Hero Cycles Limited is the world's largest bicycle manufacturing company of India. Hero Cycles is located in Ludhiana, India.
Hero Group of Companies was founded by the four Munjal brothers: Satyanand, Om Prakash, Dayanand and Raman Kant. They started a bicycle spare parts business in Amritsar in 1944. After the partition of India in 1947, they shifted to Ludhiana and setup a small bicycle manufacturing company with the name Hero Cycles in 1956. In 1975 Hero Cycles Attained the reputation of being the largest bicycle manufacturer in India and in the fiscal year 2010-2011 Hero sold 56 lakh units as per the figure quoted by http://businesstoday.intoday.in. This figure amounts to roughly 48 percent market share with a turnover of Rs. 1450 crore (US $ 302.10 million) and the world's second-largest.
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The Indian bicycle industry makes 12 million bicycles per year which amounts to the second largest position in the world.
In the past, cycles priced at Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 were considered to be high- end bicycles. However, now with entry of global brands into the country, this definition is no more valid. Now high end bikes start from Rs 15,000 to Rs. 4.25 lakh (Rupees 4,25,000).
What is more, even the classification of the bicycle segments has changed. Earlier, bicycles were classified as gents bicycles, ladies bicycles, children bicycles etc. Today, the classification or segmenting of bicycles is based on the usage like mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes and BMX and so on. No wonder, we can feel the presence of all the global players like Conondale, Gary Fisher, Trek, Merida, and Indian players like Firefox, Fomas, Atlas, Avon, Hercules, Hero, Hamilton, Kohinoor etc.
With advancement in technology, style, spending capacity, demand, competition and entry of global players Hero Cycles ventured into a number of high-end models like MTB (Mountain Terrain Bike), DTB (Dirt Terrain Bike), City Bike, Racer Bike etc. Hero Octane series bicycles are the result of this high end products range.
Hero Cycles important models are: Cyclone, Razorback NE, Street Racer, Ranger DTB VX. On this page some of these Hero Bicyles Features and Price are presented. If you have any experience of these models please write a review through the comment section at the bottom. Hero bicycle specifications and prices are as per the Hero Cycles website.
FRAME | Stylishly Designed Light weight Aluminum/Steel Super - Shox Suspension Mountain Bike frame. Swing arm rear triangle with maintenance-free full suspension system.Built from high strength Aluminum alloy AL-6061 front quadrant. Specialized heat treatment T4 / T6 for Unmatched Strength and Flexural Rigidity Beautiful Pulse TIG welding an added attraction |
FORK | Suspension Type Mountain Bike Fork |
HANDLE | Direct Fork stem mounting handle stem for added safety and as per latest international trends Ergonomically designed Mountain Bike Handle Soft and comfortable Synthetic Resin Grips |
BRAKES | Equipped with front disc brake Ultra effective V-Cantilever rear brake Resin molded steel reinforced brake levers for an effective braking Friction-free cables for an effective braking |
WHEELS | Extra wide tyres 26 x 2.35 size 36 Hole Alloy hubsAlloy rims Black |
MUDGUARDS | Specially designed resin molded MTB type Fenders |
CHAINWHEEL and CRANK | 24 x 34 x 42T Chain wheel Crank Built-in Resin molded attractive trouser guard |
SADDLE | Comfortable MTB style PU padded saddle. Quick Release system for quick adjustment of seat height |
PEDALS | Molded PP Body with Steel Balls , 9/16" Axle with Reflectors |
STAND | Steel Side Stand with automatic lock |
GRAPHICS | Attractive Graphics styled to match the taste of extremely demanding Youth of today |
GEAR SYSTEM | Rapid fire 21 Speed Shimano Gear system |
FRAME | Ultra Light weight all Aluminum Super - Shox Suspension Mountain Bike frame Built from high strength Aluminum alloy AL-6061 Specialized heat treatment T4 / T6 for Unmatched Strength and Flexural Rigidity. Beautiful Pulse TIG welding an added attraction |
