Cheapest Road Bike

[TOMCAT]

Hello bikers!

Just one simple question to you all. Which do you think is the
cheapest road bike (drop bar) besides Hero Hawk and BSA Mach available
in Bangalore today? What's the rate and where can I get one from?

[108]

Fomas Road King.6k(approx)
Fomas Road King Delux.8k.(approx)

You can get it in the Firefox Station in Mantri Mall.

[Dipankar Paul]

Atlas ProVX - Abt 4000

http://www.atlascyclesonepat.com/bikes/pro-vx.htm

Cheers!!!!

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[Yogesh N. Rao]

Can you get a drop bar attached to a Doodhwala bicycle? Wouldn't that technically count as the cheapest roadbike?

[Shreelesh Kumar]

Hero Thunder Racer. I think its about 7k.

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[deepakvrao]

Nope. The brake system is different and non cabled . I think.

On Oct 31, 11:43 am, "Yogesh N. Rao" <yna...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Can you get a drop bar attached to a Doodhwala bicycle? Wouldn't that
> technically count as the cheapest roadbike?
>

> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 4:21 AM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
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> > Atlas ProVX - Abt 4000
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> >http://www.atlascyclesonepat.com/bikes/pro-vx.htm
>
> > Cheers!!!!
>
> > Dipankar
> > 9980265230

> > Visit my blog athttp://MyCrazyRides.blogspot.com/

> > Join the mailing list onhttp://groups.google.co.in/group/lifeonpedals
> > Visit us atwww.LifeOnPedals.com
>

> > On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 12:31 AM, 108 <sambhr...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Fomas Road King.6k(approx)
> >> Fomas Road King Delux.8k.(approx)
>
> >> You can get it in the Firefox Station in Mantri Mall.
>
> >> On Oct 30, 11:01 pm, TOMCAT <tomcat...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hello bikers!
>
> >> > Just one simple question to you all. Which do you think is the
> >> > cheapest road bike (drop bar) besides Hero Hawk and BSA Mach available
> >> > in Bangalore today? What's the rate and where can I get one from?
>
> >> --
> >> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> >> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> >> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

[Yogesh N. Rao]

Yes, you are right. So, Cheapest Road Bike = Doodhwala Bike - Standard Handle - Standard Brakes + Drop Bars + Wired Brakes

[Deepak Rao]

Isn't the doodhwala bike a road bike by itself?

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[George Joseph]

Is the "doodhwala bike" the old fashioned dark green bikes with the steel rods for brakes? 

If not, how much are those? Those are cool. 

George Joseph

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[htedum]

> Isn't the doodhwala bike a road bike by itself?

Doc, you call it a 'roadster', I guess. By road bike people usually
mean racing machines (though it isn't in the word).

@George: Yep. They are pretty cool. Heavy, but apparently very
comfortable. https://www.ticyclesindia.com/Product-Features.asp?pid=63.
They have prices for everything except this guy.

[Ashwatha Matthur]

The dark green doodhwallas are about 3.5 k.

On 31 Oct 2010 14:21, "George Joseph" <gjos...@gmail.com> wrote:

Is the "doodhwala bike" the old fashioned dark green bikes with the steel rods for brakes? 

If not, how much are those? Those are cool. 

George Joseph

gjos...@gmail.com

IN cell: 91 94-83-501169

NA cell:1-847-859-9591

On Oct 31, 2010, at 1:54 PM, Deepak Rao <dee...@rashminursinghome.com> wrote:

> Isn't the doodhwa...

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[Zipkill]

Hi,

I'm not sure if one can attach a drop bar on the great Indian roadster
a.k.a doodhwala bicycle. If one wants to, then I guess the stock
braking system has to go. Beside, the cost of a doodhwala cycle is Rs.
3500. Changing its brakes and handle will easily take it past Rs.4.5k.

