Choosing The Right Bike
The right bike is dependent upon the style of riding you plan to do. Whether it is a new bicycle, used bicycle or a road bicyle - the below table will assist you in making the right choice:
Weekend ThrasherRecommendation
- Occasional riding (once or twice a month, short distances under 10ks).
- Ride on the road and on bike paths.
- Riding to the local store a couple of times a week.
Sick of Riding and Staring at a Wall in the GymRecommendation
- You do not consider yourself to be a serious athlete but would like to ride a few times a week to maintain or improve your general fitness.
CruiserRecommendation
- Long comfortable rides (10 km +).
- Spending an afternoon riding along the bike paths.
- Mostly on road plus a little bit of dirt track riding.
- Serious riding but with comfort and enjoyment as a major factor.
CommuterRecommendation
- Commuting, riding from A to B on a regular basis e.g. riding to and from work every day.
Dirt DemonRecommendation
- Off the paved roads.
- Rough or bumpy terrain.
- Bush bashing.
Hardcore HillmanRecommendation
- Downhill.
- Rough terrain riding.
- Extreme mountain riding.
BMX Adrenaline JunkyRecommendation
- Extreme riding.
- Doing jumps, tricks and stunts on the bike.
- Not concerned about how far or fast you ride.
I Just Want To Go FastRecommendation
- Would like to achieve a high level of fitness from riding the bike.
- Riding at fast speeds is your major aim.
- Like to race your bike or bunch riding.
You may feel that you fit into more than one of the above categories. If so click the below links of the corresponding bike to get a better understanding of the best bike for you.