Bicycle rental in Bangalore
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Prem Sagar
Aug 22, 2011, 4:04:55 PM8/22/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Hello Everyone,
You may be aware that www.tapprs.com is into travel & photography rentals. (If not, I am happy that you are aware now. Moderators, please excuse ;-) ).
As of today, there are limited rental options for bikes and we thought we should address that. We love Ravi for doing something in that regard already!
However, we would love to understand the market better.
We know that most of the readers here own bikes themselves and hence, may not rent a bike at all. However, your friends who don't own one may be interested. And in the past, you may have attempted renting bikes for them.
And you may be interested in renting out stuff like panniers, bike racks and stuff like GoPro helmet cameras to record your offroad adventures.
Cutting it short, 2 questions we have.
1. Have you in the past attempted renting something (for you or for a friend)? If yes, what pain points would you like to see us address?
2. What would you like to see us add to our inventory?
We do have a lot of other questions. But we will figure that out by other ways. ;-).
We would love to keep this discussion public so that other renters could use the info too. However, if you want to keep it private, please do email me directly.
Thank you,
Prem for www.tapprs.com
You may be aware that www.tapprs.com is into travel & photography rentals. (If not, I am happy that you are aware now. Moderators, please excuse ;-) ).
As of today, there are limited rental options for bikes and we thought we should address that. We love Ravi for doing something in that regard already!
However, we would love to understand the market better.
We know that most of the readers here own bikes themselves and hence, may not rent a bike at all. However, your friends who don't own one may be interested. And in the past, you may have attempted renting bikes for them.
And you may be interested in renting out stuff like panniers, bike racks and stuff like GoPro helmet cameras to record your offroad adventures.
Cutting it short, 2 questions we have.
1. Have you in the past attempted renting something (for you or for a friend)? If yes, what pain points would you like to see us address?
2. What would you like to see us add to our inventory?
We do have a lot of other questions. But we will figure that out by other ways. ;-).
We would love to keep this discussion public so that other renters could use the info too. However, if you want to keep it private, please do email me directly.
Thank you,
Prem for www.tapprs.com
Kishan Kumar
Aug 22, 2011, 9:11:34 PM8/22/11
to Prem Sagar, Bangalore Bikers Club
I've never rented on my own but seen folks struggling with rented bikes during the recent CAM ride! It almost appeared like the bikes were not checked for the condition before renting out! Most of them had issues with brakes, chain, etc as far as I cold see!
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vivek sharma
Aug 23, 2011, 5:23:24 AM8/23/11
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Hi,
www.tapprs.com
this site is not working, it gives following error.
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The requested URL /www.tapprs.com was not found on this server. That’s
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On Aug 23, 6:11 am, Kishan Kumar <kishan.kumar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've never rented on my own but seen folks struggling with rented bikes during the recent CAM ride! It almost appeared like the bikes were not checked for the condition before renting out! Most of them had issues with brakes, chain, etc as far as I cold see!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
www.tapprs.com
this site is not working, it gives following error.
" 404. That’s an error.
The requested URL /www.tapprs.com was not found on this server. That’s
all we know."
On Aug 23, 6:11 am, Kishan Kumar <kishan.kumar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've never rented on my own but seen folks struggling with rented bikes during the recent CAM ride! It almost appeared like the bikes were not checked for the condition before renting out! Most of them had issues with brakes, chain, etc as far as I cold see!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 23, 2011, at 1:34 AM, Prem Sagar <mail.premsa...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Hello Everyone,
>
> > You may be aware thatwww.tapprs.comis into travel & photography rentals. (If not, I am happy that you are aware now. Moderators, please excuse ;-) ).
>
>
>
> > Hello Everyone,
>
Prem Sagar
Aug 23, 2011, 11:05:31 AM8/23/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Hi Vivek,
I think Google Groups formatting adds a prefix to the links. Could you
please try again? http://tapprs.com
I checked the server details and things look good, even at the time
you sent the mail.
Hi Kishan,
Thank you for the reply.
True, quality is a must have to enhance the ride experience. Bad bikes
are a serious put off.
However, that said, I think the C2C rides were tough on not just the
rented bikes, but also the rider owned bikes. I heard even they had
issues with brakes and stuff.
