Is motorcycling selfish? | Episode 28 | The PowerDrift Podcast
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- There's a little bit of a feeling that motorcycling, being the largely solitary activity that it is, is a bit selfish. In this Podcast episode, Shumi discusses this rather difficult topic. Should you be spending the family unit’s collective income on a bike? Is that fair? Some answers and some questions in this podcast! Let us know what you think!
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Imagine trying to pick up a girl on a motorcycle and telling her that her chances to die have just went up a notch..... that's just a great pick up line 😂.
I see your point. But not all truth is easy to digest 🤣
Hahaha!
However motorcycling can be a truly intimate thing - in the sense, it's only the two of you who are sharing the moment. So maybe not use it as a pick-up line but something to discuss as you get more into the relationship.
Try telling that to a male pillion and the reaction you get would be worse.
@@saminsayeda7424 It probably has to do with things like "men have to be in control"....When you tell someone that his going to "probably" 🤣 die, all control is lost. In my early days I was more afraid about scratching my bike or hurting somebody, than thinking I am probably going to die.
Telling her that and feeling confident to tell her is the difference here
The world has been wired in a way to make us believe that our pursuit towards our passion is selfish. It becomes especially more selfish if the person/people we live with do not enjoy that pursuit as much as we do. Having said that, there is a fine line between selfishness that does us good and selfishness that can be damaging to those around us if our approach isn’t mindful enough. Perhaps it ends at that.
Good perspective! Thank you!
As you said it, "mindful" is the key word here 💜
Yes. Apparently, so is breathing. (Deal with it!)
Haha!
Suppperbb
Rajdeep - Brilliant !!
Breathing doesn't harm environment, motorcycles does
gj
Maybe I am just too late to find this but knowing that he lost his wife and he is still such an amazingly cheerful person and delivers such amazing content is just straight away Fantastic..
I really think its his passion which keeps him going.. and it's true for every one of us..
Hats off to you Shumi.
Thank you Anshuman!
Lost a dear friend last year. He was like Shumi, like a mentor. Today's video reminded me of him.
Thanks for the video. Sharing it further 💜
Sorry brother for your loss 😞
MOTORCYCLING IS VERY RISKY!! NOT SURE WHY PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND THIS ENOUGH
@@jeevan88888 I mean so is getting out of your bed, can’t see any way around it though
@@jeevan88888 look at it like a sport, I guess that might help you cope up your “stress” levels
@@Omkar_Allewar No Bro , I mean this msg to all the irresponsible motorbikers out there. Trust me when I say this - there are too many of those in our country in gully to gully(the streets).
This is what I call a true bike focused channel..... should have reviews, discussions, podcasts, debates.....the more knowledge we share the better we become. 🙏
Thanks P M!
A very important talk which powerdrift should have uploaded 10 years back.
They review bikes and makes people crazy to be a motorcycling.We indians never thought of financial fund or accidents.
It’s not an Indian think I think. Motorcyclists all over the earth go through the same thing
@@shu_mar that is true..
Im 27years old 99% of my good memories are on my bike , its really important for my mentel & physical health , My bike has taught me much more than my school & college ever could ! to be true Yes im selfish Coz people dont understand & I dont want to explain much !
which bike do you own?
Does it matter?
@@shashanksj7182 I wouldn't have asked if it doesn't :)
1:43 - i used KTM 390 ADV with lugguage and my wife to ride to Spiti. Completed the whole circuit and back to delhi. Amazing bike, no problem at all. No ground clearance issues.
5:37 - Indian Highways are one of the most dangerous places on earth. Whether you ride a 4 or 2 wheeler. The stats for fatalities are quite high. So there is always a risk when you go out. Not just with motorcycles.
PowerDrift delivers the content which makes sence to most of the viewers.
The most practical Auto Channel out Here...
Hey thank you so much Vedant!
Thanks Vedant!
