MCC launches bamboo cycles
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 28 2012:
Manipur Cycling Club today launched two models of bicycle made of bamboo in the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival.
The models, which were designed by Bangalore based designer Vijaykumar, were launched by Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam and Tourism Parliamentary Secretary M Prithviraj at the stall of Commerce and Industries Department.
According to Manipur Cycling Club President Ramananda, of the two models, one is a mountain bike having accelerator adjustment gear and another is a normal city bike.
Saying that both the models were designed for commercial purpose, Ramananda said that the models are expected to hit the market in January next year.
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Stating that prices for these bicycles have not been fixed yet, Ramananda said that mountain bikes may cost between Rs and to Rs 15000 while city bikes may cost between Rs 5000 and Rs 6000 .