Very valid point though and I am sure it helps a few of us venturing
into the space. Thanks.
cheers,
Prem
On Aug 23, 2:23 pm, vivek sharma <vivekanand.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> www.tapprs.com
>
> this site is not working, it gives following error.
>
> " 404. That’s an error.
>
> The requested URL /www.tapprs.comwas not found on this server. That’s
I think Google Groups formatting adds a prefix to the links. Could you
please try again? http://tapprs.com
I checked the server details and things look good, even at the time
you sent the mail.
Hi Kishan,
Thank you for the reply.
True, quality is a must have to enhance the ride experience. Bad bikes
are a serious put off.
However, that said, I think the C2C rides were tough on not just the
rented bikes, but also the rider owned bikes. I heard even they had
issues with brakes and stuff.
Very valid point though and I am sure it helps a few of us venturing
into the space. Thanks.
cheers,
Prem
On Aug 23, 2:23 pm, vivek sharma <vivekanand.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> www.tapprs.com
>
> this site is not working, it gives following error.
>
> " 404. That’s an error.
>
> all we know."
>
> On Aug 23, 6:11 am, Kishan Kumar <kishan.kumar...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > I've never rented on my own but seen folks struggling with rented bikes during the recent CAM ride! It almost appeared like the bikes were not checked for the condition before renting out! Most of them had issues with brakes, chain, etc as far as I cold see!
>
> > Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 23, 2011, at 1:34 AM, Prem Sagar <mail.premsa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Hello Everyone,
>
> > > You may be aware thatwww.tapprs.comisinto travel & photography rentals. (If not, I am happy that you are aware now. Moderators, please excuse ;-) ).
>
> On Aug 23, 6:11 am, Kishan Kumar <kishan.kumar...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > I've never rented on my own but seen folks struggling with rented bikes during the recent CAM ride! It almost appeared like the bikes were not checked for the condition before renting out! Most of them had issues with brakes, chain, etc as far as I cold see!
>
> > Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 23, 2011, at 1:34 AM, Prem Sagar <mail.premsa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Hello Everyone,
>
Harsha Vastare
Aug 23, 2011, 1:50:00 PM8/23/11
to Prem Sagar, Bangalore Bikers Club
Hi Prem,
Welcome to biking business. We also rent out Brand new Merida Bikes in the name Happy Strides .
Things i observed from last 8 months by bike renting and organizing bike trips
80% of the people who take bikes on rent or less experienced with geared bikes. When i first brought a bike for my self it took one week to adjust to riding and to change the gears.
We can't expect the rented bikes are used as smoothly as we use our own bikes.
In wet weather V Brakes performance is not good. when I organized a trip in Western Ghats of Sakelshpur in this rainy season each day ride of 40 kms took one set of brakes. We charge Rs.350/- as rent per day. Brakes itself took Rs.175/-. CAM group got better experience in this issue.
Each time when bikes come's from rent i wash the bikes, check the brakes, tune shifters, oil chains and cables, Market rate for doing this is Rs.500/- to Rs.800/-
Warm Regards
Harsha
--
Bicycle Rental & Customized Bike trips for groups www.happystrides.in
Planning for Team, Friends, or Family outing www.jenukallu.com
Contact : 9611322225
Welcome to biking business. We also rent out Brand new Merida Bikes in the name Happy Strides .
Things i observed from last 8 months by bike renting and organizing bike trips
80% of the people who take bikes on rent or less experienced with geared bikes. When i first brought a bike for my self it took one week to adjust to riding and to change the gears.
We can't expect the rented bikes are used as smoothly as we use our own bikes.
In wet weather V Brakes performance is not good. when I organized a trip in Western Ghats of Sakelshpur in this rainy season each day ride of 40 kms took one set of brakes. We charge Rs.350/- as rent per day. Brakes itself took Rs.175/-. CAM group got better experience in this issue.
Each time when bikes come's from rent i wash the bikes, check the brakes, tune shifters, oil chains and cables, Market rate for doing this is Rs.500/- to Rs.800/-
Warm Regards
Harsha
--
Bicycle Rental & Customized Bike trips for groups www.happystrides.in
Planning for Team, Friends, or Family outing www.jenukallu.com
Contact : 9611322225
Prem Sagar
Aug 26, 2011, 5:33:57 AM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Thanks Harish.
I have been renting photography and travel items for a few months
now.
I kinda concur with your opinion reg bicycle rentals.
