At first glance, buying a bike is trivial, but in fact, before deciding to buy, you need to carefully weigh everything 10 times. A bicycle is bought, maybe more than once in a lifetime, but certainly for a long time.
Criteria for choosing a bike
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 which road, at what speed, what is the weight of the bike will be optimal and what should it be from the point of view of technical equipment. And of course, you should take into account your material capabilities, prices for various, which plays an important role in the choice.
- Mountain bike.
Designed for off-road driving, although it is often used for daily movement.
Such a bicycle is distinguished by its reliability, endurance of its parts, it is equipped with a convenient wheel, and has low gears for the convenience of riding uphill.
The mountain bike is quite heavy, but riding with it on rough terrain will be a pleasure. This is the merit of the tire tread. For a soft coating, coarse, narrow and smooth tires are recommended - for hard roads.
2. Road (highway) bike. Lightweight, has larger diameter wheels and narrow tires. For the aerodynamic position of the cyclist and speed dial, the bike is equipped with a low steering wheel.
3. Hybrid bike. People who do not claim victory, who want to ride everywhere, choose a universal bike that combines the best qualities of the first two.
Bicycles for children, teenagers, comfortable with a comfortable fit and the best surroundings, original cruisers are also sold. Pretty original and unusual - stylish cruisers for two and 3-wheel cruisers, functional - with planetary gear, seven speeds and others.
Additional factors for choosing a bike
- Model and frame size suitable for customer growth.
The carbon frame is the lightest, but preference should be given to either aluminum (no less light) or “ordinary” (cheap).
- Steering wheel height and seat width. You should not save on these details, but you do not need to overpay.
- Wheels and brakes. To drive on the highway and in the forest you need to buy double wheels. In mountainous areas, conventional brakes wear out quickly, so take disc brakes.
- Tires The hard surface prefers smooth tires with a small tread, the forest and sandy roads require movement on more “rough” ones.
- For women. Fit for female growth. They are beautiful, bright, stylish. Traditionally used for street walks and trips to the store.
Cheap models of bicycles are rather inconvenient, difficult, sometimes impossible to repair, moreover, they are very heavy. It is worth paying attention to affordable prices and optimal technical capabilities of such a vehicle.