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  • The Monk
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    Originally posted by Mik View Post
    I have now doubled my budget, but no more!!
    This thread was an eye opener - specially for guys like me whose last cycle was around 2k Rs in the late 90s.
    BikesZone - Cycling • View topic - Want to buy a bike? READ THIS FIRST

    Options seem to be RockRider 5.1 and one of the many firefoxes. Keeping tabs on the used market too.
    Everyone walks down that road. From 5k to 10 to 20 to 30. It never stops

    For second hands, try - http://www.facebook.com/groups/delhicyclists/

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  • Mik
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    Originally posted by The Monk View Post
    Well, where there is a wish there is a way

    Then chuck the Hybrid and buy a MTB.

    The reason why I wouldn't recommend buying a cheap cycle first and then upgrading, is that if you buy a cheap cycle, you will ride for a few days and then give up. If not you would have wasted money since you would have to scrap it and get a proper bike.

    On the other hand, when you spend 30k to buy a bike, you damned well will wake up every morning to ride. Just remembering the price tag will be motivation enough!! Also the better bikes are so smooth to ride that you will never want to ride an El Cheapo ever again.
    I have now doubled my budget, but no more!!
    This thread was an eye opener - specially for guys like me whose last cycle was around 2k Rs in the late 90s.
    BikesZone - Cycling • View topic - Want to buy a bike? READ THIS FIRST

    Options seem to be RockRider 5.1 and one of the many firefoxes. Keeping tabs on the used market too.

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  • The Monk
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    Originally posted by Mik View Post
    Thanks for the pointers. I wish to do hardcore trail-riding someday(enjoyed it on the RockShox in the 90s during summers ) but truth be told, i am not sure if i will ever make the effort required to justify the money i would put in. Hence, was thinking about a budget cycle first and then maybe upgrade later on if i get into it seriously. Will check out the magazine and the shops. If not convinced, will definitely take up the offer to ride your Trek 4300
    Well, where there is a wish there is a way

    Then chuck the Hybrid and buy a MTB.

    The reason why I wouldn't recommend buying a cheap cycle first and then upgrading, is that if you buy a cheap cycle, you will ride for a few days and then give up. If not you would have wasted money since you would have to scrap it and get a proper bike.

    On the other hand, when you spend 30k to buy a bike, you damned well will wake up every morning to ride. Just remembering the price tag will be motivation enough!! Also the better bikes are so smooth to ride that you will never want to ride an El Cheapo ever again.

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  • Mik
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    Originally posted by The Monk View Post
    If you want to take it up seriously, then you will have to seriously increase your budget!

    I would suggest a Hybrid. If you are mostly going to be riding on roads, however bad. When you say off-road, do you mean hardcore trails or just getting off the road!!

    Instead of Gurgaon, I suggest you ride down to Ghitorni. There are 2-3 shops there, including Firefox which sells Trek bikes. Though I have had a very good experience with Cyclofit. You can test ride different cycles and take your pick.

    If you need a reason to convince yourself to buy a good bike, then you are welcome to ride my Trek 4300 (even though it is an MTB). There is a FB page for buying second hand cycles in Delhi, you can check that out as well. Second hand bikes are very good VFM.

    Buy the latest issue of the xBhp magazine, available in Galleria and Vyapar Kendra in Gurgaon, you will get loads of info for a newbie cyclist!
    Thanks for the pointers. I wish to do hardcore trail-riding someday(enjoyed it on the RockShox in the 90s during summers ) but truth be told, i am not sure if i will ever make the effort required to justify the money i would put in. Hence, was thinking about a budget cycle first and then maybe upgrade later on if i get into it seriously. Will check out the magazine and the shops. If not convinced, will definitely take up the offer to ride your Trek 4300

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  • The Monk
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    Originally posted by amirtaraj_r View Post
    Thank u, Its slightly over my budget but I guess worth it coz it will be light weight without rear suspension, I would like to have the disc version, are the discs reliable?
    At this price point, personally I wouldn't go for discs. Regular v-brakes are safer, easier to maintain and just as effective.

