Riding a bicycle for any purpose is a good idea. Whether you are riding for sport or exercise, for leisure or as a means of transportation, riding gets you where you want to and helps you get a cardio work out doing what you enjoy. When buying a bike, the activity you have in mind for the bike will help you make a great choice. There are several types of bike to consider and they include:

• City Bikes
• Road Bikes
• Mountain Bikes
• Touring Bikes
• Folding Bikes

City Bikes
City bikes are designed for city dwellers. They are designed for those who are always in competition with other users for the right of way on the road. It is common knowledge that cities are dominated by automobiles. Of course, there are some cities where bicycle riders are given equal privileges on the road. However, if you are planning to use your bicycle to get to work or travel around in a city, you should accept the fact that automobiles shall rule the roads.

City bicycles are designed specifically for traveling within the city. These light weight bicycles come with different types of gears and safety options. The light weight of the bicycle and the multiple gears ensures that the riders can make good speed on the road. As long as you were fast enough, you will not find it difficult to drive on the busy roads. It is only when you become very slow and plod along that others find you to be a nuisance on the road. The safety features attached to these bikes ensure that your bike is never stolen.

Road Bikes
Road bikes are suitable for those who use bicycles for exercise and fitness. Of course, if you are a bicycle racer who takes part in professional races, you will have to go in for a completely different range of bicycles. The unique characteristic of these bikes is that they are very light and very fast. The bikes are designed for expert raiders, people who know how to handle bikes and tend to be pricey.

Mountain Bikes
If you love biking your way to the top of a hill, through the woods or forest trail then this is the perfect bike for you. These heavy duty bikes are designed to withstand the rough and difficult terrain of the mountains and the forests. If you love hiking, you can bring your mountain bike along to travel longer distances with ease.

Touring Bikes
If you love to travel and if you love to travel long distances on your bike, then the touring bicycle is for you. As the very phrase suggests, this bicycle is designed for long distance transportation. This bicycle has adequate space for a luggage as well. These low maintenance bikes will run for long distances without any maintenance hassles.

Folding Bikes
These bikes are designed for those who love biking but simply not have space to store them. On the road there is plenty of space on the road, however, there are no guarantees that there will be adequate space in your home or at your destination. With a cycle than can be folded, it will occupy less space and is perfect for those who want to travel to work on their bikes but cannot do so due to lack of space to park the bike.

Traditional Bikes
If your activities do not fit into any of these categories mentioned above, then you should opt for the traditional bicycle which is a regular bike designed for daily use. It is not as light as road bikes which are for racing not as sturdy as the mountain bikes that take a lot of punishment with a smile.

By Jessica Potisto

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Biking is good healthy fun. An activity offering lots of fresh air, sunshine, and safe, low-impact exercise is something everyone could benefit from, and biking is also fun for the whole family. But many are intimidated by all the gears and gadgets, and many find narrow seats and skinny wheels make biking uncomfortable for the beginning rider. Beach cruiser bikes are a great alternative for any riders of all ages, offering simple operation and a comfortable ride.

Beach cruiser bikes give a smooth and comfortable ride allowing the whole family an opportunity to get on board. Wide tires smooth out the bumps and make even rough terrain easily traveled. Mom and dad, even grandma will enjoy gliding down the trail on a cruiser bike. Unlike the narrow, hard seats of many other bikes, the wide, well-padded seats make for a comfortable ride, even on long jaunts. Riders of any age will ride in a comfortable, upright posture, as restful as sitting in a chair. These types of bikes make riding fun for everyone.

All those gears and gadgets are not a problem with a beach cruiser bike. Simple and direct push brakes make operating the bike easy for riders of any skill level. Instead of a number of gears to choose from, beach cruisers have a single sprocket that is geared to allow for easy peddling. A beach cruiser even makes climbing hills a breeze.

Bike riding is fun, and the health benefits are tremendous. It is a safe and enjoyable activity the whole family can enjoy. No one need be intimidated by the fear of an uncomfortable ride. Safe, simple and comfortable, biking is for the whole family. So everyone should grab a beach cruiser bike and get out there and ride.

By Charlie Davis

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