Ninety One Expedition 700c - Review

The Ninety One Expedition 700C is built on a lightweight Alloy frame. This frame had thin tubes with neatly welded edges. The conventional geometry was comfortable to ride with a slanting top tube. The frame was responsive and definitely helped ride fast and contributed to easy climbing on flyovers and other road inclines. The rigid fork was bladed in shape which made it light at the front.

The Ninety One Expedition 700C is equipped with Shimano's Tourney at the front and rear as derailleurs. These are entry-level gearing components from Shimano and they shifted smoothly during the test ride with no lags. The Shimano 21-Speed trigger shifters were easy to use.

The Expedition 700C which we test rode came in a full Navy Blue frame with Light Blue as the secondary colour for the text and graphics. The matte finish paint job along with the uniform blue colour made the Bicycle stand out on the road. The thin tubes and colour coded saddle immensely enhanced the aesthetics of this Bicycle.

This Hybrid Bicycle's stopping power is handled by a pair of Logan Mechanical Disc brakes at the front and rear. These brakes were powerful, safe and balanced on both dry and wet roads. Both interval braking and jamming of brakes felt in control when used during the test ride.The Alloy handlebar on this Bicycle was both comfortable and wide enough to give the rider an open chested riding posture.

The Expedition rolls on a pair of 700x35c Ralson slick tires. These tires were fast rolling on urban roads and the tread pattern was enough to get good traction on tar surfaces.The stock Ninety One Saddle was wide and had a lot of cushioning to make sure the rider is comfortable and soreness free on bumpy rides.