Repairing a bicycle - need inputs

[Jayaram Krishnamurthy]

Hi Bikers,

 

I know this community isnt very active but wanted to put forth some questions.

 

I am repairing my old ATB (single gear) and wanted some inputs.

1. New brakes - the old brakes sucked, were the rubber ones and used to wear out easily. Any recommendations

2. New handle - any recommendations , experiences

3. New gear - now i am not sure if i can add gears to my non-geared bike so just wanted some inputs - recommended or not

4. New tyres - recommendations / brands ?

 

Any place where excellent cycle mechanics are there in Pune who can make my bike a bike :)

I have done some repairing to the one but feel like doing some more to take it for long rides until I get a new TREK or similar !

 

Would appreciate inputs!

 

Thanks,

Jayaram

[Rohan Kini]

hey Jayaram,
 you could do all this ..
but it would be much cheaper to just spring in for a new bike !

speak to Alpesh at Koregaon Park - Rider owned bikes (http://firefoxbikes.com/station.htm) and he should be able to help you out.

Check out the maintenance section on our biking wiki - http://notebook.bumsonthesaddle.com/

brakes - get the V brakes from the Trek 3700 or the Target. Those should do well.
Handle bar - Target / Trek 3700 - decent
Gears - knock em off and convert the bikeinto a single speed
Tires - you could speak to Alpesh and get some Kenda tires. Or jst pick up local tires. The Tires off Trek 3700 are also good.

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~ ROhan
@ http://blog.bumsonthesaddle.com
awesome cycling group: http://bangalorebikersclub.com

[Pranav Negandhi]

Considering you're replacing almost everything but the frame getting a
new bicycle would be better. For a little more than the amount you
spend repairing this bike you can get a brand new BSA Mach 18. And you
won't even miss the gears given it's light weight.

.p

[Nisha Vikram]

Hi,

I wouldn't know much. But there is a shop in Koregaon Park, Lane 7. Maybe he could help.

 

~Nisha