Cradiac XC 900 24 Speed 6061 Alloy Cycle 27.5 T 24 Geared Bicycle for Men with Front Zoom Lockout Suspension & Dual Disc Brake Mountain Bike | Ideal for 14+ Years, Unisex, Frame Size : 18 Inch, Grey

I have been riding my Hamilton 7*3 cycle for last 6-7yrs and was looking for an upgrade. After doing lots of research & watching YouTube videos, I chose this XC900 Gen3 over Scalpel, Fusion Crow & Gunner Pro & Gen 1 as this is the only cycle which offers 8*3 Drivetrain with Shimano Altus FD & Shimano Acera RD and Shimano Crankshaft.Packaging was done nicely & every safety measures were taken. Cycle comes almost in assembled state. You have to only attach the Handlebar & pedals and some fine tuning of gears( if you have knowledge of gears, some slight tuning of barrel adjustment does the job). Make sure you tighten the pedals properly.Accessories which were included: reflectors, toolkit, Allen keys ( no bell & lock )Tyres: are Himalayan Trek which offer good grip in Wet & Dry conditions. Also they are good in terms of road feedback. Not upto the mark of Kenda bt I guess these are not bad & work better.Frame: Frame is light & feels strong so easy to maneuver through traffic. Also paint job is done really good & looks like won't fade in long run. Also frame & Rims are alloy so no rusting issues as well. Only rusting you might see is at pedal stem & some bolts since water can sit there for long time & coz rusting which can be avoided by anti-rust sprays.Suspension: Zoom Masera works as expected. It absorbs uneven terrain shocks & potholes easily if suspension aren't locked. Also suspension offers stability & speed if locked on highways.Drivetrain: Only Cycle with Shimano Altus FD & Shimano Acera RD with 8*3 cassette. And the shifting is fabulous... I have been cycling with my 7*3 shimano tourney & this Acera n altus are the best things I have came across. Jst need some minor tuning at start & after it you are good to go. I have ridden it on highways & it performs best... I have almost almost every gear combinations on Highways and touched 80kmph & cycle runs like water... Smooth & preciseChain is of KMZ and compliments with drive-train just keep it clean & lubed every 200kms may be & don't strain it while riding or shifting to ensure its long life. Also make sure you do not cross chain bcoz of wrong gear combination in order to avoid damage of chain & teeth of sprockets.The crank shaft is of Shimano with sealed hub and It adds up another experience to ensure smooth ride. Make sure you shift FD properly to not cause damage to the teeth of crank.Handling: It's 27" so easy to handle since I'm 5'6" and at start you might feel bit weird(I used to ride 26"). But after some time you'll get used to it. Handling is precise and sharp. I have ridden in traffics of Mumbai & the frame is jst easy to handle in gaps & cutsSaddle: Saddle is of Memory foam but it's not comfortable for long rides. Also since cycle doesn't have rear suspension or spring seats, you might feel shock to your lower back after hitting pothole hence I'll suggest you to go for more comfortable saddle or Gel Seat Cushions. Saddle post & Stem is made of alloy too so rusting issues. Just adjust saddle as per your height & lock the Quick release properly.Breaks: This is the only worse thing on this cycle. Many reviewers said same thing but breaks are from JAK & I used to ride cycle with 3rd party local disc breaks so I though these might work good & enough for me..... Even I was satisfied with them in my initial 50kms rides.... But after riding 100 kms, the breaks have lost its bite & stopping power... I have to slam breaks more hard now in order to stop. In emergencies, these might not stop cycle at desired point if you don't break hard enough. Since cycle is Gen 3, you can can swap out mechanical disk breaks with Hydrolic Breaks without changing shifters as breaks & shifters are separate components here.Apart from breaks, every part of this cycle is of best quality.Quick release is on both wheels and not meant to play with if you don't know how to open or lock them.And the most best thing this company has is its Customer Support Team. Right from the day you order this cycle to anytime if you have queries or damages, they help you out without asking any questions. They help you in real time with politeness. If you have problem with some part, they ship you new part without any questions. And also they follow up on your problems like professional. Having such top notch Customer Support Team for an Indian Brand is exceptional and I really appreciate the Company & its Support Teams.You can go for this beast blindly & I'll suggest you to go for Gen3 so that you can swap out mechanical disk breaks without changing shifters.If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Recieved in a slightly damaged package but product was not damaged. Have to assemble handle, pedals and mudguard, takes a couple of hours.Note:Was not sure if I would get the Shimano acera shifters and zoom masera suspension but I recieved them. Reader make sure for these 2 when you buy it.Cycle needs lubing and Gears need tuning before using.Pros :Gears work smooth and well, suspension is good, wide enough tyres give good grip, build quality is decent. Wheel isn't bent or wobbly. Good design and is sure to pull eyes without looking too flashy.Cons:Brakes are weak , replace brake pads in a week or two after purchase.Front mudguard is very flimsy and hits wheel or frame in bumps, rear mudguard is bent slightly. If you mind this purchase mudguards beforehand.Seat is a bit hard for my taste so I recommend replacing that as well.It's been 1 month and almost 200km since purchase, no issues have cropped up. Purchase is well worth it

I'll give it 4 star bcz of its Comfort and top quality. But few products are missing such as bell , Bottle Holder and two lights are missing 😕. Overall ita awesome 👌

I recently purchased the Cradiac XC900, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. This bike offers exceptional performance at an affordable price point.Pros:Build Quality: The 6061 alloy frame is both lightweight and durable, making it perfect for various terrains.Smooth Ride: The Zoom lockout suspension ensures a smooth ride, even on rough trails.Gearing: The 24-speed Shimano gears provide excellent control and flexibility, whether you’re climbing hills or cruising on flat roads.Design: The bike’s sleek design and color scheme are visually appealing and modern.Cons:Assembly: While the bike comes mostly assembled, some parts require additional setup, which might be challenging for beginners.Weight: Although the frame is lightweight, the overall weight of the bike could be a bit heavy for some users.Overall, the Cradiac XC900 is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a reliable and high-performing mountain bike without breaking the bank. Highly recommended!

The bicycle performs good, though it does present a few issues.First of all, when the bike came to me, the front wheel was not attached. But in all the unboxing videos I watched on YouTube, everything was attached. The entire bike was assembled. But the bike I received did not have the front wheel and two mudguards attached to the bike.When I first put the wheel on, the bicycle wheel was not spinning smoothly. I saw that the dish brake was rubbing against the brake pad.Then I saw that the suspension lock wasn't working. And there was no screw to attach the mudguard.

The ride experience is great. It's feels smooth on roads. Braking is good and handles downhill and stopping. It feels very light to ride uphill.Just a small tuning and check is required at first and then it gives the best experience.Best mtb available under 20k and worth buying.

Very good cycle in this price the gear shifting is too smooth. Worth It