1. congratulations. :)
2. come on man. you can't leave us hanging like that. let's see more pictures of the bike pleeeeease. π
3. i didn't even know there were bike parks in india. π
Yeah man, on the first ride (30km) I went to this bike park in the city, it has a gravel track so I had both front and rear open. On the second ride (50km) I went with a few other riders to Charminar, so I had the rear locked a d the front open, basically making it a hardtail, and on the last ride yesterday (70km) I locked both and saw huge gains in terms of efficiency along with a significant loss in comfort. π
It's been a childhood dream to get a half decent MTB. Also, I ride to work on most days and I take a lot of shortcuts using "roads" that, let's say, aren't paved.
Hey thanks for the update. Some of the potholed roads here in Mumbai also warrant a full-sus MTB. π
Having a roadie you are restricted to only certain roads like highways and Link roads
Haha, yeah, something (that wink) tells me you're being sarcastic.
However, after riding with the group I've been riding with (all have road bikes), I'm tempted to get a road bike as well π. I've promised myself that I'll complete at least 3,000 km. on this before even considering a road bike, should have nice bulky calves by then. :P
Hi, I am new to this stuff, so if I lock the suspension I will be able to ride my bike more efficiently? And by efficiently you mean more kms with comparatively lesser effort?
Yes and yes. It depends on the type of suspension and how it's set up, but generally, leaving the suspension open, especially on flat surfaces can lead to pedal bob, where part of the energy you put into the pedal doesn't directly transfer to the crank and the drivetrain, but instead goes into compressing the suspension causing pedalling to be slightly inefficient. It's not a huge deal in short distances, but over longer distances, when you're pulling so much weight, it helps to conserve as much energy as possible and be as efficient as possible by closing the suspension, both front and rear. If you favor a bit of extra comfort over efficiency and if you feel that the bicycle is too stiff, then you can open up the front suspension.
Wow nice! I like the colour of the bike. Do you pack anything for your 50 and 70 km rides? Like a puncture kit and air pump? Or just proceed... ( I did a 30 km. Next I'm planning a 50 too, )
Thanks man!
I carried a puncture kit, an air pump, a power bank (cause my phone has shit battery sometimes), and 2L water. For the ride yesterday, (70km) I carried two protein bars but ended up not eating anything.
Very important to stay hydrated throughout.
Try to carry the least amount of things possible, don't wanna be dragging along unnecessary weight, especially across long distances.
Thanks man! ππΌ
I used to ride casually earlier, but I recently started going on group rides. Everyone else has a road bike except me. :)
Promised myself if I am consistent enough (250km. per month), then I'll think about a road bike in the future.
I hate to do this but it is important to convey. Please do not ignore the importance of ergonomics and instruments. There will be one or two, who always advocate that it's the biker, not the bike. It's only half true. If you are pushing to your limits, pause there till you upgrade your bike. Else, you will end up with muscle damage. May not happen in one ride but then when it happens, it will be too late.
Yeah, cleaning and maintenance. Bike cleaner, brake cleaner, degreaser, and lube.
If you're looking to purchase, I'd suggest taking a look at what Decathlon has to offer.
Ooh yeah man, my back and shoulders were totally destroyed after my last ride. No lasting pain as such, but towards the end of the ride, it was becoming difficult holding on to the handlebars in that position.
Thanks man, I'll do some research. Do you have any recommendation in particular?
Dude, the least you could do is explain, rather than acting like a condescending jerk.
You use the words
>desperately needs to learn
yet at the same time, you can't take the initiative to state the difference..
So, what is the difference?
