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4 CFI News.................................... 5 Ride for diabetes......................... 8 Campus Cycling.......................... 9 Track Asia Cup 2015...................

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10 SCOTT Metrix 20.......................12 New releases 27.5 MTB............14 Shop talk................................. 24 Boys toys................................ 26 Merida Reacto DA LTD.

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Hello Riders, The competitive cycling scene in India has seen some recent milestones with the MTB nationals’ competitive track being thrown open to amateurs. In the much mature sport of track cycling, Indian athletes have been causing much furore off late. Deborah’s climb to number 4 in the World individual UCI ranking has shown that cycling in India is taken very seriously and a lot more is sure to follow.

The timing could not have been any better to inaugurate the Satellite centre to World Cycling Centre in India. The persistence of all those involved has finally paid off and will lead to the creation of more inspired athletes from India.

Cycling has always been a means of release for me and maximum number of cyclists I meet would only agree with me on this regard. Over the years, I have seen people evolve from cycling for themselves to cycling for causes and even to get more people into cycling. The cycling community has grown to a large extent over the years sufficient enough to influence government bodies to set up cycling lanes and even dedicated cycling days even in the national capital region. Success of such undertakings is what makes me proud to be associated with the lifestyle of cycling and feel it sinful to not wake up in the morning wanting to get out and ride.

Vikram K Limsay Managing Editor and Publisher

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CFI News

Race Report: Track Asia Cup Crank CFI Bureau

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he indoor cycling Velodrome at Delhi’s IG complex hosted the Track Asia Cup 2015 organized by Cycling Federation of India from 18th to 20th Nov, 2015 with the support of Sports Authority of India and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India. Track racing in India has picked up momentum with athletes like Deborah Herold winning international accolades and having to host the Track Asia cup in India was only due.

With 10 countries participating in the event, it was accredited as Class 1 UCI event and had specially appointed staff for its overseeing. Mr. Frederick Chan of Hong Kong was the Chief Commissaire and was supported by 15 qualified officials from the Cycling Federation of India and an additional 20 local officials who oversaw the conduct very effectively.

With over 150 cyclists and team officials from 13 teams across 10 nations like Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Iran, India, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, UAE, Nepal and Korea present at the stadium and the entire event was covered live by DD Sports to the national audience. The main sponsors were LIC of India, IFFCO TOKIO, ONGC, TI Cycles etc.

The championship saw some outstanding performances by the Indian riders winning a total of 13 medals for the Country ranking 3rd in the medal tally. India’s shining star cyclist Ms. Deborah was at her best, where she beat her Korean counterpart in the sprint event and secured the Gold. In Keirin event, where she was a sure start prospect, she had an unfortunate fall missing the probable Gold.

Her achievements at this tournament also shot her ranking up to 4th place in the UCI individual ranking from the earlier 10th position.

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The encouraging note is that the junior cyclists also performed to their potential and gave hope for the future with a committed bench strength. Good number of spectators turned out during the event.

Overwhelming support of people encouraging our sportspersons was scene to watch.

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Inauguration of the WCC

World Cycling Satellite Centre Crank India CFI Bureau

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ver the last few issues, we have been bringing you updates on the Cycling Federation of India’s efforts to bring World Cycling facilities to India. These efforts have paved an opening to greater things to come when on 20 Nov, 2015 the “Satellite Centre” was inaugurated at the IGI Cycling Velodrome in New Delhi by Mr. Injeti Srinivas, Director General, Sports Authority of India.

Since March 2014 when the SAI National Cycling Academy (SAINCA) in collaboration with Sports Authority of India & Cycling Federation of India was started, the CFI has been pursuing the cause of establishing this as a Satellite Centre accredited by World Cycling Centre. The recent development makes this centre the third UCI’s satellite centre in the world, after only Japan and Korea.

The SAINCA was established with a vision to attain the highest level of performance in the Sport of Cycling, the CFI continued with the proposal and after a number of meetings, this proposal was well taken up by DG and Secretary, SAI and after considerable persuasion the SAI gave the nod to the proposal. With the signing of the MOU between the SAI and Cycling Federation of India to this effect and the academy drew the dreams of establishing a satellite center much closer to reality.

After several meetings and discussions between all the stakeholders the MOU was signed between SAI, UCI and CFI on the 9th February 2015 at Thailand to setup a Satellite Centre of the World Cycling Centre, Aigle, Switzerland.

