Since childhood I have liked cycling, but then it was just for the
sake of playing. Lately I have developed inclination towards cycling and
decided to take it more seriously. It all started when in my previous
company we had this cycling company named cymour come with their
bicycles and allow us to cycle for a while, I really liked the bicycles
they had got and riding them was pleasure. Post the ride I felt that I
should own one of a kind, and had decided to buy one.
I started inquiring about different bicycle brands and evaluated the different models available, had restricted my budget to 7-8k. I made a list of bicycles that I liked as well in my budget. Unfortunately the models I had listed down turned out to be fancy ones (with dual shocks and dual disc brakes that can give up anytime) that are mostly used by kids, a friend of mine (a cycling enthusiast) explained to me that models I selected were not durable and highly unreliable for long run, and that I should go for bicycles with rigid frames (no shocks) and frame material must be made up of alloy not steel. Bicycles made of alloy frames are much lighter than others.
Started my research all over again and now the budget had to be almost doubled, since the models that I was now looking for were expensive ones. First choice in my new list (I guess everyone's is) was Btwin Rockrider 5.0 which costs around 9k plus 1k for some important accessories (that are not a part of bicycle), despite the bicycle being great it did not appeal to me much. The bicycle had large frame but the handle was very low so I had to bend a lot and plus it did not have rapid gear shifters from shimano (which is must have).
My next choice was Hercules Act 110, this ones from BSA an Indian manufacturer and I must say the looks really impressed me, the frame is made of alloy and has rapid gear shifters from shimano. I liked this one so much that unconsciously I had decided to buy it and did not like a single bike that I saw after this one. But the price was a major hindrance for me, the site quotes the price to be 16.5k which was way out of my league, after roaming around a few days I struck a great deal, the guy agreed to 13.2k without a single penny less. Although a bit expensive than what I had planned for a think I have made a prudent decision in the long run. I am really enjoying the ride to and fro home and office (just once a week for now :) ).
Happy Cycling!!!
I started inquiring about different bicycle brands and evaluated the different models available, had restricted my budget to 7-8k. I made a list of bicycles that I liked as well in my budget. Unfortunately the models I had listed down turned out to be fancy ones (with dual shocks and dual disc brakes that can give up anytime) that are mostly used by kids, a friend of mine (a cycling enthusiast) explained to me that models I selected were not durable and highly unreliable for long run, and that I should go for bicycles with rigid frames (no shocks) and frame material must be made up of alloy not steel. Bicycles made of alloy frames are much lighter than others.
Started my research all over again and now the budget had to be almost doubled, since the models that I was now looking for were expensive ones. First choice in my new list (I guess everyone's is) was Btwin Rockrider 5.0 which costs around 9k plus 1k for some important accessories (that are not a part of bicycle), despite the bicycle being great it did not appeal to me much. The bicycle had large frame but the handle was very low so I had to bend a lot and plus it did not have rapid gear shifters from shimano (which is must have).
My next choice was Hercules Act 110, this ones from BSA an Indian manufacturer and I must say the looks really impressed me, the frame is made of alloy and has rapid gear shifters from shimano. I liked this one so much that unconsciously I had decided to buy it and did not like a single bike that I saw after this one. But the price was a major hindrance for me, the site quotes the price to be 16.5k which was way out of my league, after roaming around a few days I struck a great deal, the guy agreed to 13.2k without a single penny less. Although a bit expensive than what I had planned for a think I have made a prudent decision in the long run. I am really enjoying the ride to and fro home and office (just once a week for now :) ).
Happy Cycling!!!
