| You will find that no other bike is like one | | | | to try out several of the bikes. |
| that is customized for you. It is the right | | | | |
| fit for your body, including the right | | | | The frame is one consideration, but the |
| weight, height, and feel, and it is made with | | | | handlebar can have a big impact upon the |
| the right parts and components. A customized | | | | bike's feel as well. The handlebar needs to |
| bike will be more expensive, but it will be | | | | be at the right depth and width so that it |
| well worth the money because it will ride | | | | feels right and so that you can control the |
| better and be more comfortable. | | | | bike properly. It should be comfortable to |
| | | | ride during races and long distance rides as |
| One of the first things that you need to | | | | well. A 73-degree angle is the optimum angle |
| decide upon is the top tube. If you have a | | | | for the head and seat tube for maximum |
| longer torso, then you will want a bicycle | | | | stability. |
| with a longer top tube. You can choose to get | | | | |
| a handlebar stem that is longer, but if you | | | | You will also find that parts like hubs, the |
| do this, then you will need to sit so that | | | | headset, bottom bracket, and the seat post |
| your weight will be focused on the front | | | | are also important facets of your bike. By |
| wheel. This may affect the control and | | | | choosing more lightweight features, you will |
| handling of your bike, so you may not want to | | | | find that your bike is easier to control and |
| do this. Choosing a bike with a longer top | | | | it will go much faster. |
| tube would be a much better choice for you. | | | | |
| | | | Now that you have a bike that fits your body |
| Woman may find that longer top tubes are not | | | | and your needs, you can also add in your |
| very comfortable because it may cause them to | | | | personality to aesthetically make it into the |
| have to stretch to reach the handlebar. This | | | | bike of your dreams. Adding your own personal |
| may cause them to turn the stem backwards or | | | | touches can be the most fun part of |
| they can choose to get a seat post that is | | | | customizing your bike. |
| longer and a bike stem that can be raised | | | | |
| higher. | | | | It sounds like a dream to have the bike that |
| | | | you have always wanted, but it can cost you |
| Bicycles come in a few standard heights. The | | | | quite a bit of money if you are not careful. |
| shorter height is approximately 47 cm and the | | | | The fitting costs and special components can |
| taller height is 63 cm. You may find that | | | | cost quite a bit and add in the cost of |
| some of the bicycle manufacturers make bikes | | | | assembling this custom bike and you could be |
| that are 40 cm for women to ride, but the | | | | looking at quite a bill. By making your |
| tubing is usually of a standard size, which | | | | decisions carefully, you will be able to get |
| makes the ride uncomfortable. To determine | | | | the bike that you want and that fits your |
| which height fits you the best, you will need | | | | budget. |