The Bicycles thread

hillram · 14th January 2011, 01:19

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

I bought this bicycle yesterday.

£180 and £40 on some tools and fitting and the Halfords Maintenance pack for the year.

Full aluminum frame with Shimano gear set and Shimano disk pack and a SRAM shifter

The word Halfords reminds of my days in UK during 2003.Every weekend i used to make a trip to Halfords in Leeds to pick up various accessories for my cars.Sparco racing pedals were the pick of my buying spree.
I did purchase some accessories for my bycycles too.Nice chain of stores !!

kartikk · 14th January 2011, 11:30

Some Bicycle Options for Entry Level cycling should be available in any decent town in India. The ones highlighted are adviced though others also are equally good.

navpreet318 · 4th February 2011, 19:07

Just bought this:Trek 6000.Out of this world.

I was contemplating the Wahoo and the 4300D and rode both for decent duration.And now i'm blown away.The overall feel of the 6000 is a few notches above the 4300 and the wahoo.

Its got way better shift quality due to the SRAM X.5 drivetrain throughout.Its got amazing Avid Juicy Hydraulic brakes.The shocks are a step up than the SR suntour and the spinner on the 4300.

sathyaprakash · 4th February 2011, 21:29

How much does this bicycle Trek 6000 cost? which make is it sorry iam very basic in cycle thought of learning more about cycles in India.

navpreet318 · 4th February 2011, 23:26

Here are the details of the cycle.the company is Trek Cycles of USA.Its a very well built reliable cycle.

The cost in india is 45,995.Plus the accessories like side stand, Mud guards etc.

Trek Bikes | Bikes | Mountain Hardtail | 6000

kartikk · 6th February 2011, 00:42

Congrats Navpreet, excellent choice, get hold of a cyclometer, gloves and a helmet very useful when doing long rides.

navpreet318 · 7th February 2011, 08:51

Thanks Kartikk,Will keep in mind next time i head to the store.

SRK · 7th February 2011, 20:17

An Original Ferrari Cycle.

Location: Pro9 (Bandra)

Note: The cycle is not mine (too expensive for me to even think about it)

manojas · 7th February 2011, 20:29

I own a Firefox Target for the past 1 year. I am a regular on Bellary road on Sunday mornings and occasionally to Nandi hills. I am very happy with it so far.

vjoy3 · 11th February 2011, 22:58

surprising to see how someone can even ride those fat tyres on roads in the urban jungle. While I completely understand unlike the vehicle fuels, human fat (I mean fuel

) is completely renewable(thanks to sedentary life that most of us lead); I still think it is inefficient way / bad mileage. Better switch to hybrids or the roadies and get the thrill riding at much higher speeds and longer distances for the same effort.

Vijay

Me, Mach and Manza

trammway · 12th February 2011, 01:19

Guys,

I'm 174cms tall, will this bike suite to my height?

Hero Cycles Ltd.

How is this Hero Genius 26T rated?

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2011, 03:01

That Ferrari Bicycle costs £2000!!! I have seen it here in the Ferrari Store!

SRK · 12th February 2011, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

That Ferrari Bicycle costs £2000!!! I have seen it here in the Ferrari Store!

This is the CX60 model.
Its around 3,500$ thats almost 1,60,000

Also the person who got this said that he had to pay duties for importing the bike and also an extra amount for getting the tyres.

(it is said that importing tyres is not allowed, as it is a flammable product)

I won't be surprised if the overall landing cost came close to Rs. 2 lakhs.

DMehta · 21st February 2011, 16:17

hey guys, i own a three year old hero ranger swing. I love the bike. But its been like a year and a half since i rode it and it has withered into nothing but rust. i want to start riding again. What should i do? Should i go and get it repaired or buy a new bike?
Are the hero octane Ester and the recra good?
I was thinking of getting new tyres and rims for the ranger, and some more mods.

kartikk · 22nd February 2011, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by trammway

Guys,

I'm 174cms tall, will this bike suite to my height?

Hero Cycles Ltd.

How is this Hero Genius 26T rated?

