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  • #301
    Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

    Originally posted by roamer View Post
    Am looking for a hybrid bicycle in budget of 16-17 k with alloy frame. Few well known brands like Firefox and montra are the favourites, but then any other brand which is a good vfm in this budget?
    Brands really don't matter all that much in cycles. Firefox is owned by Hero ad Montra is a Hercules brand. Both are okay. The bikes sold directly under the Hercules and Hero labels would probably be a bit cheaper. Btwin by Decathlon is another brand you can get in your budget. Do go and check out these bikes and ride them, shortlist a few and then decide.
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

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    • #302
      Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

      Hi Kaushik

      How is your Munich 21 speed doing? It has been one month now, so I guess you must have figured out the pro and cons of it. I am planning to have test ride on that in a day or two. Strangely, most cycle dealers have that cycle but have not assembled them, may be it is not in demand much in my area.

      But I feel this bike is what I will go for in the end. I wanted single speed but it comes in 'M' size, I am 6ft 1, did not enjoy my test ride on it.

      Do let me know buddy if it is a good one to go for from your experience. I plan to buy my first bike within the next 7 days and I am narrowing it between Cosmic Shuffle and Mach City Munich after test riding them.

      I reviewed about this bike from this link

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      http://www.choosemybicycle.com/in/en/bicycle-reviews/mach-city-munich-21-speed-2016-review/


      Thanks

      Krish

      Originally posted by Kaushik Iyer View Post
      I was actually trying to buy back my surly, but the current owner was happy with it & would'nt let go of it, it was a bit of a put off . Anyway after the failed attempt & trying to figure out if I could again commute on the Fixe I finally pulled the trigger on my Birthday 27th Dec!

      I went to the shop with the intention of buying the Mach iBike 7s but then one sitting on the Munich made me feel much more at home than on the the iBike. The only sense I can make of this is Geometry, I think I just don't feel right about the way MTB feels. Probably many many years of just road riding has made a muscle memory such that MTB just feels different even though if I size it right.

      Anyway so the Machcity Munich it is. It was only after buying I realized that there was a single speed version as well!! Anyway I'm not really regretting, since the 21s version has semi-horizontal drops which means it can be converted when required .

      A pic is in order but don't have my phone with me now.

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      • #303
        Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

        Im looking for my first premium bicycle for my regular office commute in well paved tarmac road with no offroading/trails, Ive a budget of Rs20-25K INR. What are my options of a perfect premium city bike with minimal weight and high quality components.

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        • #304
          Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

          Originally posted by Insomnia View Post
          Im looking for my first premium bicycle for my regular office commute in well paved tarmac road with no offroading/trails, Ive a budget of Rs20-25K INR. What are my options of a perfect premium city bike with minimal weight and high quality components.
          There are many cycles in that range. You would probably want to go for a hybrid cycle for your commuting needs. There is no such thing as a perfect bike

          Which city do you live in? Which bikes/ brands are available in your city? Let us know, it will be easier to narrow down your choices. Cheers
          Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

          Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

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          • #305
            Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

            Hai, please suggest me a hybrid bike near ₹20k, it will be used for short commuting and exercise. Is disk brake a necessity for a beginner?

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            • #306
              Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

              Originally posted by The Monk View Post
              There are many cycles in that range. You would probably want to go for a hybrid cycle for your commuting needs. There is no such thing as a perfect bike

              Which city do you live in? Which bikes/ brands are available in your city? Let us know, it will be easier to narrow down your choices. Cheers
              I'm looking to buy online as I live in Raipur (chhattisgarh) and there are not many brands and shops selling premium brand bikes are available. Please suggest the most suitable one for me.

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              • #307
                Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                Originally posted by Insomnia View Post
                I'm looking to buy online as I live in Raipur (chhattisgarh) and there are not many brands and shops selling premium brand bikes are available. Please suggest the most suitable one for me.

                I know of a friend who lives in Bhillai. He says that there is a suncross dealer, who deals with the following brands.
                Raleigh
                LaPierre
                Ghost
                Totem
                Upland
                HaiBike

                Suncross Bikes - International Biking Experience in India.


                My advice would be to go to him and actually check out his stock, take a couple of test rides.

