Triad FTB Pro

With an Aim to reimagine the way Bicycles are engineered and designed, Triad has a range of Bicycles that place an emphasis on form, function and design. With the belief that every product made will influence and shape consumers in various ways, the brand has a wide range of Bicycles on offer catering to a wide demand. We got to test ride the Triad FTB Pro and here is what we thought.

Weight: 19.7 kgs

Usage: Recreational/Fitness

Frame, Fit and Comfort

FTB in Triad stands for Fat Tire Bicycle. Popularly called as Fat bikes the FTB Pro from Triad is built on a 6061 full Alloy frame. While Fat Tire Bicycles are always heavier than conventional cycles, having a hydroformed Alloy frame definitely helps in keeping the weight in check. The curving top tube makes sure the rider gets extra standover clearance for a safe riding experience. The seat tube splits into 2 at the bottom and joins the bottom bracket area, this ensures equal weight distribution on the frame and also helps absorb vibrations from the surface.

The upgrade from the FTB to the FTB Pro is the inclusion of a front suspension fork. This stock suspension fork is smooth in functioning and ensured a comfortable ride over the roughest of surfaces.

Design

The Triad FTB Pro which I test rode came in a full Black primary colour with Orange as the secondary colour for the text and graphics. The unique top tube design which turns from tubular to sleek is aesthetic. The racy graphics on the frame in Orange are of good contrast to the Black primary colour. The colour coded saddle, fork and massive 4” wide tires give the bicycle the rugged characteristics which is essential for a Fat Tire Bicycle.