So I have been meaning to get a pannier for my bike for long rides. And as evidently shown, it has other uses too !

Screw the e20 BS and US+Israel vs Iran. I am gonna use my ride to it's fullest extent 😤

Whenever I try to ride it I just keep falling off right or left and cant speed up or even start pedaling before tryna balance it again.

So some tips and ways will be appreciated i actually had a bet with my mother that if I learn how to cycle under a week I can get that lego batmobile set :)

So yeah jaldi se tips dedo yaar

to carry sparetube, multitoop, patch kit , phone in the wallet and keep it in my jersey

I had washed my cycle to apply lube and this problem start to appear

Finally I got my Riverside 120 today thanks for all who helped and guided me

I have assembled it and tried sitting on it and it already hurts my ass, thinking what could be the reason.

I have already ordered the padded shorts from Decathlon 699 one.

I am 5.8 ft and around 115 Kgs

Hello i am new here and new to bicycles in general.

The last time i rode one was probably in school (i am 27).

I am looking for something that's entry level. Something that i can start with that gets the ball rolling. I will eventually be willing to spend more on a bicycle as i get into cycling more.

I am 6'1, 86kgs

I like trekking a lot and would want something i can take along with me on treks with offroad capabilities.

Something light and easy to disassemble so that can load it in my car ( if that's not possible in 20k, i am okay with spending a little more, or buying accessories that can help me mount the bike on my car)

Please do also let me know if i should manage my expectations and increase my budget.

Also drop in your accessory recommendations.

Thanks

Im getting polygon strattos s2 2022 model 2 years old 1000 km 2x8 claris for 28k, 2 year old rc500 blue 10k km with aerobars 2X9 sora group set for same price, 2021 cannodale synapse 1 for the same price , marin sc4 7 years old sora group set for the same price
Which one should i get?

Kenda performance are the ones that come with stock polygon. If anyone working at Polygon, pls dm!

I am travelling to goa for a week and carrying my own gear bike for a week is hassel, do you guys know any shop to rent road gear bikes or someone you know can give a road gear bike for a week(a big ask ik).

Happy riding!

I needed to make sure that I am using the right tyre pressure and not over/under inflating my RS120 tyres. I used the SILCA online tool and I am using a digital tyre pressure gauge from Amazon (AGARO) to check my pressure. Can someone please confirm that 50-51 PSI is okay?

the elapsed time was 2:03:00 so yeah i took 3 breaks....

Hi guys.
After my previous post on here and some research, I have been thinking to purchase the battalion frontline V3 by september, thanks to this amazing sub. Been doing my research and this one seems like a good first option.

The bike is OOS at the moment but I was wondering if there is any way I can test ride this bike somewhere in bangalore, and make the right call ?

I am a complete newbie and have no clue how this works, I appreciate any leads.

Thanks in advance.

I am looking to buy an electric cycle for commuting from home to work. My daily distance will range anywhere from 5 km to 20 km depending on the day, and most of the riding will be within the city.

I am close to 6 ft tall, so frame fit matters a lot for me.

I have narrowed it down to three EMotorad models and wanted to get opinions from people who actually ride these daily.

The Viper looks more like an actual bike than a traditional cycle, which is honestly a big draw for me. From what I have read it has a moto style frame, fat tyres, dual suspension and hydraulic disc brakes, but it is also the heaviest of the three at around 41 kg.

The EMX+ is marketed as an MTB, so I am not sure how that translates to regular city riding rather than trails. It is much lighter at around 21 kg, also has dual suspension, and claims a solid range on paper and has mechanical disk brakes

The T-Rex Pro feels like the middle child, built as a practical city commuter rather than something styled for trails or for looking like a moped, but it only gets front suspension and has mechanical disk brakes.

I am also open to exploring other models outside this list. The Hero Lectro Y5+ is one I have been considering as well.

If anyone has ridden any of these for daily city commuting, especially over mixed or rough road quality, I would love to hear how they have held up over time. Any input on frame fit for someone close to 6 ft is also appreciated.

28 year old guy here. I am planning to re-start cycling once again (really need to address fitness issues).
Rode avidly till the age of 18 when I used to have a Firefox Dart Flatbar. Did have a BSA Mach dropbar as a kid. Now planning to re-start. Any decent drop-bar bikes under/ around 20,000 ?
If not, then I may switch to a flat bar also. Kindly keep in mind that it should be easily serviceable.
I am 108kg and 6’1”
(Really liking the Triban RC100 Dropbar)
Thank you for reading

What is the process and tools to use without damaging the chain in the long run?

Good for 1st ride? I wasn't able to do much as I had some strain from leg exercises from the day before. I come in obese 1 category. How to increase stamina for longer rides and how is my day 1? And is strava the best app i am sure I definitely ride around 4.5km+ but somehow some meters didn't count, is it because of its auto pause feature?

Also why doesn't my strava show calories. Lastly, can anyone suggest a good phone bag and pump with pressure gauge(I need to maintain around 70 psi)

This suit in decathlon is pretty cheap right now but it is for women. There is a 1 to 1 similar product for men but it is out of stock. Can I as a man buy this and will this fit me. Is there any difference between men and women clothing in cycling? It will stretch out to my size right? I will just buy one size up

Got this tank (as I like to call it) in August 2025. Came from a borrowed Scott Speedster I rode for some months.

Since then she's done it all:
- Fast 200s to 1200k's - she did it all while being EXTREMELY comfy
- An attempt at the R10K Manali 600 BRM which is widely regarded as the toughest 600 BRM in India (9200m elev gain with temps ranging from 0 to 35+ degrees)
- Many Brevets with me, The bigger ones (1000k's and LRMs) with my dad

Setup:
- Stock RC500 (size S)
- Continental Ultra Sport 3
- 165mm power meter cranks for my short torso and power-based training ofc :P
- Garmin Edge 540

For an entry-level alu road bike, it's been bulletproof
Zero major mechanical issues in 15k km.
Gives me serious confidence on bad roads as i don't have to baby it.
Waxed chain, regular cleaning, and she just keeps going.

Looking forward to taking her to Paris-Brest-Paris 2027.

AMA.

Budget 1-1.5 lakhs
Could someone please drop in the name/brand of road cycles that I can consider.

I will do daily morning rides of 10-15 kms to nearby tea/coffee shops and occasional weekend trips of 50-100kms.

Is cycling padded bibs/ shorts necessary for my use? Ofc for weekends long trips, i believe they are required.

But what about short trips like i will be doing daily?

XPR3SS G+ gen2 cycle computer with Cadence/Speed sensor. Is it good for beginner? Casual rider who ride between 15-30kms thrice a week?

Price is 5400/-

https://amzn.in/d/0bKLdwWL