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A simple yet exciting urban bicycle with MTB characteristics and is also easy on the pocket.
Roadeo as a brand has grown immensely in the last few years to become a known name in the urban bicycle category, targeted mainly at teenagers. The 2018 range of Roadeo’s not only saw the regular refreshed versions of older models but also some new names. We got the opportunity to test ride the newly launched Roadeo Havoc 26 V (2018) and here is what we thought.
Frame, Fit and Comfort
The steel frame comes in 2 sizes, 17” and 18.5”, which makes this bicycle suitable for taller riders as well
The Roadeo Havoc is built around a strong steel frame. Steel as a material is heavy but on this bicycle the heaviness wasn’t felt much while pedalling on flat urban roads. Accelerating wasn’t the easiest, especially on inclines, which is when the weight of the steel was felt. That being said the frame’s strength keeps you stable on rougher patches on roads in the city.
The threadless front suspension fork are from a brand named ‘Orbi Shox’. This brand that has its origins in the UK are now being manufactured in India. The Orbi Shox suspension fork on the Havoc had minimal travel and did the job of absorbing vibration of the surface on minor bumps on urban roads.
Design
The Havoc comes in 3 colour variants, Gloss Black with Orange/Yellow/White graphics, Red with Black/White graphics and Dark Blue
The Havoc which I test rode came in a full black frame with Orange, Yellow and White graphics. The graphics were vibrant and flashy with a racy design. The gloss paint job was of good quality and gave the bicycle a shiny look. The colour coded fork, rims and saddle definitely enhanced the overall aesthetics of this bicycle.
Gearing
The 21-Speed TZ Shimano Tourney drivetrain was basic and easy to use with trigger shifters
This bicycle can be classified as an urban MTB, which is built mainly for commuting on good and bad roads. The 21-Speed gears in the Havoc help with riding on various inclines and decline on the road and also shift the speed according to traffic and body fatigue. The Shimano TZ 30/31 Tourney derailleurs worked well with EF-41 21- Speed trigger shifters. There will be some cable tuning required from time to time to keep the derailleurs balanced in both up and down shifts at the front and rear.
Brakes and Steering
The V-brakes at the front and rear were balanced and safe to use
The Havoc’s stopping power is controlled by a pair of Power V-brakes. These brakes with longer arms and brake pads made sure the braking is balanced and safe when used on city roads. The brake levers were also in easy reach from the bars.
The 600mm bird-type handlebar from XMR on the Havoc is not the widest but the length was comfortable for maneuvering through traffic.
Ride Quality
The 26” x 2.1” MTB tires were fast rolling and heavily treaded
The 26” x 2.1” MTB tires on the Havoc was the most impressive during the test ride mainly because of it’s heavy treading. The evenly spaced out tread patterns covering the edges made sure riding on wet and dry roads, taking fast turns and pedalling through flat muddy surfaces was comfortable and balanced.
The soft PU XMR Saddle had enough padding to keep the rider soreness free on short commutes.
Overall Rating
- Strong steel frame with 2 sizes
- 3 colour variants
- Heavily treaded 26” tires
- Derailleur cables will need tuning from time to time
This bicycle is an urban MTB built to be ridden on both smooth and rough roads. The strong steel frame can take a lot of hard hitting from the surface and can last for a very long time. The heavily treaded tires make this bicycle roll over rough patches with ease. Priced at Rs.10,100 the Roadeo Havoc 26 V (2018) is good budget option for anyone looking to buy a bicycle for basic commuting and short leisure rides.
Prices are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
