How to Pick the Best Bike for You
Road bikes Road bikes are designed to be ridden fast on smooth pavement. They have smooth, skinny tires and "drop" handlebars, and can be used for on-road racing. Fitness bikes Fitness bikes are designed for people who want a light, high-performance bike, but don't like the drop-handlebar riding position of a regular road bike. Dual-Sport bikes Dual-Sport bikes are a sub-category of hybrid bikes oriented towards riders who want the multi-surface versatility of a hybrid bike, but want a little more aggressive style and riding position. Comfort bikes Mountain bikes Mountain bikes are design for riding rough off-road trails. They have flat or upright handlebars, and a very low gear range for pedaling up steep trails.