I feel so fortunate with regards to this.. My partner was highly interested in learning to ride (her brother too is a rider so the fascination started from home) ...so i taught her the basics on my R15.. then I went on to buy a Ninja 300 while she rode my R15 along with me with proper gear from heel to toe.. We did a lot of duo and group rides together.. finally she upgraded to an R3.. and now we plan on going for tours together on our own bikes. Yes the R15 did fall many a times during her learning days but I always te
told her that falling is how you will learn from your mistakes.. Yes, I did get frustrated many a times when she made mistakes but I would tell myself to calm down and that it would be worthwhile in the end.. And I can assure you it sure is. Moreover, now I don't have to worry so much about scraping the underbelly of the N300 because the pillion weight is not there.. so yeah.. kinda selfish of me.. 😂
Nice story Doc! Two bikes are better than one 😁
I mostly ride solo and used to think single seaters were selfish, now I feel riding with a pillion is more selfish 🤔.
Go solo because yolo
Shumi! Such a great topic and I appreciate your take on it. As a woman rider, a wife , daughter , mom of 2 and daughter in law, I have fought to ensure that motorcycling is understood to be an intrinsic part of my life( to a very supportive family at that! ) However, underlying tones of it being selfish, inconvenient & tolerated are rife! 😬 “ Why can’t we just all go in the car like a normal family?” Well, “because Mom is selfish and wants to ride her motorcycle though the hills, feel the wind and just basically , enjoy the alone time” . There, I said it - I’m selfish! 😀
Hey Meghna! So good to see you here! When we riding together again! We are both selfish…. But we can share, right? 😂
@@shu_mar I so so look forward to that . Do give me a shout out when you’re in Bangalore! And let’s plan.. I’m always up for a ride! Selfish woman that I am !😬
@@meghnakhanna.stylist Done hai!
That moment at 13:00 brought tears, that my dear sir was something divine...
It most certainly was a BIG exciting day!
Aarti ma'am is really an angel, i really wish that we all get a person like her in our life with such great attitude and support ❤️❤️
Indeed! I wish that happens for all!
@@shu_mar
extremely true
@@shu_mar what do you mean by 'when my wife "was" around'??
@@DominicRytsar She, unfortunately, passed away back in 2016.
These talks are really nice Shumi. Whenever I see a notification, i sit down with a cup of black coffee, sit down and watch it and chill. Its like listening to a friend who makes perfect sense and you can perfectly relate to. You are articulate, easy to understand. Thank you PD, thank you Shumi♥️
Thanks Vignesh! Coffee and Podcast is a great combo!
@@shu_mar it is👍🏽
Shumi is giving me big brother vibes. Really wish I had someone like this in my life.
i love that, this was spoken and addressed . It absolutely makes sense and has definitely been on my mind as well. Thank you @shumi thank you pd for this podcast!
Best of powerdrift. Best of Shumi . Made my day .
Thanks KD!
Parents relatives....friend's PARENTS society..they are all objecting me for riding and blaming me of IMPOSING motorcyles on others!!
Being a selfish activity is just the tip of berg about motorcycles..
The whole toxic idea that one should save money instead of WASTING on fuel is needed to be put in place.
Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live. It is asking others to live as you wishes to. -Oscar Wilde
So basically if someone asks you to quit motorcycling, kick him off a cliff.
@@arunmoh6418 We don't have to be that rude ....we can rather just push them off a cliff
@@TheTwinPost ever so gently...
Ahahahahah! This thread!
@@TheTwinPost Definitly! gently push their car off cliff with them.
This is one of the most beatiful videos ive seen about motorcycling so far. Thank you so much PD for this. Like most you, I did go about googling when Shumi kept referring to his wife in the past tense and I did read all the related articles and that just increased my respect and adoration towards you @shumar. Like he rightly said, you can get back anything, "time" is the one thing that you cannot get back no matter what. Death is also ineviteble and its upto us how we spend that brief time we have here on earth.
Thank you once again guys for this!
Shumi is always measured in his takes, love to see that, I think semantics on the word selfish can be argued as whatever 99% people agree on the meaning is the meaning.
Subjectively speaking I don't enjoy riding a bike, statistically speaking it's the kind of activity I try to avoid if I want to keep my chances of living a long life fairly high, road in india are a subject I don't want to start, here in the US it's a completely different thing, I see many doing it safely
Do what you enjoy! That’s the important thing!
I know many people who have crashed in the US also,they have life changing injuries..it's the rider,not the country that matters
@@kostinarain7373 Injuries come with riding. I’m not sure any serious rider is unaware of this, Indian or otherwise. And in the big picture, motorcycles *are* optional
@@shu_mar not for me,they're not
A virtual hug to Shumi... and I am sharing this podcast with 3 of the best people I know need to see this video today - My Wife, and Two of my Best Friends.
