Besides a physical activity, cycling has numerous health benefits like cardiovascular fitness, reduction in body fat, so on. Different studies have been conducted in different countries to analyse the effect of cycling on the human body.
According to one of the study that took place in Sweden, which observed 23000 people(both men and women) for ten years. The study concludes that the people who used bicycle instead of other means of transport, were less prone to cardiovascular problems, i.e. obesity, high blood pressure, etc.
If you are here, it means you have made your mind to include cycling in your daily routine. Trust me you are going to take one of the best decision of your life.
Types of Bicycle
- Mountain Bike
Mountain Bikes are designed to provide cycling comfort on off road conditions. These bikes are very durable and gives high performance in rough terrain. Generally, low performance is expected on smooth surfaces due to its weight, as it is slightly heavier than other bikes.
Its structure includes suspension fork, thick tires with deep threads, powerful breaks, wide handlebar to improve balance.
- Road Bikes
Road Bikes are typically designed for city or smooth roads. Some of the important features include narrow tires, dropped handlebars, derailleur gear, lightweight frame, etc.
- Hybrid Bikes
There is nothing much to know about Hybrid Bikes, as it has features of road bikes as well as mountain bikes.
- Cross Country Bikes
These bikes are quite lighter, so as to travel the longer distances with smooth steering and quick acceleration.
- Electric Bikes
Electric Bikes, also known as e-bike, are fitted with an electric motor, which gets its power from a rechargeable battery, so as to help an individual, during cycling.
BUDGET
It is very important to consider a budget because every additional feature will cost you few hundred or maybe thousand bucks, totally depends on the kind of feature you want.
So, You have to categorize the features to get all the necessary things in your bicycle under budget.
Online Vs Offline
Whether you purchase your bike online or offline, it does not make any difference to you, besides you get some offer or discount, if you make your purchase online.
However, I would recommend you should take a test ride before buying, so that you can choose bike which is best for you.
