KTM bicycles manufactured in Austria deserve attention from consumers. Production has been working since 1934. Release of Bicycles is now engaged in the KTM Fahrrad GmbH division. Let's see what it can offer.
Doubleves
In this category, the SCARP Sonic 12 model is allocated. This bike is provided by default wheels with a diameter of 20 inches. Gasparrit frame can be 17, 19 or 21 inches. It is painted in black. The total weight of the product reaches 9.2 kg, since in the manufacture of the frame, such a light material is used as carbon.
The shock absorber and fork calculated on the optimal combination of air and oil will help to overcome an absolutely any barrier on their path.
Disk hydraulic brakes will allow to stop at the very moment it is necessary. Other features such:
- professional hinged equipment class;
- Power plug 0.1-0.15 m;
- 12 operating speeds;
- Ability to block shock absorber.
Scarp Prestige 12. It is also equipped with 10 inches diameter wheels. The dimensions of the frame, its material and color are the same as the previous model. However, the total mass of the design is slightly higher - 9.6 kg. This two-power is designed to travel in the mountains and in other complex areas of the terrain. Compact brakes from Magura are not supplied.
As an alternative can be considered SCARP ELITE 12. Everything is predictable, even the same wheels by 29 inches and the structure of the frame. Infras and brakes are made at Shimano factories, which will delight people, at least minimally disassembled in bicycle technology. The weight of the product reaches 9.6 kg. There is a ride at 12 different speeds.
Hardtela
An example of the bicycle of this category can serve as myroon Sonic 12. And again he has a diameter of a strictly 29 inches diameter, and the frame is definitely black. But the enabarity of the frame can be not only 15, 19, but also 21 inches. Brake discs are supplied by the famous Shimano concern, he also supplies:
- chain;
- cassette;
- carriage;
- rod.
The bike mass is 8.1 kg.
Myroon Alpha 22 deserves attention. The frame is made from carbon. The plug stroke is 0.1-0.15 m. By default, 22 speeds are provided, and the rear switch is made at Shimano enterprises.
Highway
A striking example of the Austrian bike to conquer the highway with various road conditions is Revelator Lisse Prestige 22 . Dimensional wheels in this case amounts to 28 inches. The magnitude of the frame varies from 0.52 to 0.57 m (with an intermediate dimension of 0.55 m). Mainees are manufactured at the SRAM enterprise. The same firm supplies switches, brakes and brake discs.
An alternative can be considered Strada 1000 20-S. 28-inch wheels support the frame with a size of 0.49-0.57 m, painted in orange or black. Maine, carriage, bushings, switches and brakes for the configuration are purchased from Shimano.
Trucks and seat pins The bike manufacturer releases independently. By default, 10 speeds are provided. The total mass of the design is 10.1 kg. But on the specified categories, the Austrian assortment, of course, does not end. It is worth paying attention to other target groups.
Tourist SUVs
The presence of bicycles of this category allows you to justify the principal absence. In the official directory of AERA 27 inches. For reference: There are only versions in that line with wheels with a diameter of 29 inches. Well, in the tourist segment, products are beneficial LEGARDA RACE models The circumference of the wheels in which are equal to 28 inches. The magnitude of the frame ranges from 0.46 to 0.6 m. The frame is designed to overcome off-road conditions.
Suntour, shimano brand switches and branded (release of KTM itself) steering columns help this task. Brakes, by the way, are made in the Japanese enterprise.
Going away to conquer off-road, you can feel the riding and on Life Cross 27 Disc H. His wheels in a cross section of 28 inches do not even with rather difficult driving conditions. The magnitude of the frame is from 450 to 600 mm.
Urban
For riding in the city, you can use bicycle models with wheels 24 " – After all, there rarely have to overcome the extreme off-road. But if you still like devices with large propulsions, it is worth paying attention to the model Oxford 28.9. The attractive characteristics of the device are largely associated with the OURBAN Alloy frame. The plug on this model of hard-type and is not regulated. The noticeable part of the components, including brakes and carriages, is covered from Japan.
Alternative city models:
- Kent;
- Chester;
- Tourella;
- City Line;
- City Fun.
Mining
An example of the Mountains of the Austrian brand intended for the mountains is Chicago. Obviously, wheels on 16 "do not do absolutely - and larger movements are needed. Behind them did not become - the firm provided for equipping his device with 10 inches wheels. Aluminum is applied to the manufacture of the frame. The course of the fork is 0.1 m; The shock absorber is not provided, but without it, thanks to 24 speeds, you can ride quite well.
Alternatives can be considered:
- Myroon 29;
- AERA COMP;
- ULTRA RACE;
- Ultra Fun;
- Ultra Fire.
Children's
The manufacturer's line includes bikes designed for children's age. Expressive example can be considered WILD SPEED 26.24 DISC M. 26-inch wheels pass on obstacles is quite confident. Helps in this and plug Suntour xce 28 COIL-9QR. At an earlier age, you can buy Wild Cross 24.18 Street, equipped with 24 inches wheels. It is noted that the SUNTOUR SF15 M3010-P plug works quite stably, like the Ritchey OE Logic Zero steering wheel column.
Recommendations for choosing
You need to pick up the bike from KTM just as products of other brands. The first step is to determine the desired area of use. So, mountain models do not make sense to buy for those who are just going to go to the store yes to work. On the contrary, ordinary highway models will immediately disappoint extremals. The next moment is the choice of diameter of the wheels (determined by how serious obstacles are planned to forcing). For lovers of extreme and adventure, mechanical brakes are better than hydraulic (because it is less likely to be broken when falling).
Of course, it is worth meeting with reviews. But excellent characteristics that Austrian products have, make it possible to pay attention primarily not to the shortcomings, but on how the bike manifests itself in operation. Be sure to check what is the factory equipment of a certain model. KTM brand has no special price restrictions. You can find both the prestigious device of the highest level and budget transport for personal use - the main thing, to understand what is specifically needed.
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