To choose the right bike, you first need to decide on your goals and the type of bike. It is also necessary to take into account the quality of the model: the strength of the frame, the quality of additional equipment. Finally, you need to choose a bike for your height. It is important to evaluate the weight and design of the chosen model.
Instructions
Step 1
Despite the fact that the design of all bicycles is almost the same, there are many types of this type of transport, which makes beginners confused. There are mountain and road bikes, folding models, walking and road bikes, hybrid and full suspension, as well as cruisers and hardtails. Decide what you need a bike for. If you decide to go cycling and ride long distances in different terrains, it is best to choose a bike hybrid - a bike that can move with the same ease on different roads. It is suitable for highways, ground and rough terrain.
Step 2
For driving on the highway, pay attention to road bikes, they are suitable only for flat roads and do not move well on the ground or bumps, they are distinguished by a stiff fork and narrow tires. Mountain bikes are the exact opposite: thick tires, very strong wheels, good shock absorbers on the fork. It is convenient to travel on them over rough terrain. For walking around the city and parks, a road bike is suitable, which cannot reach high speeds, but rides well in different conditions.
Step 3
The size of the bike is very important; if the size of the bike is incorrect, it will be uncomfortable to ride, this can lead to back pain or sprains, and an uncomfortable position will quickly force you to stop walking. When choosing the right size bike, stand with your feet on opposite sides of the frame. Your heels should be on the ground - if the frame is so high that you can't place your feet completely on the ground, the bike is too big. Jump on your heels - if you hit the top tube at the same time, then select the size even smaller. Ideal for a road bike if the frame height is 4 cm lower than the crotch height, and for a mountain bike this difference should be 10 cm. It is also important to estimate the length of the top tube, which depends on the length of the body and arms.
Step 4
When choosing a bike model, remember that aluminum frames are considered the best - they are lightweight, provide a fast ride to the structure, but aluminum is quite rigid and does not hold back vibration from the ride well. This frame should be chosen for a bike with a suspension fork. The manufacturer usually provides a long warranty for aluminum frames. Steel frames are heavy, make the bike cumbersome, but they are also cheaper.
Step 5
The price of a bicycle depends not only on the quality of the frame, but also on the quality of the "hitch" and suspension equipment. The best bike manufacturers use only attachments from Shimano and Sram, it is undesirable to take models with other equipment.
Step 6
If you are going to ride in winter, choose a model with disc brakes, they work more efficiently in the cold season. Don't look at the exterior of the bike, especially if it's inexpensive. If your budget is tight, it is better to buy a simple model with a good frame without additional features and bells and whistles, as they will all work poorly and will break soon. And over time, if you wish, you can buy a new good suspension on the bike, install a better fork with shock absorption.
