Choosing The Right Bike

If you would like to buy a bike there are many differentthinner wheels and more in keeping with a road bike.
choices depending on your intended use. The first thingMake sure you leave enough money to buy all the
to consider is how much you would like to spend. If it isextras
your first bike there are two things to bear in mind.Mountain Bike
Firstly, many new bikes get used very little, they usuallyMountain bikes helped to reinvigorate bicycle sales in
end up gathering dust in the shed. Therefore, if you arethe 1980s. Mountain bikes enable a cyclist greater
not certain how much you will cycle maybe delayfreedom in choice of terrain. They have seen many
spending £2,000 on a carbon fibre prototype.technological advances and you can end up paying a
Having said that, the more you spend on a bike theylot of money if you want. If you are never going to go
better quality you will be able to get. This is especiallyoff road, or even on a canal towpath, it is not
true at the lower end of the market. If you go from aadvisable to get a mountain bike.
£200 bike to a £400 bike the difference inRoad Bike
quality is noticeable.The classic road racing bike is designed primarily for
Hybrid - Commuter Bikespeed. The drop handlebars enable a range of
This category is probably the most popular. It involvesaerodynamic positions, the thin 700c tyres enable the
the classic features of traditional bikes. A hybrid bike isleast rolling resistance. These bikes may not be the
designed for its usefulness and practicality. It is a crossmost comfortable or appropriate for commuting. But, if
between a budget mountain bike and road bike.you wish to do a lot of miles on the road, they offer
Hybrids are ideal for commuting into town, especiallythe best cycling experience
when the distance is relatively low. If you have to doMore info - How much should I spend on buying a
long commutes, it is advisable to choose a hybrid withbike?