buyer-guide
Indoor Trainers: Which Type and What Else You Need
Wheel-on or direct drive, and what the word smart actually hides. Every trainer compared from ₹16,990 to ₹1,59,990, why ERG mode is the feature worth paying...
Cycling Tips & Guides · 19 articles
buyer-guide
Can You Turn a Road Bike Into a Gravel Bike?
One specification decides how far a road bike goes on gravel, and it is not the groupset or the wheels. What your frame clearance allows, what...
buyer-guide
Polygon Hybrid Bikes: Heist or Path, and Which Model?
Polygon's hybrids split into two very different bikes: the Heist with a suspension fork and 45mm tyres for broken roads, and the rigid Path for speed...
accessories
Magicshine Light Battery Care: Making It Last Years
Most bike light problems are not faults. Travel mode, a flat cell left in the heat, or a runtime test done wrong. The charging, storage and...
Basso
Basso Venta R: Which Build Should You Buy?
Every Venta R build uses the identical frame and fork. Only the wheels and groupset change. A budget by budget guide to which build actually suits...
buyer-guide
What to Buy for Your First Half Ironman
Most first-timers spend too much on the bike and not enough on what actually decides their day. A kit guide for a first 70.3 in Indian...
brand news
Pardus Bikes Land in India: The Full Model Guide
Pardus is arriving in India and we are bringing it in. Four models across aero road, endurance road and time trial, from 89,990 rupees. Every build,...
endurance
Race-Day Nutrition for Indian Conditions
Most riders who blow up were fit enough. They just under-fuelled. How many carbs per hour, why sodium losses in Indian heat change the maths, what...
GPS
Magene C-Series GPS Computers: India Launch of C706, C606 Pro & C606 V2
Magene launches three GPS bike computers in India — the C706, C606 Pro, and C606 V2. Full specs, ClimbPro features, Strava integration, and India launch pricing...
community
Festive 500 ….. Smiles
What if this year’s Festive 500 was about bringing smiles, not just kilometres? Our take on Rapha’s annual challenge — a cyclist’s version of paying it...
endurance
Get Up & Aim Higher: My Ironman 70.3 Journey
From battling health setbacks to confronting open-water fears, Gokul’s 9-month journey to the Ironman 70.3 finish line in Goa. A raw, honest account of 471 training...
brevet
How to Prepare for Your First Brevet in India: A Complete Guide
Your first 200km brevet can feel daunting. This guide breaks down training plans, nutrition strategy, equipment choices, pacing, and night-riding tips from an ABCC-certified coach who’s...
lifestyle
Make Monday’s Meaningful
Mondays don’t have to be dreaded. A short read on why recovery days matter, how to use them wisely, and what a dosa restaurant taught us...
gravel
Gravel Weekend at Kalpavalli: Off-Road Cycling Near Hyderabad
Three riders, three metal-framed gravel bikes, and endless double tracks near Anantapur. A weekend of windmills, chilli farms, shepherd boys, and chunky gravel trails just a...
beginner
Bicycle Buying Guide India: Which Cycle Category Is Right for You?
MTB, road, hybrid, gravel, touring, or single speed — which one is right for you? Compare all bicycle categories side by side with prices, typical speeds,...
news
Specialized Bikes Are Back
Specialized is back in India and we couldn’t be happier. From our first test ride of the Allez in Bangalore to becoming authorised dealers — the...
hill-climbing
Munnar Hill Camp 2023: A Three-Day Cycling Adventure in Kerala's Hills
Six riders, three days, and some of Kerala’s best climbs. A ride report from our 2023 summer hill camp featuring 1000m elevation reps, cardamom estates, and...
cycling tips
Summer Cycling in India: Essential Tips to Beat the Heat and Ride Strong
Riding in 40°C+ doesn’t mean parking your bike. Learn early-morning ride windows, electrolyte strategies, heart rate adjustments, and when to switch to indoor training — from...
endurance
My Everesting Journey
8,848 metres of climbing on a single hill near Hyderabad. Gokul recounts the training, nutrition planning, route selection, equipment choices, and the 24-hour ride that earned...
Product Reviews · 7 articles
first ride
Pardus Super AL First-Ride Review: The Quiet Achiever
Pardus arrived at The Bike Affair this week and the Super AL went out first. Aluminium frame and fork, Shimano 105 11-speed, no carbon anywhere and...
buyer-guide
Merida Scultura: Which Model Should You Buy?
Three different bicycles share the Scultura name: an alloy rim brake bike, a carbon race bike and a carbon endurance bike with 35mm tyre clearance. All...
aero
Merida Reacto: Which Model Should You Buy?
Two generations of Reacto are on sale at once, and the 2027 bikes use a different frame with 32mm tyre clearance and a flexing aero seatpost....
Basso Venta Disc Frame Review
A detailed look at the Basso Venta Disc frame — Italian craftsmanship meets modern aero design. Our impressions of the geometry, ride quality, and who this...
bike-review
Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 Review: Aero Performance for Every Rider
We took the Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 for a group ride and TT segment. At 8.6kg with Shimano 105, this aero road bike punches way above...
carbon wheels
Quai R45 Carbon Wheelset Review: Value Performance Upgrade
A 45mm-deep carbon clincher wheelset that won’t break the bank. We tested the Quai R45 rim brake wheels on climbs and flats to answer the big...
bike-review
Van Nicholas Skeiron Bike Review
Is titanium worth the premium? We rode the Van Nicholas Skeiron on a 50km hill rep and a 117km road ride to find out. Spoiler: the...