Esp the monsoon rides are labour intensive for renters and I've been
charging separately for brakes, soiled returns (beyond an accepted
limit). I even had a rim scraped a bit after a ride in heavy slush and
rain.. the brakes didnt last 150 kms and the metal on the shoe scraped
the rim. However, I guess once the monsoon is done with, handling it
should be much easier.
Unlike most who also have a tour operation along with rentals, Tapprs
is mostly pure play rental (at least for now) and hence, I have to
price 'in' everything thing foreseeable, plus a slight premium for
relevant risk taken. At the current rates, I do not see myself scaling
up much on bike rentals for now beyond a few bikes.. esp as long as
its stand alone rental. However, it would be interesting to work out a
model that works for all of us.. customers and vendors.
cheers,
Prem
http://tapprs.com
On Aug 23, 10:50 pm, Harsha Vastare <harshavast...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Prem,
> Welcome to biking business. We also rent out Brand new Merida
> Bikes in the name Happy Strides . <http://www.facebook.com/happystrides>
> *Planning for Team, Friends, or Family outingwww.jenukallu.com
> Contact : 9611322225
> *
I have been renting photography and travel items for a few months
now.
I kinda concur with your opinion reg bicycle rentals.
Esp the monsoon rides are labour intensive for renters and I've been
charging separately for brakes, soiled returns (beyond an accepted
limit). I even had a rim scraped a bit after a ride in heavy slush and
rain.. the brakes didnt last 150 kms and the metal on the shoe scraped
the rim. However, I guess once the monsoon is done with, handling it
should be much easier.
Unlike most who also have a tour operation along with rentals, Tapprs
is mostly pure play rental (at least for now) and hence, I have to
price 'in' everything thing foreseeable, plus a slight premium for
relevant risk taken. At the current rates, I do not see myself scaling
up much on bike rentals for now beyond a few bikes.. esp as long as
its stand alone rental. However, it would be interesting to work out a
model that works for all of us.. customers and vendors.
cheers,
Prem
http://tapprs.com
On Aug 23, 10:50 pm, Harsha Vastare <harshavast...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Prem,
> Welcome to biking business. We also rent out Brand new Merida
>
> Things i observed from last 8 months by bike renting and organizing bike
> trips
>
> 80% of the people who take bikes on rent or less experienced with geared
> bikes. When i first brought a bike for my self it took one week to adjust to
> riding and to change the gears.
>
> We can't expect the rented bikes are used as smoothly as we use our own
> bikes.
>
> In wet weather V Brakes performance is not good. when I organized a trip in
> Western Ghats of Sakelshpur in this rainy season each day ride of 40 kms
> took one set of brakes. We charge Rs.350/- as rent per day. Brakes itself
> took Rs.175/-. CAM group got better experience in this issue.
>
> Each time when bikes come's from rent i wash the bikes, check the brakes,
> tune shifters, oil chains and cables, Market rate for doing this is Rs.500/-
> to Rs.800/-
>
> Warm Regards
>
> Harsha
> --
> *Bicycle Rental & Customized Bike trips for groupswww.happystrides.in*
> Things i observed from last 8 months by bike renting and organizing bike
> trips
>
> 80% of the people who take bikes on rent or less experienced with geared
> bikes. When i first brought a bike for my self it took one week to adjust to
> riding and to change the gears.
>
> We can't expect the rented bikes are used as smoothly as we use our own
> bikes.
>
> In wet weather V Brakes performance is not good. when I organized a trip in
> Western Ghats of Sakelshpur in this rainy season each day ride of 40 kms
> took one set of brakes. We charge Rs.350/- as rent per day. Brakes itself
> took Rs.175/-. CAM group got better experience in this issue.
>
> Each time when bikes come's from rent i wash the bikes, check the brakes,
> tune shifters, oil chains and cables, Market rate for doing this is Rs.500/-
> to Rs.800/-
>
> Warm Regards
>
> Harsha
> --
> *Planning for Team, Friends, or Family outingwww.jenukallu.com
> Contact : 9611322225
> *
deepakvrao
Aug 26, 2011, 6:57:18 AM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Amazed that brakes get worn so fast. Is it because of off roading? My
Canti brae pads are now 6000km and going strong, and I had done more
than 12000km [I think] when I sold my road bike, and brakes were fine.
Is it off roading, or what that eats up pads?
