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  • #76
    Originally posted by w4rrior View Post
    it won't be a problem, as he'll be doing only short distances.
    then you can go ahead,give razorback a look.
    and the question remains why do i race?
    every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

    #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
    #overkill is underrated.
    #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
    #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road

    (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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    • #77
      Saw a Ducati 600 (yes it is a bicycle) at Surender Cycles for INR26300/-

      is it really from the Ducati ? The logo on it did say it was originally from Ducati though
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      • #78
        Originally posted by utsavchs View Post
        Saw a Ducati 600 (yes it is a bicycle) at Surender Cycles for INR26300/-

        is it really from the Ducati ? The logo on it did say it was originally from Ducati though
        Yes DUCATI cycles are available in market
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        • #79
          Kindly give me advice, I have a 4K dollar budget for a bike, is it enough? what bike I could buy for this money?

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          • #80
            Originally posted by clickguru View Post
            Kindly give me advice, I have a 4K dollar budget for a bike, is it enough? what bike I could buy for this money?
            4K DOLLARS?!?!?!

            Try this one Specialized Bicycle Components



            Or if gravity isn't your thing - CICLI PINARELLO S.p.A.



            Though the latter would be out of your considerable budget
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            • #81
              Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
              then you can go ahead,give razorback a look.
              Puhleese don't recommend this pile of metal rubbish! I do wish they would go back to their simple roots with the old Hero Ranger. Less extra metal, less extra weight, no crappy gears and generally acceptable.

              Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
              mtb=mountain terrain bike
              dtb=dirt terrain bike
              DTB is just some silly thing cooked up by the Indian cycling industry. It is not a term/category used outside India.

              Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
              what do you need?
              ans=a city bike.
              True!

              Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
              go for bsa mach 19"/19" 6 speed/22".all of them fall within your price range.
              Generally try to avoid gears unless you are entering the Shimano space. Even then, try to avoid the base (Tourney) level. Gears a great but only if they are decent quality. Having said that, the Mach and Hawk are decent BUT please be careful when buying because a larger size can cause knee and back problems.

              Originally posted by Akshay.murdeshwar View Post
              Yes DUCATI cycles are available in market
              Yeah but they're crap! They are more a marketing gimmick than anything - a sort of promotional venture. Don't bother with them.
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              • #82
                Hello All,

                Planning to by 2012 Trek 4300D here in Bangalore, mainly for fitness, some offroading, trails etc...

                Gave a thought about HYBRID, but there are hardly any smooth surfaces where I live.

                What do you folks think, let me know your thoughts.

                Thanks
                1) 1999 Suzuki Samurai
                2) 2005 Bajaj Pulsar DTSI 180 (G2)
                3) 2007 Baja Pulsar DTSI 200
                4) 2008 Yamaha Gladiator 125cc
                5) 2009 Yamaha YZF R15
                6) 2009 Honda CBR600RR, Phoenix Edition
                7) 2011 Ducati Monster 796
                8) ???

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                • #83
                  Originally posted by Enthusiast View Post
                  Hello All,

                  Planning to by 2012 Trek 4300D here in Bangalore, mainly for fitness, some offroading, trails etc...

                  Gave a thought about HYBRID, but there are hardly any smooth surfaces where I live.

                  What do you folks think, let me know your thoughts.

                  Thanks
                  Go for Cannondale Trail 6 if you can. That is a pure gem and quite advanced too.
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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by Enthusiast View Post
                    Hello All,

                    Planning to by 2012 Trek 4300D here in Bangalore, mainly for fitness, some offroading, trails etc...

                    Gave a thought about HYBRID, but there are hardly any smooth surfaces where I live.

                    What do you folks think, let me know your thoughts.

                    Thanks
                    Why are you going for a disc brake cycle. V brakes do the trick just as well. Only if you are going to be riding in slush a lot of times will you really feel discs are better than v brakes.

                    If you are in Bangalore, you can get in touch with Venky from Wheelsports. He keeps some very VFM Merida and KHS bikes. Treks and Cannondales are very good bikes but are a bit overpriced.

                    BTW I ride a trek 4300V.

                    Also make sure that you get a cycle in which the front suspension can be locked out.
                    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

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                    • #85
                      Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                      Why are you going for a disc brake cycle. V brakes do the trick just as well. Only if you are going to be riding in slush a lot of times will you really feel discs are better than v brakes.

                      If you are in Bangalore, you can get in touch with Venky from Wheelsports. He keeps some very VFM Merida and KHS bikes. Treks and Cannondales are very good bikes but are a bit overpriced.

                      BTW I ride a trek 4300V.

                      Also make sure that you get a cycle in which the front suspension can be locked out.
                      Thanks Ishan and Monk,

                      Btw, since you already own TREK 4300, how is it performing?
                      1) 1999 Suzuki Samurai
                      2) 2005 Bajaj Pulsar DTSI 180 (G2)
                      3) 2007 Baja Pulsar DTSI 200
                      4) 2008 Yamaha Gladiator 125cc
                      5) 2009 Yamaha YZF R15
                      6) 2009 Honda CBR600RR, Phoenix Edition
                      7) 2011 Ducati Monster 796
                      8) ???

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                      • #86
                        Originally posted by Enthusiast View Post
                        Thanks Ishan and Monk,

                        Btw, since you already own TREK 4300, how is it performing?
                        How is it performing...Hmmm. Read this to get an idea

                        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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                        • #87
                          Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                          How is it performing...Hmmm. Read this to get an idea

                          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ugh-spiti.html

                          Hats off to you "The MONK", I read through all the pages!

                          Respect is all I have for you.

                          I now trust TREK 4300 completely, and know what its capable !!!
                          1) 1999 Suzuki Samurai
                          2) 2005 Bajaj Pulsar DTSI 180 (G2)
                          3) 2007 Baja Pulsar DTSI 200
                          4) 2008 Yamaha Gladiator 125cc
                          5) 2009 Yamaha YZF R15
                          6) 2009 Honda CBR600RR, Phoenix Edition
                          7) 2011 Ducati Monster 796
                          8) ???

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                          • #88
                            Originally posted by Enthusiast View Post
                            Hats off to you "The MONK", I read through all the pages!

                            Respect is all I have for you.

                            I now trust TREK 4300 completely, and know what its capable !!!
                            Thanks bro.

                            Any of the cycles in that price range are capable of doing that and more. The most important thing in a cycle is its frame. And all these bikes are from reputed builders, so you are in safe hands if you are willing to spend 30k.
                            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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                            • #89
                              [OT] Hey guys my friend is looking for good quality cycling helmets in pune, so can you suggest good brands with the approx prices.

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                              • #90
                                Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post
                                [OT] Hey guys my friend is looking for good quality cycling helmets in pune, so can you suggest good brands with the approx prices.
                                There are too many companies to list out. Anything that costs a 1000 is good enough entry level helmet.

                                Less than that avoid. The more you spend the better, comfort, weight, aero dynamics etc you will get. Also try out the helmet. Make sure its a snug fit.
                                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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