To answer Shumi's question, yes motorcycling is selfish. I acknowledge the fact anytime I go for a ride. I know an unfortunate accident is inevitable, risks are just too high. I try to minimize that by using my gears all the time. I try to ride responsibly as much as I can do, and I avoid riding when I feel I'm too emotional for it.
I don't appreciate people going into motorcycling without considering the risks. It's your life whatever you wanna do with it, but understand that death is still better than having your spine damaged or losing a limb. People need to understand the risks of riding. Take a calculated decision
Yes!
It is not selfish and that is not a polarising debate. What is selfish and immature is seeing guys in big bikes with Alpine stars jackets, et al, with their wife or girlfriend in jeans and chappals
Hey Shumi, I just read your article from July 2016. It won't be justified to say I completely understand your feelings, but I certainly appreciate the way you are suggesting to approach our life.
Thank your for sharing your knowledge and experiences ❤️
Thank you Bhagyesh!
The video post 10:00; simply brilliant
Man! Thanks for this. It was a good talk! Something I'll definitely have with my kid :D
Wonderfully said.. If one takes care of their responsibility, then just adapt Live and let live policy.
No no no…. Not a Rand admirer please Shumi! But absolutely accurate points on the quality of gear for the pillion rider and awareness about the risks of motor cycling.
Why not? I’m not asking you to be…
Hey Shumi,
I love this video, I agree each and every point you said.
While buying Duke 390 2017 my wife asked why such a costly bike you want.
But after riding together to various places for almost 3+ years, now we have a small kid, my wife feels very happy about moments we spent together on the bike. And thinks, when can we ride like that once again.
Memories are the most valuable things.
When we have age on our side we can do certain things, and definitely motorcycling is one of those things which shouldn't be missed in my opinion.
I have decent gear, but your definition of average priced gear makes me feel poor.
well, his down-payment is thrice the price of my motorcycle 😂
Just give it time. We all started somewhere. The important thing is 1. You started. 2. It’s a start not the finish.
Thank you for being so kind.
It's just a matter of managing your finances right. And you can always work hard, earn more money, and buy better gear. "Good gear" is what suits your budget perfectly and in which you feel safe putting your skin.
Wow, this discussion will surely re-ignite the passion for motorcycling in many souls that had just "settled down" and had devoted themselves to self-less service for life!!
Have been following your articles since your days at business standard......in fact I used to get only the Saturday edition of BS just for the weekend supplement which had the last page dedicated to "motoring"....(and also chess by devangshu dutta on the inner page).........it was after reading one such article over 20 yrs ago( titled "laurels and RD") that I eventually bought an RD350......and some yrs later, had a RE500 classic...........and now have been without a motorcycle for over 6yrs.........and in my mid forties!!
The fire has always been burning though........and this discussion may just do to me what that BS article did 2 decades ago..........👌👍🏍️🚀
Best of luck Naveen! May your wheels keep rolling!
Shumi. What a brilliant and special individual you are! Thank you.
PD has really come a long way, from jazzy, wonderfully shot videos about bikes to this !!! Great work Shumi!
Thank you Ruturaj!
Do what you love even if its selfish
Nailed all the points at the right balance… superb one!
Thanks a bunch! :D
Fabulous discussion. A topic often thought but never spoken. A barrier in translating the inner fire to most special people in life. “Get them to your side of the river”, has been an absolute challenge. I was almost going ahead with my plans of purchase, but after watching this, I shall try my best to convince her to come my side of the river and only then purchase.
Thanks Shumi, you’ve cut out my work for the immediate future.
If someone is looking for career in biking, I will only send that person to Shumi. Every time I watch his videos takes my thinking to another level. Thanks Shumi for providing such great knowledge to everyone in the very simplest way as possible. Hats off & keep going. Now I am dying to meet PD crew & I will. Love you PD..😍😍😍
The only channel which remained constantly in my subscribed list! @PowerDrift is love! 💖
Thank you Prakash!
It's just overthinking, nothing else. Don't let this planted onto your head guys ...
A toast to Aarti ma'am... For letting you pursue your motorcycling career and moulding new motorcyclists & making such great content for us all!
