The GearLama Blog
Expert guides by Bharat Singh Bhadwal, backed by real-time pricing data from 19 Indian cycling stores.
The under-₹3,000 kit that's actually worth it
Five pieces of cycling gear I own, use, and would buy again — every one under ₹3,000, with live prices from 19 Indian stores.
Indians Search for Tyres — But Shop for Bikes
A few months of real, anonymous activity across 18 Indian cycling stores: we search for tyres and consumables, but research and shop for ₹90k+ bikes — and barely anyone leads with price.
How not to destroy your bike in the monsoon
The monsoon wrecks bikes slowly — through the drivetrain, bearings, and brakes. Here's the simple 5-minute post-ride routine (and the ₹1,300 of kit) that saves your groupset through the season.
SKS mudguards review: 9 years, two countries, every monsoon
A long-term review of SKS mudguards — nine years on a Rotterdam commuter, three monsoons of Speedrocker gravel guards. Why full mudguards are the best-value wet-weather upgrade, and which SKS set to buy for your bike.
Best Cycling Rain Jackets for Indian Monsoons (2026)
We compared live inventory of cycling rain jackets to find the best waterproof layers for the Indian monsoon. Real prices, real stock from Indian stores.
State of Indian cycling gear: the GearLama Index, June 2026
26,519 cycling products in stock across 18 Indian stores. Where they live, who makes them, and where the money actually goes. The first monthly GearLama Index.
Cycling gear price drops in India: Basso Venta R 105 falls ₹70,000, plus 70%-off jerseys
Real price drops from the past week across India's 18 cycling stores: Basso Venta R 105 down ₹70k, 81% off Specialized jersey, plus 5 more 70%+ deals in stock right now.
Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4 Review in India: The Branded Bike Under ₹1 Lakh That Makes Sense
Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4 review in India for buyers under ₹1 lakh choosing between Trek badge, Polygon value, and what actually matters on Indian roads.
Summer Cycling Hydration in India: What to Drink, How Much, and What Actually Works
Summer cycling hydration in India explained for real riders: when water is enough, when electrolytes matter, how much to drink, and three live products that actually help.
Best Ventilated Cycling Helmets for Indian Summer (2026)
Best ventilated cycling helmets for Indian summer in 2026. Six live Indian picks for airflow, sweat control, fit, and heat relief.
Best Comfortable Cycling Jerseys for Indian Summer (2026)
Best comfortable cycling jerseys for Indian summer in 2026. Six live Indian picks with relaxed fits, airflow, rear pockets, and real-world comfort.
How to Choose Your First Road Bike in India: Fit, Budget, and Mistakes to Avoid
A fit-first guide to buying your first road bike in India, with tyre-clearance advice, the resale trap, serviceability warnings, and the mistakes that lead to regret.
Best Road Bikes Under ₹1 Lakh in India (2026): First-Time Buyer Guide
Best road bikes under ₹1 lakh in India for first-time buyers. Compare 6 live Indian store listings by price, comfort, brakes, and long-term value.