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Showing seriousness and importance of this project, none other than Mr. Brian Cookson, President, UCI and Mr. James Carr, Director, International Relations were present at Thailand to sign on behalf of UCI. While Mr. Hira Ballabh, Secretary, Sports Authority of India and Mr. Onkar Singh, Secretary General, Cycling Federation of India signed on behalf of SAI and CFI respectively.

a new era has emerged in the horizon of cycling in the country. The curtain was unveiled by Sh. Injeti Srinivas, Director General, Sports Authority of India in presence of Mr. Paul Henri Rey, Director, World Cycling Centre, UCI. Sh. Parminder Singh Dhindsa, President, CFI and Sh. Onkar Singh, Secretary General, Cycling Federation of India.

Earlier on the 7th July 2015 Mr. Paul Henri Rey, UCI Representative came to Delhi for the inspection of SAI National Cycling Academy.

His three day visit carried out many discussion on developing the sport of Cycling in India along with possible improvements that the athletes can benefit from.

Mr. Paul Henri Rey, while reading a message from Mr. Brian Cookson, President, UCI, also wished the WCC Satellite-India a bright future and was hopeful that with the combined efforts of SAI, UCI and CFI, Cycling will achieve the desired results in due course.

With the inauguration of the WCC on 20th Nov, 2015 at IG Stadium

Crank wishes the CFI and all those involved a very good luck and all our support to help achieve many more athletes’ dreams.

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Ride for Diabetes Crank India South Bureau

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healthy way of life is what many seek in our country.

While there are many simple ways of maintaining healthy living, our nation has been falling prey to many unhealthy habits and a general outlook that falters on exercise routines giving way to many illnesses including early onset diabetes.

preventing diabetes is regular exercise and cycling is one of the most effective one at it. With multiple benefits of being a commute mode and requirement of minimal equipments. A few of the riders were cycling after a gap and have pledged to take up cycling as part of their fitness goals.

Inculcating a positive attitude towards healthy living can begin with something as simple as awareness. In one of the most fittest city of India, Bengaluru, employees of Lifestyle and Max store organized a cycle ride on 29th Nov, 2015to spread awareness towards prevention of diabetes. Over the last 7 years, they have been carrying out 7kms walkathons involving celebrities and huge turn outs of general public to promote the same cause. This year, the cycle ride and setting up of free diabetes checking centres was their way of giving back to the community.

More such voluntary activities yield in promoting a healthy lifestyle across the nation and Bengaluru being a popular destination for many marathons and cyclothons, is quickly becoming a model city for others to follow.

Charting a course of about 20kms that took them through the heart of the city and onto the historic Cubbon Park, a heaven for fitness enthusiasts, 57 riders spread their message using handouts that had every possible detail regarding diabetes, its effects and prevention methods to citizens of various age groups.

Under the guidance of Srinivasa Rao and Ms. Shivla Saxena, the riders managed to raise awareness in many people who later visited the free diabetes check up centres set up various schools and colleges and public institutes.

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Riding through morning fog

Team Scott with IIM students

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he youth of any nation is considered its strength. Creating the right kind of values in youngsters is the nation’s collective responsibility. In efforts towards this, SCOTT Sports India has associated with Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad as its official outdoor partner. IIM hosts an annual business summit called Confluence and SCOTT Sports India was present at the summit over its three days. The students were exposed to the 2016 models of bicycles including the specially launched Aspect 655i which is specifically designed and manufactured for the growing community of versatile Indian cyclists.

Addressing the guests, Country Head, Jaymin Shah shared, “ We are extremely delighted to be associated with the India’s most Premium Management School IIM Ahmedabad. The IIM Confluence has been a huge success in the first year itself. Youth today understands the importance of Eco friendly transport and a lot of adventure junkies are taking up cycling to raise awareness about a particular cause. We hope to fuel the passion for cycling through many more endeavours like this.”

levels under one roof. A workshop on understanding the basics of cycling was conducted by Mr. Shah and was crucial in demystifying many aspects of cycling and making it a believable means of commuting even in a country like ours.

To add excitement, which is the fundamental derivative of cycling, contests in photography were also organized. A Rollapaluza was also organized where people would challenge their opponents to pedal the furthest distance in a single minute while on a bike mounted on a stationary trainer.

