{"id":33728,"date":"2024-06-29T05:08:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T12:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=33728"},"modified":"2024-07-01T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T17:33:34","slug":"choose-type-of-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/choose-type-of-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Type of Bike &#8211; Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This beginner guide for cyclists will help you to choose the right type of bike for the cycling you want to do. These descriptions of the various types of bikes will help you narrow down how to choose the right type of bike for you &#8211; whether that is a cruiser bike, a road bike, a hybrid, a mountain bike, a touring bike, an electric bike, a cyclo-cross bike, or a bike for heavier riders. Buying a bike is great fun, but it&#8217;s like buying a puppy &#8211; it is extremely important to choose the right one.<\/p>\n<p>The right bike for you is probably completely different from the right bike for your parent, child or spouse. That&#8217;s because the huge variety of bikes offers options for all different kinds of people. For example, recumbent bikes make cycling possible for people who might think they cannot cycle because of back problems.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17951\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mOzk6p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17951\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17951\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?fit=749%2C717&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"749,717\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"recumbent cycling on Hornby separated bike lane closeup 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Maybe the right bike for you will look very different from the right bike for your neighbor!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C287&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?fit=749%2C717&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17951 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Maybe the right bike for you will look very different from the right bike for your neighbor! How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"749\" height=\"717\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17951\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17951\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?fit=749%2C717&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"749,717\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"recumbent cycling on Hornby separated bike lane closeup 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Maybe the right bike for you will look very different from the right bike for your neighbor!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C287&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?fit=749%2C717&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17951 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?resize=749%2C717&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maybe the right bike for you will look very different from the right bike for your neighbor! How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"749\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?w=749&amp;ssl=1 749w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C287&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C144&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C239&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/recumbent-cycling-on-Hornby-separated-bike-lane-closeup-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C306&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Maybe the right bike for you will look very different from the right bike for your neighbor! For example, recumbent bikes make cycling possible for people who might think they cannot cycle because of back problems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, most people are not sure what the differences are between the various kinds of bikes, and so they may end up purchasing the wrong bike. When looking for a new bike, use this beginner&#8217;s guide to help you narrow down the many choices of bikes. By the way, if you want to buy a used bike, check out our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-buy-used-bikes-online\/\">How to Buy a Used Bike<\/a>, or just <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\">subscribe<\/a> and get a free copy of our book on the subject.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-227\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-227\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Bikes We Recommend that You Can Buy on Amazon<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_39104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39104\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Iju3gE\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Schwinn-classic-comfort-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Iju3gE\"><strong>No. 1: Schwinn Suburban Adult Classic Comfort Bike. Usually under $400, but click here to see current price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_32716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32716\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sixthreezero-table.jpg?resize=200%2C182&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 2: sixthreezero EVRYjourney\" width=\"200\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\">No. 2: sixthreezero EVRYjourney. Usually around $500, but click here to see current price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_32717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32717\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L6rtwX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vilano-road-bike-table.jpg?resize=200%2C170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 3: Vilano Shadow 3.0 Road Bike\" width=\"200\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L6rtwX\">No. 3: Vilano Shadow 3.0 Road Bike. Usually around $400, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_32719\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32719\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VXYfDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Firmstrong-Urban-table.jpg?resize=200%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 4: Firmstrong Urban Lady\" width=\"200\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VXYfDw\">No. 4: Firmstrong Urban Lady. Usually around $300, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_40580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40580\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k42nVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40580 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Huffy-Hardtail-Mountain-Trail-Bike-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C177&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 5: Huffy Hardtail Mountain Trail Bike\" width=\"200\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k42nVk\"><strong>No. 5: Huffy Hardtail Mountain Trail Bike. Usually around $360, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-227 from cache -->\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Recreational or Comfort, Bikes, such as Cruisers<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruiser bikes<\/a> are built for casual riding, so if you are looking for a bicycle that will allow you to ride comfortably around paved bike paths at the park, for example, this style is perfect. Choose one with wider tires for a smoother ride.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18095\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2m7mmnj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18095\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18095\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,484\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cruiser bikes use me for choosing the right bike 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cruiser bikes are an example of comfort bikes.  