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Selected bicycle types on eBay
Nowadays, there are many bicycle types on the market. When I prepared this page, I was surprised to see how many bicycle categories exist. Each type is optimized for a specific riding style. This page will make it easier for you to buy the best bicycle to meet your cycling needs.
Here are the most common bicycle types:
Touring Bicycles
During our recent Rhine River tour we were using basic cross country mountain bikes. Read my touring bicycle reviews and you will be better equipped: you will also know what you need to take with you in your long journey.
Read here some bicycle touring tips and also about bicycle touring preparation.
Cross Country (XC) Mountain Bikes
Cross country mountain bikes offer riders an exciting way to gain useful new skills and also experience more of the landscape that keeps us wanting more.
Hybrid Bicycles
If you are looking for that “perfect” bicycle that combines the good qualities of both the road bike and the mountain bike, hybrid bicycle may be the right fit for you. These bikes come in all different styles and offer affordability and light weight great for commuters and just cruising around
Road Bikes
Road bikes, also known as road racing bicycles, are a major class of their own. With their unique build and lightweight frame, they’re great for those looking to use them for exercise, competition or even touring. This information will help you find the best road bicycle for your needs.
If you would like to read more about using road bikes on a long touring trip you are invited to visit my page about our 300 mile bike ride bicycle trip in Japan from Takayama to Kyoto.
Mountain Bikes
Mountain biking is one of the most fun, free, and invigorating sports out there. Get to know this bicycle category when choosing the right mountain bike for you. It can make the difference between an enjoyable ride and just a lot of work!
Read also a related article about cross country mountain bikes.
E-Bikes
Electric bicycle is relative new bicycle type. With the invention of the electric bicycles you’ll have no problem tackling hills and long trips during your daily commuting by bicycle
Check out This List of Bicycle Types
Best Touring Bicycle – During our recent Rhine River tour we were using basic cross country mountain bikes. Read my touring bicycle reviews and you will be better equipped: you will also know what you need to take with you in your long journey.
Cross Country Mountain Bikes – Cross country mountain bikes offer riders an exciting way to gain useful new skills and also experience more of the landscape that keeps us wanting more.
Tip: Buy a multi-purpose bicycle
There are nearly twenty different kinds of bicycles listed on this page and obviously, most of us will not be able to buy all of them. Very few cyclists have the luxury of buying separate bicycles for cross-country cycling, commuting and touring. However, if you participate in all of these activities, all hope is not lost. Some bicycles are wonderfully versatile.
Hybrid bicycles, for example, serve you equally well on roads and off-road trails while BMX and 29er mountain bikes can be used in urban environments without much hassle. Consult your local bike dealer for more suggestions on multi-purpose bikes.
E-Bikes – Biking has come a long way. With the invention of the electric assisted bicycle and other electric bikes you’ll have no problem tackling hills and long trips during your daily commute.
Hybrid Bicycles – If you are looking for that perfect bike that combines the good qualities of both the “road bike” and the “mountain bike”, then the hybrid bicycles is just your type. These bikes come in all different styles but offer affordability and light weight great for commuters and just cruising around.
Mountain Bikes – Mountain biking is one of the most fun, free and invigorating sports out there. Read mountain bicycle reviews and know what to look for in a quality mountain bike before you make the purchase. Choosing the right mountain bike for you can make the difference between an enjoyable ride and just a lot of work!
Road Racing Bicycles – Road racing bicycles, also known as road bicycles, are in a cycle class all their own. With their unique build and lightweight frame they’re great for those looking to use them for exercise, competition or even touring.
Tip: When you buy bicycle, don’t rush into a decision
Good bicycles can be an expensive investment and you don’t want to rush into a decision. When you go to a bike store, don’t let the salesman pressure you into making a hasty choice.
Make sure you research all of the bicycle’s attributes and read plenty of reviews before you spend your precious money on it.
Where to Buy All Kind of Bicycle Types?
If you are interested in buying bicycles online, you can always buy them on each maker’s website (see links to all major bicycle makers). In addition there is always an option to buy bicycles online in one of these trusted online stores:
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