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Choose the Right Bike

The right bike is dependent upon the style of riding you plan to do. The following table will assist you in making the right choice:

Types of Riders:
Riding Style Riding Description Recommendation
Weekend Thrasher
  • Occasional riding (once or twice a month, short distances under 10ks).
  • Ride on the road and on bike paths.
  • Riding to the local store a couple of times a week.
Entry-Level Mountain Bike
Sick of Riding and Staring at a Wall in The Gym
  • You do not consider yourself to be a serious athlete but would like to ride a few times a week to maintain or improve your general fitness.
Hybrid, Racer or Flat Bar Road Bike
Cruiser
  • Long comfortable rides (10 km +)
  • Spending an afternoon riding along the bike paths
  • Mostly on road plus a little bit of dirt track riding
  • Serious riding but with comfort and enjoyment as a major factor
Hybrid Bike
Cruiser II
  • Short, easy riding around the neighbourhood
  • Spending an hour or two riding with your spouse/ friends
  • Riding to the local coffee shop with friends
Cruiser Bike
Commuter
  • Commuting, riding from A to B on a regular basis
    e.g. riding to and from work everyday.
Hybrid Flat Bar Road or Mountain Bike
Dirt Demon
  • Off the paved roads.
  • Rough or bumpy terrain.
  • Bush bashing.
Mountain Bike
Hardcore Hill­man
  • Downhill.
  • Rough terrain riding.
  • Extreme mountain riding.
Mountain Bike ­Dual Suspension
BMX Adrena­line Junky
  • Extreme riding.
  • Doing jumps, tricks and stunts on the bike.
  • Not concerned about how far or fast you ride.
BMX Bike
I Just Want To Go Fast
  • Would like to achieve a high level of fitness from riding the bike.
  • Riding at fast speeds is your major aim.
  • Like to race your bike or bunch riding.
Racer Bike
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