Roadeo Hannibal 26 DD (2019) - Review

by Simon Ananda Raj May 19, 2025 1 min read

Roadeo Hannibal 26 DD 219 Review

Roadeo from T.I Cycles of India has been at the fore front of manufacturing kids and teenage bicycles. The Roadeo range is targeted mainly at teenagers with a blend of trendy graphics and exciting specs. We got the opportunity to review the Roadeo Hannibal 26 DD (2019) and this is what we thought. Weight: 18.4 kgs Usage: Leisure

An aesthetically designed recreational Urban MTB for leisure rides.

Roadeo Hannibal 26 DD (2019)

Snapshot

The Hannibal's frame is built out of Steel making it a bit heavy but strong. A common characteristic of a Steel frame is its weight and it is very important to use the right amount to make sure the teenager using this bicycle does not feel the heaviness while riding. During the test ride I felt the heaviness to an extent only while climbing on inclined roads and flyovers. The Steel threadless front suspension fork has a working travel of 5mm. The rear suspension under the saddle worked to an extent and it was clearly felt when mounting curbs and speed breakers during the test ride.

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This full suspension Urban MTB comes in a standard 18” frame size

The Hannibal's gearing is taken care of by Shimano Tourney at the front and rear as derailleurs. Yes, they are the most basic gearing components and this wasn't a surprise at this price range. The gearing performance was sufficient for city rides. The Shimano EasyFire EF-41 21-Speed shifters were impressive with smooth and easy operation.

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The Shimano Tourney 21-Speed derailleurs were sufficient for short commutes on urban roads

One of the most important aspects of a bicycle for teenagers is the design and the Roadeo Hannibal 26 DD (2019) has scored high in this category. The Hannibal comes in 2 colour variants. The one we test rode we can in a Black frame with Blue and Red as the secondary colours. With colour coded graphics on a lot of components starting from the saddle to the rims and even on the handlebar grips makes sure that the bicycle looks flashy and is guaranteed to make heads turn on the streets.

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The Roadeo Hannibal 26 DD (2019) comes in 2 colour variants; Matte Black with Blue and Neon Red with Black graphics

The Logan Mechanical Disc brakes on the Hannibal provide more than enough stopping power, which is needed in urban conditions. The brakes were reactive and also well balanced. Even on multiple instances when I jammed the brakes during the test ride at a moderate speed the stopping was quick and safe.The XMR Alloy 62mm handlebar on this bicycle was both comfortable and wide enough to give the rider an open chested riding posture.

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Logan Mechanical Disc brakes at the front and rear were powerful

The Wanda King 26” x 2.125” stock MTB tires on the double walled Alloy rims roll over unpaved city streets with ease. The treading was bulky and evenly spaced for good traction on rough surfaces. The XMR PU Saddle on the Hannibal felt soft and had enough cushioning for a pain free ride.

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The Wanda King 26” x 2.125” MTB tires were treaded well and had good rolling resistance

The Hannibal is intended to be used in city conditions for short commutes. It can handle the traffic well which requires constant braking but the acceleration after the stoppages might be tougher due to the slightly heavier Steel frame. Spec wise this bicycle is packed with most of the features a teenager will look for in a bicycle, which includes a dual suspension and Mechanical Disc brakes. Priced at Rs.15,3(as on 13th June 219) the Hercules Roadeo Hannibal 26 DD (2019) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a bicycle for leisure rides.Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.