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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Just as the invention of the bicycle itself is somewhat unclear, so is the history of bikes that fold. One reason is that the definition of “folding” is somewhat debatable. Many references in history refer to “folding” bikes, which were actually bicycles that one could disassemble, in other to transport them. Furthermore, several inventors in various countries claimed to be the creator of the cycle that collapses. Still, one of the strongest arguments for such bicycles’ invention is for Michael B. Ryan. The American received a patent for his invention, in 1894.

But that was over a century ago. Speaking of 100, today over 100 producers of the folding bike exist. This popularity of this type of bicycle has recently skyrocketed, primarily due to the increased use of transportation of the multi-modal variety. Such transportation has become particularly popular in certain regions of the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia.

In fact, manufacturers of cycles that fold up, typically design them specifically for getting you from your house to another mode of transportation. So whether you need to get to a bus stop, subway station or train station, this type of two-wheeler is perfect for your needs. While these bikes aren’t designed to give you a shot at winning the Tour de France, they’ll the perfect type of urban transport when you need to travel short distances quickly.

Besides their convenient function, another reason why these cycles are so popular is based on their form. These bicycles have 20-inch wheels like the BMX bicycles that many of us rode when we were youngsters. They also typically contain two main hinges: one on the handlebars and one at the middle of the cross member. Collapsing the cycle is a piece of cake. Afterwards, you can easily tote the bicycle around wherever you need to go, such as on a subway train or bus. This contraption makes it easier to take your cycle virtually anywhere.

Furthermore, a folding bike is typically available in one size. So there’s no need to spend time and effort determining which size cycle is the right one for you. Making simple adjustments (such as the height of the seat post) can easily transform the two-wheeler into the perfect size for your particular needs.

Another benefit of such cycles is that they discourage thieves. That’s because such bicycles are basically thief-proof. Bicycle theft remains an enormous problem in today’s world, and particularly in large cities throughout the world. The last problem you want to experience after purchasing a new bicycle is worrying whether someone will steal it.

Still another reason why today’s folding bike is particularly popular is that it’s much more compact than earlier models. That means that you can store them easily in areas where you have limited space. This is particularly a welcome benefit if you live in an apartment, where storing all your “stuff” can be quite challenging.

Bikes that fold aren’t only convenient, but are also helpful for the environment. The Earth’s supply of non-renewable energies continues to plummet, and unfortunately, there’s no unlimited supply. Since locations such as bus stations and subways stations tend to be close to your home, there’s really no need to rev up your vehicle, simply to drive a few miles to them. It’s environmentally easier and more sensible to use a bicycle that folds up.

By Kelly Nickless

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