United Detroit 5.0 - Review

The United Detroit 5. comes with a lightweight hydroformed aluminium frame with internal cable routing. The hardtail frame has a slanting top tube, which provided an aggressive position yet gives you supreme control on trails. Both the top tube and bottom tube aren’t circular, they are flat which makes the tubes sleek and keep the weight in check.During the test ride the Suntour XCM32 Boost front suspension fork with its 12mm travel was impressive both on harsh urban roads and rough trails. The Suspension lockout was a useful feature for efficient riding on smooth and flat surfaces.

The gearing in the Detroit 5. is handled by a Shimano SLX 11-Speed rear derailleur with no front derailleur. Having 11 Gears at the rear ensures extended range of speed which provides more power. The Shimano SLX M7 11-Speed rapid gear shifters were easy to use.

The United Detroit 5. which I test rode came in a full Dark Green frame. The gloss finish paint job and the dark shade make the Bicycle look Black and it definitely enhanced the colour scheme to make it look shiny. The internal cable routing made the Bicycle look neat and the colour coordinated rims and forks made it look aesthetic.

The stopping power in the United Detroit 5. is taken care of by a pair of Shimano MT2 Hydraulic Disc brakes. These disc brakes are powerful and balanced which felt safe to engage even at high speeds during the test ride.The United Alloy handlebar is lengthy with a 7mm width and a very slight rise from the middle. This is a perfect MTB handlebar which means a comfortable and open chested riding posture giving great control over the Bicycle during fast paced trail rides.

The Kenda MTB tires impressed us during the test ride. The 27.5” x 2.25” tires were heavily treaded with bulky buttons and covered the edges as well. These tires were fast rolling on flatter surfaces and could handle rough patches with ease. The stock Trail specific saddle was wide with enough cushioning.