> *Planning for Team, Friends, or Family outingwww.jenukallu.com
> Contact : 9611322225
> *
Canti brae pads are now 6000km and going strong, and I had done more
than 12000km [I think] when I sold my road bike, and brakes were fine.
Is it off roading, or what that eats up pads?
> Hi Prem,
> Welcome to biking business. We also rent out Brand new Merida
> Bikes in the name Happy Strides . <http://www.facebook.com/happystrides>
> Welcome to biking business. We also rent out Brand new Merida
>
> Things i observed from last 8 months by bike renting and organizing bike
> trips
>
> 80% of the people who take bikes on rent or less experienced with geared
> bikes. When i first brought a bike for my self it took one week to adjust to
> riding and to change the gears.
>
> We can't expect the rented bikes are used as smoothly as we use our own
> bikes.
>
> In wet weather V Brakes performance is not good. when I organized a trip in
> Western Ghats of Sakelshpur in this rainy season each day ride of 40 kms
> took one set of brakes. We charge Rs.350/- as rent per day. Brakes itself
> took Rs.175/-. CAM group got better experience in this issue.
>
> Each time when bikes come's from rent i wash the bikes, check the brakes,
> tune shifters, oil chains and cables, Market rate for doing this is Rs.500/-
> to Rs.800/-
>
> Warm Regards
>
> Harsha
> --
> *Bicycle Rental & Customized Bike trips for groupswww.happystrides.in*
> Things i observed from last 8 months by bike renting and organizing bike
> trips
>
> 80% of the people who take bikes on rent or less experienced with geared
> bikes. When i first brought a bike for my self it took one week to adjust to
> riding and to change the gears.
>
> We can't expect the rented bikes are used as smoothly as we use our own
> bikes.
>
> In wet weather V Brakes performance is not good. when I organized a trip in
> Western Ghats of Sakelshpur in this rainy season each day ride of 40 kms
> took one set of brakes. We charge Rs.350/- as rent per day. Brakes itself
> took Rs.175/-. CAM group got better experience in this issue.
>
> Each time when bikes come's from rent i wash the bikes, check the brakes,
> tune shifters, oil chains and cables, Market rate for doing this is Rs.500/-
> to Rs.800/-
>
> Warm Regards
>
> Harsha
> --
> *Planning for Team, Friends, or Family outingwww.jenukallu.com
> Contact : 9611322225
> *
Nalla P Konar
Aug 26, 2011, 7:08:41 AM8/26/11
to deepakvrao, Bangalore Bikers Club
Hi Deepak,
Wow.. thats awesome stats.
Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and wears out the pads.
My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season, upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works out during this rainy season.. so far so good.
Rgds,
Nalla.
Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
Visit http://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriors for more details
Wow.. thats awesome stats.
Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and wears out the pads.
My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season, upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works out during this rainy season.. so far so good.
Rgds,
Nalla.
Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
Visit http://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriors for more details
deepakvrao
Aug 26, 2011, 7:17:49 AM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Thanks Nalla. You just got me to check my log, and I have just crossed
the quarter lakh mark [25,131.4 km], 750,000 feet of climbing, not
changed any brake pads yet [have changed bikes though], and yet suck
at cycling especially climbing.
On Aug 26, 4:08 pm, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Deepak,
> Wow.. thats awesome stats.
>
> Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and wears
> out the pads.
> My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season,
> upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works out
> during this rainy season.. so far so good.
>
> Rgds,
> Nalla.
> Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
> Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsfor more details
the quarter lakh mark [25,131.4 km], 750,000 feet of climbing, not
changed any brake pads yet [have changed bikes though], and yet suck
at cycling especially climbing.
On Aug 26, 4:08 pm, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Deepak,
> Wow.. thats awesome stats.
>
> Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and wears
> out the pads.
> My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season,
> upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works out
> during this rainy season.. so far so good.
>
> Rgds,
> Nalla.
> Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
Venkatesh N
Aug 26, 2011, 7:21:52 AM8/26/11
to deepakvrao, Bangalore Bikers Club
WOW! Those are some impressive figures right there! Awesome!
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Cheers,
Venky
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are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
Visit www.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com for more details
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Sabari Thampi
Aug 26, 2011, 7:29:26 AM8/26/11
to Venkatesh N, bangalor...@googlegroups.com, deepakvrao
Yes ! Amazing.
I Have to take a couple of rebirths to acheive these stats.
