SELECT YOUR BIKE

If you are new to cycling the first thing you may notice is just how many bikes are available on the market these days. However deciding on the right bicycle is simple.

Think hard about what you want it for now, basic exercise for example, and what you might go on to do with it later - commuting, touring or even entering a competition.

The following guides may assist you in providing the answers to some of the most common questions that arise during the Bike selection process.

Jargon Buster

• Bicycle component terminology explained
• Bike Brand Guide
• Bike Size Guide
• Shimano
• SRAM
• Campagnolo ( Campag )

Styles of Bikes

Below are examples of all the different styles of bikes that are available. Please click on each of these to find out more information on the features and intended use of each type of bike.

• Audax
• BMX (Bicycle Motor Cross)
• Cyclo Cross
• Electrically Assisted
• Flat Bar Road
• Fixie / Fixed Wheel
• Folding
• Heritage / Traditional
• Trekking
• Mountain Bike – Competition Level
• Mountain Bike – Entry – Mid Level
• Mountain Bike – Down Hill
• Mountain Bike – Dual Slalom
• Road – Competition Level
• Road – Entry – Mid Level
• Tandem
• Time Trial
• Touring
• Tricycle
• Track
• Trials
• Triathlon
• Unicycle