Buy Cycle in India

Buying bicycle in India is easy and undaunting with plethora of available options, both online as well as offline. Brands create cycles in variety of categories - from sports cycles, to luxury, cycle for women and kids, to cycles for daily commute and much more. This variety gives them an option to look at cycles specific to their needs and at the same time choose from a wide range of options.

There are many companies that offer quality bicycles starting from a low price range to high ends bicycles. While cost can be one parameter, there are a few other points that need consideration. Here is a list that you can keep handy and refer to while buying a cycle.

Purpose - Daily commuting in city, General workout, long rides (50+ km), travelling uphill etc.

1.   Define the purpose–Knowing what to buy depends on what you need this cycle for. A daily commute cycle needs to be comfortable and should be meant to be used on roads and long commute, whereas a mountain  bike should be sturdy and lightweight.

For example – if you need cycle to go to your office nearby or need it for keeping yourself healthy, then go for a hybrid type cycle cause it is lightweight like a road bike and at the same time looks wonderful like an MTB.

2.    Define the budget – Other than the cycle you will also need to buy some essential accessories too - helmet, air pump, reflectors etc. To plan for all of this it is important to define a budget and then allocateit for each item you need to buy thus reaching the actual amount that you can spend on the cycle.

3.    Purchase channel –You have benefits at both levels, be it offline or online. If you are purchasing online then you will for sure get it at a lower cost and will be able to explore more options online but while purchasing online keep in mind that when it is delivered a your doorstep you won’t get any assistance in assembling the cycle which is done by the shop assistant during an offline purchase. Also during an online purchase you can just view the image and trust what is written is right. It says ‘lightweight’ but are you comfortable with that ‘lightweight’ can only be judged when you hold the cycle. So overall if you are a beginner online isn’t the right channel for purchase. Go to a store, check everything in person and then purchase.Online is for someone who knows exactly what he wants to buy, knows what to look for in descriptions and product details, and knows how to assemble a cycle himself.

When purchasing offline or online it is a good idea to be accompanied by someone who has the knowledge about buying cycle in India. It is good to have another opinion rather to be in doubt. Buying cycle in India is easy, you just need to know what to buy, where to buy, and keep the budget in mind.