accelerate and to ride on inclines.
This hardtail MTB comes with Zoom Masera front suspension fork with an impressive 80mm travel. This travel was smooth in working during the test ride and the mechanical suspension lock-out feature was helpful in making the fork rigid for a smoother riding experience on flat surfaces.
This Bicycle is built on a lightweight Hardtail Alloy frame and comes in a standard 18.5” frame size
The Snow Leopard 27.5T from Ninety One which I test rode came with Black as the primary colour with Blue and Orange as the secondary colours for the graphics and text. The matte finish paint job was top notch in quality. The Black saddle with bold ‘91’ text and the Snow Leopard icon on the bottom tube is definitely eye catching. The colour coded saddle and suspension fork enhanced the aesthetics of this Bicycle.
The Snow Leopard 27.5T comes in 2 colour variants; Black with Blue/Orange and Black with Turquoise graphics
The Ninety One Snow Leopard 27.5T comes equipped with a Shimano Tourney 3-Speed at the front and a Shimano Acera 7-Speed at the rear as derailleurs. These are mid/entry-level gearing components in Shimano’s MTB hierarchy and they performed to their limits during the test ride. On rough urban roads and trails, these derailleurs were ideal for quick and smooth gear changes. The EasyFire 21-Speed Shimano trigger shifters were easy to use and in easy reach from the handlebar grips.
The Shimano Tourney/Acera 21-Speed derailleurs were sufficient for quick and smooth gear shifts
This 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 the Snow Leopard 27.5T was both comfortable and wide enough with a raise from the middle to give the rider an open chested riding posture.
The JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were safe and balanced to use on both rough and wet surfaces
The 27.5” x 2.2” DSI branded MTB tires on this Ninety One Snow Leopard 27.5T were heavily treaded to generate a lot of traction on rough surfaces. The 27.5” circumference made it easy to ride fast over rough trails and potholes on urban roads. The stock saddle was wide and had enough cushioning to keep the rider comfortable on bumpy rides.
The 27.5” x 2.2” DSI branded MTB tires were heavily treaded with strong double walled Alloy rims
This hardtail MTB is built on a lightweight Alloy frame with a comfortable riding position. The Zoom Masera front suspension fork absorbs vibrations of the surface and the suspension lock-out helps ride faster on flat surfaces. The JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and quick. The Snow Leopard logo, matte finish paint job and graphics were all aesthetic. Priced at Rs.23,999(as on 16th March 2021), the Ninety One Snow Leopard 27.5T is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a Bicycle for trail rides and rough urban roads.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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