That's OK, especially if you're a beginner or a casual rider. Your choices will be largely dictated by cost, but it's worth considering the components.
Frames are made of aluminum, steel, titanium, and carbon fiber. Most bike frames are made of aluminum, which is lightweight and durable. You'll find steel frames on older bikes or custom builds; steel is heavier and tougher than aluminum. Titanium and carbon fiber frames offer the best features of aluminum and steel, but they're also more expensive. Brakes do the same job they do on a car: stop you from moving. Cheaper bikes have rim brakes, while better models have disc brakes.
Disc brakes are the better choice because they're easier to control and more powerful. Gears help you adjust your speed to the road.
Most road bikes have 27 gears or speeds , though you may find some with 20 gears. You shift gears with your hands. Depending on the manufacturer, the shifter may be a lever you adjust with your thumb and forefinger or a knob on the handle that you turn, though these are less common. Don't get discouraged if you don't find what you're looking for at the first bike shop you visit. Most dealers only carry a couple of the dozen or so major brands sold in the U.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Fitness bikes are essentially flat bar road bikes that are built to be light and quick. They usually have thinner tires for better speed and they're perfect for getting in a workout. That being said, you can absolutely still use them as a solid commuter. Shop All Fitness Bikes. Shop All Road Bikes. Performance road bikes are all about speed.
These are the fastest road bikes you'll find in our stores and if you want to step up your game on group rides and races you should check these models out. Gravel bikes are a fun, versatile category of road bikes with wider tires so you can tackle pavement and dirt roads with equal capability. If you want to ride the road less traveled check out our gravel bikes. Touring bikes are made to take you and your gear on adventures near and far.
They are durable models that are tough enough to handle wherever you decide to explore. It's important to note that women don't have to ride women specific bikes. Ladies can ride whatever bike fits them using the same size charts as men. However, women's specific models typically have optimized components that are typically more comfortable and provide a better fit. Shop All Mountain Bikes.
Hardtail mountain bikes are great for cross country style rides on flowy single track. Entry level hardtails are affordable and perfect for riders getting into the sport. Full suspension mountain bikes give you more control, comfort, and confidence on tough terrain.
If you want to ride the rough stuff, check out these models. Fat bikes are super fun to ride and help you float over loose terrain, whether that's snow in the winter or rocks and sand in the summer.
As we said earlier, women can absolutely ride any bike that fits them, but these women's specific mountain bikes come with components that ladies find to be better fitting and more comfortable.
Aside from those small tweaks, you can expect the exact same performance as the other models. Shop All Kid's Bikes. Balance bikes are perfect for teaching kids to ride without the use of training wheels.
These models are great for year olds who are just starting out. Many bikes have an adjustable stem, so you can change the angle of the handlebars until the bike fits comfortably. Our rule of thumb: The more time you plan on spending on your bike, the more attention you should pay to the size and fit of your bike.
Confused by the options on offer, or what is the best type of bike for you? Nav Menu. Bike Stores Learn. Bicycle Frame Sizes. Size Matters The size of a bicycle is typically measured at the frame.
The measurement typically more refers to the length of the seat tube, top tube, or the distance from the centre of the bottom bracket to the end of the seat tube. Mountainbike This table will help you if you do not have the stride length at hand: Your height in cm Recommended frame size in cm in inches - cm 33 - 36 cm 13" - 14" inches - cm 35 - 38 cm 14" - 15" inches - cm 38 - 40 cm 15" - 16" inches - cm 40 - 43 cm 16" - 17" inches - cm 42 - 45 cm City Bike This table will help you if you do not have your leg length at hand: Your height in cm Recommended frame size in cm - cm 42 - 48 cm - cm 48 - 52 cm - cm 52 - 55 cm - cm 55 - 58 cm - cm 58 - 61 cm - cm 61 - 63 cm - cm 63 - 66 cm from cm from 66 cm.
Touring, Flat Bar or Hybrid bike This table will help you if you do not have the stride length at hand: Your height in cm Recommended frame size in cm - cm 42 - 47 cm - cm 47 - 50 cm - cm 50 - 53 cm - cm 53 - 55 cm - cm 55 - 58 cm - cm 58 - 60 cm - cm 60 - 63 cm from cm from 63 cm.
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