A lot of these cruisers are strikingly good looking bikes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18095 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Cruiser bikes are an example of comfort bikes. Many of these cruisers are strikingly good looking bikes. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18095\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18095\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,484\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cruiser bikes use me for choosing the right bike 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cruiser bikes are an example of comfort bikes.  A lot of these cruisers are strikingly good looking bikes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18095 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cruiser bikes are an example of comfort bikes. Many of these cruisers are strikingly good looking bikes. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C161&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cruiser-bikes-use-me-for-choosing-the-right-bike-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C207&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Cruiser bikes are an example of comfort bikes. Many of these cruisers are strikingly good looking bikes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cruiser bikes are an example of comfort bikes. These bikes have become much more popular in recent years, and just keep getting more popular. This probably has to do with the global movement towards making cycling a normal part of a relaxed and healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these cruisers are strikingly good looking bikes. And you can get a really good one for well under $1,000, which is a bargain price for a great bike.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23585\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23585\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23585\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/buy-bike-amazon\/evryjourney-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?fit=750%2C676&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,676\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EVRYjourney-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?fit=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?fit=750%2C676&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23585 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Beginners Guide. This EVRYjourney bike offers amazingly good value in a great looking classic cruiser with integrated components. \" width=\"750\" height=\"676\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23585\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/buy-bike-amazon\/evryjourney-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?fit=750%2C676&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,676\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EVRYjourney-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?fit=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?fit=750%2C676&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23585 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?resize=750%2C676&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Beginners Guide. This EVRYjourney bike offers amazingly good value in a great looking classic cruiser with integrated components. \" width=\"750\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?resize=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?resize=150%2C135&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?resize=250%2C225&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/EVRYjourney-750.jpg?resize=320%2C288&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This EVRYjourney bike offers amazingly good value in a great looking classic cruiser with integrated components. <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for the current price of this cruiser bike on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This bike comes in a women&#8217;s version and a men&#8217;s version. The video below shows the women&#8217;s version:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"EVRYjourney (Women)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XmZuIyIuocw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>At the price, it&#8217;s a great beginner cruiser bike. Cruiser bikes are part of the ultra modern world view that sees bikes as a normal part of a relaxed life &#8211; not an adventure sport that you have to dress for. Just throw a leg over one of these comfy bikes and go for a ride!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18099\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2m7mmnj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18099\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,478\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Green cruiser bike parked on Dunsmuir Street 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cruiser bikes are part of the contemporary attitude that sees bikes as a normal part of a relaxed life &#8211; not an adventure sport that you have to dress for. Just throw a leg over one of these comfy bikes and go for a ride!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18099 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Cruiser bikes are part of the ultra modern world view that sees bikes as a normal part of a relaxed life - not an adventure sport that you have to dress for. Just throw a leg over one of these comfy bikes and go for a ride! How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"478\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18099\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,478\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Green cruiser bike parked on Dunsmuir Street 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cruiser bikes are part of the contemporary attitude that sees bikes as a normal part of a relaxed life &#8211; not an adventure sport that you have to dress for. Just throw a leg over one of these comfy bikes and go for a ride!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18099 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C478&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cruiser bikes are part of the ultra modern world view that sees bikes as a normal part of a relaxed life - not an adventure sport that you have to dress for. Just throw a leg over one of these comfy bikes and go for a ride! How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C96&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C159&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Green-cruiser-bike-parked-on-Dunsmuir-Street-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C204&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Cruiser bikes are part of the ultra modern world view that sees bikes as a normal part of a relaxed life &#8211; not an adventure sport that you have to dress for. Just throw a leg over one of these comfy bikes and go for a ride!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18412\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2m7mmnj\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18412\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18412\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?fit=750%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,663\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"two women on cruisers 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cruiser bikes are for having fun &#8211; no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you are!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?fit=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?fit=750%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18412 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg\" alt=\"Cruiser bikes are for having fun - no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you are! How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"663\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18412\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18412\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?fit=750%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,663\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"two women on cruisers 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cruiser bikes are for having fun &#8211; no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you are!