Popular methods of transport have altered in recent times. While the majority of people in the western world seemed most interested in travelling via automobile, in the last couple of decades many people have been choosing the bicycle as their primary mode of transportation. This trend can be attributed to the idea of keeping things 'green' in a bid to take care of our planet. It doesn't hurt that gas is increasing in price either! The fact is there are plenty more cyclists on the road now than there were just a few years ago. Maybe you have considered buying a bike? If you have then there are several things you should look at when you do.
Fashion really does get involved when you make a choice. Our preferences are reflected in color and style choices. These preferences must be listened to when getting your next bike. Using style and fashion preferences as your main criteria is silly, unless you are only getting a bike to look good. Evaluating your choices according to safety and comfort will be the best first step. Then, when safety and comfort have been secured, choose your favorites according to their visual appearance.
Take 9" away from the total of your inseam if you plan to get a road bike. The size of the tires a road bike uses are the reason for this. These tires will be thinner and view designed for efficiency on concrete roads or pavements. For a mountain bike take away 12 inches from your inseam. This is because the tires of a mountain bike are different than those on a road bike. These tires are designed to handle rocky and jagged terrain so are therefore thicker. You can always use a mountain bike for city cycling, although this is not how they are best used.
Ask yourself the number of gears necessary for your bike. Traveling through flat areas requires far less gears than riding in a mountainous area. A bike isn’t better just because it has more gears than another. The truth is that you might not need all of those different gears. Don’t spend money on something you won’t use. Of course, if your cycling bicycle is going to be your primary mode of transportation you might need to make sure you have enough gears to handle rough situations.
So many options are available to you as you shop for a new bike. You have innumerable decisions to make as you choose how safe a bike to buy, as well as one that is pleasing to the eye. You can feel unsure of yourself, and a bit overwhelmed, as you attempt to purchase a new bike. By investing a bit of your time to look at your preferences you will make the best decision.
Try to understand your choices before you go shopping. It’s the best answer for easier shopping.