Let's work together to keep the conversation civil. Open in app. You must login to keep earning daily check-in points. Lifetime 0 Expired 0 Redeemed 0. Total redeemable TimesPoints 0. Notification Center. Fitness is your mantra to survive these modern times. And riding a bicycle is gaining popularity even in urban areas now.
But before you buy a bicycle, there are a few aspects that you should consider. These bikes are very commonly found on Indian roads. You can use them for fitness, commute and bit of off roading Hardtail. One you have decided on your budget, purpose and type of bike, you can now go about shortlisting a few bikes.
Firstly, you need to look at the components. Shimano and SRAM are renowned in this industry. Most of the bikes will come with these components only. Some might even come with a combo of both. Another tip, a few years ago, when imported bicycles came to India, they used to come with good component.
However, today, some of the bike shops offer the same bike with Shimano Claris and will cost you around INR 75, People do not understand bicycle components. Every bicycle shop owner knows this, so they downgrade the bikes and sell it. You might find bicycles with a decent suspension below INR It can take the beating from Indian roads but if you are looking for performance, you will have to invest more.
Think about the Maruti or a Tata Nano, they will be enough to get you from Point A to B but what about performance, comfort and other factors? There are also bicycles available with full-suspension. If you are into downhill mountain biking, only then these bikes are worth it. Planning to ride longer or just within the city, make one thing clear. While many might disagree, for city riding or fitness, bicycles with V-brakes are good enough. However, if you do get a bike with disc brakes and go on longer rides, be ready to slow down and lag behind the pack.
Also, disc brakes will require more attention and regular maintenance. A good marketing gimmick newbies usually fall far. Do not underestimate the importance of a bicycle frame. Just like the components and wheels a frame is equally vital. It is the foundation of your bicycle.
Ensure to get the right frame as it may feel uncomfortable while cycling. If you are looking for a bicycle to commute, consider to go for a frame that carries the weight of your feet and bottom, and not your hands. Even the frame material makes a huge impact on your ride. Steel frames have been used for centuries by bicycle manufacturers.
This material is durable, affordable but heavy. Today, these frames form the major chunk of the bicycle industry. Aluminium frames are a bit more expensive than steel frame, are lighter and do not rust. This material is light, stiff and resistant to corrosion. It is also very durable and expensive material when used on bikes. Very often people are excited to buy a bicycle.
They go to a shop or see a major discount online and decide to pick it up. At times, they are also carried away by the shop-keepers and regret their choice later. Before you head out, here is the frame size that you need to consider according to your height. Thank us later! Go online and read a few reviews, try getting reviews from people who already owe the bicycle you wish to buy.
Go to a store and take a test ride. Write to us and we will gladly help you. Take more if you need and once you decide, go ahead and pick the right size according to your height.
Honestly, if there are online discounts, buying is completely your choice. Velocrush would never advise you to buy bikes online. We want you to go to the shops and test ride and buy!
One of the reasons why we will never sell them online. If you are looking to buy a second-hand bicycle, here is the guide you should be reading. While some you might still be confused on how to buy a bicycle for adults, consider going for bicycles that offer value in the long term. Most cruiser bikes are single-speed or 3-speed, and have the old-fashioned coaster brake where you pedal backwards to stop.
They can be used for short-distance commuting and errands, as long as your route is fairly flat. Some cruiser bike manufacturers make a wide array of colorful models available, to suit the fashion tastes of any bike afficionado. Flat-Foot Comfort Bicycles are a sub-category of cruiser bikes. They have an elongated frame design that pushes the pedals a few inches forward of the seat. This allows you to ride with the seat low enough so that you can place your feet flat on the ground when you are stopped, but you still get the full extension of your legs while pedaling.
All Electra Bicycle Company bikes have the flat-foot technology; some other manufacturers have created their own flat-foot designs. The term "city bike" doesn't really refer to a specific category of bikes; it's more of a general descriptive term. They might also be called "commuter" or "urban" bikes, although many of the bikes listed on this page can be used quite well for riding and commuting in a city. However, there is a certain type of bike that some people have in mind when they use the term "city bike.
A city bike might also have some or all of these features that make it more amenable to riding in regular clothes, as opposed to cycling-specific clothing:. A city bike might also have an internally-geared rear hub for ease of use and maintenance, and a built-in generator and lights for safety when riding after dark. These bikes are also sometimes called "Dutch bikes," because of their resemblance to the everyday bikes used in Amsterdam and other bike-friendly European cities.
BMX Bicycles are popular with kids because of their small size, but they are used by adults and kids alike for various styles of trick and stunt riding. Folding Bicycles are ideal for those who need to travel with their bike, want a bike to keep on their boat or plane, or who live in small apartments and don't have a lot of storage space.
They're also good for commuters who need to take their bike on a bus or train for part of their commute, or who don't have a safe place to park their bike at work.
Most folding bikes have smaller wheels, which makes the bike a little less efficient and trickier to handle than a standard bike, but most folding bike fans feel the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Recumbent Bicycles have a long, low design and a full-size seat with a backrest. Recumbents are available in two-wheel and three-wheel designs. Many recumbent riders feel that they are the most comfortable option available for bicycling. However, they are more difficult to pedal up hills, and they can be a challenge to carry from one place to another in a motor vehicle.
Tandem Bicycles are "bicycles built for two. Adult Trikes are ideal for older folks who still want to get around under their own power, or those with balance issues or other special needs.
Car Racks. Gift Cards. So Many Choices When trying to decide on the best type of bike, think about these questions: Who do you ride with?
What do they ride? What have you had in the past that you liked? What have you had in the past that you disliked? Where would you like to ride your new bike? Road Bikes Road bicycles are designed to be ridden fast on smooth pavement.
Cyclocross Bikes Cyclocross bicycles are a special type of road bike designed to be raced on a mixed surface course combination of pavement, unpaved trails, gravel, grass.
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