There are different kinds of bikes available for different
riding purpose
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Mountain bikes
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Road bikes
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Hybrids bikes
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BMX bikes
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Tandem bikes
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Recumbent bikes
Mountain bikes
Those
who want to do off road biking in rough terrain or unpaved paths, they should
go for Mountain Bikes, better known as MTBS
MTBS are for rough use with stable handling and broad tires for better grip on
off-road terrain
Sitting position is upright in a Mountain Bike
MTBS are also known as All Terrain bikes because it can be used on any
terrainand has a strong compact frame
MTB comes in both 26” and 29” wheel size
Front suspension
Those
who want to hit trails which are less bumpy should go for front suspension
bikes
Dual suspension
Those
who want to do rides on rocky terrain and make the bike jump at times should go
for dual suspension bikes
Road bikes
Road
bikes are performance based bikes used for on-road racing purpose all over the
world.
They are light weight and are designed aerodynamically to achieve high speed
The sitting position is ‘C’ shape in a road bike to achieve aerodynamic
position
Racing bike
Racing
bikes have drop handle bars to attain high speed
TT bike
TT
bikes have aero bars to get maximum speed and more aerodynamic position with
more comfort
TT bikes are also called Triathlon bikes or Time Trial bikes
Hybrid bikes
Hybrids bikes are a fusion of mountain and road bike. The
sitting position on a hybrid is similar to the position of mountain bike, which
is more comfortable than road bike and to achieve better speed the tires are
slick with a bigger wheel size for more rotation per minute. Hybrids are ideal
for city use or daily commuting because it gives comfort as well as speed.
Hybrids have a 28inch wheel size
Hybrids also have two sub-categories
Road focused
Hybrid bikes without front shocker are road focused hybrids
that are ideal for city ride.
Mountain focused
Hybrid bikes with front suspension are called mountain
focused hybrids and can be used for occasional off road terrains as well as on
city roads. They are generally heavy in size as compared to road focused
hybrids
BMX bikes
They are mainly used
for stunting purpose with a 20’’ wheel size. These bikes do not have any
suspension but are used for extreme sports.
Tandem bikes
These are special bikes with extra seat and pedal at the
back. Also known as a couple bike
because it is meant for two people to ride at the same time.
Recumbent bikes
Recumbent bikes are bikes with a recliner seat and a natural
sitting position with the pedals in front. These bikes cannot match the speed
of road bikes but are very comfortable bikes.
