How to choose the right bicycle

Buying a bicycle at first glance is a trifling matter, but in fact, before deciding to buy it is necessary to weigh everything carefully 10 times. A bicycle is bought, maybe more than once in a lifetime, but certainly for a long time.

Criteria for choosing a bicycle

When buying a bicycle, it is first of all necessary to consider the purpose of its use. It is clear that for movement, but on what road, at what speed, what is the weight of the bicycle will be optimal and what should it be in terms of technical equipment. Well, of course it is worth considering your material possibilities, the prices for bicycles are different, which plays an important role in the selection.

1. Mountain bike.

Designed for off-road driving, although quite often it is used for daily movement.

Such a bike is distinguished by reliability, endurance of its parts, it is equipped with a convenient steering wheel, has low gear for easy driving uphill.

Mountain biking is quite heavy, but with it, trips on uneven terrain will be a pleasure. This is the merit of tire tread. For a soft coating coating, rough, narrow and smooth tires are recommended - for a hard road.

2. Road (road) bicycle. Light, has a wheel with a larger diameter and narrow tires. For the aerodynamic position of the bicyclist and speed dial, the bicycle is equipped with a low steering wheel.

3. Hybrid bicycle. Not pretending to win people who want to travel anywhere and everywhere, choose a universal bicycle that combines the best qualities of the first two.

Also bicycles for children, teenagers, comfortable with a comfortable landing and the best entourage, original cruisers are on sale. Quite original and unusual bicycles Schwinn - stylish cruisers for two and 3-wheel cruisers, functional - with planetary gear, seven speeds and others.

Additional factors for choosing a bicycle

1. The model and size of the frame, suitable for the growth of the buyer.

Carbon frame - the easiest, but the preference is to give either aluminum (no less easy), or "ordinary" (cheap).

1. Steering height and seat width. On these details it is not worth saving, but you do not need to overpay.
2. Disks and brakes. For driving on the highway, and in the woods, you need to buy double disks. In the mountainous terrain, the usual brakes wear out quickly, so you should take the disc brakes.
3. Tires. Hard surface prefers smooth tires with a small protector, a forest and sandy road require movement on more "rough" ones.
4. For women. Fit for women's growth. They are beautiful, bright, stylish. Traditionally used for street walks and trips to the store.

Cheap bike models are quite uncomfortable, they are difficult, sometimes impossible to repair, they are very heavy. It is worth paying attention to the democratic prices and optimal technical capabilities of such a vehicle.