| There are many reasons for cycling on the road and | | | | essentially a mixture of a mountain bike and a road |
| there are several different types of road bikes. The | | | | bike, and they are growing in popularity all the time. |
| four main types of bikes for road bike cycling are | | | | They have fast spinning wheels like a road bike, but |
| road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes and folding | | | | the riding position is more upright and similar to a |
| bikes. All of these types of bikes also have many | | | | mountain bike position, because they have flat |
| variations and different designs so choosing the right | | | | handlebars. |
| bike for your needs can be a big decision. | | | | Hybrid bikes are easy to maneuver, with a range of |
| What type of bike you choose to ride on the road | | | | gears that make it easy to cope with changes in |
| depends on how often you will use it, the purpose | | | | speed or gradient. They have wide tires similar to a |
| and distance of the journeys you make, as well as | | | | mountain bike so they can used off-road. They are |
| which type of bike you feel most comfortable riding, | | | | definitely a convenient choice for general road bike |
| as they all have different riding positions. | | | | cycling and leisure rides. |
| Generally road bikes have drop handlebars and thin | | | | Mountain bikes have tires with substantial tread as |
| tires, and they are relatively lightweight. They are | | | | they are designed for off-road riding, but they can |
| mostly designed for speed so that the riding position | | | | also be changed to road cycling if you already have |
| is low down rather than upright, as this is the most | | | | one and want to cycle on the road without another |
| aerodynamic position. This type of bike is certainly | | | | huge cost. To adapt a mountain bike you can just |
| the quickest choice for road bike cycling and is the | | | | swap the tires for narrower, smoother tires. This will |
| bike of choice for racing and most experienced road | | | | decrease resistance and make cycling on the road |
| bike cycling fans. | | | | easier and faster. |
| Road bikes can essentially be divided into two | | | | If you cycle on the road as part of your journey to |
| sub-categories - touring bikes and racing bikes. | | | | work a convenient sort of bike to use is a folding |
| Touring bikes are excellent for long distance rides and | | | | bike. These are ideal if you use public transport as |
| cycling holidays, while race bikes are designed for | | | | part of your journey, or if storage is an issue at |
| acceleration and speed. | | | | work or at home. Instead of having to worry about |
| Touring bikes have lower gear ratios so they are | | | | where to leave your bike safely you can just fold it |
| appropriate for carrying gear with you on a long ride | | | | up and carry it with you. |
| or tour. Race bikes are extremely light and have very | | | | Whichever style you choose, when road bike cycling |
| rigid frames to maximize the transfer of power from | | | | always think about making yourself obvious to other |
| the rider to the wheels, in order to offer a smooth | | | | road users by wearing reflective items and using |
| ride. | | | | lights. This is imperative for your safety on the road, |
| A good choice of road bike for commuters, keeping | | | | regardless of the type of bike you choose. |
| fit and cycling for leisure are hybrid bikes. These are | | | | |