I have been planning to buy an electric cycle for my commutes. My commute distance is 15 KMs one way. Earlier I used to do it in my normal cycle. But I was sweating a lot and then I switched to my motorcycle for the commutes. But now I'm thinking about doing it in an electric cycle at least 3 days a week. But the problem is that I don't know anyone who has this electric cycle so that I can borrow it for some days and see whether it solves my sweating problem. That's why I'm posting it here. Does anyone here commute similar distances in the Electric cycle? If so how is the experience?

I came across post and saw second hand triban rc100 drop handle around 1.5 years old

( cost: 18k ) including accessories:

1. seat cover BTWIN Adult Cycling Saddle Cover Memory Foam

2.steel lock DECATHLON Cycle Lock - U-Lock 500 with Key

3.front and back led lights ELOPS Cycling Light Front & Rear USB ST920

3.pump DECATHLON Bike Floor Pump 100

1. bottle holder VAN RYSEL 500 Bike Bottle Cage - Black

2. bell ELOPS Cycle Bell Black

Is it fair price and should bargin.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to buy a cycle for commuting to my office. My office is around 10 km from home, so it would be roughly 20 km of cycling per day.

I weigh around 100 kg, and I’m looking for a cycle that can comfortably handle my weight and daily commute.

My main requirements are:

- Budget: preferably ₹15,000 or below, but I can stretch to ₹20,000–25,000 if there is a significant difference.

- Mainly for road/office commuting, not serious off-roading.

- My route has quite a few ups and downs, so I need something with gearing that makes climbing easier.

- I don't want something that requires too much effort because I’ll be going to work and don’t want to arrive completely sweaty.

- Comfortable and reliable for daily use.

- Suitable for Hyderabad roads, which can be rough in some places.

I’ve been looking at hybrid cycles such as the Decathlon Riverside 120, but I’m not sure which would be better for my requirements.

Would appreciate recommendations from people who have experience with similar weight, commute distance and Hyderabad conditions.

Which cycle would you recommend in the ₹15k, ₹20k and ₹25k ranges?

Also, what specifications should I specifically look for when choosing a cycle for this use case?

TL;DR: ~100 kg rider, 10 km one-way Hyderabad office commute, roads with climbs, want a comfortable low-effort cycle under ₹15k ideally (can stretch to ₹25k). What should I buy?

Hey everyone,
I'm looking to buy my next cycle and torn between two models from Firefox (both 29T):
1. Firefox Sigma D SS (Single Speed)
2. Firefox Sigma+ (21-Speed / Geared)

Here’s what my actual usage looks like:

Daily Commute: ~1.7 km each way to the gym (total ~3.5 km daily on mostly flat city roads).

Weekend Rides: An occasional leisure ride to the city park (~6 km each way + easy cruising inside the park, so roughly 15–18 km total round trip).

My dilemma:
The single speed appeals to me for low maintenance, simplicity, and no-nonsense daily gym runs.

However, I'm wondering if single speed will feel sluggish or tiring on that ~15 km weekend trip, or if budget 21-speed setups come with unnecessary derailleur headaches and tuning issues that aren't worth the hassle for short rides.

For anyone who owns either of these or has ridden entry-level Firefox MTBs:

1) Is the single-speed gear ratio decent enough for a gentle 15 km round trip?
2) How is the shifting reliability on the Sigma+ over time?
3) Which one would you pick for this use case?

Thanks in advance!

Thx to the bag which I bought in just 233/- my phone didn't get any single droplet of water, I will give this bag 5/5...my shoes are soaked with water and uffff the wind....guys you cant believe how much power I used just to move forward ,,,,,,also the flat handlebar is giving me I don't know how to say but maybe cuz of wider length ??!!idk dude I also found a cool pathway with trees rounding it

I also now cleaned the chain wiped with clean cloth and I am waiting to lube it

I'm looking for a company to ride with, in the evening around Chennai. Long rides ranging from 40km to 100kms. Everyday of the week. I'm working in morning shifts this month, so I couldn't ride in the morning.

Anytime after 4pm would be good for me and nothing later than 8pm as I have to rest and walk early for morning shifts.

When the sun starts to set, office crowd takes over the road. So I would prefer a calmer route like bypass or ORR, which are near to me. I'm open to other low traffic routes for the dusk ride

Quick background: i have 2 bikes. Triban RC100(5 year old) and Trek AL2(1year old). I use RC100 for my office commutes (monthly 500KMs) and AL2 for occasional long rides.

RC100 worn out a lot and needs replacement of almost all the parts except for frame and wheels. While replacement, I wanted to upgrade as well.

Then I was also exploring other options like upgrading AL2 to 105 group set and using claris (currently my AL2 has this) to upgrade RC100.

I need suggestions on whether I should just update RC100 or update AL2 and move AL2 components to RC100.

While the second option is costly, I am planning to get these from abroad so that I get these for slightly lower price. As I use this for my daily commute, return on investment is high (i end up saving 4-5K monthly).

