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May 23rd, 2008, 18:25
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Buy/borrow bicycle in Delhi
Hello everybody,
I'm staying in Delhi until the end of July to some development research for a NGO. Every day I have to travel 2x 7 km. Walking is not an option, I can't rely on the bus and taking a riksja will cost me at least 70 rupees/ day. The Indian traffic is very chaotic, but I like living on the edge  My question: does somebody know a place where I can get a cheap bike ( <2500 rupees) or a person who's bike I can borrow? Please let me know! |
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May 23rd, 2008, 18:27
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Cycle shops are all over the city , where will u be staying exactly? 2500 is a good budget!
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May 23rd, 2008, 18:41
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I stay in the K-block in Kalkaji. I noticed there are a lot of shops (yellowpages).
You say 2500 is a good budget. How much is a cheap bike? tnx |
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May 24th, 2008, 11:00
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2500 is a good budget for a cheap bike
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May 24th, 2008, 23:03
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I went with a friend about 4-5 months back and we picked up one for 1800 or so, it was a popular brand called "hero"
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May 24th, 2008, 23:44
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My son is taking his with him.....
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May 24th, 2008, 23:56
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Hi, I bought a brand new Indian bicycle brand AVON in Lucknow in January for 1850 Rs. The same should not be too hard in Delhi. Unfortunately I can't tell you where cycle shops re located. Happy cycling!
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May 25th, 2008, 01:56
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@Jarich:- Please mention your current location so that you can be directed to dealers nearby.
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May 25th, 2008, 13:32
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all this apart i would like to add it's not a very safe option at all....you will be the lowest form (as spices go) go on the road and prone to abuses, getting pushed around , even by autorickshaw guys..which is saying something...
Where are u planning on staying and where is the office? |
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May 26th, 2008, 20:52
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Thanks for the prices and information. Like I said, I stay in Kalkaji K-block. My office is in The Asian Games Village near the Siri Fort.
Probably I can buy an old bike of my neightbours for less then 1000 rupees. It's a decent bike, so that's ok! I know it is definately not the safest way of transport, but I'm dutch and I like to cycle ;-) I will avoid the busy roads and watch my back. Thank your for your replies! Jarich |
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May 27th, 2008, 11:29
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Not to dissapoint you but given where u are staying and where u need to go....i don't think you can avoid busy roads..
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