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?fit=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?fit=750%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18412 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?resize=750%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cruiser bikes are for having fun - no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you are! How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?resize=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?resize=150%2C133&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?resize=250%2C221&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/two-women-on-cruisers-750.jpg?resize=320%2C283&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Cruiser bikes are for having fun &#8211; no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you are!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-126\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-126\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-242\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-242\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products that We Recommend for Comfortable and Effective Indoor Cycling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_45444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45444\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itaVhe\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45444\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wahoo-Kickr-Bike-1.jpg?resize=150%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wahoo KICKR Bike. A truly great indoor trainer will revolutionize your indoor biking, but it comes at a price. This one is around $3,800. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4itaVhe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_43080\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43080\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43080 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/wahoo-kickr-1.jpg?resize=250%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43080\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recommended Smart Trainer. Wahoo KICKR CORE Direct Drive Bike Resistance Trainer: around $500. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_45440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45440\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43iRzqV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vornado-fan-for-indoor-sports.jpg?resize=150%2C138&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"138\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vornado fan for indoor sports. Some reviewers say it performs as well as the name brand fans, but for a third of the price - around $100. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43iRzqV\">Please click here to see best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_45446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45446\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6Y99P\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wahoo-Kickr-Headwind-1.jpg?resize=150%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"164\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wahoo KICKR Headwind fan will adjust its intensity based on your cycling, but it will cost you around $300. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F6Y99P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44664\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QLPaxy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Electrolytes-table.jpg?resize=150%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Key Nutrients Electrolytes packets. Sugar free and pleasant tasting. To help you stay hydrated on long indoor rides. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QLPaxy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44630\" style=\"width: 178px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Przewalski-Mens-Bib-Shorts-table-2-1.jpg?resize=178%2C251&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Przewalski Men\u2019s Bib Shorts, with padding. Very highly rated for comfort. Around $40. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebhm7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_45448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45448\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h8qNon\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOM-Rocker-Plate-1.jpg?resize=150%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The KOM Rocker Plate will enable your trainer to move in response to your movements, making your ride more comfortable and more realistic. Around $500. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h8qNon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Get your bike fitted perfectly to avoid injuries such as Piriformis Syndrome. Around $30. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-126 from cache -->\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/buy-bike-amazon\/\">How to Buy a Bike on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Mountain Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>Mountain bikes are perfect for off-road use. While they will work on the pavement, they are really better suited for gravel roads or those that are full of rocks and uneven terrain. This is why they can also work on city streets that are filled with potholes and other cracks in the pavement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17994\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2m7j2sd\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17994\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17994\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,488\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bridgestone MB2 classic mountain bike on trestle bridge on Lochside Bridge 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I used the Axiom panniers on some tours &#8211; they are completely waterproof and quite spacious.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17994 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg\" alt=\"This is the Bridgestone MB2 mountain bike. It was the first true mountain bike, and is still great today. Designed by the legendary Grant Petersen, this bike has all the key design features of a mountain bike, and provides a comfortable ride on trails, even without any suspension - just through great design. We rode this 30 year old bike over hundreds of miles, all good! This Bridgestone design remains the standard for rigid frame MTBs. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"488\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17994\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17994\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,488\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bridgestone MB2 classic mountain bike on trestle bridge on Lochside Bridge 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I used the Axiom panniers on some tours &#8211; they are completely waterproof and quite spacious.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17994 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=750%2C488&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"This is the Bridgestone MB2 mountain bike. It was the first true mountain bike, and is still great today. Designed by the legendary Grant Petersen, this bike has all the key design features of a mountain bike, and provides a comfortable ride on trails, even without any suspension - just through great design. We rode this 30 year old bike over hundreds of miles, all good! This Bridgestone design remains the standard for rigid frame MTBs. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=250%2C163&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=320%2C208&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This is the Bridgestone MB2 mountain bike. It was the first true mountain bike, and is still great today. Designed by the legendary Grant Petersen, this bike has all the key design features of a mountain bike, and provides a comfortable ride on trails, even without any suspension &#8211; just through great design. This Bridgestone design remains the standard for rigid frame MTBs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mountain bikes are built to be very durable, with large tires and cushioned seats to keep you as comfortable as possible while riding over uncomfortable roads. They are also built with high quality suspension and brakes, and they are also heavier than other bikes. You should be able to descend and climb fairly steep inclines with these bikes, and the shock absorbing features will help you not to feel too much strain on your body.