Letting me wasn’t ever a choice she had or chose to exercise. That’s the flaw. Partners shouldn’t get to choose for you. They can have opinions, but the choice MUST be yours
Shumi sir, you're so good at talking or making things clear or making people understand that whenever i see the podcast or any other series on PD i feel like youre talking direcly to me and i'm having one on one conversation with you.
so thank you from my heart.
This topic is more emotional and more meaningful than it is. Hats off to shumi and team PD for trying really hard to change the perspective of motorcycling which has been misguided for years.
Really wish your efforts guide the new generation riders to become more wiser and hope we have a healthy riding community.
Thanks Ajas!
This is my fav podcast now! ❤️ Explained in such an awesome way that an angry/upset partner or parents would understand your pov. Shumi tell the same thing we know but the words he choose gives the clearer picture of what the thing or matter is 👍🏻
It’s not selfish it’s selfless!!
I love the use of the term Motorcyclist.. Motorcycle.. Not biker, Rider, Provider.. I am a pure Motorcyclist at heart and can relate 🙏🏽😊 Thanx Schumi..
Shumi, you are really into motorcycling, seems to breathe, eat, sleep motorcycle...
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience
God bless you.
Damn. This guy can talk. And it's not his diction. It's the way he is able to communicate his thoughts with the perfect most words.
I am subscribed to this channel to hear Shumi speak.
Wish more people share these views....this is the best PD i have ever seen till date!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like i am a Serious motorcyclist, but i dont have a motorcycle , i have a scooty Jupiter 125, that is awesome, but i Want a bike too. Lets see.
Man this guy must be great to listen to in person .
Thank you very much!
I like listening to me for sure!
That's why I learn from you. 😁 ✌
I have not heard many talking about the topic.
Well said and straight from both heart and mind.
Thank You Schumi and PowerDrift.
Motorcycling is empowering from within. It rekindles your zest for life, away from the the mundane chores. It is like a state of zen, whatever non - motorcycling people may call it. They say this as they have never felt the spirit of motorcycling. Away with the naysayers and on with motorcycling, that is what I call life.
I love cars more than motorcycle because cars give me cosy feeling and I am more relaxed.
Also I like to sit in car and enjoy hot tea while visiting rainy places. Also travelling with friends with music playing and casually relaxing while it's raining outside is simply blissful
Y do I listen to u ...? U make sense every time
Thanks Suraj!
Just WOW !! Although I'm late today watching this video but Boy oh Boy !!!! My perspective towards my one and only hobby has been changed .... Thank you so much Shumi for such a comprehensive and lovely explanation..... Loved it 🥰
Thanks DP!
Always welcome sir
The more I watch his videos.. the more I respect this guy... We all need a friend, philosopher and guide like this in our lives to show us the right way.. Thanks to UA-cam and obviously thanks to PowerDrift, we have Shumi..
This series should be named:
The Subtle Art of Associating the Love for Motorcycling with the Practicality of a typical Indian Life...
Thank you PowerDrift. Thank you Shumi. ❤️
This podcast by PoweDrift is very good. The way Shumi explain things is amazing. Complex topics in such an easy understandable language. Covering all the useful topics 👌🏻
Thanks Devesh!
It's true what you said about couples riding together on different bikes. I and my husband do that a lot in last 7 years. But recently i met with an accident. Almost dead. Bedridden for past three months with major injuries. With five surgeries already done. We had a proper gear like you said(alpnister and bell helmet, knee guard all) . But what i didn't expect is this big a accident. The risk was always at the back of my mind , where the fun and aderaline was always first. I read somewhere,"two wheels move soul" that's what happened.
So now I want some advices on such accidents and how to cope up as well. Ppl /mostly my family members said , I am selfish and that's why this happened- the accident. Because we delayed having kids and all we did was biking all these years. They say if we had kids, we wouldn't be biking and would have avoided this accident that almost killed me.
So m saying, i dont regret biking. I love it. Jus be prepared for anything. Nothing is under your control completely. Even bikes sometimes don't. But that doesn't mean you haven't lived a amazing selfish life 😅 like he said everybody does one day, how you lived matters more. That doesn't mean you have to go rash. Means you go at your own pace, with your own thoughts. Bikes are bliss. Thank you for this video. Glad to know your thoughts.
As always powerdrift rocks !!!
Very very well said indeed.. get well soon and get back on a bike.
