UPDATE: 23 March 2012: Within one month of releasing Toronto the shops
hikes the price from 7,000BDT to 12,000BDT. No doubt that this is a very
good bike with a price tag of 7000BDT BUT it is no way a good buy if it
is more than 8,000BDT. The shops are making good money by cheating the
consumer because of the demand of a “Made in Bangladesh” bike. Please do
not buy or suggest anyone to buy this bike with double price
(distributor price is 5,900/- as per information from different source),
better go for a Chinese made good bike like Merida/Bigshoot/Format etc
with 10,000-16,000/- range which comes with better component and worth
the money spent. [NB: anyway the Meghna bike uses all Chinese component
except the frame, padal, tire, tube, spoke, rim and saddle].
Few days back heard from someone that a new model of Meghna MTB bike is
now being sold in Bongsal bicycle market which has alloy rim and better
component when I was at Bongsal helping a friend buying a reflex granada
bike. Was a bit curious and asked friends at BDcyclist Facebook group
what are the components spec and other detail. Couldn’t resist the urge
to check the bike myself, ordered a home delivery. For the sake of
getting all original parts and finely assembled, tuned and the
convenience of getting it at my doorstep I had to pay a bit extra money
for the Prince Toronto at Taka 7500/-[90$] (300-500 Taka [4$-6$] more
than the average market price of 7000-7200 Taka)
Had a small ride with the new bike, need to lower the handlebar.
Removing the mudguards and stickers are pending for tomorrow. The bike
ride was smooth, very good result for a new bike which was even not
lubed properly or braked in yet.
Following are the main difference between Prince Toronto vs. Meghna Reflex Granada / Prince Dakota:
1. Nice Alloy Rim vs. steel rim
2. Alloy V Brake vs. steel plate
3. 7 speed rear cassette and suitable twist shifter vs. 6 Speed
4. 48T chain wheel crank set vs. 42T
Following are the small difference from Prince Toronto vs.Prince Dakota/Reflex Granada:
1. Rear Derailleur FIS vs. Sunrun
2. chain wheel Crank set Amar vs. S&R
3. Tire looks better than the earlier versions.
Detail spec for the new Meghna Prince Toronto:
Weight: Total weight 19KG (1 KG less than the Reflex Granada, Thanks Arun Saha for measuring the weights of the four bikes)
Model name: Prince Toronto
Country of origin: Bangladesh
Accessories included: Front(white) and rear reflector (red), 2x wheel reflector (white), bell
Age group: Young adult plus
Brake lever details: SunRun Alloy levers
Brake type: ALHONGA Alloy V-Brakes
Crankset details: AMAR 48T steel cranks, INDIA
Forks details: 26″ suspension fork
Frame size: 18″ frame
Frame tubing material: Steel
Front brake details: Alloy V-brake
Front derailleur details: Falcon Index System(Most probably MF-22) TAIWAN
Front suspension: Zoom
Gear shifter details: Falcon ENZO twist, TAIWAN
Handle bar details: Steel low rise
stand: JINHENGTONG Center alloy Stand
Number of gears: 21 speed (7×3)
Rear brake details: Alloy V-brake
Rear derailleur details: FIS MR-22(Falcon Index System), TAIWAN
Rear suspension: YH-400D 750lbs/in
Rim details: AERO V Double wall Rim
Saddle: Gents’ MTB saddle, Prince branded
Type: Mountain
Wheel size: 26″ wheel
Tire: Meghna 26×1.95 (54-559) [Designed in USA, Molded in Taiwan]
For review and picture of Meghna Reflex Granada please check here
Few pics of the components:
Alloy Rim
Alloy Brake
Alloy Stand
Brake Leaver
Rear Shifter
Front Shifter
Front Suspension Fork
Crank and Chain wheel
Front Derailleur
7 speed Cassette
Rear gear side
Rear Suspension / socks
Rear Wheel
Paddle
Pattern/Sticker
Saddle
Wheel Reflector
Rear Reflector
Photo Credit: Meherun Nesa
Update (18th February 2012):
Another variant of the same named bike is also sold in Bongsal at a little low price (7000/- BDT). Following are the difference:
1. It has 6 speed rear cassette and shifters [Sunrun] compared to the 7 speed Falcon.
2. The brakes are not alloy, similar to the old Granada/Dakota.
So while bargaining be careful about which one you are bargaining for.
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