Kicking off with cycling

[KurtRules]

Morning Gents!

I have been looking over the internet for bicycles in the past few days. I am unfit, and thus, I want to bring back a certain level of fitness by starting bicycling and alongside, satiate my hunger for travel (I no longer. own a motorcyle) Hence, I am looking for a bicycle that I can ride on pavements, roads, long distance (eventually), and one that can handle a bit of rough tracks. I know bicycles are not the typical "one-size fits all", but I am a complete newbie to the cycling world and thus, I need your advice in helping me select a bike that can fulfill some, if not all of my needs.

I am around 190cms. For a good bike, I am willing to spend, including accessories, around $1k. Suggestions would be welcome.

Regards
Vaibhav

 

[KurtRules]

No cyclists? I tried out a few bikes, from Giant, Trek and Polygon ... Still confused

 

[jeetcp]

Vaibhav bhai. U in Singapore or India?

Sorry, I cannt suggest a cycle. But Quite interesting to see you in same boat as me (Should I say my boat?).

Recently I sold my pulsar. Kept looking for cycle.

And on friday, I bought a preowned Btwin rockrider.

Started cycling today. I will keep it for 6 month and sell again. By then I will know what bike will suit me.

Problem with expensive cycles is that if you dont become regular, you bear a lot of loss. I want to be regular first and then buy a cycle. You may rent first and try.

Here in Noida, Decathelon offers a lot of options.

 

[KurtRules]

Thank you sir.. I am in Singapore. I purchased a Giant Escape 1. Basic components, carbon fork hybrid bike. The issue with me was the size. I needed an XL and not many are available in that size here Rockrider is a good bike nonetheless.

 

[jeetcp]

Congrats Vaibhav. That is a heck of a bike. Enjoy.

We did Gurgaon-Faridabad road 40km ride on Saturday in large group. I am still a beginner though.
It was lot of fun.

Strange. Drove 80 km with bike in trunk to venue, just to do a 40 km cycle ride Funny.

 

[SachinOnTop]

Strange. Drove 80 km with bike in trunk to venue, just to do a 40 km cycle ride Funny.

It's no more a strange thing. We all are like this only. We go to gyms in cars and motorcycles to jog or cycle in a closed room with AC.

 

[KurtRules]

Did my first ride yesterday. Only 14 kms though. Looking to improve with the passage of time.

 

[jeetcp]

Happy to say that I did 3-4 group rides each 40+ km.
The one on GGN-Faridabad road was awesome with so much incline. People here do Delhi-Panipat-Delhi in 7-8 hours in night. They are expert riders.

 

[KurtRules]

My best till now is 36 kms. But I cycle regularly. Minimum 3 times a week.

 

[darth_lucifer]

My best till now is 36 kms.

Kurt,howdy man!!Long time.

Bas 36 kms??.....Usse jyada distance toh hamare gaon mein pregnant auraate pani bharne ke liye cover karti hai

.....was just kidding.Good luck.I need to start getting fit again too.