by Simon Ananda Raj September 12, 2025 1 min read
The VIVA Legend 700C is VIVA Bikes’ hybrid offering aimed at riders who want a versatile machine for commuting, fitness and light trail use. With its 700C wheels, aluminium alloy frame and dual-disc brakes, it promises a lot for its price. “The Legend aims to give more smiles per mile without demanding more from your wallet.”
The frame is made from Aluminium Alloy 6061, a material that balances light-weight with durability. It features a front suspension fork, which helps absorb bumps and irregularities on urban roads. “The front suspension softens the ride so you don’t feel every crack in the pavement.” Fit-wise, it's intended for adults aged about 16+ years, especially those between 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 1 in in height. Design is contemporary: available in colour combinations like Black-Red, Blue-Black and Grey-Orange. The geometry is hybrid/city oriented: upright riding posture.
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Designed to look sharp in the city, built to handle more than just smooth tarmac.
The Legend uses a Shimano Tourney based 21-speed setup (3 sprockets in front × 7 in rear), offering a wide gear range for climbs, flats and moderate gradients. Shifters are Shimano, offering reliable indexing; though Tourney is on the entry-level side, it gets the job done. “You won’t win pro-races, but you will climb hills, coast flats, and cruise with confidence.” On performance: the gearing allows you to settle into a comfortable cadence especially in mixed terrain and urban rides. Acceleration from standstill is decent, though extra weight from the frame + front suspension slows down the snappiest sprints.
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You won’t win pro-races, but you will climb hills, coast flats, and cruise with confidence.
Seat comfort: comes with a PU saddle, which offers a degree of padding. Not premium, but acceptable for rides up to a couple of hours. Front suspension helps; for uneven city streets or mild dirt tracks, this absorbs shocks. Handlebar reach and geometry give a more upright posture; this reduces stress on the back and wrists. “This bike lets you ride without hunching: comfort built in, not added on.” However, the tyres are 700C × 35C, which are a mid-width: good compromise between rolling efficiency and comfort. Not as cushioned as wider tyres, but quicker on pavement.
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This bike lets you ride without hunching: comfort built in, not added on.
It features dual disc brakes. These deliver better stopping power, especially in wet or unpredictable conditions, compared to rim brakes. “When you need to stop, these discs bite in as promised.” Steering is stable and predictable: hybrid geometry and 700C wheels make for good tracking and responsiveness. The front end feels composed even during turns or while weaving through traffic. The front suspension does introduce a slight play in responsiveness when climbing out of the saddle or during more aggressive steering inputs, but for its target usage this is acceptable.
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When you need to stop, these discs bite in as promised.
Wheels: Double Wall Alloy rims, which are stronger and more rigid than single wall rims. Paired with decent spokes (though not premium grade), they offer durability for daily use. Tyres: 700C × 35C – as noted, good width for hybrids; not too thin, so you don’t feel every pebble, but not too wide to lose speed. Saddle: PU material, decent padding. For longer rides the saddle may become less forgiving; aftermarket upgrade possible. “Comfort is good, but hardcore long-distance riders may want something softer down the line.”
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Comfort is good, but hardcore long-distance riders may want something softer down the line.
Overall, the VIVA Legend 700C is a compelling hybrid bicycle for riders who want a “do everything” machine without stretching their budget. It’s ideal for daily commuting, city rides, fitness and occasional adventure. If you ride mostly on paved surfaces and want comfort + braking confidence + multiple gears, this bike delivers well.
For someone priced around ₹23,265, the Legend hits a sweet spot: you get much of what you need, and only a few premium touches are missing. On ChooseMyBicycle.com, if the price is similar, this would be a strong recommendation in the ₹20,000-₹25,000 hybrid bracket.