Types of Bicycles

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If you have taken cycling as a new hobby, you may be wondering with which type of bike you start with. So, in this blog, I will tell you about the types of bikes you can buy, depending on usage.

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Road bikes: Yes, it’s those bikes with tires you may think you will not be able to balance upon. For starters, this is totally OK. They are built for speed. They are specialized for on-road riding and have a higher gearing. There may be rim brakes, or disc brakes depending upon the model. Drop-bars are always present. You can think of them as the ‘Lamborghinis’ of the cycling world. They are the ultimate 'roadies'.

You may think of them as too much rigid, uncomfortable and even too much professional - ish. This is fine. If road bikes are not for you, then we can look at the next genre of bikes, hybrids.


man,outdoor,person,people,road,sport Hybrid bikes: These bikes are more comfortable, practical for multiple terrains, and a place in between road bikes and mountain bikes. They show you the best of the two worlds. They have fatter tires, flat handlebars(good for control) and relaxed geometry.There is a high range of gears and may have disc brakes and suspension. They are also a bit cheaper than road bikes.

However, hybrids are not a total road bike, nor a mountain bike, so you can think of it as a Jack of all trades, but master of none. Now we will look at Mountain bikes.

bike,bicycle,mountain bike,mountain biking,road bicycle,cycle sport Mountain bikes (AKA MTBs): MTBs are the ultimate go-anywhere bikes. They can survive the highest drops, steepest hills and still be comfortable. They are designed to take punishment. You can take them to mountain bike trails, bike-packing, and even use them as a comfortable commuter. The main reason they are comfortable is that they have fatter tires (more than 2 inches wide), front and rear suspension, and a wide variety of gear ratios to help you in the steepest climbs. The geometry is made for control and comfort.

 The downside of these bikes is that you will be a lot slower on road, due to high rolling resistance of the tires. They are also less aerodynamic and weigh higher than hybrids and road bikes.


 So, now I hope you are a bit more familiar with the different types of bikes and that I have made your decision making a bit more easier.

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