| There are so many different types of bikes that a | | | | aluminum because it's not so expensive and kind of |
| normal person can't really handle all the specific names. | | | | low in weight. You just need normal V-brakes because |
| Everyone who wants sell you a bike will tell you that | | | | you shouldn't get thermal problems. The seat will be |
| only the bike he has is the best for you. But is this | | | | the most important part for you. Choose one that is |
| right? Only you can know which bike you need. It's all | | | | very comfortable to avoid some pain when you drive |
| about the type of riding you prefer. Do you want to | | | | a longer distance. |
| ride on normal streets?? Do you want to ride off | | | | - You want to be part of street competitions? So you |
| road?? Do you want to ride only once per week?? Do | | | | need a racing cycle. Be aware to spend some money |
| you want to ride hours every day?? Do you want to | | | | for your bike. Racing cycles are very very low in |
| be part of some competitions?? What is possible in | | | | weight. They shouldn't weigh more than 8kg and have |
| the region you live?? Are there clubs you could apply | | | | no suspension because of the the weight. The wheels |
| for membership?? So sit down take these things to | | | | are normally 27'' or 28'' and very slim. Racing cycles |
| heart and think about it. Ask yourself what you want | | | | have a special shifting system. There are only one or |
| do. Otherwise you will spend money for something | | | | two rings ahead and up to eleven rings at the back. |
| you really don't need. Nobody wants to do things he | | | | The material of the frame depends on the money you |
| doesn't like. | | | | will spend in you bike. The cheapest frames are made |
| You made your decision? So we can start. | | | | out of steel. Aluminum has the best price-performance |
| - You want to ride on normal streets? OK. You don't | | | | ratio for frames. If you'd like to spend more money |
| need an expensive bike. Take a bike with a | | | | you can get frames made out of carbon or titan but |
| suspension fork to absorb the small road holes. Don't | | | | be aware of the fact that they have also some |
| think about a rear shock because you won't feel a | | | | negative side effects. The brakes used are only |
| difference to a hardtail. You only have to spend more | | | | V-brakes because of the weight and normally you will |
| money. The shifting system should have 18-21 gears. | | | | drive forward without hitting your brakes. |
| Wheels should be 26''. The frame can be made out of | | | | |