Spreading the message and expecting results towards sustainable living is one of the ways to fix our ecological problems like pollution and the ever suffocating traffic situations. With their entrepreneurial skills, the students of IIM Ahmedabad should be able to spread this message with increased efficiency to more number of people.

Rollapalooza

Mr. Chirag Singal, a solo bicycle world tourer who completed a 7 month journey across 7 Asian countries also presented the benefits of cycling and also how simple it can be to take up bicycle touring which is also a way of opening up many avenues and giving a collective outlook on life.

The event managed to bring many cyclists of different experience

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Di2 ready carbon seat post

Shimano Dura Ace RD

Bike Feature

Rotor 3D30 52-36T Crankset

Merida Reacto DA LTD, 2016 aniSh, Images: Merida bikes

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or a while now, the staff at Crank have all been shifting their focus on road bikes. While our jobs at the country’s only premium cycling magazine gives us the opportunity to test out bikes of different kinds, road bikes have not always seemed real to us until off late. Yes, they exist for a very specific reason and are priced accordingly too. But it was always easier to conclude a photo shoot or a test ride on an MTB or a hybrid and say, “Hey, I’d like to buy that.” And then we got wind of the road bike that changed that feeling and had us all checking bank accounts, the Merida Reacto DA LTD. The super high end, performance, carbon fibre, aero road bicycle is all set to hit the Indian shore in a few short weeks from now and taking a closer look at it had become imperative for the love of cycling.

With superior race geometry and ridiculously perfect component combinations, a ride on this bike is easily an item for the bucket list. Starting at the carbon fibre aerodynamic frame, it is built with a NANO matrix carbon procedure where NANO-particles reinforce the epoxy-based matrix structure thereby increasing the hit-resistance by 40%. Maximum comfort even at the rigid rear stays is ensured by using additional flax fibres in the carbon structure of the seat and/or chain stays and/or fork blades reduce high-frequency vibrations. All gear and brake cables are routed internally for aerodynamics and to exhibit that clean finish in the overall appearance.

With Dura Ace gear and braking components, the bicycle is at the pinnacle of road performance. Added advantage is the ability to upgrade to Di2 electronic controllers and integrate them seamlessly into the carbon S-flex seat post. The S-Flex technology adds seating comfort that is outstanding in this segment. The

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aerodynamically optimized seat post absorbs surface bumps very effectively allowing the rider to power efficiently even over long cycling distances.

The Rotor 3D30 Crank is revolutionary in itself. Unlike other hollow cranks, it uses the triple drilling system in its construction which protects it better against bending or twisting forces making the entire crank arm much stiffer. Shifting and braking controlling duties are performed by Shimano Dura Ace, one of the most favoured mechanical performance groupset out there. It’s shifts are smooth like butter and is effortless making this bike perfect mess with your competitor’s head. Dura Ace’s 11 speed RD gives the rider a go at a varied range of terrains and yet keep the power output constant.

The brakes itself are Merida’s own Reacto direct.

With race tires from Continental and FSA Trimax T 42 rims, the bike is optimized to keep its low weight planted to the ground even through windy and straight paths. The stealthy straight lines that give form to the bicycle show the hours of refinement it took to achieve in the wind tunnel.

Who would buy the Reacto DA LTD? If I had the yet to be announced kind of money, then I definitely would. What would I do with it after? Enjoy high performance cycling every chance I get. And plus, I would have the honour of owning something limited edition.

Although we have not seen the bicycle in flesh yet, Crank gives the Merida Reacto DA LTD and AHT (Average Head Turning) factor of 9 out of 10.

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SCOTT Metrix 20 2016

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he SCOTT Metrix 20 is the second of the three Made for India bicycles that SCOTT Sports had announced for the year 2016. The bicycle, just like the MTB Aspect 655i MTB is feature packed and is looks intimidating in its stealth grey colour. We take a closer look at what it’s got and why it works.

The obvious thing to notice is its compact geometry. Even the size medium we feature here seemed condense. Being an urban bike, that results in advantages as it needs to be good at fitting itself through gaps. With its urban commute purpose in mind, the monochromatic colour scheme works perfectly well to let it blend with the grey tones of the concrete jungle and also not be prone to thievery.

The Metrix 20 boasts of some superior components for an entry level hybrid bicycle. The headset assembly is from Ritchey and seamlessly blends with the theme of the bicycle. The rigid fork keeps the bike and its purpose simple and to the point. The 700 x 35 C tires are a perfect match for the handling the frame is set to offer. Unlike last year’s Sportster Tour that was a similar offering in this range, the Metrix 20 boasts of Tektro Hydraulic brakes coupled with 160mm rotors and offers great control with feathered braking.

