The modern style of biking was invented in Germany on August 12, 1817. The dedicated road bikes have a drop handlebar and multiple gears, although there are single and fixed gear bikes as well. The fixed gear bikes are termed to be as Fixies.

These type of bikes use narrow and high-pressure tyres to decrease rolling resistance, and these types of bikes tend to be lightweight as compared to other bikes! The budget road bikes are made up of aluminium, technically 6061 aluminium ( Techno Foamed )  and 6066 aluminium ( Hydro Foamed ). The top end bikes are made up of carbon fibre materials which are extremely durable and lightweight.

So let’s talk about some of the budget road bikes !

1. Firefox Sirocco- 33,100 INR 

• Frame –  The Firefox Sirocco has an Alloy Road Frame

• Gearing – The Sirocco comes with Shimano Sora, 2-Speed Front Derailleur and Shimano Sora, 9-Speed Rear derailleur which is connected to Shimano Sora 3500 shifters.

• Breaks – This Road bicycle from Firefox comes with Tektro V-Brakes which are connected to Shimano Sora 3500 STI Brake Levers.

• About Brand – Firefox is an Indian Bicycle Company which took the market by storm in 2005 with their range of imported bicycles. Firefox has constantly improved the Indian cycling experience. Firefox has a complete range of bicycles for Kids and Adults

2. FIREFOX MISTRAL 34,600 INR

• Frame – The Firefox Mistral is an entry ” mid-level road bike that consists of an Alloy rod frame. The frame is well built and ergonomically well designed offering efficiency and comfort to new riders of this category.

• Gearing – For the price point, the Mistral 2015 with a speed of 18-speed is the good speed gear system. It comes with Shimano Sora (2 speed) for front derailleurs and Shimano Sora (9 speed) for rear derailleurs. They have continued with Shimano Sora group set with the shifter on the bike also being a Shimano Sora 3500 unit.

• Breaks – The breaks on this road bike are from Tektro, and they are controlled by good quality Shimano 3500STI Levers.

• About Brand – Firefox is an Indian Bicycle Company that became famous in the market as it was launched in 2005 with their range of imported bicycles. Firefox has constantly improved the Indian cycling experience. Firefox has a complete range of bicycles for Kids and Adults.

3. Merida Big Nine 20 MD – 37,990 INR

• Frame – The Merida Big Nine 20MD (2019) is a Mountain Bicycle with a Big Nine Speed Frame.

• Gearing – The Merida Big Nine 20MD (2019) has a Shimano Tourney front derailleur, a Shimano Acera rear derailleur and Shimano ST-EF505 shifters.

• Brakes – This MTB from Merida comes with a set of mechanical Disk Brakes which are connected to Shimano ST-EF505 Brake Levers

• About Brand – Merida, a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturing company is known to make reliable road and mountain bicycles. Over the last few years, Merida has also become the contract manufacturers for a number of well-known bicycle brands in the world.

4. Merida Scultura 100 – 64,490 INR

• Frame – The Merida Scultura 100 is a Road Bicycle which has a Scultura Lite Frame. It is made with the Merida’s new heat treatment technology.

• Gearing – The Merida Scultura 100 has Shimano claris in the front. And the rear derailluers are also Shimano claris with the Shimano Claris Shifters.

• Brakes – This Road Bicycle from Merida comes with Lee Chi Road Dual Pivot Brakes which are connected to Shimano Claris Brake Levers.

• About Brand –   Merida, a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturing company is known to make reliable road and mountain bicycles. Over the last few years, Merida has also become the contract manufacturer for a number of well-known bicycle brands in the world like specialised.

5. Polygon Premier 5 ( 2019 ) 35,990 INR-

• Frame – The Polygon Premier 5 is a mountain bike which is equipped with Alutec XC Sport Frame.     

• Gearing – The Polygon Premier 5 27.5″ has Shimano Altus front and rear derailleurs and Shimano Altus shifters. The components ensure smooth and precise shifting.

• Brakes – This MTB from polygon comes with Tektro HD_M275 Hydraulic Disk Breaks.

• About Brand – Polygon was founded in 1989, they manufacture bicycles for the Asian market and over the years expanded all across the globe. Polygon has a broad range of Adult bicycles and keeps their designs fresh and authentic keeping the global market in mind.