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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