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17977\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-norco-storm-2010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17977\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-norco-storm-2010\/norco-storm-mountain-bike-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,559\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Norco Storm mountain bike 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is my Norco Storm mountain bike. Read a full review here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17977 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg\" alt=\"My Norco Storm mountain bike has suspension in the front only, and is a beautiful, fun bike for most trail uses. Read a full review here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"559\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17977\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-norco-storm-2010\/norco-storm-mountain-bike-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,559\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Norco Storm mountain bike 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is my Norco Storm mountain bike. Read a full review here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?fit=750%2C559&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17977 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?resize=750%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My Norco Storm mountain bike has suspension in the front only, and is a beautiful, fun bike for most trail uses. Read a full review here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?resize=250%2C186&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Norco-Storm-mountain-bike-750.jpg?resize=320%2C239&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> My Norco Storm mountain bike has suspension in the front only, and is a beautiful, fun bike for most trail uses. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-norco-storm-2010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read a full review here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mountain bikes are available with no suspension at all; hard tails (suspension in the front only, like my Norco Storm above); and as dual suspension (suspension in both front and back). Dual suspension (like the Norco Truax 1) are usually much more expensive, and are only necessary if you are planning some extremely adventurous rides, including big jumps and steep downhill mountain rides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-norco-storm-2010\/\"><em><strong>Here&#8217;s a review of the handsome and rugged Norco Storm &#8211; a great entry-level mountain bike.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-227-no-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-227\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Bikes We Recommend that You Can Buy on Amazon<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_39104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39104\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Iju3gE\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Schwinn-classic-comfort-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Iju3gE\"><strong>No. 1: Schwinn Suburban Adult Classic Comfort Bike. Usually under $400, but click here to see current price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_32716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32716\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sixthreezero-table.jpg?resize=200%2C182&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 2: sixthreezero EVRYjourney\" width=\"200\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\">No. 2: sixthreezero EVRYjourney. Usually around $500, but click here to see current price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_32717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32717\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L6rtwX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vilano-road-bike-table.jpg?resize=200%2C170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 3: Vilano Shadow 3.0 Road Bike\" width=\"200\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L6rtwX\">No. 3: Vilano Shadow 3.0 Road Bike. Usually around $400, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_32719\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32719\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VXYfDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Firmstrong-Urban-table.jpg?resize=200%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 4: Firmstrong Urban Lady\" width=\"200\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VXYfDw\">No. 4: Firmstrong Urban Lady. Usually around $300, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_40580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40580\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k42nVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40580 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Huffy-Hardtail-Mountain-Trail-Bike-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C177&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 5: Huffy Hardtail Mountain Trail Bike\" width=\"200\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k42nVk\"><strong>No. 5: Huffy Hardtail Mountain Trail Bike. Usually around $360, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-227-no-2 from cache -->\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Road Bike or Hybrid Bike?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are<strong> trying to decide between a road bike and a hybrid bike<\/strong>, this short video could be useful. It sums up the key differences between road bikes and hybrid bikes:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Which bike should you choose? Hybrid vs Road\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cg3hbbJVA-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Road Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>These bikes are lightweight, which also allows them to be fast. They have narrow tires, and though they will get you where you are going faster, they also tend to be less comfortable in the long run than other bikes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14753\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14753\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/specialized-allez-elite-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,446\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Allez Elite\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Specialized Allez Elite is an awesome road bike, for a reasonable price. Read the review here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14753 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg\" alt=\"The Specialized Allez Elite is an awesome road bike, for a reasonable price. Read the review here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"446\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14753\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/specialized-allez-elite-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,446\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized Allez Elite\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Specialized Allez Elite is an awesome road bike, for a reasonable price. Read the review here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14753 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C446&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Specialized Allez Elite is an awesome road bike, for a reasonable price. Read the review here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C89&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C148&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Specialized-Allez-Elite-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C190&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Specialized Allez Elite is an awesome road bike, for a reasonable price. