Bicycle tubes are a simple but essential item for most cyclists (unless you’re riding solid or tubeless). They sit inside your tire and are inflated with a simple floor or portable pump. A tube puncture is typically a frustrating moment for every new cyclist, but being comfortable fixing punctures is an important skill for every rider. Tip – Carrying a …
The Continental Grand Prix 4000 was a favorite among cyclists and the GP5000 that just launched is something we’re super excited about. To improve on something that many feel is near perfect is a tough ask, yet Continental seem to have done this with the GP5000. A huge improvement over its older tire the Continental Grand Prix 4000S II. Quick …
Today we’re announcing that we will be shutting down the Specialized Concept Store, Bangalore as of 27 May 2018. Our entire retail staff will move over to our Jayanagar bike shop. Specialized continues to remain our main go-to brand. We started The Concept Store in Aug 2013 (my launch post) to partner & launch the biggest name in …
We’re nurturing our events page (bumsonthesaddle.com/events) to track and share all cycling events in Bangalore to ensure cyclists can easily find a ride of their choice. Keen to have an event listed and shared with the Bangalore Cycling community? Let us know! BOTS CENTURY CHALLENGE A 100KM ride is always an exciting achievement – a massive leap for a first …
A triathlon race comprises of three sports – Swimming, Bicycling and Running. Exciting to race 1 sport? Imagine three of them together! Triathlon as a sport is relatively new in India but seems to be fast gaining popularity. We currently have multiple Triathlon events in India with some level of international participation in some of the bigger ones like the …
I am Rupert Lawrence Fernandes, a Software Engineer by degree and a passionate cyclist. Worked as a Software Engineer at SAP Labs and Hindustan Unilever Limited. After working with SAP Labs, I continued to work with an NGO – Association of people for disability as a mathematics and dance teacher for the betterment of differently abled kids for 2 years, …
We’re nurturing our events page (bumsonthesaddle.com/events) to track and share all cycling events and rides in Bangalore to ensure riding miles are even simpler to achieve. Keen to have your event shared with the Bangalore cycling community? Let us know! As a cyclist, completing your first 100km ride is always an exciting achievement. We’re super excited about the BOTS100 and …
Demo-ing the Specialized Allez Sprint from Specialized Bicycles at the Criterium race organized by the Bangalore Bicycle Championships this weekend. Rohan KiniWHAT I LOVE ABOUT CYCLING I love riding my bike. Whether it’s a simple commute, a high-intensity road race, a jaw-grinding brevet, fixie rides thru packed Indian city or a kick-ass technical single track – I love it …
A lot of us looking at getting a bicycle for ourselves are left confused with the myriad options available nowadays. Those simple machines that we rode in our childhood have not gone untouched with the technological advancements made by mankind over the past few decades. Not only has this exposed us to more quality options to choose from, but can …
We’re nurturing our events page (bumsonthesaddle.com/events) to track and share all cycling events and rides in Bangalore to ensure riding miles are even simpler to achieve. Keen to have your event shared with the Bangalore cycling community? Let us know! As a cyclist, completing your first 100km ride is always a exciting achievement. We’re super excited about the BOTS100 and …
