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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.
Mountain Bike
The geometry was standard and comfort focused with a mildly slanting top tube.
The stock suspension had sufficient working travel which is capable of handling rough urban roads and flat trails.
On flat trails, rough urban roads and riding amidst traffic, these derailleurs were ideal for quick and short gear changes.
These brakes were powerful, safe and balanced on both rough and smooth roads.
The 29” x 2.1” MTB tires were heavily treaded and had good rolling resistance.
frame
Steel
fork
XCi Suspension Fork
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Tourney 7-Speed
brakes
Mechanical Disc Brakes
tires
Hi-Traction 29" x 2.10"
rims
Double Wall Alloy Rims
bicycle weight
18.4kgs
saddle
Comfortable Saddle
pedals
Anti-Skid Pedals
no of gears
21-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
XCi is a new Bicycle brand under the Alpha Vector umbrella. This new brand comes with refreshing new designs as well as various models for adults and kids. XCi’s parent company Alpha Vector are driven by their goal of reconnecting you with the outdoors through delightful products that appeal to the lifestyle and fitness aspirations of India's youth. We got the opportunity to test ride the XCi Brave 29T 21S and here is what we thought.
Weight: 18.4kgs
Usage: Leisure/Fitness
The XCi Brave 29T 21S is a comfortable all-rounder MTB for both rough urban roads and flat trails.
The XCi Brave 29T 21S is built around a Hardtail Steel frame. While Steel is known to be heavy, this Bicycle had a good distribution of weight which was evident when riding on both flats and inclines. The geometry was standard and comfort focused with a mildly slanting top tube.
We can say this Bicycle is an all-rounder and is trail friendly by the functioning of the suspensions fork. The stock suspension on this Bicycle had sufficient working travel which is capable of handling rough urban roads and flat trails.
This Bicycle is built on a Hardtail Steel frame and comes in a standard Medium frame size
The Brave 29T 21S from XCi which we test rode came with Army Green as the primary colour with Light Green and Black as the secondary colours for the graphics and text. The Black saddle with graphics is definitely eye catchy. The matte finish paint job was top notch in quality.
The matte finish paint job was top notch in quality
The XCi Brave 29T comes equipped with Shimano Tourney at the front and rear as derailleurs. These are entry-level gearing components in Shimano’s MTB hierarchy and they performed to their limits during the test ride. On flat trails, rough urban roads and riding amidst traffic, these derailleurs were ideal for quick and short gear changes. The EZFire Shimano trigger shifters were easy to use and in easy reach from the handlebar grips.
The Shimano Tourney 21-Speed derailleurs were sufficient for quick gear shifts on short rides
This Hardtail MTBs stopping power is handled by a pair of Trioblade Mechanical Disc brakes at the front and rear. These brakes were powerful, safe and balanced on both rough and smooth roads. Both interval and jamming of brakes felt in control when used during the test ride.
The MTB handlebar on this Bicycle was both comfortable and wide enough to give the rider an open chested riding posture.
The Trioblade Mechanical Disc brakes were safe and balanced to use on rough surfaces
The 29” x 2.1” MTB tires on the XCi Brave 29T 21S were heavily treaded to generate a lot of traction on rough surfaces. While the 29” circumference handles the fast rolling resistance, the 2.1” width makes sure the Bicycle is stable and balanced on muddy and rough roads.
The stock saddle had enough cushioning to keep the rider comfortable on bumpy rides.
The 29” x 2.1” MTB tires were heavily treaded and had good rolling resistance
This is a Hardtail MTB with bright aesthetic colours and design. The wide tires and Mechanical Disc brakes make sure the Bicycle can handle fast rides on rough surfaces. While the Bicycle comes in a standard frame size, the riding posture was comfortable. Priced at Rs.12,900(as on 2nd August 2023) the XCi Brave 29T 21S is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a Bicycle for riding on rough urban roads and flat trails.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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