| Biking is a fun sport and you will get a lot | | | | For a cheaper and smaller bike the little |
| of enjoyment out of your bike. However it is | | | | sport bikes might be more within your budget. |
| very important to know how to choose one. | | | | |
| | | | The decision to buy a used or new bike will |
| Your choice of bike: Your first bike will not | | | | depend on several factors the biggest one |
| be your permanent one. Consider it to be your | | | | being how much you have to spend. Used bikes |
| trial bike and choose accordingly. Do not | | | | will of course be cheaper but there is a hang |
| spend a large amount on this, as you will not | | | | up. You are not aware of the history of the |
| be keeping it that long. | | | | bike and just how well it might run. A new |
| | | | bike however does come with a guarantee and |
| · Size- touring bikes are heavier in fact | | | | you can be pretty sure that it will run good. |
| they can weigh up to 800 lb and unless you | | | | |
| are really planning on traveling quite a bit | | | | When taking into account the costs for your |
| may not be your first choice. Cruisers are a | | | | bike always remember insurance. Obviously the |
| little lighter and more maneuverable. Sport | | | | bigger your bike the more you will be paying. |
| bikes are the lightest. | | | | Shop around and do your research before you |
| | | | buy insurance. A good way to find insurance |
| · Purpose- tour bikes are good if you plan | | | | companies is either online or through the |
| to do some traveling but may not be good for | | | | yellow pages. |
| everyday travel. Cruisers are a nice easy | | | | |
| ride and their classic design is really | | | | When you get more proficient and become an |
| something to be proud of. However if you want | | | | expert with your bike you may want to |
| to just hang out with friends and not spend | | | | graduate up to a cruiser or even travel in |
| too much the little sport bikes might be more | | | | style with a touring bike. Your choice of |
| to your taste. However be warned, these | | | | bike will depend on many factors. Bikes are a |
| little bikes come with a big punch. They have | | | | very personal mode of transport and you can |
| powerful engines and need to be handled | | | | make your ride uniquely you. Part of the |
| carefully or they can spin out of control. | | | | beauty of bikes is to make them your special |
| | | | set of wheels. Once you have got over the |
| · Price: Touring bikes can be quite | | | | initial investment they are quite economical |
| costly. You may want to hold off if you are | | | | to run. There is nothing like the freedom you |
| just starting out on your biking experience. | | | | experience when you take to the open road |
| Cruisers are again fairly costly and if you | | | | with your bike. |
| customize them they can rack up quite a bill. | | | | |