Congratulations.
I Have to take a couple of rebirths to acheive these stats.
Congratulations.
Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel
From: Venkatesh N <hiven...@gmail.com>
Sender: bangalor...@googlegroups.com
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:51:52 +0530
To: deepakvrao<deepa...@gmail.com>
Cc: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalor...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: [BBC] Re: Bicycle rental in Bangalore
deepakvrao
Aug 26, 2011, 7:29:32 AM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Thanks guys. Forgot to add, thats without commute miles. I dont track
that, but then my commute is about 150-175km per month, and I dont
really commute by bike in the rains, and nor did I when the Metro work
was at its worst.
Back to the original question though - wonder why brake pads wear out
in a day? Really was shocked to read that.
On Aug 26, 4:29 pm, "Sabari Thampi" <sgtha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes ! Amazing.
>
> I Have to take a couple of rebirths to acheive these stats.
>
> Congratulations.
> Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Venkatesh N <hivenka...@gmail.com>
>
> Sender: bangalor...@googlegroups.com
> Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:51:52
> To: deepakvrao<deepakv...@gmail.com>
that, but then my commute is about 150-175km per month, and I dont
really commute by bike in the rains, and nor did I when the Metro work
was at its worst.
Back to the original question though - wonder why brake pads wear out
in a day? Really was shocked to read that.
On Aug 26, 4:29 pm, "Sabari Thampi" <sgtha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes ! Amazing.
>
> I Have to take a couple of rebirths to acheive these stats.
>
> Congratulations.
> Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Venkatesh N <hivenka...@gmail.com>
>
> Sender: bangalor...@googlegroups.com
> Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:51:52
> Cc: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalor...@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [BBC] Re: Bicycle rental in Bangalore
>
> WOW! Those are some impressive figures right there! Awesome!
>
> Subject: Re: [BBC] Re: Bicycle rental in Bangalore
>
> WOW! Those are some impressive figures right there! Awesome!
>
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 4:47 PM, deepakvrao <deepakv...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Nalla. You just got me to check my log, and I have just crossed
> > the quarter lakh mark [25,131.4 km], 750,000 feet of climbing, not
> > changed any brake pads yet [have changed bikes though], and yet suck
> > at cycling especially climbing.
>
> > On Aug 26, 4:08 pm, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Deepak,
> > > Wow.. thats awesome stats.
>
> > > Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and
> > wears
> > > out the pads.
> > > My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season,
> > > upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works
> > out
> > > during this rainy season.. so far so good.
>
> > > Rgds,
> > > Nalla.
> > > Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
> > > Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsformore details
>
> > Thanks Nalla. You just got me to check my log, and I have just crossed
> > the quarter lakh mark [25,131.4 km], 750,000 feet of climbing, not
> > changed any brake pads yet [have changed bikes though], and yet suck
> > at cycling especially climbing.
>
> > On Aug 26, 4:08 pm, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Deepak,
> > > Wow.. thats awesome stats.
>
> > > Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and
> > wears
> > > out the pads.
> > > My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season,
> > > upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works
> > out
> > > during this rainy season.. so far so good.
>
> > > Rgds,
> > > Nalla.
> > > Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
>
> > > On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM, deepakvrao <deepakv...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > Amazed that brakes get worn so fast. Is it because of off roading? My
> > > > Canti brae pads are now 6000km and going strong, and I had done more
> > > > than 12000km [I think] when I sold my road bike, and brakes were fine.
> > > > Is it off roading, or what that eats up pads?
>
> > --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Venkyhttp://govenkygo.blogspot.com/
> > > On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM, deepakvrao <deepakv...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > Amazed that brakes get worn so fast. Is it because of off roading? My
> > > > Canti brae pads are now 6000km and going strong, and I had done more
> > > > than 12000km [I think] when I sold my road bike, and brakes were fine.
> > > > Is it off roading, or what that eats up pads?
>
> > --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details
>
> --
> Cheers,
chiddu
Aug 26, 2011, 8:03:16 AM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Impressive numbers. Yes the pads get worn out during rains. Otherwise
they are fine. Ride continously in the rain (here it means breaking
every corner), and they go poof.
Regards
Chiddu
On Aug 26, 7:17 am, deepakvrao <deepakv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Nalla. You just got me to check my log, and I have just crossed
> the quarter lakh mark [25,131.4 km], 750,000 feet of climbing, not
> changed any brake pads yet [have changed bikes though], and yet suck
> at cycling especially climbing.
