The Bicycles thread

khanak · 16th April 2010, 08:41

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Originally Posted by pb10gagan

Trekk is known as firefox in india (or maybe its the eastern economy edition of Trekk).

i suggest you also check out the Hero Genius also marketed as Adidas Genius.

Are you saying that Trek and Firefox are the same thing in India?

pb10gagan · 16th April 2010, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanak

Are you saying that Trek and Firefox are the same thing in India?

yes, Firefox's website has a link that re-directs you to Trekk's international website.

I think Trekk is re-branded as a cheaper FireFox here.

A FireFox dearler would also normally stock the expensive option, that is Trekk.

lohithrao · 16th April 2010, 11:04

Am thinking about picking a cycle for a long time now but havent made up my mind yet

am not keen on spending 15-20k hehe

Is there any decent once available withing 5k?
hero has some new range "genuis,recra, spear, estes" any idea how are these cycles and the costing?

khanak · 16th April 2010, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by pb10gagan

yes, Firefox's website has a link that re-directs you to Trekk's international website.

I think Trekk is re-branded as a cheaper FireFox here.

A FireFox dearler would also normally stock the expensive option, that is Trekk.

From the Firefox website

Trek, an iconic American bicycle brand, has just unveiled its high-end bicycles in India and Firefox Bikes, the exclusive distributor for Trek in India, would be distributing Trek bikes through its exclusive network of Bike Stations

Does anyone know anything about Firefox? Are they an Indian company? I can't find any information about Firefox selling bikes outside India.

theMAG · 16th April 2010, 12:32

Got a Hercules Atom MTB with 18 gears couple months back. Cycling was never so much fun - and it seems to be a head-turner too.

lohithrao · 16th April 2010, 12:39

Maggy how much it costed you?

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Got a Hercules Atom MTB with 18 gears couple months back. Cycling was never so much fun - and it seems to be a head-turner too.

adzegeek · 16th April 2010, 12:42

Firefox is an Indian company which outsources design from UK and gets majority of its cycles manufactured in Sri Lanka and Malaysia and then sells them here. They have started importing also to some countries in EU.

They are also (probably) the sole importers of Trek from US, so majority of bike stations run by Firefox or its dealers will have Trek bikes as well.

I know a lot of folks who use Firefox, and they may have a few niggles more than Trek. If you have the dough, Trek anyday will be preferrable, esp the cross terrain bike which is awesome for Indian road conditions.

If I remember right Firefox India showed the Bianchi-killer Trek race bike in Auto Expo this year.

khanak · 16th April 2010, 12:57

I believe Cannondale, Bianchi and Schwinn are now also available through

Track & Trail

pradipk · 16th April 2010, 15:33

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Originally Posted by adzegeek

Firefox is an Indian company which outsources design from UK and gets majority of its cycles manufactured in Sri Lanka and Malaysia and then sells them here. They have started importing also to some countries in EU.

I doubt about this. I do remember Firefox has their manufacturing unit in Vadodara, Gujarat. One of my collage mate's father used to work there.

Cyrus43 · 17th April 2010, 00:15

FIREFOX AND TREK are owned by the same company, but are different. Trek is MUCH more Expensive. My Budget is at MAX 10K

DSC.CUSTOMS · 21st May 2010, 20:09

Just got a full Matt black TREK 7.1 FX . Cycling became even more fun .

prabuddhadg · 21st May 2010, 22:03

Trek is an American company and Firefox are distributors of Trek in India. Firefox bikes are simply no comparison for Treks. Though, for the components that they come with, the Trek road bikes are over priced.
But disregarding price, a light and well set up bike is a joy.

zenx · 23rd May 2010, 22:24

Wanted to give all the bikers on TBhp a heads up on the TfnTen - the Tour of Nilgiris 2010 edition. Registrations are likely on open on June 1st. The ride's longer, more scenic and a little more challenging than the last edition - mostly since all the newbies thought it was pretty easy So 1000kms or so this year - over 8 days.

Here's the links:
Site: Tour of Nilgiris | Experience Nature On a Bicycle! (not updated for 2010 yet)
FB: Tour of Nilgiris | Facebook and Tour of Nilgiris | Facebook
Twitter: tourofnilgiris (tourofnilgiris) on Twitter

So who's planning to ride it this year ?

zaks · 24th May 2010, 10:38

I have seen some very nice looking Btwin models of mountain, city and the hybrids in Decathlon ranging from 9k-25k. Anybody who owns this who would like to give some feedback?

Edsel Rulez! · 24th May 2010, 10:51

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Originally Posted by DSC.CUSTOMS

Just got a full Matt black TREK 7.1 FX . Cycling became even more fun .

Wow. Pics, price and short review please!

16th April 2010, 11:04	#468
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Am thinking about picking a cycle for a long time now but havent made up my mind yet am not keen on spending 15-20k hehe Is there any decent once available withing 5k? hero has some new range "genuis,recra, spear, estes" any idea how are these cycles and the costing?
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16th April 2010, 12:32	#470
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,219 Thanked: 1,820 Times View My Garage	Got a Hercules Atom MTB with 18 gears couple months back. Cycling was never so much fun - and it seems to be a head-turner too.
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16th April 2010, 12:42	#472
adzegeek BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Special admin z Posts: 284 Thanked: 29 Times	Firefox/ Trek Firefox is an Indian company which outsources design from UK and gets majority of its cycles manufactured in Sri Lanka and Malaysia and then sells them here. They have started importing also to some countries in EU. They are also (probably) the sole importers of Trek from US, so majority of bike stations run by Firefox or its dealers will have Trek bikes as well. I know a lot of folks who use Firefox, and they may have a few niggles more than Trek. If you have the dough, Trek anyday will be preferrable, esp the cross terrain bike which is awesome for Indian road conditions. If I remember right Firefox India showed the Bianchi-killer Trek race bike in Auto Expo this year.
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16th April 2010, 12:57	#473
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,842 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	I believe Cannondale, Bianchi and Schwinn are now also available through Track & Trail
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17th April 2010, 00:15	#475
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	FIREFOX AND TREK are owned by the same company, but are different. Trek is MUCH more Expensive. My Budget is at MAX 10K
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21st May 2010, 20:09	#476
DSC.CUSTOMS BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Patiala,Chandigarh Posts: 179 Thanked: 12 Times	Just got a full Matt black TREK 7.1 FX . Cycling became even more fun .
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21st May 2010, 22:03	#477
prabuddhadg BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 812 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Trek is an American company and Firefox are distributors of Trek in India. Firefox bikes are simply no comparison for Treks. Though, for the components that they come with, the Trek road bikes are over priced. But disregarding price, a light and well set up bike is a joy.
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23rd May 2010, 22:24	#478
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 162 Times View My Garage	Wanted to give all the bikers on TBhp a heads up on the TfnTen - the Tour of Nilgiris 2010 edition. Registrations are likely on open on June 1st. The ride's longer, more scenic and a little more challenging than the last edition - mostly since all the newbies thought it was pretty easy So 1000kms or so this year - over 8 days. Here's the links: Site: Tour of Nilgiris \| Experience Nature On a Bicycle! (not updated for 2010 yet) FB: Tour of Nilgiris \| Facebook and Tour of Nilgiris \| Facebook Twitter: tourofnilgiris (tourofnilgiris) on Twitter So who's planning to ride it this year ?
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24th May 2010, 10:38	#479
zaks BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	I have seen some very nice looking Btwin models of mountain, city and the hybrids in Decathlon ranging from 9k-25k. Anybody who owns this who would like to give some feedback?
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