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-allez-elite-2014-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the review here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A variation on road bikes is what is called a relaxed design road bike, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-sequoia-elite-2009-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sequoia Elite<\/a> above. These are designed to make it easier for you to be in the saddle for many hours &#8211; so they are really good if your aim is to do your first criterium or <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/choose-charity-ride-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">charity bike ride<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2724\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2724\" style=\"width: 448px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-sequoia-elite-2009-review\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2724\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-sequoia-elite-2009-review\/sequoia-elite-2009\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?fit=448%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"448,336\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD1000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1296665702&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sequoia Elite 2009\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sequoia Elite 2009&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Sequoia Elite is a beautiful mountain bike,  with a relatively relaxed design, so that you can comfortably ride it for me many miles&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?fit=448%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2724 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg\" alt=\"My Sequoia Elite is a beautiful mountain bike, with a relatively relaxed design, so that you can comfortably ride it for me many miles. You can read a full review of this great bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2724\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-sequoia-elite-2009-review\/sequoia-elite-2009\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?fit=448%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"448,336\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD1000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1296665702&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sequoia Elite 2009\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sequoia Elite 2009&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Sequoia Elite is a beautiful mountain bike,  with a relatively relaxed design, so that you can comfortably ride it for me many miles&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?fit=448%2C336&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2724 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?resize=448%2C336&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My Sequoia Elite is a beautiful mountain bike, with a relatively relaxed design, so that you can comfortably ride it for me many miles. You can read a full review of this great bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Sequoia-Elite-2009.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> My Sequoia Elite is a beautiful mountain bike, with a relatively relaxed design, so that you can comfortably ride it for me many miles. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-sequoia-elite-2009-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read a full review of this great bike here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also choose from road bikes that have flat-bar handlebars or drop-bar handlebars, so you can go with whatever you feel most comfortable with.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Women Specific Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>For a long time, there were more men than women riding bikes. As a result, all bikes were designed for men. As more women started riding bikes, manufacturers finally realized that they should be selling bikes specifically planned for women. This basically means bikes that recognize some biological generalities, such as the fact that most women are shorter than most men, and most women have smaller hands than most men. Also, if you look at the overall height of men and women, women have longer legs relative to their entire height than men do.<\/p>\n<p>All of this boils down to the fact that it may be easier to find the right bike if you choose a women specific bike (assuming you are a woman). If you are a short woman with tiny hands, you might want to narrow your search for the perfect bike down to women specific bikes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5200\" style=\"width: 567px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-dolce-sport-triple-wsd-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-dolce-sport-triple-wsd-review\/dolce-specialized-2011-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?fit=567%2C348&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"567,348\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1344527445&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dolce-specialized-2011\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Specialized Dolce might be right for you If you are a short woman with tiny hands. Read a review of this great women specific bike here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?fit=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?fit=567%2C348&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-5200 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg\" alt=\"The Specialized Dolce might be right for you If you are a short woman with tiny hands. Read a review of this great women specific bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"567\" height=\"348\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-dolce-sport-triple-wsd-review\/dolce-specialized-2011-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?fit=567%2C348&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"567,348\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1344527445&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dolce-specialized-2011\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Specialized Dolce might be right for you If you are a short woman with tiny hands. Read a review of this great women specific bike here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?fit=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?fit=567%2C348&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-5200 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?resize=567%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Specialized Dolce might be right for you If you are a short woman with tiny hands. Read a review of this great women specific bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"567\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?w=567&amp;ssl=1 567w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Dolce-specialized-20111.jpg?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Specialized Dolce might be right for you If you are a short woman with tiny hands. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/specialized-dolce-sport-triple-wsd-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read a review of this great women specific bike here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Giant makes some excellent women specific bikes too.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17434\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/giant-avail-3-road-bike-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17434\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/giant-avail-3-road-bike-review\/giant-bike-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C493&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,493\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Giant bike 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist&#8217;s review of her favorite road bike, the Giant Avail 3 women specific design road bike.