In the last couple of decades a major shift has been happening in transportation. More and more people are leaving the car behind in favor of the bicycle, in the west the car reigned supreme but we are now seeing a growth in popularity of the bike. It could be down to efforts to remain green, perhaps people want to save money on high gas prices, or maybe many people just want to get in shape! Either way there are now more bikes on the road then ever before. Have you been tempted to use a bike for your everyday transport needs? Here are some hints to help you choose the cycling bicycle that is right for you.
We’d be misleading you if we didn’t admit that fashion does impact your decision. We all like one color or style more than another. When choosing your bike you shouldn't ignore them. Looking good will be a great benefit of getting your new bike, but don’t let fashion choices be the guiding decisions factors. Check to see how your bicycle choices rate for both safety and comfort at the very beginning of your search. Then, when safety and comfort have been secured, choose your favorites according to their visual appearance.
For road bikes take away 9 inches from the total of your inseam. This is down to the tires a road bike equips. Designed to work best on concrete pavements, road bikes are best suited to cycling around the city. With a mountain bike you description will need to take away around one foot from the inseam. Again this is to account for the size of tires. Mountain bike tires will be thick and designed for mountainous terrain. You can use mountain bikes for city cycling, but the opposite is not true and they are nowhere near as good on city streets as road bikes.
If you are buying a cycling bicycle for your children, you have an entirely different set of criteria to think about. A bike that is easy to brake is important, it will also need to be pretty durable because children are not known for respecting their belongings, you will also want one with wide tires to add stability to the bike. Style usually is also a factor in children’s bikes as is price because a bicycle can quickly become too small for your son or daughter to ride comfortably.
Lots and lots of different features and options are out there as you look for a new bicycle. From fashion to safety, you have a multitude of choices to make. It’s perfectly normal for you to feel a little overwhelmed and perhaps a little perplexed when starting out. By investing a bit of your time to look at your preferences you will make the best decision.
Do this research before you go shopping. It’s the best answer for easier shopping.