Type of bikes

There are different kinds of bikes available for different riding purpose

·         Mountain bikes
·         Road bikes
·         Hybrids bikes
·         BMX bikes
·         Tandem bikes
·         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.