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**Pancham Hegishte** · 01-22-2018, 02:15 AM

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

Originally posted by Anand1983 View Post

I have a Cannonade and it suits me well and is very comfortable too. I am 6" so given your height too I am sure it should not be a problem.

**leech** · 02-02-2018, 05:08 AM

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

Originally posted by srp321 View Post

Just an update, I had bought a Schnell m300 29er; it's been more than a year.
Had a minor incident with it 2 days back, when crossing a speed-breaker in my housing society; tried to just jump over it (just a small but not a complete bunny hop),
but instead, I slipped and fell down, a minor scratch near the knee for me, but the most worrying part: the rim of the front type was bent in quite some different shape (mind you, this is about the original rim which comes pre fitted with the tyre and all), and I was like, I have been in far worse bicycle accidents and in only 1 of them the tyre rim was bent/disfigured so much (considering the cycle was old and was very cheap as compared to the one I have as of now).
I thought that Schnell would be of better quality than this, a minor and slow incident and that too on a flat road, and yet here I am with an elliptical disfigured shape rim.

Does anybody know that do we have any kind of warranty on the rims or not?

Next time I will have to be careful either when riding or when buying a new bicycle....

Schnell is an Indian brand with a European name. Confused me.

Did you repair that 29er? How much did it cost? I feel part of the issue is that 29 rims are generally weaker than 26 inch rims, all other things being equal.

**The Monk** · 02-02-2018, 11:32 AM

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

Originally posted by Anand1983 View Post

Hi brothers,

I am in lookout for a beginner cycle for short commute and weekend rides. I am from Chennai. I already visited Decathlon, Track and trial and Just buy cycles.

Tried BTWN mybike, Machcity, Munich 21, Montra downtown and Firefox rapide.

I was comfortable on Munich, Montra and Firefox. My height is 5'10"

The sales person in Track n trial was suggesting Montra because the gap between my crotch and Top bar of cycle was more in Munich ( about 3-4") in Montra the gap is very less about 2". I am a bit skeptical about this logic. As per my understanding, If something happen and I brake suddenly and jump down from seat, I have more probability to get myself injured in Montra as the gap is less.

Please clarify my doubt on how to select the frame size.

I am more inclined towards Munich 21, but am worried because of the selection criteria told by sales executive.

Thanks

Anand

Hey have you bought your bike yet? If not, don't go by this warped idea of bicycle sizing. Standover height is irrelevant when finding the right size.

**leech** · 02-02-2018, 11:37 AM

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

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

Hey have you bought your bike yet? If not, don't go by this warped idea of bicycle sizing. Standover height is irrelevant when finding the right size.

Monk, is there any grain of truth in the saying that 29 inch wheels are more prone to bends than 26 inches? I want to buy a madrock 29er, it's only 16k. Usage is potholed roads, and some light off-road. Road cycles are my preference, but I'm afraid of rim damage at speed.

**Anand1983** · 02-02-2018, 11:44 AM

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

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

Hey have you bought your bike yet? If not, don't go by this warped idea of bicycle sizing. Standover height is irrelevant when finding the right size.

thanks monk. i also thought the same. tried montra of 1 size lower. was very comfortable on it. bought the same. enjoying weekend rides and occasional office commutes

**The Monk** · 02-02-2018, 12:07 PM

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

Originally posted by leech View Post

Monk, is there any grain of truth in the saying that 29 inch wheels are more prone to bends than 26 inches? I want to buy a madrock 29er, it's only 16k. Usage is potholed roads, and some light off-road. Road cycles are my preference, but I'm afraid of rim damage at speed.

This is very subjective. 29ers by their very definition have longer spokes, and the longer a spoke the more flex, the more the flex the higher the chance of breaking under stress. Thus as a broad generalisation, 26 inch wheels are stronger than 29 inch wheels. But in cycles at the more premium end of the spectrum, it really doesn't matter.

Not to scare you, but a 16k bike will have parts falling off, getting damaged far more frequently than a bike costing more! Irrespective of the wheel size!

For your kind of usage i would suggest a Hybrid rather than an MTB. And if you are willing to stretch your budget a bit then you can even go for a road bike.

I ride a road bike as well in the city and not only go through pot holes, but jump over speed breaker and jump off foot paths as well! But then my wheels itself cost 20000

And those are entry level wheels!

**atulmnh** · 02-02-2018, 02:22 PM

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

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

This is very subjective. 29ers by their very definition have longer spokes, and the longer a spoke the more flex, the more the flex the higher the chance of breaking under stress. Thus as a broad generalisation, 26 inch wheels are stronger than 29 inch wheels. But in cycles at the more premium end of the spectrum, it really doesn't matter.

Not to scare you, but a 16k bike will have parts falling off, getting damaged far more frequently than a bike costing more! Irrespective of the wheel size!