Cheers!
Shashank

On Oct 31, 11:43 am, "Yogesh N. Rao" <yna...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Can you get a drop bar attached to a Doodhwala bicycle? Wouldn't that
> technically count as the cheapest roadbike?
>

> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 4:21 AM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Atlas ProVX - Abt 4000
>
> >http://www.atlascyclesonepat.com/bikes/pro-vx.htm
>
> > Cheers!!!!
>
> > Dipankar
> > 9980265230

> > Visit my blog athttp://MyCrazyRides.blogspot.com/

> > Join the mailing list onhttp://groups.google.co.in/group/lifeonpedals
> > Visit us atwww.LifeOnPedals.com
>

> > On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 12:31 AM, 108 <sambhr...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Fomas Road King.6k(approx)
> >> Fomas Road King Delux.8k.(approx)
>
> >> You can get it in the Firefox Station in Mantri Mall.
>
> >> On Oct 30, 11:01 pm, TOMCAT <tomcat...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hello bikers!
>
> >> > Just one simple question to you all. Which do you think is the
> >> > cheapest road bike (drop bar) besides Hero Hawk and BSA Mach available
> >> > in Bangalore today? What's the rate and where can I get one from?
>
> >> --
> >> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> >> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> >> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

[Vineet Sharma]

Hello Rao Sir, how you fixing calipar break on this bike? It missing hole on frame no?

[Sudhir P]

On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Vineet Sharma <infy....@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello Rao Sir, how you fixing calipar break on this bike? It missing hole on frame no?

weld brake-bosses on :)
 

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[108]

Any reason why the Doodhwalla costs the same as a BSA Mach?

If it is durable/rugged/reliable,the Doodhwalla can be converted into
a single speed heavy duty tourer no?(Since dedicated tourers are
insanely pricey for the poor tourer to be able to afford).

Also,how will the non-cable braking of a doodhwalla fare against the
cable braking systems?Isn't it actually a more sturdy system than the
cable braking system?

Thank You.

:)


On Oct 31, 4:19 pm, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Vineet Sharma <infy.vin...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Hello Rao Sir, how you fixing calipar break on this bike? It missing hole
> > on frame no?
>
> weld brake-bosses on :)
>
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> > On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 8:19 AM, Yogesh N. Rao <yna...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Yes, you are right. So, Cheapest Road Bike = Doodhwala Bike - Standard
> >> Handle - Standard Brakes + Drop Bars + Wired Brakes
>

> >>> > >> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comformore details

>
> >>> > >  --
> >>> > > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> >>> > > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> >>> > > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comformore details

>
> >>> --
> >>> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> >>> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
> >>> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details
>
> >>  --
> >> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> >> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
> >> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details
>
> >  --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details
>
> --

[Sudhir P]

On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 5:34 PM, 108 <samb...@gmail.com> wrote:

Any reason why the Doodhwalla costs the same as a BSA Mach?

If it is durable/rugged/reliable,the Doodhwalla can be converted into
a single speed heavy duty tourer no?(Since dedicated tourers are
insanely pricey for the poor tourer to be able to afford).

Should be much heavier than the mach

 

Also,how will the non-cable braking of a doodhwalla fare against the
cable braking systems?Isn't it actually a more sturdy system than the
cable braking system?

The braking is too spongy from my recollections of it...... But, that neednt be so much of an issue for the money saved perhaps.... Carrying a spare cable if you are 'touring' isnt very hard.


 

Visit www.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com for more details

[Yogesh N. Rao]

You guys are forgetting something. Unlike Treks and Bianchis, India has a vibrant second hand market for the standard Doodhwallah. I am sure you can a decent used one for < Rs.1000. Spend another Rs.400 and you have an awesome oiled+overhauled doodhwallah (good enough to deliver milk freshly milked from the cows).

[TOMCAT]

Guys, thanks for all you inputs! Special thanks to YN Rao! BTW: for a
dhoodwalla bike, why would I bother to get into BBC discussion
post :-)?

I am on a limited budget and wanted to know qulaity road 'racing'
bikes at the cheapest price in Bangalore.

Thanks!

