Montra Downtown
Downtown Key Highlights
Gears | 3 speed |
Bottom bracket | Kenli (KL-08A), Sealed Bearings, Square Taperd, w/Steel cups, 122.5x 68 – BSA 1.37×24 TPI |
Cassette/ Freewheel | Freewheel Type, 14-28T, 7-Speed |
Front derailleur | V1: Shimano FD-TY500, Top-Swing, Dual-Pull / V2: Microshift FD-M20, 3-Speed |
Handle bar | XMR, Steel, 31.8mm Dia., 30mm Rise, 10° sweep, 620mm Width |
Shifters | V1: Shimano, ST-EF500, EZ Fire Plus / V2: Microshift TS-38, (3×7-Speed) |
Rear derailleur | V1: Shimano Tourney (RD-TX800) / V2: Microshift RD-M21L, 8-Speed |
Frame | Downtown 700C, Alloy, Threadless, with IS Disc Brake Mount |
Stem | XMR, Alloy, 31.8mm Dia, 90mm Ext., 38mm Height |
Chain | SXH, 42/34/24T, 170mm Arms, 3-Speed |
Seatpost | XMR, Alloy, 27.2x350mm |
Fork | Downtown 700c, Alloy, Rigid |
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Bicycles are a fascinating piece of machine that has been built on simplicity. With minimal usage of components, they became the first means of mobility decades ago. Now due to the advancements in technology and mobility-based configurations, bicycles have turned out to be a bit more complex than their predecessors. Today, unlike the “Swiftwalker,” the first bicycle invented in 1817, there exist numerous segments of bicycles based on the type and make like e-cycles, MTBs, road bikes, Hybrids etc. Among these, Hybrids and MTBs are the most sold bikes in the market.
Hybrid bicycles have particular characteristics that are a combination of road bikes, touring bikes and mountain bikes. They are general-purpose bicycles that can be used in different riding conditions and applications. The comfort, stability and user-friendliness of these bicycles make them desirable among daily commuters, children and novice cyclists. One such Hybrid bicycle that is popular among the said people is the Montra Downtown.
As for the bicycle, the Montra Downtown is a hybrid bicycle that comes from the house of TI Cycles of India, a performance-oriented bicycle brand. The Montra Downtown comes with a rigid downtown 700c, alloy, threadless and IS disc brake mount integrated frame that is robust. The bicycle is equipped with a gear system, however, does not offer suspensions. The Montra Downtown is offered in the colours yellow and orange and comes at a price of Rs. 22,800 in India.
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Montra Downtown Detailed Review
As stated earlier, the Montra Downtown comes with a rigid downtown 700c, alloy, threadless and IS disc brake mount integrated frame that is robust. The frame is extremely durable and tough and can be used in tough conditions. The Downtown gets a rigid downtown 700c, alloy fork setup similar to the frame. It also comes with an SXH, 42/34/24T, 170mm Arms, 3-Speed crank system that is efficient.
Summary
The bicycle gets a robust frame that is durable and has a superior functioning crank setup.
The Montra Downtown gets a V1: Shimano, ST-EF500, EZ Fire Plus and V2: Microshift TS-38 shifter combination that is of 3×7-Speed configuration. They are smooth in terms of functioning and work great. The front derailleur comes with V1: Shimano FD-TY500, Top-Swing, Dual-Pull and V2: Microshift FD-M20 type setup that is a 3-Speed while the rear derailleur comes with V1: Shimano Tourney (RD-TY500) that is 7-Speed and V2: Microshift RD-M21L, a 7-Speed setup.
Summary
The bicycle functions efficiently thanks to the Shimano shifters as well as front & rear derailleurs.
The bicycle comes equipped with smooth and durable disc brakes. It is basically a Logan LB-DX2018 mechanical type disc brake that has 160/160mm Rotors. They are extremely functional even in wet conditions and operate well even in rough and challenging terrain. The brakes are coupled to V1: Shimano, ST-EF500 Integrated brake Levers and V2: Sypo (YD-B34), 2-Finger Lever that is based on Alloy. The XMR, 700x35c (ETRO 37-622), Nylon, Rigid Bead tyres on the other hand provide good traction even on wet surfaces and can be used on rough terrain.
Summary
The brakes of the bicycle are of superior quality and performs optimally. The tyres are robust and can withstand tough conditions.
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