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C493&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17434 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Here's Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist's review of her favorite road bike, the Giant Avail 3 women specific design road bike. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"493\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17434\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/giant-avail-3-road-bike-review\/giant-bike-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C493&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,493\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Giant bike 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist&#8217;s review of her favorite road bike, the Giant Avail 3 women specific design road bike.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C493&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17434 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C493&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here's Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist's review of her favorite road bike, the Giant Avail 3 women specific design road bike. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C164&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Giant-bike-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C210&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/giant-avail-3-road-bike-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here&#8217;s Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist&#8217;s review of her favorite road bike<\/a>, the Giant Avail 3 women specific design road bike.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Hybrid Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>Hybrid bikes combine the best features of both mountain and road bikes. The wheels are built to a size that is somewhere between the thin versions found on road bikes and the fat versions found on mountain bikes, so they will work on just about any type of terrain.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17892\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mUJmVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17892\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17892\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Devinci Copenhagen with Bionx 350 750\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;My Devinci Sidney retrofitted with Bionx PL-350&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Devinci Sidney retrofitted with Bionx PL-350&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17892 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg\" alt=\"Devinci Bikes in Canada makes excellent hybrid bikes. This is a Devinci Sidney with a BionX electric kit retrofitted onto it. An electric bike kit allows you to convert your regular bike into an electric bike. You can read a review of this excellent BionX electric bike conversion kit here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17892\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17892\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Devinci Copenhagen with Bionx 350 750\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;My Devinci Sidney retrofitted with Bionx PL-350&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My Devinci Sidney retrofitted with Bionx PL-350&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17892 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Devinci Bikes in Canada makes excellent hybrid bikes. This is a Devinci Sidney with a BionX electric kit retrofitted onto it. An electric bike kit allows you to convert your regular bike into an electric bike. You can read a review of this excellent BionX electric bike conversion kit here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Devinci-Copenhagen-with-Bionx-350-750.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Devinci Bikes in Canada makes excellent hybrid bikes. This is a Devinci Sidney with a BionX electric kit retrofitted onto it. An electric bike kit allows you to convert your regular bike into an electric bike. You can <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/bionx-electric-bike-kit-review\/\">read a review of this excellent BionX electric bike conversion kit here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18315\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2n4own0\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18315\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18315\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?fit=750%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,487\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"devinci liverpool 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;All bike companies offer a range of similar bikes at different price points. For example, this Devinci Liverpool is also a hybrid Devinci, and a great bike &#8211; but it&#8217;s cheaper than the Devinci Sidney pictured above it because it has cheaper component parts&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?fit=750%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18315 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg\" alt=\"All bike companies offer a range of similar bikes at different price points. For example, this Devinci Liverpool is also a hybrid Devinci, and a great bike - but it's cheaper than the Devinci Sidney pictured above it because it has cheaper component parts. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"487\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18315\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18315\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?fit=750%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,487\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"devinci liverpool 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;All bike companies offer a range of similar bikes at different price points. For example, this Devinci Liverpool is also a hybrid Devinci, and a great bike &#8211; but it&#8217;s cheaper than the Devinci Sidney pictured above it because it has cheaper component parts&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?fit=750%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18315 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?resize=750%2C487&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"All bike companies offer a range of similar bikes at different price points. For example, this Devinci Liverpool is also a hybrid Devinci, and a great bike - but it's cheaper than the Devinci Sidney pictured above it because it has cheaper component parts. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?resize=250%2C162&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/devinci-liverpool-750.jpg?resize=320%2C208&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> All bike companies offer a range of similar bikes at different price points. For example, this Devinci Liverpool is also a hybrid Devinci, and a great bike &#8211; but it&#8217;s cheaper than the Devinci Sidney pictured above it because it has cheaper component parts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Then there is the Devinci Copenhagen, which is another great performance hybrid bike, ideal for commuting. You can read a <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/devinci-copenhagen-hybrid-bike-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">review of my Devinci Copenhagen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18015\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2m7urIq\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18015\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/devinci-copenhagen-hybrid-bike-review\/devinci-copenhagen-the-day-i-bought-it-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?fit=750%2C528&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,528\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Devinci Copenhagen the day I bought it 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Devinci Copenhagen bike is an example of a very good hybrid bike. I used this bike for commuting for years&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?fit=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?fit=750%2C528&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18015 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg\" alt=\"My Devinci Copenhagen the day I bought it home. