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Introducing Vishnu Sharma, our dedicated Cycling Enthusiast with a long journey of riding and crafting expert bicycle reviews exclusively for ChooseMyBicycle. With an avid passion for Cycling and an unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of Bicycle Technology,Vishnu Sharma's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.
Hybrid Bicycle
The conventional geometry was comfortable to ride with a slanting top tube.
The rigid fork was bladed in shape which made it light at the front.
The Shimano Tourney/Altus 21-Speed drivetrain was smooth in shifting.
The JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were safe and balanced to use on dry and wet roads.
The 700x35C tires were fast rolling and provided good grip on urban roads.
frame
Alloy Frame
fork
Rigid Fork
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY500 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus M310 7-Speed
shifters
Shimano EF500 3x7-Speed
brakes
JAK Mechanical Disc Brakes
tires
WSD 700x38c
rims
Double Wall Alloy
bicycle weight
13.7kgs
handlebar
Alloy
stem
Alloy
pedals
Femin PP
hubs
Shungfeng HB25 with QR
cassette
Shimano
crankset
ProWheel MA-AD41
bottom bracket
Kenli Sealed Cartridge
no of gears
21-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Fantom Bikes have their design centre in Florida, USA and manufacturing unit in Sri Lanka. Fantom Bikes provide products to almost 35 countries in the world. Continuous innovation at Fantom Bikes leads to the successful utilization of cutting-edge technologies. Providing the best of products at affordable costs is a key component for their growth over the years. We got the opportunity to test ride the Fantom Runner Hybrid Bicycle and here is what we thought.
Weight: 13.7kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute
The Fantom Runner is a value for money hybrid bicycle which is both fast and comfortable to ride.
The Fantom Runner 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.
This lightweight Alloy frame comes in a 19.5” frame size
The Fantom Runner which I test rode came in a full Black frame with Silver and Yellow as the secondary colours for the text and graphics. The matte finish paint job along with the contrasting Silver and Yellow colours made the Bicycle stand out on the road. The thin tubes and colour coded saddle immensely enhanced the aesthetics of this Bicycle.
The Runner comes in 2 colour variants, Black/Silver and Black/Yellow
The Fantom Runner is equipped with Shimano’s Tourney at the front and Altus at the rear as derailleurs. These are entry to mid level hybrid/trekking gears from Shimano and they shifted smoothly during the test ride with no lags. The Shimano 21-Speed trigger shifters were easy to use.
The Shimano Tourney/Altus 21-Speed drivetrain was smooth in shifting
This Hybrid Bicycle’s stopping power is handled by a pair of JAK 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 JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were safe and balanced to use on dry and wet roads
The Fantom Runner rolls on a pair of 700x35C tires. These tires were fast rolling on urban roads and the tread pattern was enough to get good traction on tar surfaces.
The stock Fantom saddle was wide and had a lot of cushioning to make the rider comfortable and soreness free on bumpy rides.
The 700x35C tires were fast rolling and provided good grip on urban roads
This a Hybrid Bicycle built on a lightweight Alloy frame which is comfortable to ride. The Tourney /Altus 21-Speed drivetrain was smooth in shifting .The JAK Mechanical Disc brakes were powerful and balanced on both dry and wet roads. Priced at Rs.27,500(as on 27th April 2022) the Fantom Runner is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a Bicycle for fast commutes and fitness focused rides.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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