What Is The Best Type Of Bike For You?

Cyclists are great aren't they? There is a real sense of community when it comes to cycling. The number of times I have been helped by other cyclists when something has gone wrong is simply amazing. So don’t get me wrong, I really like my fellow cyclists; but some of them are into their bikes like a religion and I find that whenever I am changing my bike for a new one, it is best to keep quiet. If you tell your fellow cyclists, then they will have an opinion as to which one you ought to get. It doesn’t actually matter if you are talking about mountain bikes, or if it is about road bikes, or the latest folding bikes: they will always have an opinion. But just because a bike is their preference, doesn't mean to say that it will be mine! After all if there were just one bike type, then wouldn’t that be the one that everyone used? So it actually depends on what kind of cycling you do. Don’t get bullied into choosing a bike that someone else likes or thinks will be good for you; it really is a personal choice and one that only you can make!

I live in a city, so I use my road bike for transport. It has been designed to cope with the road conditions, it is pretty stream lined with a seat that is designed for the conditions it will be used in. There is a really good selection of road bikes at Cycle Surgery.

But you may be like me and have different types of bike: I have a mountain bike that I use when I am out and about in my leisure time. It is designed for off road use and designed to withstand really rugged terrain and uneven surfaces; but is not designed for road use. Some people opt for either a mountain or a road bike, but it depends just how much cycling you do. If you don’t do all that much off roading then you will probably be fine with just a road bike. A friend of mine uses a folding bike because he commutes by train for part of his journey and then he cycles for a bit, so the folding bike offers him the opportunity to use both public transport and his bike. He can also cadge a lift when it is raining because the folding bike can easily fit into the boot of a car. You can get a really good indication of what is on offer if you visit a cycle shop and you will see that the choice of folding bikes is now really comprehensive, compared with only a few years ago. Historically there was a really limited choice; but now there are literally so many to choose from, it’s great!

But because there are so many to choose from you need to ensure that you check out as many as you can prior to making that final decision. Buying a good quality bike is much more expensive than simply going out for the day or going for a meal, so you need to take time and choose the very best bike. Try to always buy a bike for as much as you can afford. Don’t be fooled that a very cheap bike will do; it will simply fall apart or not be as reliable. Spending more money will pay off in the long run with a dependable and really durable bike!