Around 4-5 months back I had bought my first ever cycle. Which was a fittrip crosstrek. Over these months of cycling, I kinda realised what way of riding I really enjoyed and i suppose it was about time I bought a road bike.

I did do some pretty fair amount of research.

My initial decision was to go with the Triban RC520 Lite. But it sadly got discontinued.

After further research, I decided to go with either the polygon strattos S3 or the new decathlon EDR AF claris. But another problem with that is, the strattos s3 is 65k at some websites and 83k at some others. So I'm confused to what price I'll actually find it at.

Just wanted a few opinions by everyone :]

And another concern I had was Sora vs Claris.

Bike arc yolo , bought for 21k with bottle holders and a bottle , is it worth the money? I lifted the bike with just one hand to the top of my head it is very light weight and the seller said the fork is also an alloy.3x7 tourney set with a mechanical disc brakes

Mainly gonna use it for daily cycling for around 10kms

Is it a good buy ?

I bought a Firefox Roadrunner Pro D Plus a week ago for ₹26k including accessories. I was in a hurry and stupidly bought the display bike instead of asking them to assemble a fresh one.

Now I've noticed that several nuts/bolts are heavily rusted, and some spokes have rust too. The bike otherwise seems fine.

I mainly bought it for 100–200 km rides every 1–2 weeks, city riding, and eventually longer touring.

Now I'm wondering if I should've bought something like the Riverside 120 instead.

What should I do?

- Should I ask the shop for a replacement/fresh bike?

- Should I ask them to service it and replace the rusty parts for free?

- If they refuse, should I just pay for a proper service?

- How do I prevent further rust?

- And honestly, did I make the right choice? How is Firefox as a brand for long-distance touring?

- Also, is this bike (even if it had been fresh) even the right kind of bike for my use case? Did I overpay?

I know buying the display bike was my mistake, but I'm trying to figure out whether the bike itself was a bad choice or whether this is something that can easily be fixed.

My morning ride today after a long time. I woke up at 04:00 and moved out of the house by 0420.

Went on the highway. It was dark but my bike lights lit the highway. Less vehicles, less people, good air, nature's sound. Well nothing that you might witness in a day.

Beautiful ride.

Though the time was less so I did ride for an hour but loved it.

After my cycling session, I did go for a run so it made it brick session.

My run though was slow but consistent. I kept my heart rate under 150 but I want to learn to get it around 130. How to reduce heart rate at same pace. Do let me know if you know.

I hope I do many more like this. Let me know how your morning experience was and what better u suggest .

Hey everyone!👋🏼

I'm looking for a cycling helmet in India. My budget is around ₹1,000, but I'm willing to spend a little more if the quality/safety is significantly better.

What helmets would you recommend? Also, any safety certifications should I look for when buying ??🤔

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a Riverside 120 directly from Decathlon online. The bike is brand new.

I'm having an issue with the rear gears (8-speed):

Gears 1–6 work normally.

When I shift from 6 → 7 → 8, the shifter clicks, but the rear derailleur doesn't move any further toward the smaller sprockets.

The derailleur does move when shifting through the lower gears.

In 8th gear, the derailleur pulley is not aligned with the smallest sprocket. It stays in line with 6th gear when shifting from 6 → 7 → 8,

I tried turning the H/high-limit screw, but I don't see any noticeable change.

I have not removed or loosened the gear cable.

What could be causing this? Is it likely a cable tension/indexing issue, H-limit adjustment, or something else?

Since the bike is brand new, should I adjust it myself or have a local mechanic check it? My city doesn't have decathlon store !!

Thanks!

Selling unused Van Rysel Unisex White Road 500 Lightweight Road Bike Helmet.

-Bought from Myntra for ₹2,700
-Brand new / unused — tried on once, but unfortunately doesn’t fit my head
-Unable to return as it is a non-returnable product
-White | size: L (58-62 cm)
-Bought last month: August

Price: 2.5k Negotiable

Location: Shillong. Shipping available, charges paid by buyer.

If interested, I can send photos, purchase details, or any other information you need. DM me.

Please spare the background

Hey everyone,

I'm planning to buy my first road bike and I'm currently confused between:

• Triban RC 120 Claris – ~₹50k
• Van Rysel EDR AF Claris – ~₹60k
• Polygon Strattos S2 – ~₹50–60k

For some background, my current bike is a B'Twin Rockrider 520 27.5", which I've been riding for around 10 year. This will be my first road bike.

My main use will be recreational rides, casual riding and occasional longer rides. I'm not looking to race or compete; I mainly want something that's enjoyable to ride, comfortable enough for longer rides and still reasonably fast.

I'm considering the EDR AF Claris partly because of its lower weight, but I'm not sure whether that advantage is actually worth spending ~₹10k more over the RC 120 for my type of riding.

The RC 120 seems like a great value option, while the Polygon Strattos S2 is another bike I'm considering around this price range.

I may also get clipless pedals eventually, but I'm not sure if they're worth getting immediately for casual/recreational riding.

