What started off as an exercise to improve my breathing and lung capacity (health issue) turned into a passion for riding around town on two wheels.
BHPian strawmUnkey recently shared this with other enthusiasts:
I’ve been a budding cyclist for over a decade now. What started off as an exercise to improve my breathing, lung capacity (health issue) turned into a passion for riding around town on two wheels. Let me share the bikes I’ve had during this period.
2014
Firefox Road Runner Pro V
Sorry about the angle. Don’t have any other pictures from back then.
Bought this bike with 10k from parents and the rest from my pocket money for the next few months (didn’t tell them until later). This was during the last year of college. I managed to ride every day for 6 months with avg distance of 20-40kms/day. It was a massive boost to my breathing and lung capacity. This consistency gave my parents the confidence to sponsor a better bike at my request.
2014 – 2018
Fuji Nevada 1.7D
2015 – 2018
Giant Defy 1 CD20
Bought with savings from the first few months of salary
Both of them together parked in my living room (shared apartment)
I sold them both when moving cities. Didn’t have the time, space to ride both. Replaced them with a single gravel bike
2018 – now
Specialized AWOL Poler
Grocery, shopping & office commutes
Moving cities post COVID.
2024 – now
I started to itch for a new bike. Something I could take to the office without much hassle.
Brompton C-line Explore 6-speed
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