For your kind of usage i would suggest a Hybrid rather than an MTB. And if you are willing to stretch your budget a bit then you can even go for a road bike.

I ride a road bike as well in the city and not only go through pot holes, but jump over speed breaker and jump off foot paths as well! But then my wheels itself cost 20000

And those are entry level wheels!

[MENTION=38752]monk[/MENTION] - which ride you have?

**The Monk** · 02-02-2018, 03:58 PM

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

Originally posted by atulmnh View Post

@monk - which ride you have?

I hardly have any pictures of my cycles. A few i have found on the internet of my bikes!

**atulmnh** · 02-02-2018, 04:11 PM

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

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

I hardly have any pictures of my cycles. A few i have found on the internet of my bikes!

Nice collection you have. Which is the one in middle image

**The Monk** · 02-02-2018, 05:02 PM

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

Originally posted by atulmnh View Post

Nice collection you have. Which is the one in middle image

A Scott Scale

**leech** · 02-04-2018, 12:23 PM

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

@ The Monk - will a fatter tyre absorb the potholes better, transmitting less shock to the rims than a thin tyre?
Reason is, I've added the Firefox Viper to my list, because it's got 2.35 inch tyres, as well as beefier front forks. I had one 10 years ago, and it served me well for 8 years. The new model has a few updated components too.

I've considered a hybrid, but they have such skinny tyres, I don't trust they can take a pothole hit at 35 kmph. I'll keep in mind the Firefox Roadrunner Pro. It's around 17k on the site.

**raghavtlwr** · 02-04-2018, 12:34 PM

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

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

Hey have you bought your bike yet? If not, don't go by this warped idea of bicycle sizing. Standover height is irrelevant when finding the right size.

I was told the same ting at Decathlon yesterday.... that the top tube should be as low as possible from the groin area.
Bike shops in India don't really have experts yet I guess.

**The Monk** · 02-05-2018, 02:53 PM

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

Originally posted by leech View Post

@ The Monk - will a fatter tyre absorb the potholes better, transmitting less shock to the rims than a thin tyre?
Reason is, I've added the Firefox Viper to my list, because it's got 2.35 inch tyres, as well as beefier front forks. I had one 10 years ago, and it served me well for 8 years. The new model has a few updated components too.

I've considered a hybrid, but they have such skinny tyres, I don't trust they can take a pothole hit at 35 kmph. I'll keep in mind the Firefox Roadrunner Pro. It's around 17k on the site.

The tyre is your first shock absorber, since it is the thing in contact with the road. So a wider tyre will absorb more bumps, but it will also absorb more of the power being transmitted. A shock works both ways! 2.35 inch tyres is way overkill for the road. 1.5 inch tyres are what most people slap onto their MTBs for commuting.

Add to that the fact that MTBs are in general heavier than hybrids. Heavier, more rolling resistance etc. means more pedalling effort. Ride the two back to back and you will feel the difference.

You will be riding at 35 kmph on an MTB (insert 'shocked' emoticon!). Please can you lend me your legs for a few rides

Check this Facebook group called Cyclop to see if you can get a good deal on used bikes in your budget.

Originally posted by raghavtlwr View Post

I was told the same ting at Decathlon yesterday.... that the top tube should be as low as possible from the groin area.
Bike shops in India don't really have experts yet I guess.

True. But i have also seen these poor shop guys giving prospective buyers correct advice, but the buyer is hell bent on believing that the top tube is all that matters. After a few experiences like that even the salesperson would probably give up convincing!

**newby_x86** · 02-13-2018, 02:00 PM

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

Hi Guys,

I'm on the fence between the Ibike 7 speed and the Munich Speed 21 (both by Mach city). I intend to do only some light riding around the city as a hobby. Which would be the better/more suitable buy for me?

I have a fellow willing to sell the Ibike 7 speed for 5k (5 months old, barely used according to him, he lives some 10 minutes away) and Munich 21 for 6k (1 month old) from another seller (only downside being he is too far off, like ~ 25 Kms)

Please advise.

Thanks.

**The Monk** · 02-13-2018, 02:04 PM

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

Originally posted by newby_x86 View Post

Hi Guys,

I'm on the fence between the Ibike 7 speed and the Munich Speed 21 (both by Mach city). I intend to do only some light riding around the city as a hobby. Which would be the better/more suitable buy for me?

I have a fellow willing to sell the Ibike 7 speed for 5k (5 months old, barely used according to him, he lives some 10 minutes away) and Munich 21 for 6k (1 month old) from another seller (only downside being he is too far off, like ~ 25 Kms)

Please advise.

Thanks.

No clue about the Ibike. But a few people have said decent things about the Munich. So for the price i would suggest the Munich.

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