Sunday, September 22, 2013

Biking Resources in Sri Lanka

Have you tired of searching bicycle and professional biking resources in Sri Lanka.Which I have been suffering for a some period.So I thought of sharing my experiences with you.
Here are the main problems I have faced during the search for a branded mountain bikes in Sri Lanka.

1. Lack of dealers/Agents for mountain bike brands.
2. People who are in this business don't have a good understanding about it.
3. Some people are not genuine.What they do is somehow try to sell the bikes they are having. Some time by cheating.
4. Some people advertise in classified sites to sell used/brand new bicycles, but when I contacted them most of them don't know (almost) anything about the bicycle they advertised.
5. Try to sell branded bicycles with unbranded parts.(some times changes in gear system and etc.)

Do a good internet research on the bicycle model you are interested. It will help you to understand cheaters easily.
Eg: Sometimes seller might tell, this bike model doesn't come with Shimano gears, but if you do a search in bike manufacturer's site it tells a different story.That means seller lack of knowledge or he is trying to cheat you. beware of that type of people.
If you don't have a good knowledge about branded bicycle,my personal advice is not to go to a seller alone.You are an easy target to a cheater.Go with a friend or someone who is having some idea about mountain bikes.
If you are buying a used bike,be more vigilant.
There are may be broken parts. Some genuine parts are replaced with cheap parts.I heard some people try to sell stolen bikes.

Following places will be helpful for you to get an idea.

Suriyage Bike shop -
Rider Tower 524 Maradana Road, Colombo 10
No 491 Malabe road, Thalahena
0771312200 , 0785224072

Nishans Bike shop - Maharagama
http://oneshop.lk/
166, Avissawella road, Maharagama
011-2842167

Sugath Cycle - Seeduwa

Niroshan Bike Shop - Rajagiriya
Branded Mountain Bikes Facebook group
0772240027

Please share your experiences.

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