Which cycle to buy?
Calling all the Cycling enthusiasts, particularly in NCR/ Delhi ---
Winter 2008-09 is starting and afternoons will soon be bearable. It would be the best time to pedal across North India. Let’s plan from casual Sunday rides to week long rides in the Himalayas to cycling to Pushkar Mela. In looking for like-minded cycle people, I came across two Delhi groups – Delhi Critical Mass and Delhi Cycling Club by ITDP. Maybe the two are connected at some level. I haven’t explored them yet. Drop in a word/comment; Get linked if you are up for a ride.
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I need help in buying a cycle.
Budget - 10K-15K
Requirement - Long distance mountain biking + Portability
I am tall - 5ft 10 inches
Looking for very dependable, high quality gears and chain
Please recommend a suitable model, also the best cycle stores in Delhi that offer a range of accessories.
I found Target Firefox quite comfortable but have been told I can go for still better cycles.
Would like to test ride the cycle in Delhi before placing an order.
One thing I learnt - Figure out whether you want to cycle off-road on slopes or you want to go fast on flat roads. MTB bike with fat tyres for the former, Road bike with thin tyres for the latter.