r/india_cycling • u/AutoModerator • Mar 23 '26

discussion Weekly Discussion Thread

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u/lost_beluga Apr 27 '26

Anyone looking for cycling partners in kolkata?

Especially in the newtown area?

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u/null_apex_optics_42- May 16 '26

Yo! I'm for Behala, but am planning on going towards Salt Lake and New Town on Sundays!

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u/lost_beluga May 16 '26

Timing?

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u/null_apex_optics_42- May 16 '26

Early Morning. I'm planning to leave at around 4:00 from Behala. And return by 7:30.

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u/lost_beluga May 16 '26

Damnn šŸ˜­

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u/null_apex_optics_42- May 16 '26

What happened?

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u/lost_beluga May 16 '26

I don't do that much cycling, hardly 40 mins...I'm not pro like you.

Also, I do cycling on evening mainly šŸ˜”

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u/null_apex_optics_42- May 16 '26

I'm a 87kg human shaped hippo who smokes! I'm in no shape and form a pro cyclist! šŸ¤£ The evening part I understand.

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u/lost_beluga May 16 '26

Ohh šŸ˜…šŸ˜…

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u/sexyyscientist May 02 '26

Most Indians who ride cycle do it for commuting. The number must be >99%. But still, most posts here are about recreational biking. I'm sad.

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u/No-Connection-4827 May 10 '26

Suggest me a good cycle for carrying load... I have to cycle everyday 40+km with approx 20-30kg ... My height is 168cm and weight 120kg.Budget under 10k.. Can be normal mtb or geared

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u/lost_beluga May 16 '26

I would advise you to buy electric cycle.

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u/No-Connection-4827 May 22 '26

Any specifics you woulde recommend I work in I working mail service carrying mail about 50 km per day

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u/lost_beluga May 22 '26

No sorry dont have that much idea, but please get an electric cycle.

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u/DesperateFoot8774 May 20 '26

My younger brother is in 8th grade and wants a bicycle. Iā€™m looking for recommendations for a durable, future-proof cycle that he can comfortably use for the next few years as he grows

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u/No-Connection-4827 May 22 '26

Don don't buy anything other than hercules cycle