FORK | Suspension Type Mountain Bike Fork |
HANDLE | All Aluminum made from high strength alloy AL-6061 Ergonomically designed three piece Handle with separate stem, extension and handlebar Special heat treatment for Enhanced Strength. Soft and comfortable Synthetic Resin Grips |
BRAKES | Friction-free cables for an effective braking |
MUDGUARDS | Plastic mudguards to match international standards |
HUBS | Specially designed 36 H Front and Rear Hubs |
CHAINWHEEL and CRANK | Aluminum alloy 24 x 34 x 42 T chain wheel crank Transparent Trouser Guard made from special engineering plastics |
SADDLE | Extremely Cushy PU Foam padded saddle Quick Release system for quick adjustment of seat height |
PEDALS | Reflectorised wider body Resin Molded MTB Pedals with Aluminum Alloy Cage |
STAND | Side stand. Sturdiness built into the design |
GRAPHICS | Attractive Graphics styled to match the taste of extremely demanding Youth of today |
Note: Model available in attractive shades and in 21 / 18 / 15 speeds configuration. Due to continuous innovation and improvements, Specification is subject to change without notice. Accessories shown in the picture may or may not be a part of the standard equipment with the bike |
FRAME | Stylishly Designed Light weight Aluminum/Steel Super - Shox Suspension Mountain Bike frame. Two-piece design frame with maintenance-free full suspension system. Built from high strength Aluminum alloy AL-6061 front quadrant. Specialized heat treatment T4 / T6 for Unmatched Strength and Flexural Rigidity.Beautiful Pulse TIG welding an added attraction |
FORK | Suspension Type Mountain Bike Fork |
HANDLE | Ergonomically designed Mountain Bike Handle Soft and comfortable Synthetic Resin Grips |
BRAKES | Equipped with front disc brake Ultra effective V-Cantilever Rear brake Resin molded steel reinforced brake levers for an effective braking Friction-free cables for an effective braking |
WHEELS | Extra wide tyres 26 x 2.1 size. 36 Hole Alloy hubs Alloy rims Black Quick release system on front wheel |
MUDGUARDS | Specially designed resin molded MTB type Fenders |
CHAINWHEEL and CRANK | 24 x 34 x 42T Chain wheel Crank Built-in Resin molded attractive trouser guard |
SADDLE | Comfortable MTB style PU padded saddle Quick Release system for quick adjustment of seat height |
PEDALS | Molded PP Body with Steel Balls , 9/16" Axle with Reflectors |
STAND | Steel Center kick Stand |
GRAPHICS | Attractive Graphics styled to match the taste of extremely demanding Youth of today |
GEAR SYSTEM | Rapid fire 21 Speed Shimano Gear system |
FRAME | Stylishly Designed Light weight Aluminum/Steel Super - Shox Suspension Mountain Bike frame. Two-piece design frame with maintenance-free full suspension system. Built from high strength Aluminum alloy AL-6061 front quadrant. Specialized heat treatment T4 / T6 for Unmatched Strength and Flexural Rigidity. Beautiful Pulse TIG welding an added attraction |
FORK | Suspension Type Mountain Bike Fork |
HANDLE | Direct Fork stem mounting handle stem for added safety and as per latest international trends. Ergonomically designed Mountain Bike Handle.Soft and comfortable Synthetic Resin Grips |
BRAKES | Ultra effective V-Cantilever brakes Resin molded steel reinforced brake levers for an effective braking Friction-free cables for an effective braking |
WHEELS | Extra wide tyres 26 x 2.3 size 36 Hole Alloy hubs Alloy rims Black Quick release system on both wheels |
CHAINWHEEL and CRANK | 24 x 34 x 42T Chain wheel Crank Built-in Resin molded attractive trouser guard |
SADDLE | Comfortable MTB style PU padded saddle Quick Release system for quick adjustment of seat height |
PEDALS | Molded PP Body with Steel Balls , 9/16" Axle, with Reflectors |
STAND | Steel Side Stand |
GRAPHICS | Attractive Graphics styled to match the taste of extremely demanding Youth of today |
GEAR SYSTEM | Shimano 21 speed gear change system |