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    Thanx to XBHP

    Hi all, I am Anand Sharma from hisar, haryana, pursuing C.A. Used to ride motorcycles from last 6-7 years, was going to purchase suzuki gs150r, but just glanced at Bicycle section of XBHP.com. I got inspired from some of the posts and thought that I should give it a try. Dump the idea of purchasing motorcycle and brought an suncross double-suspension mtb for 6k, without much knowledge, was just eager to start cycling. My inspiration behind cycling was that its environment-friendly and health-friendly.

    My first ride of 12 kms. made me sweat a lot. I thought its not my cup of tea. But something from withing was inspiring that I should not give ups so early. After two weeks I became comfortable with my commuting distance of 24 kms. (to & fro).

    Some of my friends and neighbors commented that its not practical to commute by bicycle, someone said only low-class people commute by bicycle, another one said you can save time if u commute by motorcycle etc. etc.....

    I debated with them, that ur thoughts are wrong, its very much practical, cycling is very much popular among rich ones also etc. etc...... and challenged them that I will prove it. But they just said...huh

    After 6 months of hard-work, I reduce my weight by 8 kgs., increased my avg. speed to 30 kmph., increased my commuting distance from 24 to 40 kms. just to increase my stamina and power.

    Now I upgraded from suncross mtb to Cannondale F5. And all of those people gave me weired kind of look when they looked at the bike and said is this kind of bikes available in India. I received comments like, it rides better than my motorcycle, its looks awesome, 27 speed gear box, its so light and maneuverable etc. etc...

    One local daily (dainik Bhaskar) covered me with the bike & apprecialted my dedication towards cycling and environment conservation. Now most of those negative minds started behaving positively but some are still not. Now I use to receive attention of people as if i m riding a super bike. Those who rejected my idea of cycling now just envy me.

    This is my story of cycling. Did u faced situation like this. If yes, pls. share.

    All this just because of XBHP.com, who made me interested in cycling- the best way of commuting. so thanx to XBHP.

    Few pics of my super bike :-

    Picasa Web Albums - write2anandsharma - Cannondale F5
    2004 Bajaj Discover 125
    2010 Cannondale CAAD9-5
    2010 Cannondale Bad Boy
    2011 yamaha SZ-R

    Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.    -H.G. Wells

    For instance, the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon.-Bill Strickland

    Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.

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  • #2
    you got this for 6 k from where man
    Ajinkya

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    • #3
      The F5 is just amazing man. Keep cycling. People will ridicule you first and then follow you!
      Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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      • #4
        Lovely. This is real good stuff man. In fact, doing something similar has been on my mind for a really long time. Keep at it man.
        "Tough times never last, but tough people do." - Robert Schuller
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        R.I.P Kriss; 15.06.1981 - 11.10.2009 -- You will not be forgotten.

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        • #5
          very Good initiative Anand Sharma ,Keep Cycling
          YouTube - Xbhp Bangalore 15 Aug 09

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          • #6
            Originally posted by anandsharma021 View Post
            Hi all, I am Anand Sharma from hisar, haryana, pursuing C.A. Used to ride motorcycles from last 6-7 years, was going to purchase suzuki gs150r, but just glanced at Bicycle section of XBHP.com. I got inspired from some of the posts and thought that I should give it a try. Dump the idea of purchasing motorcycle and brought an suncross double-suspension mtb for 6k, without much knowledge, was just eager to start cycling. My inspiration behind cycling was that its environment-friendly and health-friendly.

            My first ride of 12 kms. made me sweat a lot. I thought its not my cup of tea. But something from withing was inspiring that I should not give ups so early. After two weeks I became comfortable with my commuting distance of 24 kms. (to & fro).

            Some of my friends and neighbors commented that its not practical to commute by bicycle, someone said only low-class people commute by bicycle, another one said you can save time if u commute by motorcycle etc. etc.....

            I debated with them, that ur thoughts are wrong, its very much practical, cycling is very much popular among rich ones also etc. etc...... and challenged them that I will prove it. But they just said...huh

            After 6 months of hard-work, I reduce my weight by 8 kgs., increased my avg. speed to 30 kmph., increased my commuting distance from 24 to 40 kms. just to increase my stamina and power.

            Now I upgraded from suncross mtb to Cannondale F5. And all of those people gave me weired kind of look when they looked at the bike and said is this kind of bikes available in India. I received comments like, it rides better than my motorcycle, its looks awesome, 27 speed gear box, its so light and maneuverable etc. etc...

            One local daily (dainik Bhaskar) covered me with the bike & apprecialted my dedication towards cycling and environment conservation. Now most of those negative minds started behaving positively but some are still not. Now I use to receive attention of people as if i m riding a super bike. Those who rejected my idea of cycling now just envy me.

            This is my story of cycling. Did u faced situation like this. If yes, pls. share.

            All this just because of XBHP.com, who made me interested in cycling- the best way of commuting. so thanx to XBHP.

