A branded bike costs more than a local one, but it rides better, lasts longer and keeps its resale value. Here are the cycle brands you will find at Cycle Yard and what each one is known for.
Trek
An American brand and one of the biggest bike makers in the world, known for strong aluminium frames and reliable mountain bikes. See the Trek 3500 (Rs 35,000).
Giant
A Taiwanese brand and one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers. Giant's kids bikes are light and well built. See the Giant XTC 20 (Red) and Giant XTC Jr 20 (Yellow).
Specialized
An American brand famous for high-quality road and mountain bikes, and thoughtful kids bikes like the Specialized Riprock Coaster 20 with three ways to brake.
Scott
A Swiss brand known for light frames and sporty designs. The Scott Metrix hybrid comes with Shimano 105 gears.
Felt
An American brand with a racing background, known for fast road bikes. The Felt Z85 has a carbon fork and seat post with Shimano Sora gears.
Pardus
A carbon road bike brand that offers full-carbon frames at a lower price than the big names. See the Pardus Robin Sport (2023) (Rs 160,000).
Pinnacle and Mogoo
Good-value brands for everyday riders: the Pinnacle Neon Hybrid for city commuting with Shimano Claris, and the Mogoo Epsilon XCT mountain bike with a lock-out suspension fork and disc brakes.
Which brand is best?
There is no single best brand. The best cycle is the one that fits your size, suits where you ride and has good brakes and gears for your budget. Compare by type: road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes and kids cycles, or read our cycle price guide.
