Need Suggestion!
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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gbb
Squire
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- Peterborough
Hi Dinesh, and welcome...
As Cyber says, more info required if you're going to get the right bike...
You should ask yourself...Are you going to commute ?...are you going to commute or ride in the winter ? If so, you'll need to consider mudguards. Many roadbikes make no provision for them, although there are raceblades.
Is it hilly where you are...that'll dictate you perhaps needing a compact chainset, 50/34 instead of 52/39. The 34 allows you to tackle steeper hills if your fitness isnt up to speed yet. You may even consider a triple chainset to get an even wider range of gears.
If its flat where you live, a normal double chainset will suffice.
Then ultimately, how much do you want to spend ? Second hand or new ?
Most good entry level bikes, from any of the major manufacturers will cost IRO £600 - £800 (theyve gone up a lot in the last couple years). There are cheaper alternatives, but you'll sacrifice somewhere. It wont make it a bad bike, just not as good.
You may want to consider a cyclocross bike, slightly wider tyres (more comfort) and lower ratio gears (thats a generalisation).
Once you decide what kind of bike you want, maybe consider last years models. A lot of money can be saved, if thats an issue.
So many questions...keep asking
As Cyber says, more info required if you're going to get the right bike...
You should ask yourself...Are you going to commute ?...are you going to commute or ride in the winter ? If so, you'll need to consider mudguards. Many roadbikes make no provision for them, although there are raceblades.
Is it hilly where you are...that'll dictate you perhaps needing a compact chainset, 50/34 instead of 52/39. The 34 allows you to tackle steeper hills if your fitness isnt up to speed yet. You may even consider a triple chainset to get an even wider range of gears.
If its flat where you live, a normal double chainset will suffice.
Then ultimately, how much do you want to spend ? Second hand or new ?
Most good entry level bikes, from any of the major manufacturers will cost IRO £600 - £800 (theyve gone up a lot in the last couple years). There are cheaper alternatives, but you'll sacrifice somewhere. It wont make it a bad bike, just not as good.
You may want to consider a cyclocross bike, slightly wider tyres (more comfort) and lower ratio gears (thats a generalisation).
Once you decide what kind of bike you want, maybe consider last years models. A lot of money can be saved, if thats an issue.
So many questions...keep asking
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Hi Dinesh, and welcome...
As Cyber says, more info required if you're going to get the right bike...
You should ask yourself...Are you going to commute ?...are you going to commute or ride in the winter ? If so, you'll need to consider mudguards. Many roadbikes make no provision for them, although there are raceblades.
Is it hilly where you are...that'll dictate you perhaps needing a compact chainset, 50/34 instead of 52/39. The 34 allows you to tackle steeper hills if your fitness isnt up to speed yet. You may even consider a triple chainset to get an even wider range of gears.
If its flat where you live, a normal double chainset will suffice.
Then ultimately, how much do you want to spend ? Second hand or new ?
Most good entry level bikes, from any of the major manufacturers will cost IRO £600 - £800 (theyve gone up a lot in the last couple years). There are cheaper alternatives, but you'll sacrifice somewhere. It wont make it a bad bike, just not as good.
You may want to consider a cyclocross bike, slightly wider tyres (more comfort) and lower ratio gears (thats a generalisation).
Once you decide what kind of bike you want, maybe consider last years models. A lot of money can be saved, if thats an issue.
So many questions...keep asking
+1 on the compact for commuting if like me you have hills and a pannier rack etc , i run a carrera virtuosso and for the money (£300 ish )they are a great bike but there are compromises with it,mainly the quality of set up dependent on the competence of the guy setting it up which is not a problem if you can check it yourself to make sure its ok.
Hi Dinesh, and welcome...
As Cyber says, more info required if you're going to get the right bike...
You should ask yourself...Are you going to commute ?...are you going to commute or ride in the winter ? If so, you'll need to consider mudguards. Many roadbikes make no provision for them, although there are raceblades.
Is it hilly where you are...that'll dictate you perhaps needing a compact chainset, 50/34 instead of 52/39. The 34 allows you to tackle steeper hills if your fitness isnt up to speed yet. You may even consider a triple chainset to get an even wider range of gears.
If its flat where you live, a normal double chainset will suffice.
Then ultimately, how much do you want to spend ? Second hand or new ?