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                • #308
                  Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                  Originally posted by Insomnia View Post
                  I'm looking to buy online as I live in Raipur (chhattisgarh) and there are not many brands and shops selling premium brand bikes are available. Please suggest the most suitable one for me.

                  What Hyper said.

                  If you still need to buy online, think Decathlon. You will of course have to assemble the bike yourself.
                  Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

                  Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

                  Touring Blog: Cycling in Mongolia!

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                  • #309
                    Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                    Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                    What Hyper said.

                    If you still need to buy online, think Decathlon. You will of course have to assemble the bike yourself.
                    Took a look at Raleigh Misceo 1.0 (link) at the local dealer, will cost me about 15k after discounts, is it the fair price? as I have no idea how much they usually cost and how is the bike? Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you
                    Last edited by Insomnia; 05-21-2017, 09:35 AM.

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                    • #310
                      Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                      Originally posted by Insomnia View Post
                      Took a look at Raleigh Misceo 1.0 (link) at the local dealer, will cost me about 15k after discounts, is it the fair price? as I have no idea how much they usually cost and how is the bike? Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you
                      This is a real entry level bike. So you will get what you pay for.

                      As a thumb rule, most shopkeepers give anywhere between 10-20% discounts on cycles and accessories. So compare the MRP of the bike with the price you are getting it at.

                      Also, some of them might give a bottle cage/ kickstand/ bottle etc. complimentary.
                      Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

                      Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

                      Touring Blog: Cycling in Mongolia!

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                      • #311
                        Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                        Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                        This is a real entry level bike. So you will get what you pay for.
                        Do it make it bad? Is there anyt better option? I also took a look at Lareigh Avalanch costs about 25k. What do you advise?

                        As a thumb rule, most shopkeepers give anywhere between 10-20% discounts on cycles and accessories. So compare the MRP of the bike with the price you are getting it at.

                        Also, some of them might give a bottle cage/ kickstand/ bottle etc. complimentary.
                        Yes, 2 servicing, accessories are given free and 16500INR is the MRP, they are providing 10% discount.

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                        • #312
                          Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                          Originally posted by Insomnia View Post
                          Do it make it bad? Is there anyt better option? I also took a look at Lareigh Avalanch costs about 25k. What do you advise?



                          Yes, 2 servicing, accessories are given free and 16500INR is the MRP, they are providing 10% discount.
                          It is not so much that it is a bad bike. It is just that at this price point, this is the kind of bike you will get. Different brands will give a little extra here and a little less there, but overall the bikes will be more or less similar.

                          Another thing is, you need to buy a bike which is available in your city. It doesn't matter if there is a fantastic deal in some other place. It helps in the long run to have a bike shop where you can go for repairs and adjustments.
                          Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

                          Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

                          Touring Blog: Cycling in Mongolia!

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                          • #313
                            Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                            Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                            It is not so much that it is a bad bike. It is just that at this price point, this is the kind of bike you will get. Different brands will give a little extra here and a little less there, but overall the bikes will be more or less similar.

                            Another thing is, you need to buy a bike which is available in your city. It doesn't matter if there is a fantastic deal in some other place. It helps in the long run to have a bike shop where you can go for repairs and adjustments.
                            The dealer told me this the best bike in the price point, next model he showed me Raleigh Avalanche costs about 25k which is hybrid. Do you have any alternatives that I should look for in the price point?

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                            • #314
                              Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                              Originally posted by Insomnia View Post
                              The dealer told me this the best bike in the price point, next model he showed me Raleigh Avalanche costs about 25k which is hybrid. Do you have any alternatives that I should look for in the price point?
                              I would suggest getting something much cheaper like the BSA Mach City, which is simple and will work well. I don't know what's available in your city, but you can check out Montra bikes as well.

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                              And Btwin as well if you can find it.
                              Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

                              Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

                              Touring Blog: Cycling in Mongolia!

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                              • #315
                                Re: How to select a bicycle according to your needs and budget?

                                Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                                I would suggest getting something much cheaper like the BSA Mach City, which is simple and will work well. I don't know what's available in your city, but you can check out Montra bikes as well.

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                                And Btwin as well if you can find it.
                                Won't Bsa be of lower quality?

                                Cheap, Strong, Light (any two right?)

                                I can find Btwin bicycles at Raipur, anything in particular?

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