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BUYING GUIDES – RIM VS MECHANICAL DISC VS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES

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Brakes allow you to stop your bike. Having a very good set of brakes not only allows you to be safe on the road or on trails but also gives you a sense of control of your machine which magically makes your ride even better. The brake unit consists of both the levers at the handlebars, the actual braking mechanism …

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WEST BANGALORE RIDE ROUTE – “ROLLER COASTER MAGADI” | INTERMEDIATE

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Elevation Gain: 1406m Ride Time: 4-6 hours Route Profile: Rolling Road Quality: Smooth Tarmac Traffic Level: Moderate. Traffic levels increases in Bangalore on the way back Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/11621447 If climbing is your thing, then a ride to Magadi must be on your To Do List. Start off from BOTS, Jayanagar and head towards Mysore Road via the Outer Ring …

BUYERS GUIDE: BASICS OF BIKE SIZING AND BIKE FIT

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Planning to buy a bike? Well, the right sized bike is THE most important thing to maximize your performance, enjoyment, and to also ensure you stay injury free. This bike sizing guide should help you zero in on the right sized bike to enjoy the amazing benefits of Cycling. The correct bike size bikes depends on a few things Your …

HOW TO CHOOSE ROAD BICYCLES – BUYERS GUIDE

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Road bikes are designed to be ridden on good unbroken surfaces. Good tarmac is fantastic as it allows you to ride the bike fast and long, but these bikes can definitely roll over fire roads or broken tarmac patches. Road bikes do not come with suspensions and riding them over broken patches can seem quite jarring. Typically road bikes are …

HOW TO CHOOSE MOUNTAIN BIKES – BUYERS GUIDE

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Mountain Bikes are bikes that are designed to be ridden off-road on trails, mud tracks, rocky/sandy sections, and generally areas that are not smooth. Generally, mountain bikes are identified by knobby tires, flat handlebars, and suspensions which provide a smooth and stable ride even on highly irregular or broken terrain. WHEN TO USE AN MTB If the idea of getting …