>
> On Aug 26, 4:08 pm, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Deepak,
> > Wow.. thats awesome stats.
>
> > Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and wears
> > out the pads.
> > My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season,
> > upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works out
> > during this rainy season.. so far so good.
>
> > Rgds,
> > Nalla.
> > Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
> > Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsformore details
they are fine. Ride continously in the rain (here it means breaking
every corner), and they go poof.
Regards
Chiddu
On Aug 26, 7:17 am, deepakvrao <deepakv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Nalla. You just got me to check my log, and I have just crossed
> the quarter lakh mark [25,131.4 km], 750,000 feet of climbing, not
> changed any brake pads yet [have changed bikes though], and yet suck
> at cycling especially climbing.
>
> On Aug 26, 4:08 pm, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Deepak,
> > Wow.. thats awesome stats.
>
> > Its mainly due to ride in rain. The wet rims makes braking harder and wears
> > out the pads.
> > My stock Trek 4300 MTB brakepads also worn out during last rainy season,
> > upgraded it at Decathlon and its still going on. Lets see how it works out
> > during this rainy season.. so far so good.
>
> > Rgds,
> > Nalla.
> > Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
Harsha Vastare
Aug 26, 2011, 8:19:04 AM8/26/11
to sgth...@gmail.com, Venkatesh N, bangalor...@googlegroups.com, deepakvrao
Right Deepak we were riding most of the time off roads only, Some photo's of route hear,
Any body know any special V brakes for wet weather
Harsha
-- 
Arvind Ganesh
Aug 26, 2011, 8:53:51 AM8/26/11
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How many of these pads were from Decathlon? I bought the cheap V-brake
pads for Rs. 99 and used them for one trip with CAM and they are about
halfway down already. Not worth it I think. I was testing them this
time, but I'll put my Tektro pads that came with the Trek back on when
these are done.
pads for Rs. 99 and used them for one trip with CAM and they are about
halfway down already. Not worth it I think. I was testing them this
time, but I'll put my Tektro pads that came with the Trek back on when
these are done.
-Arvind
deepakvrao
Aug 26, 2011, 9:40:40 AM8/26/11
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Kool Stop salmon coloured are designed for wet, and have worked
fantastic for me. Good quality, and cheaper than Swiss Stops which are
really expensive.
On Aug 26, 5:19 pm, Harsha Vastare <harshavast...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Right Deepak we were riding most of the time off roads only, Some
> photo's<https://picasaweb.google.com/108380277097485390403/BindasBikersWestre...>
> *Planning for Team, Friends, or Family outingwww.jenukallu.com
> Contact : 9611322225
> *
fantastic for me. Good quality, and cheaper than Swiss Stops which are
really expensive.
On Aug 26, 5:19 pm, Harsha Vastare <harshavast...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Right Deepak we were riding most of the time off roads only, Some
> of
> route hear,
>
> Any body know any special V brakes for wet weather
>
> Harsha
> --
> *Bicycle Rental & Customized Bike trips for groupswww.happystrides.in*
> route hear,
>
> Any body know any special V brakes for wet weather
>
> Harsha
> --
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> Contact : 9611322225
> *
Prem Sagar
Aug 26, 2011, 12:58:52 PM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
I have to check out better brake shoes.
The original ones on the Trek 4300 lasted 3000km including a TFN ride,
few Kalhatty descents, riding in heavy rain in Nilgiris and Malnad
areas, etc. Once I changed to the Decathlon ones, been changing them
every month during the monsoon.
Thanks Doc. Will try to get the Kool Stop salmon.
cheers,
Prem
The original ones on the Trek 4300 lasted 3000km including a TFN ride,
few Kalhatty descents, riding in heavy rain in Nilgiris and Malnad
areas, etc. Once I changed to the Decathlon ones, been changing them
every month during the monsoon.
Thanks Doc. Will try to get the Kool Stop salmon.
cheers,
Prem
Nalla P Konar
Aug 26, 2011, 1:13:56 PM8/26/11
to Prem Sagar, Bangalore Bikers Club
Prem,
Changing every month !! Gosh !!
I have - http://www.decathlon.in/Cycling-Brakes-amp-Cables-V-BRAKE-XT-MODEL-PADS
Bought sometime last year and still going well. It was recommended by Sanjay there and was the costliest one available there that time.
