Ninety One VantageX 27.5T: ChooseMyBicycle.com Expert Review

The Ninety One VantageX 27.5T is built around a Hi-Ten Steel frame. This frame has bulky tubes which support the bulky wheelset and the ride geometry is comfortable. The slanting top tube helps the rider get extra standover clearance. The ECA Suspension fork comes with a working travel of 80mm during the test ride. This helps in having a comfortable ride on bumpy roads and trails.

The VantageX from Ninety One which I test rode came with full Black as the primary colour with Orange as the secondary colour for the graphics and text. The bulky 3” width tires make the bicycle look hefty and strong. The colour coded cables, fork and rims enhance the aesthetics of this bicycle.

The VantageX 27.5T 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 and flat trails, these derailleurs were ideal for quick and short gear changes. The Shimano trigger shifters were easy to use and in easy reach from the handlebar grips.

This Fat Bicycle’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 both rough and smooth surfaces. During both interval and jamming of brakes, I felt in control during the test.

The Alloy handlebar on this Bicycle was both comfortable and wide enough to give the rider an open chested riding posture.

The DSI 27.5” x 3.0” tires on the Ninety One VantageX are heavily treaded and generate a lot of traction on rough surfaces. While the 27.5” circumference handles the fast rolling resistance the 3.0” width makes sure the Bicycle can roll over nearly any kind of surface easily. The stock saddle had enough cushioning to keep the rider comfortable on bumpy rides.