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Road
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Road Bikes are designed
for speed. They have narrow, high-pressure tires to reduce rolling
resistance, and handlebars that keep your upper body out of the wind.
If your goal is to eat up a lot of miles quickly this is the bike for you. If comfort is high on your list you may want to keep looking. |
Mountain
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Mountain bikes are at home in the woods. Front and rear
suspension keep the tires in contact with uneaven terrain. Wide, low
pressure tires with lugged tread provide grip in loose soil and mud.
These bikes are agile and comfortable but the complex suspension systems add weight and require maintenance. While knobby tires are great in the woods, they have a high rolling resisitance and require more energy to keep them going than do road tires.. |
Cruiser
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Cruisers are all about
style and comfort. With a retro-style frame and large balloon tires
large seats and wide bars, these bikes make ths statement "we're in
no hurry." Simplified drive trains and simple controls keep maintenance
low. These may look like the bikes from the '60's but modern components and frame materials give them performance yesterday's machines couldn't achieve. These aren't race bikes but they are fun to ride down the beach. |
Comfort
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Comfort bikes are another
hybrid style. A cross between a cruiser and a mountain bike. They have an upright riding position of a gruiser and a mountain bike drive train and suspension. These bikes will handle roads well and are great for easy trails and campfrounds. |
Fit
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An expensive bike isn't
going to make you a faster rider if it doesn't fit you well. If you
aren't sure how to size your bike ask a bike shop to help or visit
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit
Finally, don't get hung up on brand names. The best bike for you will be the one with the best fit for your frame, body type, and riding style. |
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