Mountain Bikes - Cruise the Mountains on Your Bike
The mountain bike was a descendant of the cruiser bikes that used to be ridden down the mountain trails in California. The were no actual mountain bikes at that time. The first mountain bikes were made using the frames...
Road Bikes for All Purposes
Bicycles that are used on paved roads instead of trails and gravel or dirt roads are called road bikes. Normally when you think of a road bike you picture a typical bike. A bike for getting around, shopping, or just a ride on a...
Track Bikes; Your Racing Choice
Track bikes are different from road bikes because they have only one fixed gear ratio. The track that these bikes race on has a very smooth surface and that eliminates the need for shock absorbers. he tires are much...
Racing Your BMX Bike
BMX bikes are the short version of the word Bicycle Motocross. These bicycles have an eighteen to twenty-four inch wheel versus the normal twenty inch. The BMX bike is used for racing on dirt tracks. Racing on these...
Lowrider Bikes - When the Lowrider Trend in Bikes Started
A banana seat, sissy bar, and tall handlebars are part of the make up of the lowrider bike. They have been around since the 1960’s when they were started by George Barris who actually customized lowrider cars. When he saw...
Folding Bikes - The Fold and Carry With You Bike
A bicycle that folds? Have you ever heard of these types of bikes? The folding bike is a type that has hinges and joints. They are locked when folded to keep the bike from opening unexpectedly. The frame is the part that is...
Kid's Bikes - A Fit for Everyone
Kids bikes come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. The 12 inch bike is the basic model that most parents start out buying for their child to learn how to ride. These bikes have 12 inch wheels and a miniature frame when...
Tandem Bicycles - Bicycle Built for Two
Do you know what a tandem bicycle is? It is a bike that is made for two people to ride. The tandem in tandem bike means the seating is one behind the other rather than sitting side by side. It describes the seating, not the...
Hybrid Bikes - A Combination Bike
Hybrid bikes are used on roads and bike paths. The road and mountain bikes have influenced the design of the hybrid bike. It depends on the manufacturer which type they decide to model their bike after. This bike is a...