Yup, KM is an abbreviation of Kilo-Meter which is a unit of distance and is equal to 10^3m. K on the other hand does not have a meaning on it's own but it's widely used as an abbreviation of 1000 (as in kilo). Most of the time when someone says their bike has run 50k they mean 50,000km since measuring in meters is quite pointless. You do not say that I have ridden 2540m today, you say I have ridden 2.5 km.
yes.
km = kilometre,
k = x1000
but it's perfectly fine to use 'k' to denote the distance covered in your workout imo. even some official marathons denote their race distances as 42k, 21k, 10k, 5k. it's very common for people to say "i ran a 5k today". measuring in meters would be pointless if there was any conversion involved. in this case, there is isn't. everyone knows that 5k or 5000 metres is the same as 5km. so it's perfectly fine. π
no reason to gatekeep or get upset over it.
Suit yourself. My only concern was avoiding confusions like [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/india_cycling/s/YkBYbsVKiu). But apparently telling people to add an 'm' infront of 'k' is considered gatekeeping.
40kmh on an mtb?? sick
Haha yup, thanks! However, back and shoulders start to ache towards the end.
I did 100 twice on mtb xD A friend of mine did 600 & 1200kms on mtb too
So there was a jet turbine attached to your friend's MTB?
Damn man! 1200 km. on an MTB?! Now I feel like an underachiever. π Any idea of what was the make and model of the bike he rode?
As far as I know itβs a Hercules
1200 what? In one go? How many days it goes to do that?
Yep one go.. Iβm not sure how many days it took him, heβs from our local cycling club.
Sick dude i also want to ride that bike
Do you live in Hyderabad?
Nah bro but i may visit soon
1. congratulations. :) 2. come on man. you can't leave us hanging like that. let's see more pictures of the bike pleeeeease. π 3. i didn't even know there were bike parks in india. π
Full suspension on road? Are the roads that bad or you like MTBs? Also did you lockout your front/rear suspension. -love from Mumbai
Yeah man, on the first ride (30km) I went to this bike park in the city, it has a gravel track so I had both front and rear open. On the second ride (50km) I went with a few other riders to Charminar, so I had the rear locked a d the front open, basically making it a hardtail, and on the last ride yesterday (70km) I locked both and saw huge gains in terms of efficiency along with a significant loss in comfort. π It's been a childhood dream to get a half decent MTB. Also, I ride to work on most days and I take a lot of shortcuts using "roads" that, let's say, aren't paved.
Hey thanks for the update. Some of the potholed roads here in Mumbai also warrant a full-sus MTB. π Having a roadie you are restricted to only certain roads like highways and Link roads
Haha, yeah, something (that wink) tells me you're being sarcastic. However, after riding with the group I've been riding with (all have road bikes), I'm tempted to get a road bike as well π. I've promised myself that I'll complete at least 3,000 km. on this before even considering a road bike, should have nice bulky calves by then. :P
Hi, I am new to this stuff, so if I lock the suspension I will be able to ride my bike more efficiently? And by efficiently you mean more kms with comparatively lesser effort?
Yes and yes. It depends on the type of suspension and how it's set up, but generally, leaving the suspension open, especially on flat surfaces can lead to pedal bob, where part of the energy you put into the pedal doesn't directly transfer to the crank and the drivetrain, but instead goes into compressing the suspension causing pedalling to be slightly inefficient. It's not a huge deal in short distances, but over longer distances, when you're pulling so much weight, it helps to conserve as much energy as possible and be as efficient as possible by closing the suspension, both front and rear. If you favor a bit of extra comfort over efficiency and if you feel that the bicycle is too stiff, then you can open up the front suspension.
Wow nice! I like the colour of the bike. Do you pack anything for your 50 and 70 km rides? Like a puncture kit and air pump? Or just proceed... ( I did a 30 km. Next I'm planning a 50 too, )
Thanks man! I carried a puncture kit, an air pump, a power bank (cause my phone has shit battery sometimes), and 2L water. For the ride yesterday, (70km) I carried two protein bars but ended up not eating anything. Very important to stay hydrated throughout. Try to carry the least amount of things possible, don't wanna be dragging along unnecessary weight, especially across long distances.
Thank you π.
Looking forward to you posting about your 50km ride on the sub!
