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Mountain Bike
The frame has a slanting top tube which makes the stand over height bigger than most standard hardtail MTBs
The 100mm travel made sure the bumps on trails were rolled over without any difficulty.
The 24-Speed drivetrain gave that extra bit of speed for the rider as well as enough range for steep climbs.
These brakes are powerful and make the Bicycle capable of handling the wettest and roughest of trails.
These tires were treaded heavily and are perfectly suited for trails and rough urban roads.
frame
AL Tech 6061
fork
Zoom Suspension Fork with 100mm travel and Lockout
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY700 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera M360 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano EF500 Alloy Trigger Shifters; Left - 3-Speed, Right - 8-Speed
brakes
Logan Mechanical Disc Brakes
brake levers
Shimano EF500 3-Finger
tires
Maxxis Pace 27.5" x 2.1"
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
15.2kgs
handlebar
MTB 680mm
stem
Alloy
seatpost
Steel with Adjustable Alloy Quick Release Lever
saddle
Ergonomic MTB Trail
pedals
Neco Platform with Reflectors
hubs
14G x 36H Reinforced with Disc Mount
cassette
Shimano HG200 Hyperglide 8-Speed
chain
Steel EF Ring
crankset
24/34/42T Crank with 170mm Crank Arm
bottom bracket
Threaded
no of gears
24-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Rockfire is a new Bicycle brand to enter the Indian market. Rockfire’s vision is to empower you in your pursuit of getting better, by providing bicycles that are designed, engineered and built for high performance. Their line-up of Bicycles includes Hybrids and MTBs and are focused on delivering a Premium Cycling Experience. We got the opportunity to test ride the Rockfire Ridge 27.5 and here is what we thought.
Weight: 15.2kgs
Usage: Trail/Fitness
The Rockfire Ridge 27.5 is a strong, lightweight and fast all-rounder MTB built for riding on trails and rough urban roads.
The Rockfire Ridge 27.5 is built on an aggressive and strong Alloy frame. This frame has a slanting top tube which makes the stand over height bigger than most standard hardtail MTBs. This helps the Bicycle climb and roll over harsh trails without the frame taking a hit at the bottom bracket area. The top tube and bottom tube are fused together at the top near the headset; this makes the frame stronger in that area which usually experiences a lot of vibration of the surface when riding on trails.
The Zoom front suspension fork came with a 100mm travel which made sure the bumps on trails were rolled over without any difficulty. The suspension lockout was easy to use and helped with riding faster on flatter surfaces.
The frame has a slanting top tube which makes the stand over height bigger than most standard hardtail MTBs
The bicycle which we test rode came with Black as the primary colour and Blue and Grey as the secondary colours for the graphics. The wide block shaped decals along with the sharp-edged lines gives a refreshing new look to the frame graphics. The colour coded graphics on the suspension fork, rims and saddle make the Bicycle look uniform in design. The bulky treads on the tires add to the much needed rugged look of this MTB.
The Rockfire Ridge 27.5 comes in a single colour variant; Gloss Black with Blue and Grey graphics
The Rockfire Ridge 27.5 is equipped with Shimano Tourney at the front and Shimano Acera at the rear as derailleurs. This mid-level Shimano derailleur combo comes with a 3x8-Speed range. The 24-Speed drivetrain gave that extra bit of speed for the rider and enough range for steep climbs. The Shimano EF500 trigger shifters were easy to operate.
The Shimano Tourney/Acera 24-Speed gear combination worked well during the test ride
The Rockfire Ridge 27.5 is installed with Logan Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are powerful and make this Bicycle capable of handling the wettest and roughest of trails.
The stock handlebar was wide and comfortable to hold on to. The slight raise from the middle of the bar made the riding posture comfortable.
The Logan Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and safe to use on rough trails
The Rockfire Ridge 27.5 rolls on a pair of Maxxis Pace 27.5” x 2.1” tires. These tires were treaded heavily and are perfectly suited for trails and rough urban roads. High speed turns and jamming of the brakes were transformed well into a balanced reaction on these tires.
The Rockfire stock saddle was shaped ergonomically with the perfect length and width.
The 27.5” x 2.1” Maxxis Pace MTB tires can handle the roughest of trails with ease
This is a Hardtail MTB with a strong yet lightweight Alloy frame. The 24-Speed Shimano Tourney/Acera drivetrain along with the Logan mechanical disc brakes made it fast and safe to ride. The 27.5” x 2.1” Maxxis MTB tires were heavily treaded for tackling the roughest of trails and bad urban roads. Priced at Rs. 39,999(as on 19th July 2022), the Rockfire Ridge 27.5 is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy an all-rounder MTB for using on both urban roads and rough trails.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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