Which is the right bike for you?

When deciding on the best type of bike, think about:

• What are your fitness goals?
• Where are you planning on riding?
• Who do you plan on riding with, and what kind of riding do they do? 
• What have you had in the past that you liked or disliked?
• How important is ride quality and what is your budget like?

If you already have a good idea of the style you are looking for, click through the styles and levels to find out about the best deal, product details and availability.

If you are buying a bike to ride with a group of friends—think about something similar to what they ride, or even bring a friend in with you to test ride some bikes. If you didn't like the drop bars on your old ten speed — perhaps a "flat bar" bike like a hybrid or mountain bike would be more comfortable.  If you enjoyed a a single or three speed bike as a kid, you may find a this a fun and easy bike again - but try some hill climbing first!

At City Bikes, we have pretty much every type of bike there is - or we can get it for you in a snap. The key is to come in and test ride some bikes to see what works for you. Which ever style you choose, you can be sure that City Bikes will back your choice with our renowned service and support. 

Getting To Know The Types Of Bikes Available
 
Road bikes are fast and easy to pedal on pavement. They are not as well suited for operating off the road. Some people find the "dropped" riding position difficult to maintain, comfortably, for a long time. Mountain bikes are harder to pedal and slower on pavement. But they have a cushy ride, an upright riding position, and can travel easily on a wide variety of surfaces. Hybrid or cross bikes are almost as fast and easy to pedal as a road bike, while being almost as comfortable and versatile as a mountain bike. Comfort bikes are just that—comfortable. They are less efficient, but sitting on one is much more comfortable. Cruisers are fun to look at and, when ridden at a relaxed pace, they are ideal for admiring the scenery, exploring the neighborhood or beach. Recumbents are quite comfortable, and very fast. They sit so low to the ground that visibility in traffic can be an issue, and they require some learning to be operated with maximum efficiency.

Here are some of the big categories of bikes, and some things to think about before buying. From there you can drill down to the best model choices. For some more unique styles, scroll to the end to find out what they are all about.