One of India’s fastest growing active lifestyle brands, Ninety One Cycles, has launched the KTM Chicago Disc 271 at a price of INR 62,999 MSRP. Ninety One Cycle has an exclusive partnership with the Austrian-manufactured KTM bikes. The company says the new Chicago Disc 271 promises to offer Indian cycling enthusiasts an unparalleled experience.
Ninety One Cycles and KTM share a common goal of bringing a revolution to one of India’s oldest mobility mediums – cycles. The companies plan to do so with an engineering-led, consumer-centric and disruptive approach.
Ninety One is India’s fastest growing active lifestyle and sustainable mobility brand with 1000+ retail stores across 500 cities in India. The company embodies India’s modern, young, fit, action-oriented and evolving spirit. The brand offers an incredible range of bikes in stunning designs and world-class components. Ninety One’s product range includes electric cycles, performance bikes, mountain bikes, fat tyre bikes, hybrid bikes, and also kids bikes.
The latest MTB from KTM in the Chicago series uses sturdy and also durable TL-compatible rims and SCHWALBE 27.5-inch tyres that provide much-needed grip to cyclists on any terrain. The MTB bike also features KTM’s Line Rizer 680 mm handlebar, which is primarily designed for mountain biking. The bike is available in three frame sizes – M (17-inch), L (19-inch) and XL (21-inch). The different frame sizes help cater to the comfort of a diverse audience range. The bike tips the scale at 14.7 kg.
The MTB bike uses a Suntour Lock In/Out suspension setup. The suspension has 80 mm of travel. In addition to this, the suspension also offers preload, which is ideal for bumpy roads and mild off-roading. At the front, the bike uses a Shimano MT200 2-piston front and rear disc brake setup. The brakes provide extra braking power for quick and skid-free braking.
The MTB bike also gets a host of features by SHIMANO, which include 27 Hi-Speed Gears with Altus M2000 shifters, a SHIMANO Crankset and SHIMANO Altus Derailleur. The SHIMANO Altus Derailleur ensures a hassle-free chain movement while changing sprockets for a seamless shifting experience.
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