The country was under the socialistic economy not every middle class household were in a position to own a two wheeler. Hence, owning a scooter or motorbike was a pipe dream for them. But, at the end of every locality, one could see a "hour cycle shop" . These cycle shop owners possesed "adequate general knowledge "about the locality . Off the record, they knew every minute detail about the people staying in that area.
To get a cycle on hire you need an area acquaintance otherwise , the cycle will not be given. Initially, the owner would lend rickety cycle no matter whether you are a soft "user" or a rugged "personality".Actually, this was his ploy to study your "riding pattern".
Once you've gained his confidence you will be entitled for a "brand new cycle" on hire. In those days even to own a cycle monthly salary wAS not sufficient. Some prudent cycle sellers came with an idea of selling a cycle on monthly instalments. (Imagine, nowadays people buy cars and motorbikes onloan basis.)Sometimes, a rugged "person" would get a "brand new cycle" on the other hand, a "soft person" would get a "rickety cycle". What do you say about this..... IT ALL FATE.
