[Beginner] Advice on buying a bike

Mayank Juneja

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Jan 26, 2014, 3:35:48 PM1/26/14

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Hi everyone,

I am planning to buy a bike, will be using mostly for commuting to office. I am a beginner to the world of bikes, so need some advice on buying one.

I have a budget of around 10-15k. I did check out a few bikes at a Decathlon store and found Btwin Rockrider 5.0 and 5.1 within that budget. Which are the other bikes that I should try? Which would be the best one for my requirements?

Eagerly waiting for your response.

Regards,

Mayank

santosh kumar

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Jan 27, 2014, 11:29:33 AM1/27/14

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My friend bought a Hercules rider contour for ~16k + accessories
Some time last month.

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Rajesh Dhawan

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Jan 27, 2014, 11:49:44 AM1/27/14

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I bought a couple of hercules ryders neo which is a hybrid bike for around 12.5k (accessories extra) a couple of months back for my friend n myself and we both are loving the ride.
That being said if you plan of going on long rides, I'll suggest you buy a bike without suspension (mine has and it slows me down).

You can check out hercules act 110 (it's the same as Neo but without suspension). I also recommend looking at Montra bikes, I saw one today for another friend of mine n felt it was good too. it was montra jazz.. I guess Firefox too has one around your budget.

PS: Keep in mind 1.5-3k for the additional cost accessories.

Mayank Juneja

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Jan 27, 2014, 1:01:08 PM1/27/14

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Rajesh, Santosh, Thanks for the inputs!

I enquired a bit more about this on the forum. I have a few questions:

1. Given my requirements, should I go for a MTB or Hybrid? - I am 6 feet tall, weight on a higher end. I will be using the bike mostly for commuting.

2. Should I chose a bike with suspension?

3. Right now, I think I have the following choices:

- Btwin RR 5.0

- Btwin RR 5.1

- Hercules Act 110 (I think this one doesn't come in a frame size which will suit me)

- Hercules Ryders Neo

- Hercules Ryders contour

- Firefox or any other model that I may have missed?

What would be the best one to buy?

Thanks again for your valuable time and the suggestions.

Mayank

Balaji J H

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Jan 27, 2014, 1:58:44 PM1/27/14

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Strike your line to RR 5.1

Rajesh Dhawan

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Jan 27, 2014, 2:17:21 PM1/27/14

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1. Given my requirements, should I go for a MTB or Hybrid? - I am 6 feet tall, weight on a higher end. I will be using the bike mostly for commuting.

MTBs are more comfortable to ride but the larger tires with suspension are going to slow you down. I'll suggest a hybrid based on the fact that you are new and need it for commuting. Consider the weight of the bike as well. The lighter the better.

2. Should I chose a bike with suspension?

I wanted and got myself one with front suspension, only to realise after a couple of long weekend rides that one without suspension would be better as I could go faster.
If you want a more comfortable and smoother ride, then choose one with suspension.
Not that without suspension is gonna rock you badly.

3. Right now, I think I have the following choices:

- Btwin RR 5.0 - Btwin RR 5.1 - Hercules Act 110 (I think this one doesn't come in a frame size which will suit me) - Hercules Ryders Neo - Hercules Ryders contour - Firefox or any other model that I may have missed?

What would be the best one to buy?

This is a little tough to answer as it depends on personal needs. Keep the points in mind and try out the rides before you make your decision.
Don't forget to check montra..