| Many people consider getting a bicycle. However, | | | | look for when purchasing your new bike, you need |
| most people do not know how to choose the right | | | | to make sure the bike fits you. You can do this by |
| bicycle, thus many end up getting the wrong kind. | | | | straddling the frame of the bicycle to make sure you |
| The following paragraphs will discuss how to choose | | | | crotch area clears the middle bar by at least an inch |
| the right bike for you, as well as provide some | | | | or two. Most bicycle seats can be adjusted so your |
| valuable tips on how to choose the right bicycle. | | | | knees will be slightly bent when the pedal is at it's |
| Although bike shop employees may tell you | | | | lowest point. If there is too much side to side |
| differently, the best choices for a bike are often a | | | | movement in your hips when you ride your new bike, |
| city bike or a hybrid. These bicycles are the type | | | | the seat is too high. You may need to adjust the |
| that are somewhere between a mountain bike and a | | | | seat and bring it down some. Most salespeople will |
| road bike. A city bike is made for regular use around | | | | help you with your bicycle adjustments if you ask. |
| town, or regular use period. Mountain bikes, however, | | | | When you purchase your new bike, there are many |
| are exactly as their name implies. They are intended | | | | options and extras that will be offered to you. You |
| for dirt tracks, and fall very short when expected to | | | | must use your best judgment, and choose what will |
| do everyday duties. | | | | suit you best. Toe clips, or metal cages on your |
| Once you have found the type of bike you prefer, it | | | | pedals, may be offered. These toe clips are designed |
| is extremely important to choose a bike with a | | | | to keep your feet in place, in constant contact with |
| comfortable seat. You will also want to look for a | | | | the pedals. This can help prevent knee injury by |
| bike with handlebars that will allow you to maintain an | | | | allowing you to lift up, as well as push down, when |
| upright position. Fenders, a rack, or even a basket is | | | | you are pedaling your new bike. However, you should |
| not necessary, but can help encourage you to use | | | | beware. It can take a couple of rides before you get |
| your new bike for daily chores, as well as exercise. | | | | used to the toe clips. |
| Now that you have an idea of some of the things to | | | | |