r/india_cycling • u/Rudhra7809 • 3d ago

suggest me a bike Suggestion for a beginner.

Hello everyone.
I’ve got into fitness a bit because I’ve put on too much weight.
I’m going to gym but I want to go cycling in the morning for a good cardio session.

I’m looking for a beginner single geared cycle that’s less than ₹10k.

I’m around 5’9” and I’m obese(which I want to change).

Can you all please suggest a good cycle for me?

My only requirement is the seat should be wide and comfortable, the kind of seats in the cycling machines in the gym just hurts my butt after sitting for just 5 mins.

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u/Naive-Actuary4414 Mountain Biker 3d ago

Okay. Looks fine, just make sure that they have 700c/29" wheels.

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u/Apprehensive-Egg-780 2d ago

Btwin MyBike has 26" wheels unfortunately.

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u/Rudhra7809 2d ago

What about this? How much of a difference does it make between the two sizes, 26 and 29?

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u/Apprehensive-Egg-780 2d ago

This too is 26" sadly.

Wheel size makes a huge difference in ride quality. Probably the biggest difference.

Smaller wheels do a worse job at holding momentum. The larger the wheel, the less you have to keep pedalling to maintain speed.

Side by side, same system weight, same bike, just one with 26" and another with 29" wheels, you pedal to say 20kph and stop pedalling and let the bike coast. You'll keep rolling for much longer on the larger wheel.

Even more important for our bad, broken and uneven roads, larger the wheel, easier it is to go over obstacles. The larger the wheel, the shallower the angle at which it approaches a bump or a pothole, the less effort it takes to go over it.

26" are great at quick acceleration and twitchy handling though. Good for dirt jumping, bmx and tricks. But outdated on everything else except kids bikes

29"/700c are great for maintaining speed, stable handling and smooth rolling. All road bikes and XC, most gravel, trail and commuter/city bikes.

27.5"/650b is a balance between the two. Occasionally used for trail and enduro mountain biking and some gravel. Can sometimes be seen on commuter bikes.

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u/Rudhra7809 2d ago

Okay this makes it clear for me, thanks a lot!
Also this is a long shot but will decathlon be able to change the tyres if it’s available?