Buying guide

What is the right style of bike for me?

Your first decision comes in determining what type of bike you are after. There are many styles of bikes to choose from, and your selection should really depend on what you anticipate your main type of riding to be.

Road bikes

Road bikes are designed for riding on paved streets and going fast. Featuring skinny tires, a lightweight frame and a riding position that puts you bent over the handlebars, you might choose this type of bike if traveling longer distances at higher speeds is important to you. typical road bikes start from around £500 and upwards.

• Light weight frame & forks
• Skinny wheels, low rolling resistance
• Tight ratio gears for speed
• Aero dynamic position

Mountain bikes

Mountain bikes are designed for riding under more rugged conditions, they can take a lot of stress and abuse and still allow the rider to comfortably negiotate rugged terrain and go over or through obstacles that he or she may encounter on the trail. Typical mountain bikes start from around £400 and upwards.

• Robust frame & suspension forks
• Knobbly tyres for all terrain
• Wide ratio gears for hill climbing & descents

Hybrid bikes

Hybrid bikes are a compromise between road and mountain bikes featuring an upright seat and handlebar position that most people favor to an almost sporty road bike position with flat bars, with smooth tires hybrids are a good chioce for most city riding, and offer speed, durability and comfort. Typical hybrid start from around £200 and upwards.

• Comfortable seating position
• Able to take racks & mudguards
• Wide ratio of gears for all styles of riding
• Affordable daily commute bike