@@chakrapanid6089 thank you. Recovery road now. Will be back on bikes 😊
This is one of the best episodes. Thank you so much Shumi, for sharing your experiences. Btw, loved the Ayn Rand reference.
Thank you very much!
What a beautiful and philosophical podcast! These are great life lessons.
I like to think that one of the drivers for this podcast was a comment I left 3 weeks ago on your "convincing parents about motorcycling" podcast. Please let me know if that's the case.
I reproduce my comment below:
Motoccino
3 weeks ago
Here's my vote for the next topic - convincing wife and kids that motorcycling is very important and you do need motorcycling time in your life. Also dealing with internal guilt, that by motorcycling and touring, am I robbing my family of time that is rightfully theirs? And with free time so hard to come by! This should be a great discussion.
Now a days Riding Bikes or Cars with safety future is must & important. And more then that Safety Futures, I think listening & following to Shumi is also very important. .... ..
Thanks Shumi......
I just loved how obsessed you are with motorcycle. Even I have that obsession. Recently met with an accident & couldn't ride motorcycle for 3 months. That time I realised how much I attached to it and the effect of it on my mental & physical health. Motorcycling is just like meditation, only you can do it for you.
Shumi at his best. Another wonderful topic well explained. Thanks for simplifying our lives and giving a perspective.
Taking my wife to motorcycle showroom to buy her riding gear... Let's see if I can start my big bike discussion after that
Best of luck!
Loved the topic and your views ❤️
Made so much sense....I agree that Motorcycling is selfish....however the rationale and logic of communicating clearly 'hit' home like anything....Kudos to Shumi for coming up with such great topics....I am a recent inductee in to the biking world having bought my first bike....I am 'hooked' to these podcasts...keep em' coming...thanks so much
@Shumi - One of the best video ever made, loved the way you expressed the passion for motorcycling !
I'm confused between whether one should have a dedicated tool for diff kind of riding or one tool to do all of it.
My dream garage is a baby Honda CRF for touring, commuting, trails, the ZX25R for tracks and occasionally commuting. And a Svart 250 with Rekluse for commuting, poser for weekend brunch rides.
But, a Svart with 390ADV suspension and Rekluse can do all of it. When I want to do track (once every 1-2 years), I just have to swap out the tyres and suspension.
What's your opinion on this matter? How should we approach this dillema?
More motorcycles are always better. But they also require more money. So if you can plan it well, manage your finances, you can get all that you need.
Venturing a bit off topic here, but Shumi talking about Arti just brought a tear to my eye :') This is the first time I'm seeing you talk about your personal life with such depth. No words here. Much love Shumi 💜
Thanks Apurv
Very good informational video brother. Kindly do make a video about the craze for bikes - it never ends. Since 2009 I'm using my 19th bike (2021 Himalayan) started from the star City.
It doesn't matter for a rich guy to own many bikes. But I lost lakhs of rupees by changing the bikes often. I know nobody gets satisfied with what they have. When new bikes evolve I need to buy them bcoz of the love with machines as an automobile engineer, though I'm not a rich person.
The maximum period I used to have a bike is 1 year and the minimum is 1month.
Kindly make a separate video on this to share your thoughts.
Thank you
I think different. Having gone through the phase of buying this, that and the other cleared my head about what kind of bikes I want to own. I want to ride everything but now I know exactly the kind of motorcycle I’d like to have in my garage
@@shu_mar thanks brother ✌🏻
how about we rephrase that to 'motorcycling is a self - sufficient & self - centered act' - on a side note, is that a Kenzo Polo T-Shirt?
My teacher didn't tough me sharing is caring so I'm gonna be selfish and I'm gonna choose motorcycling everytime.
The basic question is in India we hardly see people wearing basic helmets and to imagine every rider going to college or office donning a 1L plus riding gear is a bit of a stretch.
In theory it's correct but for an average Indian it's just a dream.
I have seen offices where they aren't proper toilets let alone a place to change to your regular working clothes.
What's your point?
this video is a VIBE 👌
Perfectly put in words the actual feelings of a passionate rider! Cheers, happy motorcycling 😀👍🏼
Cleanly described the issue! Again a well made podcast from the house of PD! Waiting for the next one soon!