Most good entry level bikes, from any of the major manufacturers will cost IRO £600 - £800 (theyve gone up a lot in the last couple years). There are cheaper alternatives, but you'll sacrifice somewhere. It wont make it a bad bike, just not as good.
You may want to consider a cyclocross bike, slightly wider tyres (more comfort) and lower ratio gears (thats a generalisation).
Once you decide what kind of bike you want, maybe consider last years models. A lot of money can be saved, if thats an issue.
So many questions...keep asking
Hey cyberkinght and gbb,
Thanks for suggestions.
I am planning to buy new cycle for my daily morning ride. I can spend around Rs.30k on it. Were I stay ,there is a normal road and there is a hilly as well but far away. So, can you pls suggest me a road cycle or hybrid cycle which suits to my budget.
Sittingduck
Legendary Member
- Location
- Somewhere flat
What does this equate to in GBP? Where are you based (may affect availability and choice)?
Sittingduck
Legendary Member
- Location
- Somewhere flat
What does this equate to in GBP? Where are you based (may affect availability and choice)?
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
Indian Rupees. Relates to approximately £400.
Difficult for us to advise, given that the state of Indian roads is probably a lot worse than ours. Also bikes would probably be a bit cheaper.
Difficult for us to advise, given that the state of Indian roads is probably a lot worse than ours. Also bikes would probably be a bit cheaper.
ian turner
Guru
- Location
- Leicestershire
The assumption in the UK is that whereas here a full suspension mountain bike in pink is a bad choice for roads in India
it would be perfectly reasonable.
We have no idea what bikes are available in India or what price and will not have heard of some of the local equivalents of
say the Halfords ranges.
You could suggest bikes and get opinions back but then we would still be ignorant of the road conditions and there may be
different interpretations of say "a few small potholes" or "excellent road surface".
I would suggest you try inidian cycle forums if possible.
it would be perfectly reasonable.
We have no idea what bikes are available in India or what price and will not have heard of some of the local equivalents of
say the Halfords ranges.
You could suggest bikes and get opinions back but then we would still be ignorant of the road conditions and there may be
different interpretations of say "a few small potholes" or "excellent road surface".
I would suggest you try inidian cycle forums if possible.
Sittingduck
Legendary Member
- Location
- Somewhere flat
Google is your friend...
It guided me to a site called Eastman - claims to be a major distributor in India. The bike types are named a bit differently from what we have here, eg. Hybrid / Road Bike. Check out the S.L.R. (Sports Light Roadster) range for a rather funky looking chopper style steed - the one on the right (Item Code: CBG-603):
http://www.eastmanglobal.com/slr-bicycles-manufacturer-india.html#gf
Might also be something suitable in the "Balloon range"? Chainguards, racks, mudguards and bells look to come as standard!
Doesn't mention prices though...?
It guided me to a site called Eastman - claims to be a major distributor in India. The bike types are named a bit differently from what we have here, eg. Hybrid / Road Bike. Check out the S.L.R. (Sports Light Roadster) range for a rather funky looking chopper style steed - the one on the right (Item Code: CBG-603):
http://www.eastmanglobal.com/slr-bicycles-manufacturer-india.html#gf
Might also be something suitable in the "Balloon range"? Chainguards, racks, mudguards and bells look to come as standard!
Doesn't mention prices though...?
Hi there,
This post reminded me of a load of threads from another Indian member looking for bikes. His budget at the time was a lot lower but the threads were really fascinating comparing European and Indian bike aesthetics.
Search for the username arnuld and check out the threads - especially this one.
There are some links there to sites with bikes you would normally find over here -
http://thebikeaffair.com/index.html
http://www.trackandtrail.in/
Without really knowing your needs, some examples of reasonable bikes are:
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=75
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=84
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=135
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=140
This post reminded me of a load of threads from another Indian member looking for bikes. His budget at the time was a lot lower but the threads were really fascinating comparing European and Indian bike aesthetics.
Search for the username arnuld and check out the threads - especially this one.
There are some links there to sites with bikes you would normally find over here -
http://thebikeaffair.com/index.html
http://www.trackandtrail.in/
Without really knowing your needs, some examples of reasonable bikes are:
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=75
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=84
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=135
http://thebikeaffair.com/bikes.aspx?id=140
Hey g00se,
Thanks for the help.
I will check out all your link which you have given me here, and then i will back.
Cheers!
Hey g00se,
could you please let me know how many gears are available in BIANCHI CAMALEONTE?