Try a 19 inch frame, if its too tall then go in for 18 inches, always ride it before you buy it. though I dont like Hero cycles, they are ok, expand your budget by a couple and go in for a good all alluminium frame, any decent brand, its completely worth it. Look at it this way, its also an investment for good health.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMehta

hey guys, i own a three year old hero ranger swing. I love the bike. But its been like a year and a half since i rode it and it has withered into nothing but rust. i want to start riding again. What should i do? Should i go and get it repaired or buy a new bike?
Are the hero octane Ester and the recra good?
I was thinking of getting new tyres and rims for the ranger, and some more mods.

Cycles normally are easy to maintain, just give it an "oil massage" over the key parts, and your good to go for short rides. Normally a good cycle specialist shop would charge about 250-350 for a service. I know of a place in Pune that charges 800 bucks for a simple service but they do use specialized tools.

14th January 2011, 11:30	#587
kartikk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 151 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	Re: The Bicycles thread Some Bicycle Options for Entry Level cycling should be available in any decent town in India. The ones highlighted are adviced though others also are equally good. Attached Thumbnails
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4th February 2011, 19:07	#588
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,292 Thanked: 3,228 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread Just bought this:Trek 6000.Out of this world. I was contemplating the Wahoo and the 4300D and rode both for decent duration.And now i'm blown away.The overall feel of the 6000 is a few notches above the 4300 and the wahoo. Its got way better shift quality due to the SRAM X.5 drivetrain throughout.Its got amazing Avid Juicy Hydraulic brakes.The shocks are a step up than the SR suntour and the spinner on the 4300. Attached Thumbnails
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4th February 2011, 21:29	#589
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread How much does this bicycle Trek 6000 cost? which make is it sorry iam very basic in cycle thought of learning more about cycles in India.
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4th February 2011, 23:26	#590
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,292 Thanked: 3,228 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread Here are the details of the cycle.the company is Trek Cycles of USA.Its a very well built reliable cycle. The cost in india is 45,995.Plus the accessories like side stand, Mud guards etc. Trek Bikes \| Bikes \| Mountain Hardtail \| 6000
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6th February 2011, 00:42	#591
kartikk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 151 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	Re: The Bicycles thread Congrats Navpreet, excellent choice, get hold of a cyclometer, gloves and a helmet very useful when doing long rides.
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7th February 2011, 08:51	#592
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,292 Thanked: 3,228 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread Thanks Kartikk,Will keep in mind next time i head to the store.
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7th February 2011, 20:17	#593
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,206 Thanked: 536 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread An Original Ferrari Cycle. Location: Pro9 (Bandra) Note: The cycle is not mine (too expensive for me to even think about it)
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7th February 2011, 20:29	#594
manojas BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 102 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread I own a Firefox Target for the past 1 year. I am a regular on Bellary road on Sunday mornings and occasionally to Nandi hills. I am very happy with it so far.
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11th February 2011, 22:58	#595
vjoy3 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 159 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread surprising to see how someone can even ride those fat tyres on roads in the urban jungle. While I completely understand unlike the vehicle fuels, human fat (I mean fuel ) is completely renewable(thanks to sedentary life that most of us lead); I still think it is inefficient way / bad mileage. Better switch to hybrids or the roadies and get the thrill riding at much higher speeds and longer distances for the same effort. Vijay Me, Mach and Manza Last edited by vjoy3 : 11th February 2011 at 22:59.
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12th February 2011, 01:19	#596
trammway Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bridgewater USA Posts: 1,150 Thanked: 482 Times View My Garage	Re: The Bicycles thread Guys, I'm 174cms tall, will this bike suite to my height? Hero Cycles Ltd. How is this Hero Genius 26T rated?
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12th February 2011, 03:01	#597
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Re: The Bicycles thread That Ferrari Bicycle costs £2000!!! I have seen it here in the Ferrari Store!
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21st February 2011, 16:17	#599
DMehta BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 232 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread hey guys, i own a three year old hero ranger swing. I love the bike. But its been like a year and a half since i rode it and it has withered into nothing but rust. i want to start riding again. What should i do? Should i go and get it repaired or buy a new bike? Are the hero octane Ester and the recra good? I was thinking of getting new tyres and rims for the ranger, and some more mods.
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