| Bicycling is a wonderful sport to improve your health | | | | give you the best of both worlds. They have the |
| and fitness levels. The many settings you find yourself | | | | thinner tires like a road bike which gives you more |
| riding can include city streets, mountain terrain, and trails. | | | | speed, yet they have the more upright positioning like |
| But for each different setting, there is a bike made for | | | | the mountain bikes giving you more comfort. |
| that particular terrain. The first decision you need to | | | | For leisurely riding and easy maintenance, look at the |
| make in choosing the right bike is to determine where | | | | cruisers. These are the single-speed Cadillacs of the |
| you will be riding it and for what purposes. | | | | bicycle world and feature larger seats, wide tires and |
| If you will be riding on city streets and want speed, | | | | upright positioning. Commonly used on beach terrain, |
| check out the road bikes. These have slender tires, | | | | these bicycles are designed for comfort rather than |
| have the lightest frames, and have seats higher than | | | | any other purpose. |
| the handlebars. Optimized for long distance riding and | | | | To get the best bicycle for your needs, visit a local |
| faster speeds, road bicycles are made for smooth | | | | bike shop. There they have professionals that will |
| surfaces and don't handle bumpy paths well. | | | | assist you in finding the perfect bike for you. You will |
| If riding paths and rough terrain is your cup of tea, a | | | | be fitted for size against the bicycle frame. Unless you |
| mountain bike that has wide tires, lots of tread and a | | | | know the check points between your body and parts |
| rugged, sturdy frame can handle paths with ease. | | | | of the frame, it helps to have a professional eye to |
| They have straight handlebars and position your body | | | | judge the fit for you. It may be tempting to go to a |
| more upright than a road bike. They have features | | | | local big box store and buy bicycles cheap, but if you |
| for climbing steep grades and are incredibly popular. | | | | plan to do a lot of riding for the duration, you will want |
| If you plan to ride both smooth and rough surfaces, | | | | a good fitting, comfortable bike chosen with your |
| there is such a thing as a hybrid bike. These bicycles | | | | needs in mind. |