The way you put things into words is phenomenal. You just great Shumi sir🙏
Hye , could you please make an episode that would explain riding levels of superbikes , i feel it is extremely important to understand how much power these big toys consist of and i have seen many frightening videos of riders on superbike's and its tail just spinning off and throwing away the rider with soo much force .. this actually is stopping me from getting a superbike for myself bcs i feel i have less knowledge about how to handle and control a superbike myself. . if you do feel ths topic has relevance and importance especially to youngsters out there with absolutely no idea of what they are stepping into .. causing harm to people around them , themselves , death as well
See our podcast episode on buying your first Superbike. It has the details you’re looking for
@@shu_mar been there , seen it thrice , all good , but a slightky dedicated pod would do much better highlighting the dangers of getting on a superbike in detail for example , not knowing how to give the throttle can easily swing the rear and throw the rider across and such stuff in the shumi way of explaining... just a suggestion that i found necessary for the growing biking community out here .. rest up all perfect , doing great , special fan of yours , saving up for the TWO , will hit it mostly next year and ill be honoured to learn so much from you ... ♥️
Motorcycling brings a whole new perspective to travelling, but when you think of a pillion during your road trip many would prefer bus , train or car. It’s more about comfort vs experience. I strongly believe travelling on your bike makes you to join hands with the forces of nature thereby makes you attentive and enjoy the experience along with memory creation. If you have a partner who prioritise experience over comfort then there is no need to worry about being selfish.
This is what I always want to say to anyone who asks why do you love motorcycling... This is what I try and make understand people or rather my family... thank you for this video.. now i can show this video to someone and explain more properly... Thanks 👍
All my ears on TRK 251 just outside the studio, I badly want shumi to review the bike 🤩 keeping my fingers crossed
And what is good, Phaedrus,
And what is not good...
Need we ask anyone to tell us these things?
-Robert Pirsig
As my first comment on PD, I must also say: Great work PD as always. And shumi you are fantastic!!
Oh god. I find that book so devastatingly boring to read
@@vishalhooda6376 thanks Vishal!
@@shu_mar 😂😂
pls tell us more about the pillion briefing you just mentioned at 05:10
Can do!
Speed thrills but also kills .so ride safe guys
Any more cliches you’ve got waiting to go? 🤣
Motorcycling is inherently selfish, and apparently those of us who ride for pleasure and peace of mind are always thinking about our next ride, and I know my family is scared every time I pick the key. But I actually sat with my mom and tried explaining it to her how important it is. I don't know how much she understood or connected to it, but she told me that she won't stop me, even for the 'Big Bike' if I can appord to buy it and maintain, and ride with responsibility, not taking any unwanted risks. And she also made me swear that I ride even more super cautiously when there is a pillion with me, because it's not just my own life but also of someone's son or daughter. Her trying to understand my lifestyle was indeed super sweet and also she bought me another one of the same helmet I use so that my crush has the same level of safety I have, if not comparatively better. So yeah talking helps.
precisely put liked it very much, luckily for me my dad was a strong believer in being open minded to look at things but he always said you earn and buy things yourself i am going to provide you whatever basic is needed for you to get going on your own feet. Reminded me of him thanks a lot for this
Cheers! Supportive parents are the best thing ever
@motoccino This is a great topic, glad you made a recommendation to get this covered 😊👍
This is an eye opener for many people. Loved it Shumi!
Motorcycling is Zen & that Zen is Shumi !
daaayyuum maannn.....this man should be awarded.
Shumi always nails it on point with accuracy!!!I really admire you Shumi as a great knowledge encyclopedia about Motorcycling!!!❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️
i already respected Shumi sir a lot. now that i know he is an Ayn Rand fan too, respect has increased 100 fold
I would like to see a video of what all things we need to discuss with our pillion rider who doesn't know to ride, before going on a ride to make it more comfortable
Good video Shumi. My opinion - I am close to 40, married and have a child. I clearly differentiate between Bike and Biking. My priority is biking, not necessarily the bike. I own an Hero Xpulse 200T. I use this for my everyday commute to work and also use this same bike for weekend rides and some holiday touring. This bike meets most of my needs. I have thought of buying an 5L+ worth bike many times. But never have been able to convince my mind fully that I need it. If I have 5L money laying around, I rather spend it on taking my family on vacation and making memories.
Absolutely! The important thing to me is that you chose something after introspection and that you’re riding!
Excellent Podcast!!! True words!
So much passion . Every word is from your heart .
Really loved this talk , please keep this going on 💯💯💯💯
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