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Choosing a high-quality, and most importantly, reliable bicycle is not an easy task. There is a huge list of criteria when choosing a two-wheeled friend. Initially, it is necessary to decide what kind of bicycle is preferable: road, city or mountain, which separates the "iron horses" according to the type of their application. The mountain bike, in turn, is suitable both for the city and off-road and has an increased structural strength. A road bike differs from a mountain bike in that it has less weight and narrower wheels, which gives an increase in speed, but more difficult cross-country ability. Also, a lot depends on the future owner women's bike its dimensions and form factor are significantly different from the male version, and when choosing, you cannot ignore these parameters.
The middle position between the mountain bike and the road bike is occupied by the city bike, which is ideal for moving around the city and forest-park trails, this type is in the greatest demand. Unlike its fellows, the city big is equipped with additional accessories in the form of a trunk, wings and chain protection. Another integral advantage is the possibility of folding, which is present on many models of this type, which allows you to safely transport a bicycle in the trunk of a car or store it on the balcony of a city apartment. Materials such as steel, aluminum alloy or carbon are used for the production of the frame, which directly affects the weight of the vehicle. The heaviest frame is made of steel, the lightest is made of carbon. It is very important to choose the correct size of the frame, according to the table of sprouts.
As for the cushioning, there are two types of suspension, which implies the presence of cushioning both in front and behind, only the front or rear, or its complete absence. The need for cushioning depends on the type of bicycle, for example, if you decided buy a mountain bike, then it is mandatory, but for a purely road version it is not so necessary, since the owner is unlikely to have to face pits and humps on the road, which can cause inconvenience. The diameter of the wheels, the possibility of adjusting the steering wheel, are also selected individually, in accordance with the characteristics of the person, his height, weight and age. It is difficult to find a bicycle now that is not equipped with brakes, there are foot, pincer, mechanical disc and hydraulic disc brakes. Pedals, steering wheel shape, seats are also selected individually, based on the characteristics and wishes of the rider.
