Brevets (long-distance endurance cycling events of 200/300/400/600 kilometers that are supposed to be completed in a stipulated time) have caught the fancy of cyclists across India. With various randonneuring clubs in different parts of the country and with spirited participation from a handful of Indian cyclists in the recently concluded Paris-Brest-Paris 2015, there seems to be a spike in interest in …
WHY RIDE A PURE FIX? INTRODUCTION TO FIXED GEAR & SINGLE SPEED CYCLING
All across India there is a sudden spike in interest in cycling as a fitness and leisure activity. Be it the social aspect of riding in a group, commuting within the city to avoid the ever-so-problematic traffic, or just pushing yourself to your limits to get fitter and faster, the possibilities seem endless. As someone who is looking at taking …
PRODUCT REVIEW: PURE FIX FIXED GEAR/SINGLE SPEED BIKES, IF IT AIN’T FIXED, ITS BROKEN
I remember the first time I saw the movie Premium Rush, I was left completely fascinated by the idea of riding a fixed gear bike. I mean, riding without brakes, not being able to coast, weaving through peak hour traffic, sounds like something that someone with a death wish would do. But then, what bigger adrenaline rush can you get …
HOW TO CHOOSE BICYCLE HANDLEBARS – BUYERS GUIDE
The main function of a handlebar is to provide support to the rider and to enable the rider to maneuver the bike. Handlebar design, dimensions, and geometry play a huge part not only in determining how your bike handles but also in how well it fits you. Designers make the most out of mordern technology and material technology to shed …
HOW TO CHOOSE A CYCLING COMPUTER – BUYERS GUIDE
While cycling, it’s convenient to have ride data, and statistics at your finger tips. All that data can help you know where you’re going (navigation), how much effort you’re putting in and how far you’ve ridden (just a handful of the many features). A cyclocomputer does all this and more – which is why you might want to consider one …
BUYING GUIDES: HOW TO CONVERT NORMAL RIMS TO TUBELESS
Don’t fancy spending a lot of money on tubeless rims? Well, here is a cost-effective and getto way of going tubeless! Equipment required – 1) Velotape tubeless conversion kit 2) Stan’s no-tubes Tire Sealant or 1) Orange Seal MTB Tubeless kit (24 mm) Instructional Video – So next time when you hit the trails, do so with a lot more …