r/india_cycling

Hub - solon dh908 thru axle, Bicycle - marlin spear10

Somehow the nut that was holding the, cassette in place was loose, i don't know how that happened, but while riding the cassette started to slide back and forth and this is the result, what do I do?

Today, I completed my first-ever 100 km ride on my Squad 21 steel-frame MTB.

Over the past few weeks, I've been gradually increasing my cycling distance, going from shorter rides to 50 km, 75 km, 80 km, and finally hitting 100 km today.

The most surprising part? I'm not even feeling particularly tired after the ride. I expected to be completely exhausted, but I feel much better than I thought I would.

I'm curious whether this is because my body is adapting to longer rides, my pacing was good, or I'm simply recovering well.

For context, I'm riding a steel-frame MTB rather than a road bike (Cardiac SQUAD 21) Location - Delhi NCR

Somewhere around Pune

I'm planning to buy one of these sports sunglasses, mainly for cycling in the morning and sometimes in the evening when it starts getting a little dark.

My main priorities are:

1. Good visibility during early-morning rides.

2. Not making the road too dark when riding in the evening or under low-light conditions.

3. Protection from sunlight, dust, and wind.

Which lens colour and type would you recommend? Is it worth choosing polarized lenses, or would a lighter lens be more practical for my use?

Pls drop the links below, which ones u use or any recommendation pls.

Also If I go for a little cheap onces, will it affect my eyes inthe long run??

Thanks!

Is this a good deal??

Are there any good alternative road bikes in under 50k

Last time I posted here asking for suggestions on how to transport my cycle around 150 km. Many people suggested that I ride it because 150 km is not that far for a bike. I couldn’t ride it this time, but many of you gave suggestions and I really appreciate it. I couldn’t reply to everyone, so I wanted to share what I finally did.

How I transported it:

I transported the cycle by bus. I completely dismantled the cycle by following Park Tool’s YouTube videos. Then I wrapped the frame and wheels properly with plastic wrapping and kept them in the bus storage compartment.

After reaching the destination, I reassembled everything. I got one medium-sized scratch between the handlebar and the frame. Other than that, everything looks fine. I’m planning to take it to a local mechanic once and get it checked properly.

My suggestion:

From my experience, if anyone wants to transport a bicycle like this, I would suggest dismantling it and wrapping it properly. Before wrapping, put some sponge or thermocol around the derailleur, under the chain area, seat post and the bottom of the front fork. If possible, put the wrapped parts inside a cardboard box for extra protection.

Disclaimer:

I’m not a professional cyclist or bike mechanic. I just wanted to share my experience because I was really confused about what to do. 150 km is not very far, but it is also not a short distance. I thought about riding it, but I couldn’t do it this time. Finally, I decided to dismantle the cycle and transport it by bus.

Just sharing my experience in case it helps someone else.

NTD