The Bicycles thread

shijinpr · 28th May 2013, 21:32

brought a RR 5 4 months back. Riding on weekends, has covered approx. 500 kms including 4 half century rides.

Training to do the first centuary ride.

muralisk · 29th May 2013, 14:51

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Originally Posted by shijinpr

brought a RR 5 4 months back. Riding on weekends, has covered approx. 500 kms including 4 half century rides.

Training to do the first centuary ride.

That's very good progress so far and and take it easy when you are attempting longer distances. Hydrate well and listen to your legs and body.

muralisk · 29th May 2013, 14:53

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Originally Posted by WindRide

Which store in bangalore stocks Finish Line Dry Teflon Lube (red)? I could order online, but shipping is extra :(

Decathlon used to stock these, but for the last six plus months, they are out of stock and not sure when they will get the stock. Will have to check other stores like Procycle.in and Cycling Boutique.

GTO · 30th May 2013, 17:13

In case anyone finds this article interesting : How to cycle to work & look like you drove!

desideep · 5th June 2013, 16:13

HI friends,

i am living in UK rite now and will be returning in the end of the year, i want to buy a cycle here cause the weather is really nice and the trails are amazing, i would like to buy something really good but would not like to leave it here in UK,

has any one ever done this Brought back a cycle to india.?

2000rpm · 5th June 2013, 17:06

Not done that but I think that the hassles you will have to go through to get this done will be worth much more than the cost of the bike itself. You can get a new bike in India. Really good bikes can be ordered in India itself nowadays.

phamilyman · 5th June 2013, 18:16

http://www.bikeszone.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=4&t=14776 defines your luck.

Customs in Delhi will definitely pain you for the oversized box. Then you can be hit for anything upto 42%. its not a push cycle by the way my man

desideep · 5th June 2013, 20:08

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

http://www.bikeszone.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=4&t=14776 defines your luck.

Customs in Delhi will definitely pain you for the oversized box. Then you can be hit for anything upto 42%. its not a push cycle by the way my man

Vaise if it is PENCHUR then it is a PUSH BIKE, waise i always thought that a cycle is a Push BIKE

Deep_Shri · 6th June 2013, 09:56

Unless there is a significant saving, or if you want to buy a bike that's not available in India (as in my case - bought a Trek Mamba from Singapore), there isn't much happiness in importing a bike. Airlines will charge you upto $250 for the oversized baggage. Customs will cause trouble (upto Rs.35000/- is okay). Trek, Cannondale, Merida, Bianchi, Giant are now all available in India - most models.

Hope this helps.

shyamk · 6th June 2013, 11:03

I got a Scott back to India, and my friend got a FIJI. I landed at Chennai airport, and my friend at Bangalore. No duties, no hassles at airline checking counter/airports. In US, almost all stores have a "for air transport packing" option.

I am not sure about UK.

I told "used bicycle" at customs and they just waved me away.

Shyam

trammway · 6th June 2013, 16:41

I brought my chain less bike from USA packed in a trico iron case. Except extra weight charges ($50), there wasn't any major damage to the pocket.

The chennai airport custom was a breeze and no sweat the bike is in chennai home

balechaparka · 11th June 2013, 11:45

Finally got RR 5.1 from Decathlon White field.Went to purchase 5.0 and end up with 5.1.While breaking, sound is coming from back breaks. Show room staff told me that because of new we are getting this break pad sound.Is it true?.Already crossed 40 to 50KM and still the sound remains.Any suggestion please.

muralisk · 11th June 2013, 11:56

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Originally Posted by balechaparka

Finally got RR 5.1 from Decathlon White field.Went to purchase 5.0 and end up with 5.1.While breaking, sound is coming from back breaks. Show room staff told me that because of new we are getting this break pad sound.Is it true?.Already crossed 40 to 50KM and still the sound remains.Any suggestion please.

What kind of sound it this? Ideally, there shouldn't be any sound. I would suggest you inspect the the brakes in case they are misaligned and I think you should go back and get them sorted out.

WindRide · 11th June 2013, 12:12

^ the brakes should be quick release type. so open them up and clean out the brake pads and check again for sounds.

