Hero Sprint Squad 26T SS: ChooseMyBicycle.com Expert Review

NiteRider is an American brand headquartered in San Diego, California that is dedicated to designing high quality performance lights for extreme sports that are waterproof, very bright, lightweight and hands free. We got an opportunity to review one of NiteRider’s urban commuter lights, the Swift 450, and here’s what we think.

• 21 MARCH 2019

A recent shift in food consciousness has brought about a major change in food consumption patterns and thus the evolution of many ‘alternate’ diets. Additionally, with the increasing concerns over health and staying fit, alternative sweeteners are on the rise. Most store bought energy bars, though easily accessible, are high on sugar - just the thing that most diets seek to eliminate. So, what now? Here are a few ideas for homemade energy bars and snacks that require just a few ingredients to make and do not take too long to make either!

• 21 MARCH 2019

Cube is a German bicycle brand founded in 1993. Its product range consists of various types of MTB’s, Road bicycles, Cross bikes, triathlon bikes, e-bikes as well as trekking bicycles. Ergonomically fitted women´s bicycles, cycles for kids, apparel and accessories complete the product line-up. Cube bicycle regularly feature in the Tour De France with the Belgian UCI Professional Continental Team Wanty-Groupe Gobert. We got the opportunity to test ride the Cube Aim Disc 29er (2017) and here is what we thought.

Weight: 15.2 kgs

Usage: Leisure

• 21 MARCH 2019

Lectro is a brand under the Hero Cycles banner which specializes in Electric Pedal Assisted Bicycles. These bicycles define state-of-the-art technology and perfect styling. The aim of Lectro bicycles is to redefine your everyday ride. Electric Pedal Assisted Bicycles use rechargeable batteries which can be charged using a power plug. These cycles come in varied designs, and are meant for all age groups for various usages. We got the opportunity to test ride the Lectro Essentia and here is what we thought.

Weight: 19 kgs (Including battery)

Category: Commuting/Leisure

• 20 MARCH 2019

One of the most common New Year resolutions, every year, is to get healthy and work towards becoming fit. The one way to achieve this goal is to get on the saddle and torch as many calories as possible, by riding every day. Maybe even hit that 100km on the weekend - the longer the better, right? Now, we are nearing the end of the first quarter of the year and yet the fat is still there, despite riding regularly and our tracking apps bursting with activity. There is a reason it’s called stubborn fat - it is stubborn, and takes time, patience and the right kind of training to disappear. Read on for ways to train on the saddle to effectively torch that stubborn fat.

• 19 MARCH 2019

Hercules is one of the pioneer brands in the bicycle industry and every kid, teenager and adult in India would have come across this brand name. The range of models they have is huge and there is a bicycle for every kind of rider. We got the opportunity to test ride the Hercules CX 70 and here is what we thought.

Weight: 20.1 kgs

Usage: Leisure/Commute

• 19 MARCH 2019

The term, Power to Weight Ratio - is widely used in cycling to compare and predict a cyclists' performance during a race or an event. It is especially beneficial in predicting performance capabilities on a climb. There are several factors that influence a Cyclist's PWR. If you've heard of the phrase power to weight ratio come up in cycling arenas, but don't quite know what it is, read on to find out.

• 18 MARCH 2019

Lectro is a brand under the Hero Cycles banner which specializes in Electric Pedal Assisted Bicycles. These bicycles define state-of-the-art technology and perfect styling. The aim of Lectro bicycles is to redefine your everyday ride. Electric Pedal Assisted Bicycles use rechargeable batteries which can be charged using a power plug. These cycles come in varied designs, and are meant for all age groups for various usages. We got the opportunity to test ride the Lectro Ezephyr and here is what we thought.

Weight: 17.2 kgs (Including battery)

Category: Commuting/Leisure

• 18 MARCH 2019