Gear Lama Blog

As a new cyclist stepping into the world of biking, the excitement of exploring new routes and feeling the wind against your face is undoubtedly exhilarating. However, before you dive headfirst into intense training sessions or challenging terrains, there’s a crucial phase that often gets overlooked but holds the key... [Read More]

In the era of booming online business, traditional bicycle shops face numerous challenges to stay relevant. The question arises: Can they compete with dropshipping online stores boasting inventories 10 or even 100 times larger? This raises doubts about the future of physical bike shops. [Read More]

One of the most used items in a cyclist’s arsenal of tools is a bicycle floor pump. It should also be the first tool that you buy for your home workshop. The quality of floor pumps varies and not all expensive pumps are good. So here’s my recommended checklist for... [Read More]

A stitch in time saves nine and bike niggles are easily fixed at home. A small set of core tools goes a long way in adjusting and fixing these niggles. This set of core tools doesn’t cost much and takes only a bit of storage space. Yet, they save you... [Read More]

The southwest monsoon has covered the entire country six days ahead of schedule, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With the monsoon in India, I’m here to re-iterate a few tips and tricks to keep cycling through the rainy season. [Read More]