    Originally posted by Mik View Post
    I am a complete noob when it comes to modern bicycles. But, want to take it up seriously.
    A question for Monk and others, what is my option if my budget is 10k and my purpose would be mostly on-road occasional off-road usage.
    I am based in Gurgaon so even normal roads can be an off-roaders paradise sometimes
    Any pointers on the make of bike and where to buy in Gurgaon would be of great help.
    Thanks!
    If you want to take it up seriously, then you will have to seriously increase your budget!

    I would suggest a Hybrid. If you are mostly going to be riding on roads, however bad. When you say off-road, do you mean hardcore trails or just getting off the road!!

    Instead of Gurgaon, I suggest you ride down to Ghitorni. There are 2-3 shops there, including Firefox which sells Trek bikes. Though I have had a very good experience with Cyclofit. You can test ride different cycles and take your pick.

    If you need a reason to convince yourself to buy a good bike, then you are welcome to ride my Trek 4300 (even though it is an MTB). There is a FB page for buying second hand cycles in Delhi, you can check that out as well. Second hand bikes are very good VFM.

    Buy the latest issue of the xBhp magazine, available in Galleria and Vyapar Kendra in Gurgaon, you will get loads of info for a newbie cyclist!

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  • Mik
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    I am a complete noob when it comes to modern bicycles. But, want to take it up seriously.
    A question for Monk and others, what is my option if my budget is 10k and my purpose would be mostly on-road occasional off-road usage.
    I am based in Gurgaon so even normal roads can be an off-roaders paradise sometimes
    Any pointers on the make of bike and where to buy in Gurgaon would be of great help.
    Thanks!

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  • amirtaraj_r
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    Originally posted by The Monk View Post
    I have heard decent reviews about the FF Target. Check it out
    Thank u, Its slightly over my budget but I guess worth it coz it will be light weight without rear suspension, I would like to have the disc version, are the discs reliable?

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  • The Monk
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    Originally posted by amirtaraj_r View Post
    I am looking for a cycle mainly for Offroad driving (in farm) and occasional short runabouts in city I have these 2 in mind which one is better? Firefox Dart 2.6 disc 21gears n Hercules Torrent 21gears
    I have heard decent reviews about the FF Target. Check it out

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  • amirtaraj_r
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    I am looking for a cycle mainly for Offroad driving (in farm) and occasional short runabouts in city I have these 2 in mind which one is better? Firefox Dart 2.6 disc 21gears n Hercules Torrent 21gears

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  • The Monk
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    ^^^In that budget you will get some decent hybrids. Schwinns and all. Since you live in Bangalore you might also get some good second hand deals. Also check with Venky from a shop called wheelsports. Good reputation he has of fair and helpful dealing.

    EDIT- Have a look at this deal -

    http://www.bikeszone.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13627
    Last edited by The Monk; 12-26-2012, 12:22 PM.

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  • gd76
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    Originally posted by The Monk View Post
    Budget?? Rockrider 5.0
    Budget would be around 18 to 20 K.

    Cheers,
    G D

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  • The Monk
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    Originally posted by gd76 View Post
    Hi guys,
    I was thinking of buying a Cycle for myself to get into shape. I shortlisted Firefox target or Viper, which of the 2 is better ? If there is any other alternative let me know about it too.

    Cheers,
    G D
    Budget?? Rockrider 5.0

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  • gd76
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    Hi guys,
    I was thinking of buying a Cycle for myself to get into shape. I shortlisted Firefox target or Viper, which of the 2 is better ? If there is any other alternative let me know about it too.

    Cheers,
    G D

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  • Eshan-P180
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    Ohh couple of pics from my side.

    But that was way too back...
    Attached Files

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  • Ray13
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    Originally posted by The Monk View Post
    Hey Ray!!

    You have been posting on most of the cycling threads on xbhp today. Most of the queries and topics were a year old

    But yeah I picked a second hand Trek 4300. Better to buy a good second hand than a rubbish new cycle.

    Anyways thanks for the advice.
    excellent choice! have you done any touring then?

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