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

As they say beggars can't be choosers!!! When buying a used bike you buy what is available and not necessarily what you want.

Waiting might get you a better deal. Waiting for a better deal might mean you might lose out on a good deal! Keep your eyes peeled on Cyclop and buy at the first chance you get.

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


Hahahaha pure desi style man.
Lines are so practical , we may beggars but should wanna know what to beg.

Which models do i search is important for me , i dont wanna buy anything i dont know .

If you can tell me few models then i will able to search pinpoint. If i dont get the desired one then could think
about extending the present budget.

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

Search for used models, when you find something that you think is interesting, PM me the link, will check it out and tell you if it is worth it.

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

Yo Guys,I am ready to buy a Bicycle under 15,000 Maximum and I can't increase it more.

I am

Age-15
Hieght-5.6"
Weight 63 Kg

My Current Cycle

09" LA Sovriegn Spark Black Edition (6 Years Old)

Preferences

I ride 7 Km everyday and will keep the cycle with me for atleast 5 Years.Will be riding it on very bad roads so I need good Build quality,Ride Quality and Comfort.Will also have some fun on weekends like Drifting,Skidding and also some Whielieng so Light-weight is also a Factor

My Primary Needs

Dual Discs (Front and Rear)
Front Telescopic Shocks (Front Suspension)
Shimano Geared (Any number of gears)
Mountain Cycle Design
Any Color (Red,White,Blue,Black Preffered)
Thick Tyres

Brands Preffered

LA Sovriegn,Xbicycles,BSA,Hercules,Mongoose,BTwin.etc

Brands Rejected

Hero !

Primary needs in the Cycle

Seating Comfort on Bad Roads (This is where she will spend her life)
Good Build Quality (Espicially the Rims as my Older one gets to bend very easily)
Good Ride Quality
Head-turning Factor

When I will get my Cycle

November 2014

Cycles I like

LA Sovriegn Leopard 26 21 Speed
xBicycles Camber 26 21 Speed
Hercules A300 26 21 Speed
Hercules Geolander

In these three,Which can I go for ? given that one ticks the Boxes I have given ?

Can anyone please help me out here ?

Thank you

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

Hi,

planning to buy a cycle for fitness( weight loss)

budget: 15000-20000 (excluding accessories)
height: 5\'10
weight: 100kgs
road condition: Tarmac and some bad chennai roads.

i m confused between a hard tail or a rigid frame. I liked Montra 1.1 since I have no knowledge about bicycles... I m not able to choose one.

thanks!

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

A rigid frame hybrid would be the most suitable for you. In your budget you would get Montras, Firefoxes and LAs. If you can increase your budget by a bit then i would suggest these bikes -

KHS Vitamin B - 25k - http://khsbicycles.com/bikes/2014-khs-models/vitamin-b-14/
Cannondale Quick 5 - 24k - http://www.cannondale.com/nam_en/2015/bikes/fitness-urban/fitness/quick-sl-quick/quick-5
Scott Sportster x70 - 25k - https://www.facebook.com/SCOTTSportsIndia/photos/a.198068796993463.52031.179808345486175/243666112433731/?type=1&theater
Schwinn Sporterra 4 - 23k - discontinued i think, might a get a previous years model cheap
Fuji Absolute 2.3 - 28k - http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/absolute-23
Merida Crossway 10v - 25k - http://2014.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/cross/cross/2014/crossway-10-423.html
Giant Escape 3 - 30k - http://www.starkennbikes.com/BikeDetails.aspx?id=595

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

The Monk,Can you suggest me a Cycle that is under Rs.12K Maximum.I drive 15-20 KMs everyday and the roads are totally bad for 50% as They are just gravel,Sand and Wet Mud with lots of rocks and Stones.Also with some Climbing too ! Other 50% will have good roads.I already owned a LA Soveriegn Spark SP Black edition and sold her.I was totally struck by the Build quality and reliable owership she gives.I kept her for 8 years and had to part up with her because whatever well-maintained,I could sense the need for a new one and Dad also accepted he wanted to buy one.So I went to the LA Showroom and saw Leopard 26 and the xBicycle Camber 26.Both are very good cycles but Camber was much cheaper at Rs.9,170.She had dual Discs,Front Suspension and Gear.I found both to be brilliant in Build and part quality.WAY improved over my ride.One big thing is that the Leopard has Click-Shifters which feels best for me and KENDA Tyres again one of the best in Cyles but the Camber only has that Rotate type Shifters which is very sluggish and rubbery to use and also Local Tyres in which Grip is nowhere near the KENDA Ones especially on the Bad roads.Also that Leopard is another 4K costlier and has become outta
my budget and is it wise to spend 4K more on the Leopard ? So my Requirements will be Click-type shifters,Budget strictly under 12K,Good quality Parts and Build Quality,Good Control and Cushioning over bad roads and finally Looks ! Hercules,BSA and Hero are not considered for Obvious reasons and given the fact that I have used anLA Soveriegn Spark for 8 Years and getting even a Brand new Hercules will be a Downgrade ! Thanks

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

I would suggest you to Keep It Simple.

No rear suspension, no disc brakes and no obnoxious random pseudo-downhill frame. Stay away from all that and buy a nice clean frame. MTB if you want, preferably rigid frame if not then a Hardtail.

I haven\'t seen these bikes in the flesh, but the two models you have mentioned i checked out on the website. If it were my money, then i wouldn\'t spend on either.

Why don\'t you try this - Buy-Cycling-Cycles-Mountain-Bikes-Online-In-India|Vtt-Rockrider-300-Men|Btwin. A simple bike with no unnecessary frills. It will do the job and then some more. It is a steel frame thus will be hardier and more capable of taking abuse, though it will be heavier as compared to an aluminium alloy. It is also within your budget.

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

Guys,How is the BSA Mach ? Dad likes that cycle and he is thinking of buying it.I am seriously worried because of the Thin Rims and tyres it has.And Roads also got fixed all of a suden and now almost every road is good but not Much better.Still big potholed ones are there.

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

BSA Mach is awesome, I am going to buy one, FYI, there is a BSA-Hercules showroom at P.S. Sivaswamy Road.
It doesn\'t require much effort to pedal because of the thin tyres and rims (opposite to the LAs which have broad tyres).
And hill climbing are child play.
Get the one without drop-down handlebars (this one has good gears and has v-power brakes) and be happy!

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BSA Mach is awesome, I am going to buy one soon(on my BD!), FYI, there is a BSA-Hercules showroom at P.S. Sivaswamy Road.
It doesn\'t require much effort to pedal because of the thin tyres and rims (opposite to the LAs which have broad tyres).
AFAIK, Thin tyres have lesser chance of getting punctures.
And hill climbing are child play.
Get the one without drop-down handlebars (this one has good gears and has v-power brakes) and be happy!

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Yeah OK Bro,Thanks.I will look onto it.

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

hi please guide me. i am 5'8", 90kgs. i need to buy a bicycle for exercise. budget is limited to 10k. planning to ride it on tarmac

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

With that budget why don't you check out the bike i had linked a few posts above.

Though to be honest, there isn't much of quality in that budget.

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

Is it safe to buy cycles from Snapdeal Online?

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

thanks monk for your valuable advice, but btwin isn't available near my current place(Thiruvalla). Montra and LA soverign are availablenear by cities. i went to motra shop. what is your opinion about montra cycles with in a price of 16.5k, i saw hercules rodeo hardliner 26 for 9.9k in the same shop , is it any good?