On Oct 31, 6:42 pm, "Yogesh N. Rao" <yna...@gmail.com> wrote:
> You guys are forgetting something. Unlike Treks and Bianchis, India has a
> vibrant second hand market for the standard Doodhwallah. I am sure you can a
> decent used one for < Rs.1000. Spend another Rs.400 and you have an awesome
> oiled+overhauled doodhwallah (good enough to deliver milk freshly milked
> from the cows).
>
>
>

> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com> wrote:

> >> > > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comformore details

> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

[Nalla P Konar]

Hmmm, now you rephrased the problem description :)
Cheapest roadbike became Quality road racing bike.
Assuming, you still want to know the cheapest good quality bike.
I will recommend the following:-
1. bTwin Sport1 Roadbike - 25k
2. Heard there is a Giant roadbike (not sure about details) - 27k

Never rode a Fomas roadbikes but lots of riders here do have it.
Rgds,
Nalla.
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[Nalla P Konar]

BTW, i have a bTwin Sport1 roadbike and thats why the first preference (incase it wasnt obvious) :)
Bought in 9th July 2010, done 972 kms on it till date.  No issues whatsoever.. not even a single puncture (touchwood !!)

Rgds,
Nalla.
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Visit http://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriors for more details

[TOMCAT]

Thanks Nalla! Sorry that I didnt post the actual 'expected'
requirements :-)

Sport1 sounds good enough!

On Oct 31, 10:32 pm, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com> wrote:
> BTW, i have a bTwin Sport1 roadbike and thats why the first preference
> (incase it wasnt obvious) :)
> Bought in 9th July 2010, done 972 kms on it till date.  No issues
> whatsoever.. not even a single puncture (touchwood !!)
> Rgds,
> Nalla.
> Member of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team

> Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsfor more details

>
> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:59 PM, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hmmm, now you rephrased the problem description :)
> > Cheapest roadbike became Quality road racing bike.
> > Assuming, you still want to know the cheapest good quality bike.
> > I will recommend the following:-
> > 1. bTwin Sport1 Roadbike - 25k
> > 2. Heard there is a Giant roadbike (not sure about details) - 27k
>
> > Never rode a Fomas roadbikes but lots of riders here do have it.
> > Rgds,
> > Nalla.
> > Member of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team

> > Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsfor more details

>
> > On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:42 PM, TOMCAT <tomcat...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Guys, thanks for all you inputs! Special thanks to YN Rao! BTW: for a
> >> dhoodwalla bike, why would I bother to get into BBC discussion
> >> post :-)?
>
> >> I am on a limited budget and wanted to know qulaity road 'racing'
> >> bikes at the cheapest price in Bangalore.
>

> >> Thanks!- Hide quoted text -

[Shankar Shastry]

How cheap? Whats the limit of your budget? Even for roadie scums who want to convert even a doodhwalla bike to a road bike (dont come at me with those road morphs ;D), there are options at various price points. I can recall these from my memory

3-5k = Mach 

6k = Fomas Roadking

7k = Hero Thunder Racer 

8-9k = Fomas Roadking Deluxe

22-24k = btwin sport 1

28-30k = giant scr 2

37k-39k = Bianchi Nirone 2300 mix

Above 39k = dont know :P

Make a wise choice :)

On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:42 PM, TOMCAT <tomc...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Sudhir P]

The Giant one is the SCR

And IMO, if u can afford the scr/sport, dont bother with Fomas roadking....

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[108]

Buy the mach if your budget is around 4k.Otherwise wait for sometime
and go for the Giant/Bianchi.

On Oct 31, 10:38 pm, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Giant one is the SCR
>
> And IMO, if u can afford the scr/sport, dont bother with Fomas roadking....
>

> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:59 PM, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hmmm, now you rephrased the problem description :)
> > Cheapest roadbike became Quality road racing bike.
> > Assuming, you still want to know the cheapest good quality bike.
> > I will recommend the following:-
> > 1. bTwin Sport1 Roadbike - 25k
> > 2. Heard there is a Giant roadbike (not sure about details) - 27k
>
> > Never rode a Fomas roadbikes but lots of riders here do have it.
> > Rgds,
> > Nalla.
> > Member of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team

> > Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsfor more details

>
> > On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:42 PM, TOMCAT <tomcat...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Guys, thanks for all you inputs! Special thanks to YN Rao! BTW: for a
> >> dhoodwalla bike, why would I bother to get into BBC discussion
> >> post :-)?
>
> >> I am on a limited budget and wanted to know qulaity road 'racing'
> >> bikes at the cheapest price in Bangalore.
>
> >> Thanks!
>
> >>  --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

[htedum]

There's also the KHS Flite 300 at 36 (?)