The frame is constructed of double butted 6061 aluminium alloy and exhibits fine weld assembly like it is expected from SCOTT frames. Like we figured out in the case of the Aspect 655i, the Made for India series is a very

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Stealth theme colours

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Blended decals

well thought out project with importance not just to quality of the components but also to the appearance and the appeal it brings out in the rider’s minds.

The group set used is also value for money. 8 Speed Shimano Altus at the rear wheel with 8 speed Shimano CS-HG 31S cassette. A triple speed Crank set at the front in true hybrid continuation. Shimano rapid fire shifters do the perfect job of helping you choose gears.

Ergonomic handle grip further supports a commuter and distance rider The SCOTT Made for India Metrix 20 is a promising amalgamation of features and style making it the right bike to take through the non allotted lanes of Indian roads or even to get to the countryside to catch the sunset week after week.

Crank gives the Made for India Metrix 20 an AHT (Average Head Turning) factor of 8.5 out of 10 Altus 8 Speed RD Ergonomic ride grip

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New launch

,700/Rs. 38 aniSh

The world of mountain biking rages with one lasting debate, wheel size. We wonder why there are so many to choose from in the first place. But with the varied kinds of riding that can be done on MTB’s it is good to be spoilt for choices. As in most cases, the middle ground is always the safest choice in MTB wheel sizes too. We bring to you the latest offering in entry level trail bikes with 27.5 wheels from three of the biggest names in performance bicycles, SCOTT, Giant and Merida.

SCOTT Aspect 750

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vailable in the same configuration in 27.5” and 29” wheel size this bike is a monster with its wide handle bar. Feature packed with 100mm lockable suspension, internal cable routing, 24 speed Shimano components and hydraulic disc brakes. The bike is capable of much more than it looks it is capable for.

The frame is all 6061 double butted aluminium alloy frame with SCR integrated cable routing for both the gear cables. The chain stays are join at an elevated angle like the performance level SCOTT Scale MTB’s. This provides for better stiffness of the frame.

The contrasting cable and frame colours make for a very neon themed approach which is perfect for when you want to hit the trail and want to be on your own. It is a great bike to practise your trail manoeuvres on without having to worry about if the skills aren’t sufficient enough for the bicycle.

Crank gives the SCOTT ASPECT 750 and AHT (Average Head Turning) factor of 7.5 out of 10

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Altus 8 speed RD

Internal cable routing

100 mm Suspension with lock out

Synchronized color scheme

SCOTT ASPECT 750 Frame Fork Shifters Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Brakes Brake Levers Cassette Chain Crankset Bottom Bracket Rims Tires

Alloy 6061, Performance geo, Internal cable routing Suntour XCT-HLO 27.5� Lockout, 100mm travel Shimano SL-M310-8R R-fire plus Shimano FD-M190 / 31.8mm Shimano Altus RD-M370 24 Speed Tektro SCH-F15, 160mm rotor Tektro SCH-F15 Shimano CS-HG31-8l KMC Z7 Shimano FC-TY701 Shimano BB-UN 100 Cartridge Type Syncros X-37 Disc, Black Kenda Slant 6

Wide handle and grippy cockpit

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,490/Rs. 38

Merida Big Seven 40

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uilt for nimble control and accurate cornering with a compact frame, the Merida Big Seven 40 has every potential to become a menace in the trail. The bike boasts of 100mm lockable suspension, mechanical disc brakes and a trail ready handle bar. What it may lack in hydraulic disc brakes or internal cable routing, it makes up for with a 9 speed Altus rear derailleur and naturally grippy pedals that make all the difference when you have to save yourself from an obstacle with a bunny hop.

With a very matt paint job approach in bright colours, the bicycle makes up for something you will miss when you are not riding it. A brilliant blue highlight and textured pattern on the frame also adds to the aesthetic appeal of the bicycle.

The 9 Speed Altus RD makes all the difference in getting over the many different terrains you will find when riding the trail or even general cross country riding about in the back roads.

Crank gives the Merida Big Seven an AHT (Average Head Turning) factor of 8 out of 10.