For someone coming from an MTB and buying their first road bike, which would you recommend for my use case?

I'm mainly interested in:

• Comfort
• Stability and handling
• Weight
• Long-ride experience
• Speed
• Value for money
• Whether the extra cost of the EDR AF is actually worthwhile

Thanks!

The idea is:

- should be able to take beating (jumps, rough trails)

- single speed is fine

- hardtail is fine

What would you suggest to be the minimum budget, to get something hardy and reliable?

Haven’t used it in years

Want to get back into cycling should I get it serviced or look into getting another bike

I will just do daily commuting across college campus as the campus is huge and explore the city a bit and i have never used any cycle with gear Before so should i go for a cycle with gear or a normal one?

(Image irrelevant)

Please suggest me a good durable but good-looking too for college, travel to explore the area a bit and should have a back seat is there any good option under the budget? My age is 19 and I'm a male.

And I'm currently considering Leader Beast 26T IBC Premium 7 Speed Cycle for Men with inbuilt Carrier

Is that good?

I’ve been biking pretty consistently with my Bike Ark Vibe (Hybrid) 750C. I’ve done multiple 100Ks, one 115K and I’m planning to do 200, eventually 400 and then 600 in the future.
I want to upgrade my cycle to a proper road bike and I have a budget of 50-65K.
Initially I was planning on the java siluro 2, but I think it’s discontinued now.
So I’m looking at the Polygon Strattos S3.
Main reason I’m going for it is because it’s got the Sora group set which I’m excited about. I feel like jumping from Tourney to Sora will make a very noticeable difference. And I feel like the S2’s Claris priced at 53K, I don’t mind paying an extra 10K for the S3’s Sora as it’s one lesser upgrade I’ll have to do in the future.
So let’s come to the problems now.
I’ve only ever driven hybrid bikes, this is my first road bike, so I went in for a bike fit, and they measured my height and inseam length. Based on that, they said I would be an L size for Strattos. However, there was no bikes available for demo in Strattos. I test drove a batallion M (which they told me translates into a Strattos L) and the fit on that bike was fine. Reach was perfect I would say (although again, I haven’t really driven road bikes before so idk what perfect is), and saddle height could have been a little better (which I can adjust and fine tune on my own).
Buying the bike without test riding it is pretty scary because it’s such a huge investment and I want to make sure I’m getting the right fit for me.
And I think the wheel size for s3 is 28, which is on the smaller end which I’m worried will be a lil uncomfortable on Indian roads and apparently there’s no option to swap the wheels later if I want to. S2 has got 32 wheels if I’m not wrong.
So any advice for a first time road bike purchase?
Also your recommendations on bikes for me?
The shop keeper tried to push me to Bonzai but it was out of my budget, priced at around 80K, and I didn’t see any noticeable difference between that and S3 other than the hidden cabling and full carbon forks.
Also looked at Raleigh, but the guy said it’s a waste of money and wouldn’t recommend it.
Please help me out guys 🙏🏻

Today the news of road accidents and hit and run cases are increasing. Cycling on highways isn't safe. Traffic has increased manifolds. Suggest me good trainers that are budget friendly as well

Few in consideration are :

Magene t110

Magene t 200

Van Rysel d500

Tell me in comments which trainer is working for you and how has your experience been till now

Just saw this beauty, now I’m confused btw this the earlier and still available RC120, and the EDR AF Claris

They all are 40k, 50k and 60k respectively.

Pls help

🚴 Saturday 140 km ride — and an unforgettable weekend

This weekend was something special for me. I’ve been cycling for only around 3 months, and I somehow ended up doing 230+ km over two days.

Saturday was my first-ever group ride and my longest ride so far — 140.7 km with around 1,500 m of elevation gain. I honestly hadn’t prepared specifically for this distance or the climbs. There were three major climbs on the route, including a section of the Pune Grand Tour climb route, and the descents were an amazing experience.

What made the ride even more memorable were the three guys I met at the starting point. They were complete strangers, riding Trek road bikes, while I showed up on my Riverside 120 😅. They were actually surprised that I was attempting a 140 km ride on it!

But these guys were incredibly supportive. They stayed with me through every climb, waited whenever I fell behind, and made sure I got home safely. They could have easily gone ahead, but instead they stayed with me until the end. They appreciated the effort I was putting in, and honestly, that meant a lot to me.

Then came Sunday — a 92.5 km solo ride with around 685 m elevation gain. After Saturday’s 140 km, I wasn't sure how Sunday would go, but somehow I managed another solid ride.

So, 230+ km across Saturday and Sunday, with my first 140 km ride being the highlight.

those three guys from Saturday were genuinely some of the nicest people I've come across. My first group ride, my longest ride, my first big climbing experience, and the people I met along the way — definitely a weekend I'll remember for a long time. ❤️🚴‍♂️

Riverside 120 gang, we did it. 😄

Check out my ride on Strava: https://strava.app.link/pMnOPDnu35b

Check out my ride on Strava: https://strava.app.link/Z7F4nuIt35b