As you know, there are numerous reasons to start cycling. Some people choose to ride bicycles because they cannot afford the cost of gas and automobile maintenance. Some decide to cycle because they want to have less of an impact on the environment when traveling.
And there are other riders who love to do it because it's fun. Whatever your reason for going cycle shopping there are some definite criteria that you need to think about before you make your choice. You will be surprised at how much more there is to a bicycle than just the looks. Outlined hereafter are some pointers you can take into consideration when going out to buy your bike.
Fashion really does affect the choice you make when purchasing a new bike. The color we like best, or the style we like least, all influence our choices. You’d be silly not to pay attention to these factors when getting your new bike. Unless you are just buying a bike for the sheer look of it, style and fashion options shouldn't be the ultimate priorities. Excellent safety and comfort should be the first criteria met by your new bike. But once you have found the safest and most comfortable bicycles, there is no reason you shouldn’t narrow down your choice further basics by how the bike appeals to you visually.
Take 9" away from the total of your inseam if you plan to get a road bike. This is down to the tires a road bike equips. Designed for cycling around the city road bike tires are thin. For a mountain bike you will need to take 12" away from your total inseam. Mountain bikes have different tires than a road bike. Mountain bike tires are thicker than road bike tires, designed for rocky terrain. Mountain bikes can travel on city pavement but that is not what they are designed to do.
Where you set the angle of your seat is also something to consider. There are a variety of options for tilting the bicycle seat. Some cyclists are more comfortable in a slightly forward position, and therefore, find a completely flat seat inappropriate for them. Adjust your seat so that this is possible. You could leave it as it is, but the narrow part of the seat might not allow you to rest comfortably in a forward leaning position.
So many options are available to you as you shop for a new bike. While you shop, you must make decisions from safety issues to fashion concerns. If you feel like you are being deluged by choices, you are perfectly normal. Do your research and then you’ll feel better prepared to choose your new bike.
Do this research before you go shopping. You’ll reap the benefits.