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