This was a major concern for me because of the ambiguity of 'Medium' and 'Large' listed.

At 6'2' I am comfortable on the Large version but probably wouldn't be if I were much taller. My jury is still out on the tires especially in when leaning into a turn. Although, riders with less experience may want to take it to the local bike shop to fine tune brakes, gears, etc. Some assembly is required but very basic. It glides through the gears with relative ease and handles high torque sprints with with some integrity. It is lightweight (comparatively speaking). I don't know what a $1,000+ ride feels like but for $300 I have gotten the road biking experience that I was hoping for.The bike is visually stunning. So I figured it was important to add my 2 cents for potential buyers. I purchased this bike a few weeks ago and there was no information available other than the same recycled product description on 50 different sites. The seat and handlebars are positioned to allow for the rider to lean over while maneuvering the bike. The tires on a mountain bike are knobby and wide for more shock support. They are good for the road, or riding in the sand.Ī true mountain bike has a stronger frame and components than any other bike as they are intended for off road and rugged terrain. They are light weight bikes with more shock absorbency than comfort bikes.Ĭruiser bikes are heavier than the comfort bikes with fatter tires. These bikes are built for riding on the pavement. Touring bicycles are for those who go long distances and faster than recreational bike riders. These bikes can take a bit more rough stuff than the bikes mentioned above but are not meant for serious mountain biking. They usually have a comfortable shock-absorbing seat and shock absorbing front forks and wide pedals.Īnother type of bike which is a bit more rugged than the comfort bike is a trail bike or light duty mountain bike. These are the type used by most weekend recreational bike riders. The first bicycle we will mention here are what are considered by some to be comfort bicycles.

Below are just some of the types of bicycles available on the market today. You will need to decide on the type of biking you will be predominantly doing in order to help you narrow down your choices. There are many different types and styles of bicycles.

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