Driving on the highway just past Kaluaggala going towards Colombo, I spotted a container load of used bicycles. On inquiry I was told that these were for sale. Each bike would cost Rs.900/-. These bikes had been used for hiring in Sweden.
These bicycles had the following features:-
1. No chains but a shaft driven rear wheel.
2. Wheels had solid tires - No need to have a bicycle pump.
3. A small solar panel to charge a battery to power the headlight.
4. Hub brakes.
It will be a rough ride on Sri Lankan village roads.