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9 Speed Altus RD

Merida Sport 5 Saddle

Merida Big Seven 40 Frame Fork Shifters Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Brakes Cassette Chain Crankset Rims Tires Saddle

Big Seven Speed Suntour SR 27 XCM HLO 100 Shimano Altus rapidfire Shimano Altus Shimano Altus 9 Promax Mechanical disc Sunrace CS-9S 11-32 KMC X9 Suntour SR XCM 44-32-22 CG (BSA) Merida Big 7 D Merida 27 2.1 Merida Sport 5

Promax mechanical disc braes

Suspension Lock

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400/Rs. 46 Tektro Auriga Hyd brakes

Giant Talon 4

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ith the Talon 4, we are stepping up a notch here. The Talon is an entry level performance bicycle that intends to teach you things on the trail that you never knew existed of or wanted to try. With the provision of performance MAXXIS Ikon tyres the bicycle is clearly meant for some serious off road riding.

With a superior choice in groupset components, the Talon 4 has an 8 speed Acera RD coupled with an Altus FD. With a better geometry meant for controlled riding, the serious rider will feel comfortable as his riding and control improves. The bicycle has a very raw feel exuding from it in terms of how the bicycle feels and looks and the raw aluminium or gun metal paint job finish with yellow highlights only adds to it.

Crank gives the Giant Talon 4 an AHT (Average Head Turning) factor of 9 out of 10.

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Maxxis Ikon 2.2 inch tyres

Raw aluminium finish

Speed Acera RD

Giant Talon 4 Frame Fork

Shifters Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Brakes Brake Levers Cassette Chain Crankset Bottom Bracket Rims Tires Saddle

SR Suntour 100 hydraulic lockout suspension

ALUXX-grade aluminum SR Suntour XCT w/ hydraulic lockout & preload adjuster, 100mm travel Shimano Altus Shimano Altus Shimano Acera Tektro Auriga, Hydraulic disc, 160mm Tektro Auriga, Hydraulic disc Shimano HG31 11x34, 8-speed KMC Z8 SR Suntour XCE, 24/34/42 Threaded, Sealed Giant Alloy, Double wall Maxxis Ikon, 27.5x2.2 Giant Connect, upright

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Top ten cycling gifts

Parktool I-Beam Mini Screw driver and hex driver multitools are a boon to fiddlers on the saddle and the Parktool I-Beam Mini puts it all in one compact format.

A 9 piece multitool has the perfect assortment of tool sizes required by both MTB riders and roadies. The IB-2 is strong, compact and lightweight even though the handle is solid and not hollow. Rs.1250 /-

Limar 885 The helmet’s bright yellow and matt black layout grabs any mountain bikers attention. Built with the Superlight technology, it has a double shell for maximum protection. The unique design of the Limar 885 offers additional protection to the back of the head. It has a Competition + Fit system that offers you height adjustment too. With 23 carefully placed vents, sweat is never going to be a problem with the Limar 885. With chin padding and a bright yellow strap, we recommend the Limar 885 for both its style and design appeal. Rs. 8000/-

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NiteRider Lumina 400 The NiteRider Lumina 400 is a versatile ride light that is perfect for all cyclists. It comes with a unique handlebar mount and is also compatible with mounts of various other kinds. Made of aluminium, it is solid and durable. The Lumina 400 has three brightness modes.

With it set at 400 lumen, the battery lasts for about an hour and a half.

It charges via a USB port that has weather protection. Its brightness range makes it perfect for both commute and trail riding. Rs. 5000/-

Zefal Reflective Leg Band You know your husband does not leave to work without his bicycle and also that he does not tuck his pants into the socks for the fear of wrinkles, fix his and your problems with these pant ties.

Bonus, they are also reflective for a safe ride in the night. These ties are super soft and light weight preventing your man from making any more reasons for dirty pants. Rs. 400/-

Syncros Multi Tool Match box 12

Q lite bar end lights

In the trail riders’ checklist lies an important item, the multitool. Everyone who’s ridden the trails knows that there are but a few sets out there that are the perfect all in one multi tool. Syncross puts an end to your quest with the Match box 12. The tool has 12 essential trailside tools that help you fix most mechanicals and get back on your bike. What we like is its compact design and its bright green sleeve that makes it easy to spot in an overcrowded back pack. However, the sleeve once taken off during repairs can become prone to misplacement. Rs.2150 /-

