It’s about 11 and a half years I’ve purchased this cycle(on 27 September 2009).........it’s a tremendous bicyle and this was my first time I have brought a gear cycle.....I never’ had problem with this cycle............the gears yes its the only part which was yukk.......it’s 13 times I have repaired it.......but on may 17 2010 somebody stolen it from my house......I was feeling disgusting then.....But anybody who purchase I recommend them to not to do this..Because hero cycles give a better quality at a affordable price than Hercules cycles.......so only purchase hero cycles.its my promise this fact is true.so be aware.......this cycle is worst so don"t buy it.........................