r/india_cycling

Riding with an action cam in my face

Thought I would mount the action cam on the half face helmet and give it a try. Long story short I couldn't see jack. Had to see through the action cam or lift my head uncomfortably high. Also the weight of the cam was unbearable.

u/Puzzleheaded-Ice9072 — 21 hours ago

For sale : wahoo bolt v1

I am not cycling much (brevet etc) for last 2 years and trying to offload some acquisitions from that time.. 10k and negotiable..( mounts and original box available ). Bought in 2020 and location: Bangalore

u/TraditionFar2951 — 15 hours ago

My new cycle

Hi everyone,

I have always used a cycle for school commute but after a few years I wanted to go back to cycling as I have always loved it.

I have bought this Kross Hitter 29 size mtb for everyday commute and basic fitness rides of about 10kms.

If any of you can give some useful advice for maintenance and safety (my area is infamous for bicycle theft) , that would be greatly appreciated.

u/CowConscious1936 — 22 hours ago

This sub made me get a rs120. This was my second ride. Not great numbers, but thanks yall.

Felt like shit yesterday, mentally i was struggling… got this cycle 10 days back. Drove it on the first day and thats it. I was going deep into a mental spiral…. But yeah f that… i woke up early today and started driving again. Not great numbers though but this instantly switched my mode… Finally feeling i made a right decision getting a cycle😄

u/HandleArtistic1291 — 1 day ago

My first ride on Riverside 120! Thanks to this subreddit!

Here is my first ride on Decathlon Riverside 120! The seat was a little uncomfortable but I think I will get used to it. Very smooth gear shifting and easier than the freewheel bike had before this.

Again, thanks to all those who helped me decide on this.

u/dark_n_bitter_2011 — 23 hours ago

Polygon Cascade 3 / 4 vs Premier 4. Or any other at same price point?

I own a Marin Nicasio for my main commute / touring purpose. This would be my alternate commute / hill climbing (eg: Coonoor, Ooty).

I can’t push my budget beyond this, since this has already been pushed against my budget. Please suggest if any of these are good, or Cradiac xc900 or fittrip / Firefox?

I’ll be changing to short stem, better saddle and wide handle bar if I’m going for the latter.

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u/Gore_Gasm — 1 day ago

Brand Affiliate: Bonzai Bikes

Would a stylish coaster brake bicycle work in India? Looking for honest feedback.

Hey everyone,
We at Bonzai Bikes have been discussing the idea of experimenting with a coaster brake bicycle for the Indian market and wanted genuine feedback from the cycling community here.

The idea is more around:

  1. single-speed simplicity
  2. coaster brake hub (pedal backwards to brake)
  3. clean cable-free aesthetics
  4. retro / urban cruiser styling
  5. low maintenance
    6.relaxed riding geometry

Globally, coaster bikes are popular in cruiser and lifestyle cycling categories, but India hasn’t really explored this segment seriously yet.
We feel there might be a niche audience for urban commuting

At the same time, we understand Indian roads and riding conditions are very different, so we wanted honest opinions before experimenting further.
A few questions:
Would you personally consider buying a coaster brake bicycle in India?
Would you prefer coaster-only braking or coaster + front brake?
What price range would make sense?
Would steel retro styling interest you more than MTB-style frames?
Do you think India is ready for niche lifestyle bicycles beyond MTBs and hybrids?
Would love to hear both positive and negative feedback.
We’re here to learn from the community before building anything.

u/BonzaiBikesIndia — 1 day ago

Helmet suggestions.

Need helmet suggestions under 2.5k.

Main priority is safety and comfort for long rides. Open to MIPS and non-MIPS recommendations, and other brands suggestions are welcome too.

Currently considering these two helmets (attached in pics).

I’ll increase my budget to 4k only if there’s a significant jump in quality/safety.

u/w4rl0rdd — 1 day ago

RC520 Lite - Shifter Issue - Newbie Pls Help

So I took the delivery of RC 520 light from DSI brigade Road on Monday 18th of May.

So I took it out for a spin today and there is an issue with the front derailer the down shift is really clunky the shift is still fine so while I took the delivery it almost took three guys of theirs and almost 2 hours to fix the front derailer . I'm worried if I should keep this bike or should I get it replaced or return it. could you please help me with this.

I live in Indiranagar, so I took it's a nearest Decathlon store that is to me and the moment he saw the bike and he changed the gears, first thing is said was the shifter is gone. And he was speaking to someone on the phone he said that there who probably works at that store, he asked me to take this bike to brigade road store and tell that there is a gear tuning issue.

u/Two_Buck_Teeth — 1 day ago

Delayed NBD - Scott Metrix 10

Got her in March but realised I never made a post here.

Had considered a Domane but a road bike is not for me and I dont like the FX series with the sloping design. Something about the angular design of the Metrix really does it for me!

u/9x19_Parabellum — 1 day ago

Need suggestions for a bike under 16k for daily commute (13km/day, mixed roads, some elevation)

I’m looking to buy a geared bike with a budget of around ₹16k. The Buying thread doesnt look active so posting it here. My usage will mainly be daily commuting. I've looked around and everyone loves Riverside 120 and the design is the only downside for me, nearest Decathlon is 24kms from my house. Ive found some other options

  1. Cradiac Squad 21 Speed
  2. Cradiac Gunner Pro
  3. Cradiac Alpha
  4. Rockrider ST30
  5. Cradiac Machine Lite
  6. Firefox Rapide
  7. Firefox Bad Attitude 8

and omo bikes. I cant get any decent review on cradiac. Some of these looks VFM than Riverside, Since y'all said suspension, freewheel is bad, I just want a suggestions like how well they are gonna hold up. I planning to use it for 2-3 years. If there is any other bikes on the list please suggest that too. Thanks

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u/badasslover06 — 1 day ago

RS120 on central stand keeps falling

After advice from this sub I installed the central stand on my rs120, but I am not able to get the cycle to balance on the stand. It leans too much and keeps falling over, I feel like the stand is not long enough for the L size frame of the cycle. Any advice because right now the stand feels pretty useless?

Update: Just realised the centre stand is height adjustable, not sure why it was not done by decathlon folks when installing.

u/RonHShelby — 1 day ago

Want to buy road bike need suggestions

Hey everyone

My friend is planning to buy a road bike and is stuck between two options: (let me know if there is any other good option)

🚴 RC 100 – ₹25,000

🚴 RC 120 – ₹40,000

He mainly wants it for long rides, so comfort, durability, and performance on longer distances matter the most.

Also, if anyone has a good second-hand deal (around mumbai)on either of these bikes (or something similar in that range), please drop a message

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u/lig8yagami — 1 day ago

Tire inflator with pressure gauge suggestion

Is this inflator good one to buy for road bike?
Please suggest any other pumps as well
Bike - Strattos s3

u/More_Falcon_1709 — 2 days ago

Are bike radars useful on Indian roads?

How useful are bike radars like the Garmin Varia in India? I don't imagine them being so in cities due to the density of traffic, but do they work reliably on less-dense city streets, country roads and highways?

Do riders find it useful over frequent shoulder checks or rear view mirrors?

Please share your experiences.

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u/summingly — 2 days ago