How To Choose a New Bike
If you are choosing a new bike there are some questions you need to ask yourself before you go to the shops. Sit down and think about what type of bike will be the best for you, sort out your priorities and find out what will be best for your lifestyle and biking needs. We’ve put together a guide as a place to start when deciding on which bike to buy.
Your Bike Riding Style
Where will you be riding your new bike? On urban street or on a mountain trail? On flat, smooth paths or bumpy dirt tracks? Are you buying a bike for exercise or for everyday commuting? Will you be taking part in competitions or just leisurely rides. All of these factors will influence the type of bike that will be most suitable for you.
What Types of Bikes are Available?
Mountain bikes are tough and durable with low gears for use on hills, wide handlebars and fat tires.
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Road bikes are built for using on smooth roads and pavements and are built for speed rather than endurance. They are generally lighter in weight than mountain bikes and have thinner handlebars and tires.
The moment you place your hands on the plush wrapped ergonomic handlebar of the Cadillac CTS Road Bike you’ll notice that this bike means business. Shimano STI Shift/Brake Levers provide almost intuitive gear response which means that you’ll spend more time enjoying the rush of wind as you sprint instead of having to take your hands off the handlebars to shift. Front and Rear derailleur duties are handled by Shimano as well. Click here for more information
Hybrid bikes are a combination of road and mountain bikes and may be suitable if you will be riding in a variety of terrains. They are ideal if you will be commuting or riding on light trails.
Comfort bikes are, as the name implies, built for comfort with softer seats and usually an upright riding position.
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Cruisers are built to be low maintenance, one speed bikes and are good for running around the local neighborhood as long as there aren’t too many hills?
What Size Bike do You Need?
Bikes can be bought in a variety of sizes and it’s important that you buy one that is the right size for you. For a rough guide measure your inside leg length, subtract 10″ (or 26cms) and this will give you the frame size you need. If you have very long legs this method is not so good and you may need to subtract 12″ to determine the correct frame size.
see also Mountain Bike Guide