| Millions of people worldwide are riding bikes, from the | | | | you well as a casual cyclist because you won't be |
| casual rider to the competitive athlete. The question | | | | putting a lot of miles on the bike. You are better off |
| you must face is what is the best bike for me. If | | | | buying a better bike if you plan on riding more than |
| you are thinking about buying a road bike then there | | | | once or twice a week. Depending on the road bike |
| are some things you must ask yourself to help | | | | and where you purchase it, a mid-range bicycle will |
| determine the best choice for you. | | | | cost between 500 and 1200 dollars. If you are |
| What is the reason I want to ride? | | | | considering using your new road bike for more than |
| How much should I pay for a road bicycle? | | | | just a leisurely ride then you should buy a bike that |
| What is the difference between the low priced bikes | | | | will hold up to the rigors of everyday use. The |
| and the higher priced bikes? | | | | higher-range road bikes can range dramatically in price |
| The first question we must ask ourselves is why we | | | | and can reach prices in the 00 dollar range with the |
| want to ride a bicycle. If you are just a casual rider | | | | lower end of the spectrum at around 1200 - 2000 |
| there is no need to buy the high priced, carbon fiber | | | | dollars. |
| bicycle, go ahead and get the lower priced entry-level | | | | The difference between the low priced, mid-range |
| bike. There will be less need for ongoing maintenance | | | | price and the higher-range priced road bicycles are |
| because you won't be riding as many miles. | | | | basically in the quality of the components of the bike. |
| Regardless, you will still have to perform a certain | | | | Many beginning riders won't notice how heavy his |
| degree of maintenance on whichever bike you | | | | bike really is until he he sees his friend scream by him |
| purchase. You may not have a need for the | | | | on the road with his 14 pound Tommaso with an |
| upgraded components because you don't need to | | | | upgraded derailleur and crank set. The novice may |
| shave a few seconds off your times. The corollary | | | | not even notice that he has to slow way down |
| to this is that the lower priced bike's components will | | | | when he comes to the bend in the road at the |
| wear out quicker and not be as efficient as the | | | | bottom of the incline while the higher-ranged bike |
| higher priced bikes. | | | | seems to glide effortlessly through the turn with |
| The Tommaso Velocita is a first rate example of a | | | | speed and confidence. |
| mid priced road bike that offers both quality and | | | | This is only several examples that should have given |
| better prices. | | | | you enough insight to help you choose your next |
| The price of the bike will also be a determining factor | | | | road bike wisely. Your long term and short term goals |
| for many people when deciding the best road bicycle | | | | are the keys to choosing the best road bike for you. |
| for them. Most entry-level bikes will run you about | | | | Choose a bicycle that has a proven track record of |
| 250 to 450 dollars depending on what bike you buy | | | | reliability and customer satisfaction and has proven |
| and where you decide to buy it. This bicycle will suit | | | | itself over time. |