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**koolsantosh22** · 10-07-2014, 01:10 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by avhad sitaram View Post

Nice man ..wonderful tale of dedicated tour on pedals.

Realy feels respect to cyclists...and feels happy to read and ride...pls do update your riding experiences.

Thanks, riding experiences are like
1.I was very enjoying what i was doing.
2.Test the mental ability when body in not obeying.
3.Irritating moments when speeding truck pushes off road with kind of air blow.
4.Sometimes it was scary as I was alone in thick jungle.
5.Better bike for a better cycling experience.
6.Kids are come running to you to check the bike.
7.Thirst and hunger hunts you. When we cycle, we should drink before we get thirsty and eat before we are hungry(eat, eat and eat).
8.This relieves a lot of stress.

**avhad sitaram** · 10-07-2014, 01:17 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by koolsantosh22 View Post

Thanks, riding experiences are like
1.I was very enjoying what i was doing.
2.Test the mental ability when body in not obeying.
3.Irritating moments when speeding truck pushes off road with kind of air blow.
4.Sometimes it was scary as I was alone in thick jungle.
5.Better bike for a better cycling experience.
6.Kids are come running to you to check the bike.
7.Thirst and hunger hunts you. When we cycle, we should drink before we get thirsty and eat before we are hungry(eat, eat and eat).
8.This relieves a lot of stress.

I have using cycle for commute since two year ..i had not cycled in the past . but inspiring articles pushed me to do so , i can cycle 50km on my turner and never forget those days when i cant cycle beyond 4kms , it realy improve stamina.

Now i wanna real bike for commute and long distance tooring plz suggest one by reffering above post .

**koolsantosh22** · 10-07-2014, 01:36 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by avhad sitaram View Post

I have budget of 25000 and i want a durable yet light bike may be used or new one.

My prefferances are
1)used 29er mtb if in my budget coz i can put slick tyres on it for commute and broader one for touring.
2) hybrid montra blue .
6) 26 " mtb montra 2.1 or 1.1.

You are a good cyclist and i wanna know the what is suitable for me .

My ride usualy covers some countryside gravel roads and some good turmac too ...no stunting and real trail riding.

Currently i am using hercules turner vx 18 speed but not satishfied with gear range on turmac.
Plz suggest me a good bet used 29er or hybrid or mtb 26".

Regards

Sitaram,
Above mentioned bikes are good. Hybrids are really good and handy for touring and long distances.

I have listed few links below:

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> Marlin 6 29ER

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> Marlin 7 29ER

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> X-Caliber 4 29er (MY 2014)

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> Marlin 7 29ER

Cannondale 2014 Trail SL 3 (29er) | Track & Trail

GT Bikes in India | GT 2014 Timberline (29'er) | Track & Trail

Also go through the difference b/w 26er and 29er.

I preferred 29er. Perform bit better than the 26er. On steep tarmac it's flawless riding.

When I did Western ghat's mountain biking touring, my friends were with B'twin Rockrider 5.3 and Cannondale trial SIX 26er. My 29er fared better on trails compared to other two.

29er's initial start is less compared to 26er but that didn't matter for me.

**avhad sitaram** · 10-07-2014, 02:04 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by koolsantosh22 View Post

Sitaram,
Above mentioned bikes are good. Hybrids are really good and handy for touring and long distances.

I have listed few links below:

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> Marlin 6 29ER

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> Marlin 7 29ER

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> X-Caliber 4 29er (MY 2014)

FirefoxBikes >> Trek >> Trek >> Marlin 7 29ER

Cannondale 2014 Trail SL 3 (29er) | Track & Trail

GT Bikes in India | GT 2014 Timberline (29'er) | Track & Trail

Also go through the difference b/w 26er and 29er.

I preferred 29er. Perform bit better than the 26er. On steep tarmac it's flawless riding.

When I did Western ghat's mountain biking touring, my friends were with B'twin Rockrider 5.3 and Cannondale trial SIX 26er. My 29er fared better on trails compared to other two.

29er's initial start is less compared to 26er but that didn't matter for me.

I had searched alot about diff in 26" an 29" .
But one point attract me the most that was i can put 700c tyres upto 700cx28 without any modification on 29er rims.
That means i can use a single durable bike for those on road and off road tracks.

Is it worth to buy used 29er over new 26" cycle plz pour your suggestions it valued me more.
Thanx

**koolsantosh22** · 10-07-2014, 02:23 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by avhad sitaram View Post

I had searched alot about diff in 26" an 29" .
But one point attract me the most that was i can put 700c tyres upto 700cx28 without any modification on 29er rims.
That means i can use a single durable bike for those on road and off road tracks.

Is it worth to buy used 29er over new 26" cycle plz pour your suggestions it valued me more.
Thanx

Yes it is. I am enjoying the 29er ride.

-Rolls over rocks and roots easier due to the wider circumference.
-More distance covered per pedal revolution.
-Higher air volume in tyres smooth out ride.

**avhad sitaram** · 10-07-2014, 02:30 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by koolsantosh22 View Post

Yes it is. I am enjoying the 29er ride.

-Rolls over rocks and roots easier due to the wider circumference.
-More distance covered per pedal revolution.
-Higher air volume in tyres smooth out ride.

Is 25000 budget is sufficiant to buy a good used 29r ..??
I realy doubt that. Or i have to go for new one by extending it another 15000.
What would you do if you are in same condition as me.?

**koolsantosh22** · 10-07-2014, 02:47 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by avhad sitaram View Post

Is 25000 budget is sufficiant to buy a good used 29r ..??
I realy doubt that. Or i have to go for new one by extending it another 15000.
What would you do if you are in same condition as me.?

I was in the same condition of yours. I bought Hero octane for 10K MRP and got it for 9.3K then. My eyes was on Rockrider 5.3 25K then, after discount was 22K, my budget was 20K. With the research on net and cyclist friends I wanted buy 29er. Tried Gary Fisher Marlin which was 34K and Cannondale Trial SL 5 29er was 40K. Cannondale Trial SL 5 29er stole my heart with the quality, the graphics design, comfort, smoothness and finishing. Then the budget was an issue, paid 20K and for rest, my friend came to rescue, used his credit card and re-paid him in 3 EMIs.

Better if you extend it's one time investment.

**avhad sitaram** · 10-07-2014, 03:25 PM

Re: 329KM to Dharmasthala on a bicycle

Originally posted by koolsantosh22 View Post

I was in the same condition of yours. I bought Hero octane for 10K MRP and got it for 9.3K then. My eyes was on Rockrider 5.3 25K then, after discount was 22K, my budget was 20K. With the research on net and cyclist friends I wanted buy 29er. Tried Gary Fisher Marlin which was 34K and Cannondale Trial SL 5 29er was 40K. Cannondale Trial SL 5 29er stole my heart with the quality, the graphics design, comfort, smoothness and finishing. Then the budget was an issue, paid 20K and for rest, my friend came to rescue, used his credit card and re-paid him in 3 EMIs.

Better if you extend it's one time investment.

Thanx for pouring valuable input..!!
Surely i will go for 29er and too with newly extended budget.

I have to wait for few months to do so.

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