Montra Backbeat 27.5 (2019) - Review

by Simon Ananda Raj May 19, 2025 1 min read

Montra is an Indian bicycle manufacturer under the T.I Cycles of India group. This performance bicycle brand has Hybrid, MTB and Road bicycles in various designs and models. The 2019 range was recently launched and we got the opportunity to test ride the Montra Backbeat 27.5 (2019) and here is what we thought. Weight: 15.5 kgs Usage: Leisure - Trails/Commute

An all-rounder MTB with a suspension lockout which can be ridden on both flat trails and smooth roads.

Simon Ananda Raj

Montra Backbeat 27.5 (2019)

Snapshot

3.8

Product Rating Out of 5

Performance 3.8

Design 3.9

Features 3.8

Value for Money 3.8
THINGS WE LIKE

✔ Lightweight Alloy frame

✔ Useful suspension lockout

✔ Powerful Mechanical Disc brakes

THINGS WE DON'T LIKE

✖ Hard Handlebar Grips

✖ N/A

✖ N/A
Frame

6061 Hardtail Alloy

This frame has a conventional geometry with a slightly slanting top tube.
Fork

Zoom Suspension Fork 60mm travel and Mechanical Lockout

The lockout feature makes the suspension rigid and hence makes the ride smoother and easier to accelerate on flatter roads.
Gearing

Shimano Tourney 3x7-Speed

This 3x7-Speed drivetrain was entry-level but the shifting was smooth and is ideal for quick shifts on flat trails and urban roads.
Breaks

Mechanical Disc Brakes

Logan’s Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and balanced to use on smooth and rough surfaces.
Tires

Kenda 27.5" X 2.1"

The tires were heavily treaded with a uniform tread pattern which made sure riding on flat trails was safe.
Battery

N/A

N/A

: The Montra Backbeat 27.5 (2019) is built on a 661 hardtail Alloy frame. This frame has a conventional geometry with a slightly slanting top tube. The top and bottom tubes are fused at front which makes for a solid piece of the frame which can take in a lot of hard hitting and vibrations of the trail and other rough surfaces. The riding geometry was comfortable and ideal for flat trail rides and rides on urban roads.This hardtail MTB comes with Zoom branded Suspension Fork with a 6mm travel and a useful mechanical lockout. The lockout feature makes the suspension rigid and hence makes the ride smoother and easier to accelerate on flatter roads.

This overall weight of the bicycle is 15.5kgs and comes in 2 frame sizes (17.5” and 19”)
: This hardtail MTB's gearing department comes with Shimano's Tourney TZ at the front and a standard Tourney at the rear. This 3x7-Speed drivetrain was entry-level but the shifting was smooth and is ideal for quick shifts on flat trails and urban roads. The Tourney 21-Speed trigger shifters were easy to shift with clear numbered gear indicators.

Shimano's Tourney at the front and rear complete this 21-Speed drivetrain
: The Backbeat 27.5 (2019) which I test rode came in a Graphite Grey primary colour on the frame with Neon Yellow was the secondary colour for graphics. The dark and bright contrasting colour combination blended well. The matte finish paint job was smooth and premium in quality. The Quick Release on the front/rear wheels and seat post are useful design features, which make it easier and faster to remove/install the wheels and adjust the seat post height.

This bicycle comes in 2 colour variants; Graphite Grey with Neon Yellow and Carbon Black with Cyan graphics
: Logan branded Mechanical Disc brakes handle the braking power on the Backbeat 27.5 (2019). These brakes were balanced and powerful when using it on flat trails and even on urban tar roads. The standard brake levers were easy to operate with only 2-3 fingers.The Zoom Alloy handlebar was wide and gave optimum control on fast turns and a comfortable riding posture.

Logan's Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and balanced to use on smooth and rough surfaces
: This Montra Backbeat (2019) rolls on a pair of 27.5” x 2.125” MTB tires. These tires were heavily treaded with a uniform tread pattern which made sure riding on flat trails was safe. The double walled Alloy rims were strong enough to take in a lot of hard hitting from the surface. The XMR PU Saddle was ergonomically designed to make sure the rider is comfortable and sore free on bumpy rides.

The tires were heavily treaded with a uniform tread pattern which made sure riding on flat trails was safe.

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: This hardtail MTB comes with a full Alloy frame with a front suspension fork and a useful front suspension lockout for smoother riding on flatter surfaces. The Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and the 27.5” tires had heavy treads for efficient flat trail rides. Priced at Rs.19,125(as on 26th June 219) the Montra Backbeat 27.5 (2019) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a bicycle for both flat trail rides and urban roads.Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.