Roadmaster Granite Peak 26 Women’s Mountain Bike Review

Roadmaster is an established company that has been manufacturing various sports equipment for over 10 years in the United States. It is most commonly known for its recreational bike line. Advertised mainly for casual cycling and trail riding, the Granite Peak Mountain Bike is Roadmaster’s entry level mountain bike. This one in particular is designed for men with the standard 26 inch wheels that is the perfect size for many adults. It is ideal not only for beginners but also for adventurous cyclists who are passionate about biking.

For the men’s line, Roadmaster provides several color selections, among which are black and metal grey. The highlights from this product is its specially designed frame, the dependable stopping power, and overall durability. If you have a tight budget, the Roadmaster’s Granite Peak Mountain Bike for Men can be the perfect choice for you as the performance you will get from this mountain bike undoubtedly will satisfy your every need.

Frame

Frame is one of the most important and fundamental parts to take notice of in a mountain bike. If the construction is shoddy, the bike will not last long at all. Thankfully, Roadmaster definitely knows this and keep it in mind when designing the Granite Peak Mountain Bike for men. It is made of steel with mountain frame geometry. This design allows for an easier ride thanks to the streamlined construction that complements the human form. The handlebars are also made of steel to make sure that this mountain bike can sustain any hard time a difficult terrain might present during your adventure.

The Roadmaster Granite Peak Mountain Bike for Men comes in a 39 inch frame. This measurement can comfortably fit most adult male with average height. The saddle is padded to maximize comfort, especially in longer rides, and it has a quick adjust feature to change the seat height to your personal preference. As mentioned previously, the frame is made of steel and therefore, this bike does fall on the heavier side. It weighs approximately 38 pounds and so is more appropriate to be used by casual or avid mountain bikers instead of cyclists.

Suspension

The Granite Peak Mountain Bike is a hardtail type rig. In this type of rig, the suspension only exist on the front end of the bike. The front fork in this particular bike is of a top quality as it can smooth up uneven paths while still ensuring the rider to have the optimum control of the bike. The lack of suspension in the rear is not a disadvantage. In fact, it is quite the contrary. Hardtail type mountain bikes is the bike of choice for cross country cyclist. As there are no suspension on the rear, there is nothing to hinder the transfer of power from the pedal to the wheel and therefore, the bike will have more power to climb severe hills. This also mean that riders will not have to exert more energy to conquer such terrain.

Roadmaster Granite Peak 26 Women’s Mountain Bike

Shifters

There are 18 levels of speeds in Roadmaster’s Granite Peak Mountain Bike for men. This number is slightly less than the more common 21 speeds in other mountain bikes but if you are a casual rider or a newbie cyclist, chances are 18 levels are enough to pace you throughout the journey. This mountain bike also features a SRAM drive twist shifters. This component offers a smoother gear changes without snag or delay. There is also the 3 piece mountain crank that gives riders a wider gear range as well as more safety during rides and gear changes.

Brakes

As mentioned above, one of the highlights of the Roadmaster Men’s Granite Peak Mountain is the excellent linear pull brake, also known as rim brake or V brake. Total control is something that is always promised and delivered by this type of brake. However, riders need to be careful in muddy or rainy conditions as the grip of the brake may lessen in these instances. As the brake works by gripping the wheel rim, the efficiency drops a little when it is wet.

Tires and Wheels

The Granite Peak Mountain Bike for Men is equipped with the standard 26 inch wheels. This measurement is perfect for beginners and fit most adult males with average height. The wheel rims are made of the lightweight and durable alloy material. This is very beneficial as alloy is able to better protect the bike against wear and tear and therefore, increasing its longevity. As it is lightweight, it also does not add to the overall weight of the bike.

Pros

• Solid frame, mountain frame geometry design
• Steel handlebars
• Padded seat with quick adjust feature
• Hardtail type rig, great for cross country riders
• SRAM drive twist shifters
• 3 piece mountain crank
• Excellent stopping power with linear pull brakes
• Lightweight alloy wheel rims

Cons

• Slightly heavy due to material
• 18 speed levels, slightly less than other mountain bike

Roadmaster’s Granite Peak Mountain Bike for Men may not be designed for veteran mountain bikers who frequent harsh trails and requires speed, both from the weight of the material and the gears itself. However, this particular mountain bike is the ideal vehicle for guys who are looking for a bit of adventure on the weekends. It is durable, efficient, and comfortable but most importantly, it will not burn a hole in your pocket. If you fit these criteria, take a ride on the Roadmaster Granite Peak Mountain Bike for Men and you will find a very high quality mountain bike that will take you to fun journeys in various terrain conditions.