On Oct 31, 10:38 pm, Sudhir P <sudhirpalli...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Giant one is the SCR
>
> And IMO, if u can afford the scr/sport, dont bother with Fomas roadking....
>

> On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:59 PM, Nalla P Konar <nallako...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hmmm, now you rephrased the problem description :)
> > Cheapest roadbike became Quality road racing bike.
> > Assuming, you still want to know the cheapest good quality bike.
> > I will recommend the following:-
> > 1. bTwin Sport1 Roadbike - 25k
> > 2. Heard there is a Giant roadbike (not sure about details) - 27k
>
> > Never rode a Fomas roadbikes but lots of riders here do have it.
> > Rgds,
> > Nalla.
> > Member of Cleated Warriors - Bangalore Bicycle racing team

> > Visithttp://www.facebook.com/cleatedwarriorsfor more details

>
> > On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:42 PM, TOMCAT <tomcat...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Guys, thanks for all you inputs! Special thanks to YN Rao! BTW: for a
> >> dhoodwalla bike, why would I bother to get into BBC discussion
> >> post :-)?
>
> >> I am on a limited budget and wanted to know qulaity road 'racing'
> >> bikes at the cheapest price in Bangalore.
>
> >> Thanks!
>
> >>  --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

[Viswanath Reddy]

The milk man cycle has a different clientile. I rode one for 3 years to school everyday and my father had one for 19 years. It is rugged beyond doubt, survived a lot of head on crashes. Also saves you- as the head is not positioned close to the front point of your bike.

Currently I own a firefox target and I relized I could have avoided most of those crashes had the dhoodhwala cycle brakes were as good as my target's.

And don't get me talking about that stupid chaincase.

It's like comparing a bullet to a Bmw tourer: only difference in price is less.

Viswa

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[krishna kumar]

hi friend,
U can go for BSA KRUZE. I seen in R R Madiwala showroom & T&T
Koramangala. It is about 19k.
If u looking more cheaper one u can go for FORMAS ROAD KING DELUX. It
is about 8k with acessories. U check d snaps i taken fron Matri mall.
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[TOMCAT]

Thanks Krishna!

This one looks pocket friendly :-)

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[Karthikeyan B]

Hi,

I own a FOMAS RoadKing Deluxe Road Bike.

Covered around 1000 KM in 2 months.

Various short trips and 2 long trips Bang-Mysore last month and Bang-Chennai recently.

It is worth for the price.Goto Karnataka Cycle Mart near Marathahalli Signal.

I bought it for Rs.8200 including accessories.

Karthik

[Kaustubh Patil]

How about LA Urbano. It looks great and I think costs something around 25K.

[alphazed1]

guys.. i own a Giant SCR 2... got it a week back.. amazing ride..
in case anyone wants some info on it feel free to contact... (i
struggled to find anyone who owns it for reviews...had a tough time in
deciding... hence trying to help out)
9972851927 is me... :)

Cheers,
Sumit

On Nov 3, 11:56 am, Kaustubh Patil <kaustu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> How about LA Urbano. It looks great and I think costs something around 25K.
>

> On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Karthikeyan B <karthikche...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi,
> > I own a FOMAS RoadKing Deluxe Road Bike.
> > Covered around 1000 KM in 2 months.
> > Various short trips and 2 long trips Bang-Mysore last month and
> > Bang-Chennai recently.
>
> > It is worth for the price.Goto Karnataka Cycle Mart near Marathahalli
> > Signal.
> > I bought it for Rs.8200 including accessories.
>
> > Karthik
>

> >> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

>
> >  --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?