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Choosing a bicycle that's right for you - |
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Here are some of the decision factors while you are buying a bicycle: |
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Type of the bicycle
Why do you want a new bike?
Plenty of people buy the wrong bike because they only know they want one. For example, maybe your friend bought a bike so you want one just like it. That’s okay — if you plan to ride just like your friend. It’d be better to list what you want out of the purchase. Is it riding for fitness? Is it for pedaling around town? For off-road excursions? For travel? To take up bike racing? To commute? Write down as many reasons as you can come
up with and think carefully about which ones are realistic.
What kind of person are you?
Some types want the best of everything; others are frugal and consider affordability first. A serious athlete will have different goals than someone mostly interested in recreation. Tech heads prefer the latest and most advanced engineering in frames and components. Many cyclists want a unique machine that sets them apart from the masses. One way to determine where you fit is by thinking about other big purchases you made recently and the decisions you made in the process. The better you know yourself, the easier it’ll be to get a bike you’re happy with.
| Type |
Description |
Pros |
Cons |
Ideal Use |
Choices in Hyderabad |
| Road Racer |
Traditional lightweight bike with skinny tires, dropped handlebars. Made to be as efficient as possible for speed, quick handling and high-performance climbing, descending and sprinting. A scream to ride fast. |
Most efficient all-around performance. Excellent for racing and training. Ultralight for easy climbing. Stiff frame excellent for sprinting, climbing and jamming. Quick handling. Gorgeous to behold — a study in minimalism. |
Ride can be harsh although it depends on where you ride. Position is often low and best suited to a very flexible person. If you're scared of speed, the ride may be more excitement than you like. May not accept fenders. |
Training and racing on the road or century riding. Also can be used for credit-card touring (carrying minimal gear and staying in hotels). |
Indian: Hero Hawk; BSA Mach (Rs. 3-5k)
Imported: Bainchi; Trek; etc. (Rs 30k-50k and above) |
| Mountain Bike |
Most popular model for the past decade. Designed like a Jeep for excellent performance on rugged terrain. Equipped with a reliable sturdy frame, tough wheels with knobby tires, upright handlebars, powerful brakes and a dependable drivetrain with super low gearing. Available with and without suspension though the former is most popular today. |
Escape traffic! Bulletproof design means excellent durability (provided you don't abuse the bike). Greatly reduced chance of flat tires and bent rims. Incredible braking power. Very comfortable due to wide tires and upright seating position. Total blast to ride off-road. |
Can be ridden on the road but isn’t efficient for long distances without changing equipment. Most popular bike consequently hot property for thieves. You may be tempted to take dangerous chances and crash a lot more than you would on any other bike type. |
Trail riding for fun, fitness and racing. And around-town use if you’re not going far and aren’t in a hurry (just bring a lock!). |
Many Indian bikes available along with hoards of imported brands like Trek, Merida, Cannondale, Rockrider etc. |
Hybrid (within this category, there are “town/city bikes” and “comfort bikes”). |
A bike designed primarily for road use but capable of fireroad riding as well. A sturdy frame of mountain-bike pedigree equipped with wheels and tires made for road use and upright (sometimes backswept) handlebars. Sometimes equipped with suspension seatpost and stem to absorb road shock. |
Comfortable rider position especially when equipped with shocks to absorb bumps. More resistant to flats than road racers or road sport bikes. Lighter than a mountain bike. Easy to carry stuff and mount accessories. |
Not great on the road or off the road. Not as fast or efficient as a road racer or road sport, so not ideal for distance riding, though better suited for it than an MTB. |
Fitness riding on and off road, running errands and commuting. Okay for touring though upright position not the most efficient. |
Indian: BSA Photon (it’s a single speed bike though)(@~3.5k) ; BSA/Hercules ACT 110 (~10k)
Imported: LA Navigator (~10k) ; Aeron Sport(~20k); Cannondale Quick 5(~20k) etc |
Size
| Height |
Frame Size |
| 5.4” TO 5.6” |
16” TO 18” |
| 5.7” TO 5.9” |
18” TO 19.5” |
| 5.10” TO 5.11” |
19.5” TO 21” |
| 6" or taller |
Ensure that the handle stem is the right size (short/medium/long) and that the seat post is long enough to adjust to your sitting posture |
Where to buy?
Hyderabad Cycle Shops
Shop Name: The Bike Affair
Dealer/ Contact Name: Krish
Brands Stocked: Merida, BTwin, Accessories & Parts: Yes, Repairs & Servicing: Yes
Address: #180/c, Ragavendra Colony(Inside Gem Motor Service Lane), Kondapur, Hyderabad – 500084, India
Landmark: Opposite RTO
Phone: 9966040005
Email: krish@thebikeaffair.com
Website: http://www.thebikeaffair.com
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Shop Name: BSA Go
Dealer/ Contact Name: Vidya Sagar
Brands Stocked: BSA, Accessories & Parts: Yes, Repairs & Servicing: Yes
Address: 6-3-1105/1A, Raj Bhavan Road , Somajiguda , Hyderabad- 500482
Landmark: Near HP Petrol Pump
Phone: 040 66107477 | 9989299865
Website: www.ticyclesindia.com , customercare@ticyclesindia.com
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Shop Name: Prakash Cycle Stores
Dealer/ Contact Name: Mr Dilip
Brands Stocked: Have seen hero, atlas, Hercules, LA Sovereign.
I think he sells a couple of other brands like Lumala (was told a Sri Lankan brand) and Suncross,
but can't remember exactly. Will need to check it.They also own the Firefox showroom in Hyderabad.
This is probably the biggest shop in Hyderabad
Address: Bank Street, Koti
Phone: NA
Website: None
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Shop Name: Firefox Bike Station
Dealer/ Contact Name: Mr.Sameer is the marketing person.
Brands Stocked: Firefox and LA Sovereign, along with Firefox bike accessories like locks, helmets, car carrier, etc
Address: Bank Street, Koti. A few shops away from Prakash cycle stores.
Phone: 92462-98129
Website: http://www.firefoxbikes.com/station.htm
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Shop Name: Peddlers point
Dealer/ Contact Name: Niraj
Address: Address: Kondapur Main Road, Kothaguda, Hyderabad - 84
Phone: 040-69993451, 23002610
Website: info@pedallerspoint.com
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Shop Name: Peddlers point,Somajiguda
Dealer/ Contact Name: Don't Know
Brands Stocked: Indian brands like Hercules, Atlas, Hero etc.
Address: Somajiguda
Phone: NA
Website: NA
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