| If you are interested in racing bikes, you will need to | | | | that it is as light and fast as possible. |
| learn some things about the bikes before making a | | | | All of these racing bikes are made as light as possible. |
| decision as to which one to purchase and race. There | | | | The lighter the bike, the faster it will be able to go. |
| are a few different kinds of racing bikes to choose | | | | These bikes are also equipped with slick tires which |
| from. They are standard, time trial and track racing | | | | offer very little drag on the road surface, also assisting |
| bikes. | | | | in maximum speed. The aerodynamic design of the |
| The standard bike is the most common. This type is | | | | bike and the riders position lends itself to the least |
| perfect for road riding. The rider will be positioned | | | | amount of wind drag possible. All of these design |
| hunched over the bike, however it is high enough that | | | | points do have their drawbacks. Because the bike is |
| they can still see where they are going. These bikes | | | | stripped down to only necessities, it can be extremely |
| are extremely fast. The next type of racing bike is the | | | | uncomfortable to ride. In addition, because of the |
| time trial bike. These bikes are designed to go | | | | position the rider is forced into, they may experience |
| incredibly fast while making turns on an a circuit or oval | | | | back, neck and wrist pain. Since the tires are so slick |
| on a closed road course. Much like the standard bike, | | | | and thin, they do not protect from vibration and can |
| the rider is hunched over the bike, however, they have | | | | cause discomfort for the rider. |
| the option of adding extensions on the handlebars for | | | | No matter what type of racing bike you are looking |
| comfort and to get a better grip. | | | | for, make sure that you do some research before |
| They can also attach smaller front wheels to change | | | | purchasing. Talk to other racers that you may know |
| the riding position to a lower position than usual. The | | | | and see what types and brands they recommend. |
| last type of racing bike is the track racing bike, this is | | | | Once you have narrowed it down, head to a store |
| used indoors on oval circuits. These have a single fixed | | | | and try them out. If you know exactly what you want, |
| gear with no brakes. The only way for a rider to stop | | | | you may be able to find it cheaper on the internet. |
| is to slow down his pedaling. There is no way to stop | | | | However, be sure that you have tested out that |
| the bike immediately. This type of racing bike is | | | | specific type of bike before purchasing. |
| stripped down to the minimum required framework so | | | | |