Going to one of the cycle shops Birmingham to buy a bike is not up to the same level of commitment as buying a car, but nevertheless, it does warrant some consideration. If you are buying your first bike you will find the options seem limitless.
What is the right kind of bike?
The first choice that has to be made is to determine the type of bike, the choice that you make will compliment the type of riding you anticipate doing.
Road bikes:
These bikes are intended for riding on the street and for travelling quite fast. The bike features a lightweight frame; narrow tyres with minimal tread and a seating position that puts the rider low and forward to allow for maximum peddle pressure. This bike is the natural choice if you plan on biking for long distances at relatively high speeds. The frame of a road bike is not designed for going extended periods under high loading or for going over rough surfaces and there is no appreciable suspension.
Mountain bikes:
cycle shops in Birmingham have seen an explosion in popularity of these bikes over the last 15 or 20 years. These bikes are known for their wide, knobby tyres, heavy duty suspension and beefy frame. Mountain bikes are designed to take a beating without falling apart.
Mountain bikes do not have the same speed potential as a road bike; this is the trade off for their more comfortable riding position and durability. On a mountain bike, the rider sits high and the handle bars are wide, this bike is ideal for people with back problems even if you never see a mountain trail.
Mountain bikes are the default choice of bike sales clerks as they have so many features and they are less expensive than high end road bikes. Before you buy a mountain bike, make sure you actually are planning to go off-road otherwise you will be paying for things you don’t need.
Hybrid bikes:
These bikes are an ideal compromise between a mountain bike and road bike. They have thinner tyres than mountain bikes so they can travel faster but they have the upright seating position and wide handlebars which make for a much more comfortable riding position.
