How Do You Choose A Road Bicycle?
Are you competing in your first triathlon or looking to complete a century (100-mile ride) for the first time? If you’re interested in competition or riding on pavement for exercise, a road bike is what you’re after. A road bike has thin tires, drop handle bars and is built for speed. The materials the bicycle is made of, its weight and how well it fits you will all factor into your decision, as will your price range. A road bicycle is made for speed. Other bicycles like cruisers and and mountain bikes are built for different reasons. When picking a road bike, think about the difference between a mini-van and a race car. Go to a local bike shop to choose a road bicycle. It is not a good idea to buy a new bicycle from a large big-box retailer. Those bikes are often not as well-made as the bikes you might find at a local bike shop. Before you start shopping for your new road bike make sure the shop allows customers to test ride the bikes. If they won’t let you test ride the bike simply g
