| The Right Bike for You | | | | Hybrid Bikes: This type of bike combines the features |
| Want to buy a bike but don't know where to begin? | | | | of mountain bikes and road bikes. Hybrid bikes are |
| Maybe a friend of yours recommends getting a certain | | | | perfect for those who want to experiment with all |
| bike, while another biking buddy insists that his bike is | | | | styles of riding. |
| the best choice for you. Who do you listen to? How | | | | Cruisers: These bikes are generally one speed and are |
| about neither? What you need to do is sit down, relax | | | | constructed for literally just that-cruising. |
| and figure out what your priorities and preferences are | | | | Comfort Bikes: These are specialty mountain bikes or |
| to determine what bike is going to work best for you. | | | | hybrids that offer more upright riding and softer seats. |
| Here are some points you will definitely want to | | | | These bikes are essentially designed for riders who |
| consider before you pick out your new set of wheels. | | | | desire more comfort in their ride. |
| What's Your Riding Style? | | | | Size Matters |
| Start by asking yourself why you want to ride to begin | | | | Some bike models offer up to eight different sizes. To |
| with. Is it for exercise? Do you want to fly through the | | | | determine the right size for you, measure your |
| air for the thrill or the sport of it? Where are you going | | | | inseam-this will determine the right size frame, in terms |
| to ride? Through city streets or back road trails? Once | | | | of stand-over-height. Like a pair of jeans, the right fit is |
| you define your style of riding, it will be easier for you | | | | important. |
| to choose the kind of bike you need. | | | | Ask Questions |
| There Are a Variety of Bike Options Available | | | | Don't be afraid to ask advice about what you don't |
| Although there is a multitude of bike styles, the | | | | understand, such as quick release, bike maintenance, |
| following are some of the most popular: | | | | what kind of equipment you need, etc. Knowing what |
| Mountain Bikes: These are durable bikes you can take | | | | you need to know is the difference between easy |
| off the road. Mountain bikes have fat tires, comfortably | | | | riding and not so easy riding. |
| wide handlebars, and low gears for easier navigation | | | | Buy a Bike You Like |
| of hills. | | | | Take even the smallest details into consideration when |
| Road Bikes: If you plan on doing long rides, pavement | | | | buying a bike: how it rides, size, how it looks, |
| riding, this is the bike for you. Road bikes are built for | | | | color--everything. After all, it's your set of wheels--ride |
| speed, have thinner tires and handlebars, and are | | | | it proudly. |
| overall, much lighter in weight. | | | | |