In thinking about the type of cycling that you want to do, if you plan to ride 'off road' a lot, like using your bicycle to traverse the woods or zip through the desert on sandy or rocky trails, a mountain bike (MTB) is probably what you want. Mountain bikes are designed for riding under more rugged conditions but also can be put to use occasionally for shorter urban rides.
Features of a MTB bicycle:
· Have a stouter, more upright frame
· Offer higher clearance to get over rocks, logs and through ruts, etc.
· Can take a lot of stress and abuse and still allow the rider to comfortably maneuver rugged terrain and go over or through obstacles that he or she may encounter on the trail.
If you are looking for a new MTB bicycle in a reasonable budget, here are 10 bicycles between Rs.30,000 and Rs.45,000.
MONTRA ROCK 650B HD 2015 (Rs.45,000)
If you want to get into riding the perfect Mountain Bike, packed with features then this is the bicycle for you. The Rock 650B HD 2015 rolls over obstacles with ease, aces the climbs and descends and still manages to offer precise and snappy steering.
GHOST 4X COMP 2015 (Rs.43,500)
Feel like taking your bicycle to the nearby trail and jumping a little dirt while you are at it, then doing a short urban travel too? That is exactly what the 4X Comp 2015 is for. A real all-rounder – feel free to use it for whatever you feel like.
TREK MARLIN 6 29ER 2015 (Rs.42,690)
Marlin takes its cue from light, fast XC bikes. The right wheel size for each frame size, performance pedigree, and unbeatable ride feel makes the Trek Marlin 6 29ER 2015 the perfect trail rider.
RALEIGH TALUS 3.5 - 29ER 2015 (Rs.40,250)
The Talus 3.5 29 2015 was one of the most sluggish-feeling bikes in this bunch, mostly by virtue of its overall heft and heavy 29inch wheels. Rider position is also ideal for trail use. The raised front end also makes your city ride comfortable. Tektro’s hydraulic brakes offer great performance for this price.
CANNONDALE TRAIL 7 (29 ER) 2015 (Rs.39,400)
Cannondale pretty much pioneered aluminium frame construction for mountain bikes, and the depth of its expertise in manipulating tubing is evident even in this hardtail MTB bicycle. The Trail 7 29er’s flattened SAVE chainstays and slender seatstays are designed to work in combination to give a more comfortable trail riding experience.
MERIDA BIG NINE 40-MD 2015 (Rs.37,990)
Merida’s Big.Nine 40-MD is the perfect hardtail for all MTB beginners. With its Racelite 6061 aluminium SPEED frame, the BIG.NINE 40-MD is equipped for everyday cycling with true 29er fun.
SCOTT ASPECT 650 2015 (Rs.35,800)
The Scott Aspect 650 2015 is a mountain hardtail that is specifically designed to be light, efficient and reasonably priced. Scott’s Aspect 650 features a lockout mechanism for the fork, hydraulic disc brakes and Syncros components, making it the perfect MTB bicycle for the novice or budget conscious MTB cyclist.
GT KARAKORAM SPORT 2015 (Rs.34,800)
There are a lot of reasons to ride this MTB, and the GT Karakoram starts off the list with 29” wheels. Big wheels paired with a lightweight and agile frame will give you even more reasons to ride on a trail.
GIANT REVEL 1 2015 (Rs.32,500)
At the core of this MTB cycle is a lightweight ALUXX frameset designed to handle the specific geometry demands of 26-inch wheels. A smart mix of weight, comfort and affordability are built into each frame, offering the aspiring off-roader the ruggedness and comfort of a MTB cycle.
TREK 3500 (MY2015) 2015 (Rs.30,830)
The 3500 isn’t just Trek’s entry-level option, it is also the company’s famous MTB bicycle of any kind. This is suitable for an avid MTB enthusiast just looking for something to get about on the trail.
