| More and more people are still jumping on the | | | | gearing. These bikes usually have some other |
| bandwagon of going "biking" for different reasons. | | | | accessories that would help the owner do his |
| Bicycles are technically defined as a vehicle. It has | | | | errands such as a basket in front of the |
| two wheels, a frame, saddle, pedals and is | | | | handlebars; however, utility bikes are not meant |
| human-powered. The "bike" as we all call it today, | | | | to be used in more specialized biking activities |
| has been integral in the modern history of many | | | | such as touring and mountain biking. |
| cultures all over the world. It is also a symbol of | | | | -Tour Bikes |
| fun, fitness and environment-consciousness today. | | | | These bikes, like the mountain bikes, are made to |
| There are different types of bicycles that are | | | | be sturdy. They are used as a main |
| available out there in the markets today to cater | | | | transportation vehicle to tour long distances. Tour |
| to different people who are engaged in different | | | | bikes should have the capability of holding extra |
| biking activities. Discussed below are the different | | | | weight for baggage and should have good gearing |
| kinds of bikes and what they are used for: | | | | systems so as to efficiently transfer the energy |
| -Mountain Bikes | | | | of the driver for very long trips. |
| Mountain bikes are primarily designed for the | | | | -Racing Bikes |
| outdoors. There are a number of different | | | | Whats a good thing to do with a bike if youre not |
| sub-types of mountain bikes such as cross | | | | into using it in everyday life? Race with it! For |
| country bikes, downhill bikes and free-ride bikes. | | | | those people who would want to experience the |
| They are designed to be sturdy. These bikes | | | | sheer sound of the wind rushing against the |
| have very durable frames, handlebars that are | | | | bareness of their faces, they should try getting a |
| designed to counter the sudden jolts while riding | | | | race bike. Of course, race bikes are not for |
| and they usually have more than 20 gears. The | | | | everyone, but what the heck? They are still |
| most noticeable aspect of a mountain bike is its | | | | things of beauty. |
| suspension system. Mountain bikes should make | | | | Racing bikes are primarily made for speed. Race |
| the off-road trip as comfortable as possible; | | | | bikes, unlike the other bikes are made with ultra |
| therefore, they use high-quality suspension | | | | lightweight frames and are primarily stripped off |
| systems, which uses gas shock, air and spring. | | | | every accessory to maximize speed. They are |
| -Utility Bikes | | | | usually equipped with a medium range gearing |
| Utility bikes are perhaps the most common type | | | | system, which can range from 18 to 30 gears. |
| of bike out there today. They are usually plain and | | | | There are different sub-types of racing bikes |
| simple, but they are very important in function. | | | | such as time trial bikes and track bikes. All race |
| They are used primarily for running errands, | | | | bikes are equipped with a frame that maximizes |
| shopping or commuting. More and more people | | | | the aerodynamic capabilities of the machine, |
| are using them to go about their daily routine | | | | therefore maximizing speed as well. Racing bikes |
| because they are fairly convenient to use and | | | | are primarily used for racing and nothing more. |
| requires very minimal maintenance. Utility bikes | | | | Most of these bikes dont even have brake |
| are made with sturdy, heavy frames and upright | | | | systems in them. |
| handlebars. They usually employ internal hub | | | | |