            Few pics of my super bike :-

            Picasa Web Albums - write2anandsharma - Cannondale F5

            AMAZING stuff Anand. this is great. best of luck i have recently started cycling aswell.. lets see how far i go. i want to build up stamina to go to kasauli. :P

            Originally posted by ajinkya View Post
            you got this for 6 k from where man
            na man na 6 K was for Suncross. not for the Cannondale they are expensive for around more than 20 K they are hand made. a friend of my has a Cannondale 440CC bike with him will try to post pics of that.
            |NO WHEELS|

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            • #7

              Hello Anand Sharma, Salute to you my friend!

              You are an inspiration, man! Thankyou for starting this thread. Yes indeed, bicycles is one healthy means of transportation and commuting and keeps the health in good shape.

              Glad to hear you are keeping the spririt of biking alive through your Cannondale F5. And ya, nice bike, haven't seen one like yours so far. 27 speed gear! Thats 21-22 times more that what motorcylces have!
              Trully I say you Cannondale F5 is a beauty.....

              Sophisticated! a piece of admiration! (few of your close-up pics I like)


              I used to see a guy named Anthony staying in the more plain locality who use to ride a bicycle though he has an eliminator and a taxi. I used to get inspired by his attitude towards biking through his motorcycle as well as his bicycle because he does not give a damm about what others say. Yes earlier I wanted to get a bicycle before and after getting my motorcylce. But I am in a hill station (Shillong) and have to share the same road with the trucks and heavy vehicles loaded with coal, charcoal, cements and others environmental polluting elements. Thinking of the dust and pollution my lungs have to bear, I decided not to get one till I shift my residence to a cleaner environment where the trucks are far away and the road are much more plain. Hoping someday, I would keep the spirit of biking alive through bicycling as well as motorcycling!



              Cheers!
              Happy Biking!
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              Last edited by Devilboy; 11-17-2009, 12:30 PM.

              "The Trophies and Gifts are worthwhile assets, but meeting you all was an HONOUR"
              Its never too late to Ride! So Ride on!
              Hit the Road! And Feel the breeze!

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              • #8
                Congrats Anand! Glad to see that xBhp played a part in making you so happy.. I think cycling is a great way to give back to the environment, hats off to you..


                Originally posted by Devilboy View Post
                27 speed gear! Thats 21-22 times more that what motorcylces have!
                Arre bhai! Its 21-22 gears more than motorbikes.. Not 21-22 times more..

                My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

                The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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                • #9



                  Galti se mistake ho gaya re dost

                  Multiplication aur addition ke beech mein konphused ho gaya...

                  "The Trophies and Gifts are worthwhile assets, but meeting you all was an HONOUR"
                  Its never too late to Ride! So Ride on!
                  Hit the Road! And Feel the breeze!

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                  • #10
                    you got this for 6 k from where man
                    6k is for suncross mtb.

                    Cannondale F5 is of Rs.33,000 (with accessories).

                    Will purchase cyclocomputer & light soon.

                    The F5 is just amazing man. Keep cycling. People will ridicule you first and then follow you!
                    Yes, it has got best handling and stunt ability among 2-wheelers I rode.

                    Lovely. This is real good stuff man. In fact, doing something similar has been on my mind for a really long time. Keep at it man.
                    Thanx

                    very Good initiative Anand Sharma ,Keep Cycling
                    Thanx again and thanx to all who like my little effort.
                    2004 Bajaj Discover 125
                    2010 Cannondale CAAD9-5
                    2010 Cannondale Bad Boy
                    2011 yamaha SZ-R

                    Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.                    -H.G. Wells

                    For instance, the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon.-Bill Strickland

                    Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.

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                    • #11
                      One more thing, some of my friends who laughed at me when I started cycling, they also do cycling- but in GYM, and pay them 600 bucks for a month. If cycling is for low-class people (as they said), then why they are doing it in the gym. I think I cannot understand attitude of these kind of people.
                      2004 Bajaj Discover 125
                      2010 Cannondale CAAD9-5
                      2010 Cannondale Bad Boy
                      2011 yamaha SZ-R

                      Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.                      -H.G. Wells

                      For instance, the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon.-Bill Strickland

                      Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.

                      sigpic

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Devilboy View Post

                        Galti se mistake ho gaya re dost

                        Multiplication aur addition ke beech mein konphused ho gaya...
                        Hehe..


                        Originally posted by anandsharma021 View Post
                        One more thing, some of my friends who laughed at me when I started cycling, they also do cycling- but in GYM, and pay them 600 bucks for a month. If cycling is for low-class people (as they said), then why they are doing it in the gym. I think I cannot understand attitude of these kind of people.
                        What even more funny here is that we pay so much at gyms, to ride a cycle that goes nowhere..

                        My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

                        The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by tibby View Post
                          Hehe..



                          What even more funny here is that we pay so much at gyms, to ride a cycle that goes nowhere..

                          Good one

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                          • #14
                            Congrats buddy.. great decission. F5 is definately a great choice... What size is it btw ?

                            Are you 'cyclistanand' from Bikeszone..???



                            Happy riding pal.. keep posting your experiences and pictures.
                            Last edited by synergizer; 11-20-2009, 02:58 AM.
                            Yamaha R15 | Merida SUB 20MD

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                            • #15
                              Your story will be inspirational to a lot of beer-bellies
                              " I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not" - Kurt Cobain

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