Btw, i picked up this really cheap cyclometer - http://dx.com/p/electronic-bicycle-speedometer-2682.
its so cheap doesnt matter if it falls apart. The initial observations though point to an extremely VFM product

balechaparka · 11th June 2013, 12:42

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Originally Posted by muralisk

What kind of sound it this? Ideally, there shouldn't be any sound. I would suggest you inspect the the brakes in case they are misaligned and I think you should go back and get them sorted out.

Similar to truck break sound,no need to bell while riding,instead of bell
I use back breaks .

.Planning to take to the showroom this weekend.

28th May 2013, 21:32	#1591
shijinpr BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 91 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread brought a RR 5 4 months back. Riding on weekends, has covered approx. 500 kms including 4 half century rides. Training to do the first centuary ride.
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30th May 2013, 17:13	#1594
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,877 Thanked: 321,753 Times View My Garage	Re: The Bicycles thread In case anyone finds this article interesting : How to cycle to work & look like you drove!
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5th June 2013, 16:13	#1595
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 330 Times View My Garage	Buying a Push bike (CYCLE) and bring it to India HI friends, i am living in UK rite now and will be returning in the end of the year, i want to buy a cycle here cause the weather is really nice and the trails are amazing, i would like to buy something really good but would not like to leave it here in UK, has any one ever done this Brought back a cycle to india.?
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5th June 2013, 17:06	#1596
2000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 6,456 Times	Re: Buying a Push bike (CYCLE) and bring it to India Not done that but I think that the hassles you will have to go through to get this done will be worth much more than the cost of the bike itself. You can get a new bike in India. Really good bikes can be ordered in India itself nowadays.
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5th June 2013, 18:16	#1597
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,673 Times	Re: Buying a Push bike (CYCLE) and bring it to India http://www.bikeszone.com/forum/viewt...hp?f=4&t=14776 defines your luck. Customs in Delhi will definitely pain you for the oversized box. Then you can be hit for anything upto 42%. its not a push cycle by the way my man
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6th June 2013, 09:56	#1599
Deep_Shri BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gurgaon; Mumbai Posts: 44 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: Buying a Push bike (CYCLE) and bring it to India Unless there is a significant saving, or if you want to buy a bike that's not available in India (as in my case - bought a Trek Mamba from Singapore), there isn't much happiness in importing a bike. Airlines will charge you upto $250 for the oversized baggage. Customs will cause trouble (upto Rs.35000/- is okay). Trek, Cannondale, Merida, Bianchi, Giant are now all available in India - most models. Hope this helps.
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6th June 2013, 11:03	#1600
shyamk BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Madras/Bangalor Posts: 131 Thanked: 95 Times	Re: Buying a Push bike (CYCLE) and bring it to India I got a Scott back to India, and my friend got a FIJI. I landed at Chennai airport, and my friend at Bangalore. No duties, no hassles at airline checking counter/airports. In US, almost all stores have a "for air transport packing" option. I am not sure about UK. I told "used bicycle" at customs and they just waved me away. Shyam
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6th June 2013, 16:41	#1601
trammway Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bridgewater USA Posts: 1,150 Thanked: 482 Times View My Garage	I brought my chain less bike from USA packed in a trico iron case. Except extra weight charges ($50), there wasn't any major damage to the pocket. The chennai airport custom was a breeze and no sweat the bike is in chennai home Last edited by trammway : 6th June 2013 at 16:42.
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11th June 2013, 11:45	#1602
balechaparka BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 141 Thanked: 33 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread Finally got RR 5.1 from Decathlon White field.Went to purchase 5.0 and end up with 5.1.While breaking, sound is coming from back breaks. Show room staff told me that because of new we are getting this break pad sound.Is it true?.Already crossed 40 to 50KM and still the sound remains.Any suggestion please. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by balechaparka : 11th June 2013 at 12:05.
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11th June 2013, 12:12	#1604
WindRide BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 685 Thanked: 482 Times	Re: The Bicycles thread ^ the brakes should be quick release type. so open them up and clean out the brake pads and check again for sounds. Btw, i picked up this really cheap cyclometer - http://dx.com/p/electronic-bicycle-speedometer-2682. its so cheap doesnt matter if it falls apart. The initial observations though point to an extremely VFM product
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