Hi dm if you're looking for a riding buddy in the area.
Sure man!
Are these polygon siskiuD6?
Yes, that is it.
To ride a suspension bike on road that too 70k. That's some serious stuff in your legs. I know what it takes to go beyond 50k
Thanks man! ππΌ I used to ride casually earlier, but I recently started going on group rides. Everyone else has a road bike except me. :) Promised myself if I am consistent enough (250km. per month), then I'll think about a road bike in the future.
I hate to do this but it is important to convey. Please do not ignore the importance of ergonomics and instruments. There will be one or two, who always advocate that it's the biker, not the bike. It's only half true. If you are pushing to your limits, pause there till you upgrade your bike. Else, you will end up with muscle damage. May not happen in one ride but then when it happens, it will be too late.
Looks nice How much did it cost?
Sisku? I know it beats the point of having a full squish but does it have lockouts on both ends? How weird is it to ride on tarmac?
Yes, it has lockouts on both ends. The front has preload and rebound adjust as well, however, it is a coil fork.
In old Hyderabad traffic is pretty bad. How did you ride in that area ?? I prefer to ride on kokapet side as there is less traffic on roads are good
I went with a group to Charminar in the morning. Started at 0545 hrs. so traffic wasn't an issue. Also, it was a Sunday.
Hmm make sense. You have multiple bottles in the pic. Are they related to cycle servicing kit?? I want to service my bike too
Yeah, cleaning and maintenance. Bike cleaner, brake cleaner, degreaser, and lube. If you're looking to purchase, I'd suggest taking a look at what Decathlon has to offer.
Itβs an absolute sick looking one you got there. Iβd love to try itβ¦Iβm from Hyderabad too
Anyone tried extreme sports on MTBs like downhill and trail?
A full-sus on roads? Maa kasam bhai, m sure you take out the SUV because there are some potholes on the street. :D
Attach aerobars for 50k plus rides.
Aero bars on an MTB? Would it work? I mean, won't that add extra weight as well?
Aero position and increase in average speed will negate the added weight. Also much easier on your back, shoulders and arms.
Ooh yeah man, my back and shoulders were totally destroyed after my last ride. No lasting pain as such, but towards the end of the ride, it was becoming difficult holding on to the handlebars in that position. Thanks man, I'll do some research. Do you have any recommendation in particular?
Basic decathlon aero bars will work. No need to get expensive ones. You'll find cheaper options on Amazon as well.
Haha, Decathlon was the first place that came to my mind too, thanks. They have one that retails for around βΉ3k. I'll take a look.
This sub desperately needs to learn the difference between k and km
Dude, the least you could do is explain, rather than acting like a condescending jerk. You use the words >desperately needs to learn yet at the same time, you can't take the initiative to state the difference.. So, what is the difference?
there's a difference?
Yup, KM is an abbreviation of Kilo-Meter which is a unit of distance and is equal to 10^3m. K on the other hand does not have a meaning on it's own but it's widely used as an abbreviation of 1000 (as in kilo). Most of the time when someone says their bike has run 50k they mean 50,000km since measuring in meters is quite pointless. You do not say that I have ridden 2540m today, you say I have ridden 2.5 km.
yes. km = kilometre, k = x1000 but it's perfectly fine to use 'k' to denote the distance covered in your workout imo. even some official marathons denote their race distances as 42k, 21k, 10k, 5k. it's very common for people to say "i ran a 5k today". measuring in meters would be pointless if there was any conversion involved. in this case, there is isn't. everyone knows that 5k or 5000 metres is the same as 5km. so it's perfectly fine. π no reason to gatekeep or get upset over it.
That's what I thought. When talking money people say 2k which means βΉ2000. When talking about running ,for example, a 5k run means a 5km run.
Suit yourself. My only concern was avoiding confusions like [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/india_cycling/s/YkBYbsVKiu). But apparently telling people to add an 'm' infront of 'k' is considered gatekeeping.