I am going to step into the world of cycling, I used to cycle a lot as a kid but now i wanna take it up as a hobby. I live in India and hence the choice of Manufacturers are very little. Also, since it's my first bike I don't want to spen a fortune. However, I want to make sure the bike I by the comfortable and suits my need.
By the way, I read the guid on the forum: Beginners guide to buying a bike and getting started by Vo2. It was very helpful indeed.
Here is the only affordable and decent biking company that I know here - it's called FireFox Bikes. They claim their designs are from Britain and production based in China/Taiwan/Vietnam. They are not too expensive from International standards. Their most expensive bike is only $450.
Unlike the detailing that other manufacturers offer, here this company doesn't provide great deal of information about the bikes. I don't even live in the city where they sell the bike, so it's not possible for me to test drive it.
Here are two of their bikes that look decent:
1. www.firefoxbikes.com/ffx/bikes/allterrain/viper/
This weighs about: 41lbs and costs about $300
2. www.firefoxbikes.com/ffx/bikes/allterrain/target/
This weighs about: 35lbs and costs about $200
My height is 5 6", and they suggest that it fits well for the indian average height which is about 5 5" - 5 9". I know there are more parameters to determine, but they have only 1 size, so there is nothing much to choose from.
I kind of think it would be good idea to begin with Viper. I would like to have your opnion.
My usage: would be driving it in and around cities and once in 6 months might take it to a mountain range. India is not yet too safe for mountain cycling (with some exceptions).
Please advice. My long term objective is to use Bikes extensively during my next trip to Europe.
By the way, I read the guid on the forum: Beginners guide to buying a bike and getting started by Vo2. It was very helpful indeed.
Here is the only affordable and decent biking company that I know here - it's called FireFox Bikes. They claim their designs are from Britain and production based in China/Taiwan/Vietnam. They are not too expensive from International standards. Their most expensive bike is only $450.
Unlike the detailing that other manufacturers offer, here this company doesn't provide great deal of information about the bikes. I don't even live in the city where they sell the bike, so it's not possible for me to test drive it.
Here are two of their bikes that look decent:
1. www.firefoxbikes.com/ffx/bikes/allterrain/viper/
This weighs about: 41lbs and costs about $300
2. www.firefoxbikes.com/ffx/bikes/allterrain/target/
This weighs about: 35lbs and costs about $200
My height is 5 6", and they suggest that it fits well for the indian average height which is about 5 5" - 5 9". I know there are more parameters to determine, but they have only 1 size, so there is nothing much to choose from.
I kind of think it would be good idea to begin with Viper. I would like to have your opnion.
My usage: would be driving it in and around cities and once in 6 months might take it to a mountain range. India is not yet too safe for mountain cycling (with some exceptions).
Please advice. My long term objective is to use Bikes extensively during my next trip to Europe.
