As an avid cyclist I know that shopping for a new bike can be difficult. Two different stores might carry the same bike at different prices. How do you decide what size bike you need? What type? Heck, what do all those features even mean? Listen, just take a deep breath, count to ten, and read through this guide: I'm gonna try and start you on the basics of buying a new bike or set of skates.
Ride ons are generally children's toys; which sounds demeaning, but I still have deep-seated psychological issues referent to the fact that might parents never bought me one. The top speed of these things is never high, although safety is always a concern, so make sure to check out any product thoroughly before sitting your kids on it. Check out some of the searches below:
* Car Ride Ons
* Bike Ride Ons
* Powered Ride Ons
** Kids and motors is usually a volatile mix. Reserve powered ride ons for older kids.
Bikes
How do you figure out what size bike you need? The essential gist is that you need to determine the length of your inseam and from there determine the stroke length of your legs. The upshot is that a well sized bike will be more comfortable and more efficient, allowing you to go farther for the same energy expenditure.
Remember also that bikes are gender-specific. There are men's bikes and women's bikes and some small engineering differences between the two. It's not just about pink and blue finishes, there are slightly different builds and cushions.
Now we'll need to take a look at different types of bikes. Consider carefully where and how you'll be using your bike and choose according to your needs. Also consider that hybrid and mountain bikes have wider flexibility with terrain; so, opt for something more versatile if you're not sure about the ultimate use.
* Mountain Bicycles
** Designed for all terrain ruggedness. Excellent for off mountain biking.
** Wider tires and heavier frames improve stability, but make long distance and high speed cycling tougher. Not an optimal road bike.
* Hybrid Bicycles
** Standing somewhere between a road bike and a mountain bike; capable on and off road, not the best-suited for either.
** Best for casual users. Intense road cyclists will appreciate the lighter frame and speed of a true road cycle, while intense mountain cyclists will appreciate the robustness and stability of a true mountain bike.
* Touring Bicycles
** Designed for long distance, though not highroad cycling.
** The frame is more robust than that of a racing bike, which adds weight but improves stability. Safer than a racing cycle on uneven roads.
** Commonly outfitted with "luggage" space.
* Racing Bicycles
** Designed for high-speed paved road racing.
** Light frame, well-tuned gears, skinny tires will set you flying.
** The difference between men's and women's bikes here is less poignant.
* Bikes for Kids
** Generally not as specifically constructed as adult bikes
Skates
Skates come, essentially, in three categories:
* Roller Skates
** Traditional, fourderby" style skates.
** Good stability, great to learn on, even better for a retro look.
* Inline Skates
** Four wheels in-line style.
** Faster than roller skates, more effective for cruising.
* QuadLine Skates
** Variant of the traditional four-wheel design, incorporating taller, but thinner, wheels.
** Bit of a hybrid between inline skates.
Top Sellers
Here are some of the top selling bikes and skates on the market today:
