Best Bicycle Brands in India

Cycling as a trend is catching up both as an outdoor sports as a top drawing outdoor activity. Children and adults alike are being drawn towards cycling which is no longer used solely for commute or riding around the building. Here is a list of some of the best bicycle brands from India.

Hero : Established in 1956 in Ludhiana, Punjab is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of bicycles with an incredible range of leisure and sports bicycles. They are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer producing 19,000 cycles per day. They are part of the Hero Motors Company and export to 70 countries including Germany, Africa and Europe.

They have acquired Firefox Bikes, a premium bicycle brand and also introduced brand names Hero Sprint, Hero Sprint Pro and UT (formerly called Urban trail) for the Mid Premium, Premium and Super Premium segments. Offering affordable prices, they have a variety of products including mountain bikes (MTB), All terrain bikes (ATB), Roadsters, City Bikes, Racers etc.

Avon: Avon cycles is one of the best bicycle brands in India. Officially established in 1948 in Ludhiana, Punjab they actually started their journey before the Independence of the country and is one of the largest cycle manufacturers in India. They have more than 200 different models of cycles that personify luxury, style and freedom for all age groups. They have a presence in more than 85 countries and specialize in bicycles and electric powered vehicles.

They offer a wide choice at affordable prices, have an updated quality offering durability, comfort, safety and a streamlined distribution through a good network of ground based stores and on online shopping sites. In addition to the AVON range of cycles they offer the CYCLUX series engineered for city and the outdoors. They have also introduced French designed CRONUS range that is internationally acclaimed and some imported brands under their umbrella.

Atlas: Officially established in 1951 started their journey in a modest shed at Sonepat, Haryana. They have 10% of the market share and offer kids bikes, junior bikes, ladies bikes, roadsters and hi-tech bikes and were the first company to introduce power brakes in a bicycle. They export to more than 50 countries including the United States, central Africa, Mauritius and Madagascar Island and is one of the largest bicycle makers in the world. They offer ATB’s, city bikes and roadsters under brand names CAMPUS, DIVINE, NUCLEUS, STINGER, CAMEO UG, CARCORDE PRO VX, GOLD STAR and SUPER POWER. They also offer a lot of choice for children’s cycles.

Hercules : Established in 1910 in England is now under the brand of TI cycles of India is one of the oldest and popular brands of bicycles in the country. The brand is synonymous with good quality bicycles and is also known to make muscular and sturdy bicycles. Some of their major offerings include Roadeo, Ryders, Roadsters, Jr. Roadsters, CMX and Turbodrive MTB.

BSA : Also a part of the TI group which owns 40% of the Indian market share. They have a wide range of products including the Champ, Toddlers, Jr. Roadsters, Roadsters, Workouts, Ladybird range. They have also introduced a premium range of cycles by the brand Montra.

Suncross : Established from Ludhiana, Punjab they are a pioneer in making bicycles and bicycle spare parts and have a presence in almost 30 countries with popular brand names of SUNCROSS, CICLOSPORT, BICISPORT. They have a firm commitment on quality, high efficiency, customer satisfaction and pursuing innovation.

La Sovereign : The company is a joint venture between India and Thailand and have been in the cycle business for more than 40 years. They specialize in bicycles for kids, youngsters, urban dwellers and are suited for cycling in the city. They have a good range of kids bikes, MTBs and BMX bikes.