Roadeo A75 26 DD (2019) - Review

The Roadeo A75 is one of the longest standing models in the Roadeo range and the earliest model to have an Alloy frame This year also sees the A75 with a full Alloy frame. The frame geometry is comfortable and the slanting top tube gives a comfortable and safe standover clearance. The threadless Steel suspension fork is basic and gives around 5mm of smooth travel which is sufficient for rough urban roads.

The A75 219 is equipped with the entry level Shimano Tourney's TZ at the front and TY3 at the rear as derailleurs. These derailleurs are a rather recent version of the basic Tourney and are functional and convenient for city commuting and leisure rides. The Shimano EF41 EasyFire 21-Speed trigger shifters were easy to use with clear gear indicators.

This hardtail Urban MTB that I test rode came in a full Black frame with Blue and Neon Green as the secondary colours for graphics and text. The matte finish paint job was smooth and top notch in quality. The wide handlebar, heavily treaded tires and bulky bottom tube gave the bicycle full-fledged MTB characteristics. The colour coded rims and saddle enhanced the aesthetic s of this bicycle.

The Logan branded Mechanical Disc brakes on the A75 (2019) is an exciting feature on a bicycle at this price and especially a bonus for teenagers who are looking to buy this bicycle for commuting. These brakes were balanced and the standard brake levers made it easy to operate.The XMR Alloy 62mm handlebar on this bicycle was lengthier than the 218 model and this made the riding posture open chested and makes the rider in full control of the bicycle.

The 26” x 2.1” MTB tires on the A75 (2019) were fast rolling during the test ride. These heavy treads and uniform pattern were MTB like and made sure the tires can roll over rough patches easily. The XMR saddle was ergonomic in design with the perfect length to make sure the rider is comfortable on bumpy roads.