When buying a bike, the customer asks the typical question "what kind of bike should I buy?" . It’s good to know what kind of riding you want to do, because the answer depends on that. For example, when it comes to serious off-road cycling, sturdy mountain-bike is needed, for distance riding, light and comfortable bike is recommended, and of course, for traveling stuff you need a touring bike. And if you have to carry your child to school or spouse to work, you can go in for a companion bike.

Because today there are specialized bikes for specialized needs, the choice is all yours. Mountain bikes are heavy and have rolling resistance but are the best when you want to ride the hills, because they run smoothly along single-tracks and over rocks.

Touring bikes are for those who want to lug heavy items on their bicycles because these bikes are sturdy, stable and comfortable. Also, to place your non-cycling gear, they have several eyelets and forks that can be used to attach racks and cranks.

Also, seats are important criteria, because it depends on the needs, either comfortable, recumbent seats or business-like seats. Those who will protect you from saddle sores and will make riding comfortable are the former ones, while the latter ones will make the bike look more streamlined and professional.

For provision for triple cranks and road racing frame you may consider a sports bike. For those who suffer from knee problems cranks are beneficial, because when you’re cycling on a stiff slope, they don’t allow the pressure to fall on the knees.

Another possibility is by building a tandem , because these are especially useful if you want to ride with a companion. Because they are made for two, they are more expensive than other bikes. Also, you must weight the pros and cons before deciding to buy a tandem (even you do, go for 700c wheels).

You have another choice if you want your bike to stand out, and that would be a cruiser. Used on cycles paths for short rides, these bikes can be fitted with fancy components.