The document provides guidance on choosing a bicycle that best fits the needs and style of the rider. It lists different types of bicycles and questions to consider regarding how and where the bike will be used, what needs to be carried, whether riding alone or with others, riding frequency, and budget. The best bike depends on the rider finding an option that fits their body, needs, terrain, and is comfortable and enjoyable to ride.
3. BUYING YOUR BICYCLE
WHICH BICYCLE IS BEST FOR YOU?
What matters most is that you’re comfortable, and you enjoy riding your bicycle. You need to find a bike that fits your body, your needs,
your terrain, and your style. There are many bike options to choose from, each with various functions and varying price tags.
TYPES OF BICYCLES
City bikes
Dutch bikes
Road bikes
Mountain bikes
Touring
Hybrids
Tricycles
Cruiser
Recumbents
Folding
Cargo bikes
Tandem
Longtails
Electric-assist
Capital Bikeshare
Your bike
8. BUYING YOUR BICYCLE
WHICH BICYCLE IS BEST FOR YOU?
What matters most is that you’re comfortable, and you enjoy riding your bicycle. You need to find a bike that fits your body, your needs,
your terrain, and your style. There are many bike options to choose from, each with various functions and varying price tags.
TYPES OF BICYCLES
City bikes
Dutch bikes
Road bikes
Mountain bikes
Touring
Hybrids
Tricycles
Cruiser
Recumbents
Folding
Cargo bikes
Tandem
Longtails
Electric-assist
Capital Bikeshare
Your bike
10. BUYING YOUR BICYCLE
WHICH BICYCLE IS BEST FOR YOU?
What matters most is that you’re comfortable, and you enjoy riding your bicycle. You need to find a bike that fits your body, your needs,
your terrain, and your style. There are many bike options to choose from, each with various functions and varying price tags.
TYPES OF BICYCLES
City bikes
Dutch bikes
Road bikes
Mountain bikes
Touring
Hybrids
Tricycles
Cruiser
Recumbents
Folding
Cargo bikes
Tandem
Longtails
Electric-assist
Capital Bikeshare
Your bike
12. BUYING YOUR BICYCLE
WHICH BICYCLE IS BEST FOR YOU?
What matters most is that you’re comfortable, and you enjoy riding your bicycle. You need to find a bike that fits your body, your needs,
your terrain, and your style. There are many bike options to choose from, each with various functions and varying price tags.
TYPES OF BICYCLES
City bikes
Dutch bikes
Road bikes
Mountain bikes
Touring
Hybrids
Tricycles
Cruiser
Recumbents
Folding
Cargo bikes
Tandem
Longtails
Electric-assist
Capital Bikeshare
Your bike