Services
Coaching
There are many reasons to ride a bike. If it is to become fitter and faster our professionally tailored plans will get you there. The plans are custom designed as per your cycling goals and are backed by personal sessions. Gokul also falls back on his 'love for running' to add variety to the plans.
Bike Fit
Every rider is unique. Their fitness, flexibility, style of riding and purpose are different. And that's why the same fit for two different riders may never work. This is true even if they are the same age, height and riding similar bikes. That's where we come in. We are not here to do a run of the mill fit but to provide solutions to your problems.
Repairs
A well maintained bike can significantly improve your ride experience. We have passionate technicians who will fix your bike using the right tools, processes and our vast experience.
Latest Blogs
Improve Hill Climbing
Climbing a hill whether it is a few 100m or km often is the most daunting thing for new cyclists. I have put together a few tips that will help you during this difficult period to get better at climbing hills.
The Beauty in our Backyard - A Ride Report of the Tour of Eastern Ghats
Any place looks more beautiful when you are closer to it on a bicycle. I felt the same emotions in the Tour of Eastern Ghats. I never realized the limitless beauty right in my backyard in Andhra Pradesh. For a tour to be enjoyable a few C's are important - Company, Curry, Climbs and of course the humble Cycle.
An Autopsy of the Indian PBP attempt
PBP is the holy grail and the grandest brevet available. The 2019 PBP saw the highest number of Indians participating till date. The prerequisites to ride PBP ensure that only physically and mentally strong riders with good endurance get entry. But the successful on time completion record was around 10% for Indians and took many of us by surprise. What went wrong?
Festive 500
Back in 2010 , Rapha launched one of their landmark challenges. They invited riders to log in a minimum of 500 km between Christmas and New Year and called it The Festive 500. The idea caught on and Festive 500 became an annual event. Last year, 82,376 riders signed up. So what is it about? Rapha says “It is not a mile-chasing thing but rather a journey. It’s about getting out there, enjoying being on your bike and riding with or visiting other people.”
Avoid Saddle Soreness
One thing that can ruin the fun of the ride is saddle sores, a nightmare for a long distance rider. Knowing what causes saddle sores can definitely help you get things under control, and that is the purpose of this blog.
Astr Sidewinder - Ride Experience by Satish Chandra Annamaneni
Yesterday evening after coming out from office, I felt the chill in air. Winter is here in Hyderabad! I was commuting on my Astr Sidewinder in single-speed mode.
Do you suffer from Hot Foot?
In recent times, during the multiple bike fit sessions at The Bike Affair, cases of foot discomfort has been pretty common. The complaints could sometimes be numbness under the toes or ball of the feet. At other times it can be sensation of pain on forefoot. Although there are a few different reasons like cleat positioning and bike fit, the most common reason has been wrong shoe size.
Merida Mission CX 300 SE Review
Merida is one of the top brands to get their 2020 model bikes to India first. We got to take a squick spin around the block of the bike and here is a short review.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
If you are new to cycling and looking for bikes, suggestions, gear, community and planned rides The Bike Affair (TBA) is the place to go in Hyderabad. TBA's efforts over the years for the growth of cycling in Hyderabad are appreciable and unmatched. Lakshmi Karthik Kudaravalli
The Bike Affair is so much more than a store. It is a community and its striking feature is its idealism and genuine passion for the sport of cycling. Team TBA kick-strated a virtuous cycle that could one day mean big things for Indian cycling, but they are also a positive influence on our daily lives through cycling. Everything I know about cycling whether it is commuting, brevets, racing came through this community. Sree Harsha
Over the years, 'The Bike Affair' has become more as a friends' joint and more of my buddy group than a local bike store. Cycling has been my only passion which can get me out of my bed at 4 am, and as long as I cycle, my affair with 'The Bike Affair' will continue. Dr. Pavan
TBA not only believes in business ethics and values but also contributes in building the cycling community, I believe TBA is an asset to the cycling community. The kind of warmth and family-kind-of-feeling you experience will draw you back again and again. Maxwell Trevor
This is definetly the go-to place, if u are a cyclist, or intend to get into cycling. The proprietors, Gokul and Krish, along with the staff are very passionate about what they do. This store is very different from the many other cycling stores that I have visited. They are very open to discussions and will only recommend a cycle, once they have accessed your needs. Their invaluable advice goes a long way in helping you enjoying the ride. Arjun K Singh