Visibility of yourself and the bike is a requirement while out for evening rides in the city. These bar end lights will mark the farther most edges of your bicycle and helps you mark your territory. With a strategically placed window towards a side, you can position it to point to the rear of the rider or front or even downwards for increasing your visibility. Powered by a single AAA battery, it is easy to slip into the handle bar and is complete value for money. Rs.1150 /-

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AGU Sport Glasses New riders beware. Your cool quotient can be amplified times 10 with the right kind of cycling sunglasses. There is no one pair of sunglasses that can be the perfect one. That is why these AGU sunglasses have three interchangeable lens options. Easy on, easy off installation with one clear, one black and one yellow lens as options for the sport glass frame. Rs.3500 /-

Topeak Pocket Rocket DX II As the name declares, this pump is compact and sleek. It is specialized for high pressure road tires. It is compatible with Presta, Schrader and Dunlop valves and is small enough to fit into jersey pockets, saddle bags or any corner of a daypack. It can even be attached to the bottle cage with an included bracket. It’s added features are a thumb lock, an integrated dust cap, a butted alloy barrel and a Kraton handle for pumping grip. Rs.2130/-

Camelbak Podium Camelbak has always been known for performance sports hydration and the podium a perfect example of it. Essential to a sports bottle is excellent finger grip that lets you focus on other important things while riding. The podium has a self sealing jet valve that holds your hydration in and does not let it out until you squeeze the bottle. It has a large opening letting in sufficient gulps of water with very little effort. The podium is available in a variety of colours and sizes including the colours of world tour teams like the one featured here. Rs.699 /-

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Q-Lite QL-G800 USB sunglasses These are riding glasses that have three LED’s integrated to it. A white one at the centre and two amber at the edges. They operate under four functions, 1) mid light steady beam, 2) mid light steady low & side light steady, 3) mid light flash & side light flashing and 4) side light flash. With a 70mA lithium battery and a charging time of 1 hour, it can give you up to 3 hours of usage time on average. The accessory is pretty cool and serves purposes other than just cycling.

Scaring your friends on Halloween can be one of them. Rs.3600/-

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Little Lifter Erin Berzel

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o all us commuter cyclists, our cycle carries us around and we end up spending a lot of time on it. We have figured shortcuts for ourselves that make the ride our own. Cutting across sections and using the advantage of being able to move with pedestrians by pushing our bikes have become a routine. We have developed a unique way of lifting the bike around while on the move. Ever wondered if there could be an easier way of carrying your bicycle without having to worry about cables or bottle cages? We at the Crank workshop did and we found the Little Lifter from Walnut designs. A product that originated purely out of necessity. Which is also the philosophy of Walnut designs.

The Little Lifter is the brain child of designer Geoffery Franklin and is a hand crafted leather strap that holds the bike up by the frame at the down tube and the seat tube. It was inspired by vintage Italian bicycles that had a welded handle that got lost as a design element over the years of frame development.

The goal was to bring that convenience back to contemporary bicycle frames. Once strapped, it can be left there and serve as a briefcase handle for our beloved bikes. It uses regular carrying muscles and adds ease to the act of picking and carrying our bicycles.

Available in honey, dark brown and black colours, the Little Lifter is not just a practical accessory, but also becomes a style statement for the bike. The leather

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used is all natural and vegetable tanned with naturally occurring grains and markings which makes each and every Little Lifter unique. The only other material used is a nickel plated steel clamps that resemble belt buckles.

The installation is an absolute delight and the texture of the leather is naturally non abrasive and does not damage any frame parts.

Clearing the brake cables and bottles cages during installation is important.

Carrying a bicycle by the top tube can be a thing of the past with the Little Lifter frame handle and the leather and buckles simply adds class to the act.

Hand crafted leather

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Topeak Alien II, Rs. 3820/In the quest for compact tools, this one is truly out of the world and aptly named. With 26 tools brilliantly laid out tools, it is no surprise that it is an award winner. The sheer amount of ingenuity used to construct the tool set in itself is a wonder. It has hex wrenches, regular wrenches, a chain tool and the tool can even be split into two exposing the tyre lever feature of it. It has a super sharp blade and out of this world layout to match its name. You would pick one up even if you do not have a bicycle.

Topeak MTB cover, Rs. 3390/Brace yourself, winter is here. Get your beloved bicycle a complete cover and be rest assured that it is tucked away from the elements and kept warm while it rests. The cover is made for 29” wheels but can also accommodate 27.5” and is easy to slip on and off the bicycle. Made of 190T Nylon it is fully water proof.

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