The single ring 1x set-up gives a high bottom gear
NORTHERN IRELAND'S MANGO has cut a distinctive swathe with its bikes over the last few years, never knowingly understated when it comes to a flash of colour or two. Our test bike's green with black rims is actually one of its more understated colourways - just check out Mango's website for more. Like the other flat-bar road bike on test, the Marin Fairfax 2, it comes with hydraulic disc brakes. But Mango's new DO.GG features a chromoly steel frame and comes with an even more mix-and-match approach to kitting it out than Marin.
In fact, there are drivetrain and shifting components from so many different manufacturers that it would be hard to call the Frankenstein set-up a 'groupset'. But is this apparent kit mishmash a monster or the result of successful surgery? Clarks may be at the less expensive end of the market, but its hydraulic stoppers proved excellent, with a light action and more than enough power in hand. Descending our local hills, I was happy to ride at over 30mph knowing that the brakes would stop me safely and quickly without the need to grab a fistful of brake lever.
There's a bit of a mish-mash of components
Bountiful braking
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