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Old 4th August 2021, 09:40   #6316
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Re: The Bicycles thread

Want to share a new beginning..

I am 52 years and has a BTwin Riverside 50 single gear for the past couple of years. Usually do short early morning rides not more than 10 Kms close to my home. Wanted to upgrade to the next level to cover longer distances and was in search for the past few days in Chennai. Montra/Firefox/Schnell were available in my budget of around 25K (Hybrids). For the first time, I was learning about gears, their manufacturers, variations, quality etc.,

Eventually I picked up a Bergamont Helix 1.5i from Track & Trail, Chennai with a Side Stand, rear light, wired lock and a bottle holder.

This was 5K over my budget, but I felt much at ease and the bike felt comfortable and sturdy and hence went for this. Need to slowly study my pattern and add some more accessories like riding gear etc., I already own a simple Helmet and for now, that should cater.

Anyone from Chennai, please connect with me if possible Now that, I am into this, I will go through this Bicycle section more closely as I always wander in the Car and 4x4 sections.

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Old 4th August 2021, 09:55   #6317
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Is anyone using the MI portable air compressor for their cycles?
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Yes I am since the day i got my bike, and it works as intended. Comes with both valve attachments.
Some of my friends have been using it and they even carry it with them during ride. It's a bit heavy to carry, but seems to be a reasonable options to consider..

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Old 4th August 2021, 09:59   #6318
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Some of my friends have been using it and they even carry it with them during ride. It's a bit heavy to carry, but seems to be a reasonable options to consider..

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I won't carry it on the road myself, but it beats those pumping stations most people have at home
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Some of my friends have been using it and they even carry it with them during ride. It's a bit heavy to carry, but seems to be a reasonable options to consider..

Cheers
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Yes I am since the day i got my bike, and it works as intended. Comes with both valve attachments.
Excellent - good to hear the feedback. Thank you guys!


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Anyone from Chennai, please connect with me if possible Now that, I am into this, I will go through this Bicycle section more closely as I always wander in the Car and 4x4 sections.

Swami
I might be in Chennai around 19 - 20th this month. Would be happy to catch up at a common (cycling) location - say Marina or Besant Nagar beaches if that works for you.
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Old 4th August 2021, 13:20   #6320
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Re: The Bicycles thread

Guys, I came across this site for cycles.

The prices are unrealistically low. Does anyone have any experience with them?

https://rollix.in/products/shengmilo...BoCtM0QAvD_BwE
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Guys, I came across this site for cycles.

The prices are unrealistically low. Does anyone have any experience with them?

https://rollix.in/products/shengmilo...BoCtM0QAvD_BwE
Below is the screenshot of what Truecaller shows for their phone number. This should answer your question

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And another.

https://www.complaintlists.com/rollix-in-bicycle/

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I won't carry it on the road myself, but it beats those pumping stations most people have at home
This is the air station I have at home... easy warm-up before stepping out with the bike

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This is the air station I have at home... easy warm-up before stepping out with the bike

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Haha…if I have to do this, then I won’t even step out for the bike ride…work out done back to the couch
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Came across this

Golden Quadrilateral stretch in less than 41 days

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Haha…if I have to do this, then I won’t even step out for the bike ride…work out done back to the couch
It is surprisingly easy to fill up with this number right here, from Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.in/p/8385480/c...8385480&type=p

Now, this one is enough to give a thorough upper body work out: https://www.decathlon.in/p/8359384/c...8359384&type=p

I always use the floor pump, but was forced to use the hand pump recently, when I got a puncture during one of my rides. Fair enough to say, inflating a fresh tube, to even the minimum mentioned pressure (6 bar or so), from the road side, left me fully deflated.
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Is anyone using the MI portable air compressor for their cycles?

I have the old-school metal foot pump but wondering this might be a nice handy tool to have in the house. (damn - one more accessory!)
Would always recommend old school pump, albeit a good one. Have bought ICETOOLZ foot pump worth 1600rs ( Sounds overkill, but its in sharing with my friend who is my neighbour )
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Re: The Bicycles thread

Went through all the thread headings and hadn't yet come across anything related to parts sources, in particular online.

Looking for a good way to order tyres and other components, not high-end or very low-end... just reasonably priced stuff of good quality. Even if from Taiwan or whatever.

As examples, currently looking for tyres& tubes in 26-29" sizes, 7/8-speed cassette, spokes of various lengths, hubs and brake components, cables, etc.

Have seen some halfway decent Indian-made tyres like Compass and Ralson's more modern thinwall Explorer series (Marco, Vasco, etc) or even Hartex nylon as OE on some brands, but can't find anyplace to buy them online... ₹1000+ for a Ralson on Amazon/Flipkart is not what I have in mind, I can get Kendas locally for that price...

Omobikes doesn't specify their tyre brands but friend ordered and receieved a pair of very nice and very cheap Ralson Explorers... but they don't have any 27.5's or 29's listed.

Decathlon seems to have very little available at present compared with last year.

I understand that much of this may be fallout from Covid, but anyway... with cycling having become so huge, where do people buy things that are a cut above pure desi and yet still affordable? Ebay / Amazon U.S. have probably hundreds of thousands of items listed...

India seems a great market but... where???

Anyone have any leads?

-Eric

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I'm forwarding a message I got in one of the groups. Cyclops just restocked some maxxis MTB tyres. Grab them before they go out of stock!
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *27.5 x 2.10*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...dable-tubeless - *29x 2.35*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *27.5 x 2.25*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *29 x 2.35*
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I'm forwarding a message I got in one of the groups. Cyclops just restocked some maxxis MTB tyres. Grab them before they go out of stock!
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *27.5 x 2.10*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...dable-tubeless - *29x 2.35*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *27.5 x 2.25*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *29 x 2.35*
Black Gold!

This is what road bike riders across the country will soon be running on ...

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I'm forwarding a message I got in one of the groups. Cyclops just restocked some maxxis MTB tyres. Grab them before they go out of stock!
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *27.5 x 2.10*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...dable-tubeless - *29x 2.35*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *27.5 x 2.25*
https://www.cyclop.in/products/maxxi...tain-bike-tire - *29 x 2.35*
Thanks, but this is not what I'd call attractive pricing - over 4k for a 29er...???

I can actually get 29" Maxxis / Kenda here in Manali for ₹900-1200, believe it or not... but on one the tread is more aggressive than what I wanted, on the other too smooth - and latter is a 29x2.5 - super-wide smoothy???!!!

Just looking for options. Are none of our Indian manufacturers up and running with stocks of improved cycle tyres? Again, the Ralson Explorer series look ok - but where to get them? Amazon.in had something in 29 at about ₹1200 a month ago - but only a couple pieces left. I guess I should have grabbed them...

But as for wires, cassettes, shifters, saddles, etc, etc??? Is there really NOTHING out there?

-Eric

EDIT: Ah, here we go:

https://www.amazon.in/Ralson-Explore...8164093&sr=8-2

But still looking for something a little more hybrid-oriented...

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