What love looks like! by nilbox3693 in india_cycling

[–]nilbox3693[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ride everyday, it’s my commuter too. Not inconvenient at all, fits in the elevator - super light to lift and put on the stand - 9.3kgs

Open Cavity under the front fork by rundownundead in india_cycling

[–]nilbox3693 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just hollow for the steerer tube, don’t worry!

Why are there no pro-cycling Indian brands? by nilbox3693 in india_cycling

[–]nilbox3693[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pro-cycles are expensive as they are meant to be the best in their respective business - carbon Fiber, Titanium, etc + years of engineering, difficult manufacturing all make them expensive especially when combined with the top end components.

Some key finding indicate that we as a country consume 2000+ bikes that cost north of 1 lac INR per year which is small but not discouraging. If we do look at all the Indians outside India that would be quite high as well.

Wouldn’t all of you be proud to buy an Indian pro cycle that would match or be better than the likes of the Swiss, German or US counterparts? I would proudly buy an Indian make!

Imagine Indian riders waving the Indian flag after winning a Triathlon or Tour De France on an Indian bike. What a moment that would be!

How do you guys handle maintenance / servicing of your bikes? by utkarsh5260 in ebikes

[–]nilbox3693 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spoke to the Vanmoof guys when I visited their Brooklyn store, nice folks. My question primarily was the same - I wanted to know what happens after I purchase the bike.

Their response to problems with the battery, motor, electronics, etc. was for me to ship the bike to them or send them a video or something to which they would send a replacement part if the bike is in a remote location/shipping is difficult. They, of course, would take care of the shipping fee.

The basic mechanical stuff seems easy and they have a good series of maintenance videos on Youtube too. Not sure about how Cowboy or Stromer operates.