Rgds,
Nalla.
Changing every month !! Gosh !!
I have - http://www.decathlon.in/Cycling-Brakes-amp-Cables-V-BRAKE-XT-MODEL-PADS
Bought sometime last year and still going well. It was recommended by Sanjay there and was the costliest one available there that time.
Rgds,
Nalla.
Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
Visit http://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriors for more details
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Prem Sagar
Aug 26, 2011, 1:20:31 PM8/26/11
to Nalla P Konar, Bangalore Bikers Club
Yup. Almost everymonth (mind you, been renting it in the last 3 months).
I had been using the 99Rs ones and not really good in rain. Will try the ones you mentioned and see how they go.
Btw Doc, where do you get these Kool Stop salmon (in Bangalore if possible)?
cheers,
Prem--
Regards,
Prem Sagar K
http://www.premsagar.net
I had been using the 99Rs ones and not really good in rain. Will try the ones you mentioned and see how they go.
Btw Doc, where do you get these Kool Stop salmon (in Bangalore if possible)?
cheers,
Prem
Regards,
Prem Sagar K
http://www.premsagar.net
deepakvrao
Aug 26, 2011, 8:55:05 PM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Got them online but I did get a mail from the manager in US asking if
anyone wanted to be their dealer in India. If Rohan/Venky are
interested, I can get them in contact.
Thank you for the note, if you have any local bicycle busninesses that
you know of or buy from please give them my contact email as we would
like to find a distributor in your country.
Regards,
Tim Watson
Kool-Stop USA
On Aug 26, 10:20 pm, Prem Sagar <mail.premsa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yup. Almost everymonth (mind you, been renting it in the last 3 months).
>
> I had been using the 99Rs ones and not really good in rain. Will try the
> ones you mentioned and see how they go.
>
> Btw Doc, where do you get these Kool Stop salmon (in Bangalore if possible)?
>
> cheers,
> Prem
>
> >> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details
>
> --
> Regards,
> Prem Sagar Khttp://www.premsagar.net<http://twitter.com/premsagar>
anyone wanted to be their dealer in India. If Rohan/Venky are
interested, I can get them in contact.
Thank you for the note, if you have any local bicycle busninesses that
you know of or buy from please give them my contact email as we would
like to find a distributor in your country.
Regards,
Tim Watson
Kool-Stop USA
On Aug 26, 10:20 pm, Prem Sagar <mail.premsa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yup. Almost everymonth (mind you, been renting it in the last 3 months).
>
> I had been using the 99Rs ones and not really good in rain. Will try the
> ones you mentioned and see how they go.
>
> Btw Doc, where do you get these Kool Stop salmon (in Bangalore if possible)?
>
> cheers,
> Prem
>
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Prem,
> > Changing every month !! Gosh !!
> > I have -
> >http://www.decathlon.in/Cycling-Brakes-amp-Cables-V-BRAKE-XT-MODEL-PADS
> > Bought sometime last year and still going well. It was recommended by
> > Sanjay there and was the costliest one available there that time.
>
> > Rgds,
> > Nalla.
> > Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
> > Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsfor more details
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Prem,
> > Changing every month !! Gosh !!
> > I have -
> >http://www.decathlon.in/Cycling-Brakes-amp-Cables-V-BRAKE-XT-MODEL-PADS
> > Bought sometime last year and still going well. It was recommended by
> > Sanjay there and was the costliest one available there that time.
>
> > Rgds,
> > Nalla.
> > Rider of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team
>
> --
> Regards,
> Prem Sagar Khttp://www.premsagar.net<http://twitter.com/premsagar>
Akshay Prabhu Gaonkar
Aug 26, 2011, 9:46:20 PM8/26/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
I had my set of front brake pads written off during my goa trip. Were
almost new.
That said I have observed that i user brakes a lot less on roadbike!
almost new.
That said I have observed that i user brakes a lot less on roadbike!
Vineet
Aug 27, 2011, 9:29:43 AM8/27/11
to Bangalore Bikers Club
Today I found out that RR cycles also gives bikes for rent. I didn't
find out the details though.
On Aug 27, 6:46 am, Akshay Prabhu Gaonkar
find out the details though.
On Aug 27, 6:46 am, Akshay Prabhu Gaonkar
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