Montra Downtown (2019) - Review

The Montra Downtown (2019) comes with a 661 Aluminium Alloy frame, same as the 217 and 218 models. The tubes on the frame were thin but had enough material at crucial places, which can take in vibrations of the surface. The riding posture was comfortable and the lightweight frame made pedaling easy on inclines.This Hybrid bicycle comes with a Steel rigid fork. This does add a bit of extra weight at the front but also makes the fork strong enough to handle rough roads.

The gearing department in the Downtown is equipped with Shimano Tourney at the front and rear as derailleurs. These 21-Speed derailleurs are the most basic gearing set up you could find. During the test ride these derailleurs worked well with not much lag. The Shimano Tourney trigger shifters were simple and easy to use.

This hybrid bicycle which I test rode came in a full Black primary colour with Blue and White as the secondary colours for text and graphics. Black with Blue was the initial colour of the Downtown when it first launched and it is good to see this colour combination make a comeback. With a smooth matte finish this year, the colour combination definitely looks premium and aesthetic.

Montra have gone with the exact same braking components as last year in this 219 model. The Logan Mechanical Disc brakes were balanced and powerful. Both jamming the brakes and interval braking was safe to use while maneuvering in traffic and when turning. The XMR handlebar was of perfect length at 6mm. It gave the rider an open chested riding posture which was comfortable.

The Wanda 7x35C tires were sleek while still having enough traction on both flat tarmacs and bumpy roads. The double walled Alloy rims from XMR supported the tires well to make them a lightweight wheelset for fast riding. The XMR saddle had the perfect length, width and cushioning to make the ride sore free.