Are you finally choosing to get on the bike and ride? Riding a bike is great for getting around a small town or neighbourhood, as you can get there quickly without needing to find a parking spot. A bike is also more affordable than a car, plus it’s healthy for you.
But if you’re new to riding a bike, focus on the following factors so you can make sure you’re getting the right bicycle for you.
- Type of Car
- Cost
- Comfort
- Stability
- Tyres
- Get the Right Size of Bike
Type of Car
If you’re a newbie looking for the best bicycle to use, we’re assuming that you want to use it both for transportation and for exercise. So “bike” in this context means a standard bicycle, and not a motorcycle or an e-bike. Besides, even if you wish to graduate to these vehicles, later on, you’ll first want to master the regular bicycle first.
Cost
You shouldn’t really need to pay a fortune for your first bike. It’s true that you shouldn’t limit yourself to the cheapest bikes. These are usually cheap for very good reasons. They can break down too easily and turn biking into a truly unpleasant experience.
At the same time, you don’t have to buy the most expensive components when you can’t really notice the difference. It’s a waste of money on your part, especially if you’re not even sure you’ll want to go biking on a regular basis.
So, hold off on getting an expensive carbon frame and stick with an aluminium frame. Aluminium can save you money which you can use to get other better components for the bike. Besides, the aluminium won’t be as likely to crack as carbon when you crash (which you will, sooner or later).
Comfort
As a rookie, you probably won’t want to go too fast too soon. What you’ll likely want is to be relaxed and comfortable as you pedal your way through town to your mates’ homes. This means you need to sit while you keep the strain on your back and neck to a minimum. Find a bike that lets you settle your back at 90 to70 degrees.
Stability
Crashing may be inevitable, but you certainly will want to avoid it whenever possible. That means you need a stable bike that’s low enough that you can easily set your feet down even when you’re on the bike seat. For greater stability, look for wider handlebars and a longer wheelbase too.
Tyres
As for your tyres, it’s better if you go with the wider than usual varieties. The super-slim tyres aren’t as stable as they don’t give you as much traction and grip.
Get the Right Size of Bike
Many bike speciality stores offer guidelines on what size of bike you should get based on your height. If your height is less than 53 cm, you need a small bike. Those who are 63 cm tall should go with an XXL bike.
Just remember that these are guidelines. The first rule here is that the size is right if you’re comfortable with it. So, test the bike first before you buy it. If you’re buying a bike online, try out a similar bike for real before you buy your bike online.
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