Spring is in the air and the sun is setting a little bit later every day. These are perfect afternoons for going for a bike ride. If you are looking to cruise your neighborhood, the boardwalk or some light biking trails you should consider getting a comfort bike. But what other considerations should you make when deciding which bike to purchase?
A main consideration when buying a bike, or anything for that matter, is the size of the budget. Bikes can found in an enormously different price range. Bikes are available for close to one hundred dollars upward to multiple thousands. If you are a beginner a price range closer to the low hundreds will be appropriate and will be able to find a bike that will last a while and perform for you when you need it.
Another consideration is figuring out where the bike will actually be ridden. Whether you plan on riding on pavement, on dirt trails, on a boardwalk, or on a greenway will significantly affect the type of bike you purchase. A comfort bike is usually the best match for the needs of a beginning biker.
A smaller bike shop should be able to help you with most of your questions where as a big box store will not be much help. Usually the bikes for sale in a big box are built to last a long time with no regard for performance. You don't have to spend a fortune to get performance out of your bike but you will probably need to spend a little bit more than what you see in your local big box.
A local bike shop will have someone on staff that is able to answer your questions and help you narrow your focus when looking at bicycles. You will need to remember, however, that they are salesman and usually bike enthusiasts. They will try to sell you on the latest gadgets and upscale components. Its not that they are getting greedy, they just truly believe in how great these components are. As a beginner you do not need to go anywhere near these components. Don't get taken in or you will blow your whole budget very quickly.
The best way to figure out if a bike is right is to take it for a test drive. A friend having a model you would consider buying is the ideal situation but some stores may let you take it for a quick run. If a friend has a bike try to take it on terrain you will be riding on a lot and get a feel for the performance and comfort of the bike.
That should be enough to consider for now. Buying a bike may seem a little overwhelming right now but with a little research and some determination you will end up with the perfect bike. There are many options available so distancing yourself from the equation and looking at the bikes with a cool head will help you to choose the right bike. Happy riding. - 22873
A main consideration when buying a bike, or anything for that matter, is the size of the budget. Bikes can found in an enormously different price range. Bikes are available for close to one hundred dollars upward to multiple thousands. If you are a beginner a price range closer to the low hundreds will be appropriate and will be able to find a bike that will last a while and perform for you when you need it.
Another consideration is figuring out where the bike will actually be ridden. Whether you plan on riding on pavement, on dirt trails, on a boardwalk, or on a greenway will significantly affect the type of bike you purchase. A comfort bike is usually the best match for the needs of a beginning biker.
A smaller bike shop should be able to help you with most of your questions where as a big box store will not be much help. Usually the bikes for sale in a big box are built to last a long time with no regard for performance. You don't have to spend a fortune to get performance out of your bike but you will probably need to spend a little bit more than what you see in your local big box.
A local bike shop will have someone on staff that is able to answer your questions and help you narrow your focus when looking at bicycles. You will need to remember, however, that they are salesman and usually bike enthusiasts. They will try to sell you on the latest gadgets and upscale components. Its not that they are getting greedy, they just truly believe in how great these components are. As a beginner you do not need to go anywhere near these components. Don't get taken in or you will blow your whole budget very quickly.
The best way to figure out if a bike is right is to take it for a test drive. A friend having a model you would consider buying is the ideal situation but some stores may let you take it for a quick run. If a friend has a bike try to take it on terrain you will be riding on a lot and get a feel for the performance and comfort of the bike.
That should be enough to consider for now. Buying a bike may seem a little overwhelming right now but with a little research and some determination you will end up with the perfect bike. There are many options available so distancing yourself from the equation and looking at the bikes with a cool head will help you to choose the right bike. Happy riding. - 22873
About the Author:
PJ is a dedicated mom, biker and business women. She opened thecomfortbikeshop.com to offer a place onthe internet where beginners could find qualty comfort bikes at good prices. PJ knows that a bike doesn't need to cost over a thousand dollars to be well-made, especially when the owner is a beginner. Enjoy a comfort bike at a great price at thecomfortbikeshop.com
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