There are lots of reasons to choose a bicycle as your primary means of transportation. Just because you are riding a bicycle from one point to another doesn't mean it's your preferred way to travel. Some people take up cycling in order to exercise. Some people are competitors in cycling. Still others ride bicycles as a hobby because they enjoy the feeling of riding a bicycle around their neighborhood. Whatever the reason you have for wanting a cycling bicycle, there are a lot of different things to consider when you are trying to decide which cycling bicycle is right for you. In order to assist you in your decision, we have put together a few tips.
It goes without saying that choosing the correctly sized bike is of utmost importance. For this you must calculate your inseam. To do this, simply run a measuring tape up the inside of your leg from the bottom of your foot to your groin. Ideally you should be able to place both feet on the ground while on your bike. This means that you will be able to stop image source your bicycle with your feet if the brakes do not work—without having to tilt the bicycle and risk doing harm to it and to yourself.
Will you need more bells and whistles for your bike to function optimally? If you have to move things using your bike, you’ll certainly want to add a basket. Will you need to transport a child? If so, you will need to find a bicycle that can safely support a baby seat. Will you be towing anything behind you? You will have to get a bike that can support the trailer's weight.
Be sure to allow room between the crossbar and yourself. When you get a bike be sure to move the seat up a couple of inches from the crossbar. You should be able to still rest your feet flat on the floor. Each type of bike requires different clearances. A good example is a touring bike, with these bikes you will only need around 1" difference. However for a mountain bike you will need 3" between the crossbar and yourself.
The idea behind buying cycling bicycles is to make sure that you and the bicycle fit well together—physically. That is the primary goal of anyone who chooses cycling as their primary form of transportation. Comfort and safety are both very important.