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"528\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18015\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/devinci-copenhagen-hybrid-bike-review\/devinci-copenhagen-the-day-i-bought-it-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?fit=750%2C528&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,528\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Devinci Copenhagen the day I bought it 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Devinci Copenhagen bike is an example of a very good hybrid bike. I used this bike for commuting for years&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?fit=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?fit=750%2C528&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18015 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?resize=750%2C528&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My Devinci Copenhagen the day I bought it home. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?resize=150%2C106&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?resize=250%2C176&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devinci-Copenhagen-the-day-I-bought-it-750.jpg?resize=320%2C225&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> My <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/devinci-copenhagen-hybrid-bike-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devinci Copenhagen<\/a> the day I bought it home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Cyclo-Cross Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>A middle option between road bikes and hybrid bikes is a cyclo-cross bike. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Here is a review of the excellent Specialized TriCross<\/strong><\/a>, which is a cyclo-cross bike. A cyclo-cross bike looks like a road bike, and is fast, but it is tougher and more robust than a road bike. It is made for racing on road and off road, and light enough to be portaged across mud and rivers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16981\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16981\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16981 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg\" alt=\"The Specialized TriCross is a cyclo-cross bike, which is an excellent compromise between a road bike and a hybrid bike. This is my own Specialized TriCross, set up to be an ideal commuter bike. Read a full review of this great bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16981\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16981 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Specialized TriCross is a cyclo-cross bike, which is an excellent compromise between a road bike and a hybrid bike. This is my own Specialized TriCross, set up to be an ideal commuter bike. Read a full review of this great bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Specialized TriCross is a cyclo-cross bike, which is an excellent compromise between a road bike and a hybrid bike. This is my own Specialized TriCross, set up to be an ideal commuter bike. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read a full review of this great bike here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-227-no-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-227\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Bikes We Recommend that You Can Buy on Amazon<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_39104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39104\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Iju3gE\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Schwinn-classic-comfort-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Iju3gE\"><strong>No. 1: Schwinn Suburban Adult Classic Comfort Bike. Usually under $400, but click here to see current price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_32716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32716\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sixthreezero-table.jpg?resize=200%2C182&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 2: sixthreezero EVRYjourney\" width=\"200\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sByzU6\">No. 2: sixthreezero EVRYjourney. Usually around $500, but click here to see current price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_32717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32717\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L6rtwX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vilano-road-bike-table.jpg?resize=200%2C170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 3: Vilano Shadow 3.0 Road Bike\" width=\"200\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L6rtwX\">No. 3: Vilano Shadow 3.0 Road Bike. Usually around $400, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_32719\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32719\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VXYfDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Firmstrong-Urban-table.jpg?resize=200%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 4: Firmstrong Urban Lady\" width=\"200\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VXYfDw\">No. 4: Firmstrong Urban Lady. Usually around $300, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_40580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40580\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k42nVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40580 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Huffy-Hardtail-Mountain-Trail-Bike-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C177&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 5: Huffy Hardtail Mountain Trail Bike\" width=\"200\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3k42nVk\"><strong>No. 5: Huffy Hardtail Mountain Trail Bike. Usually around $360, but click here to see the Current Best Price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-227-no-3 from cache -->\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Touring Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>Another variation on road bikes is touring bikes. These are much like touring bikes, but much stronger and heavier, so that they can carry heavy loads while you are touring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18135\" style=\"width: 757px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18135\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18135\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?fit=757%2C916&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"757,916\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Man on a touring bike 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling can help you to resist aging naturally, by &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?fit=248%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C908&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18135 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Touring bikes are much like touring bikes, but are much stronger and heavier, so that they can carry heavy loads while you are touring. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"757\" height=\"916\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18135\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=18135\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?fit=757%2C916&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"757,916\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Man on a touring bike 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling can help you to resist aging naturally, by &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?fit=248%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C908&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18135 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?resize=757%2C916&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Touring bikes are much like touring bikes, but are much stronger and heavier, so that they can carry heavy loads while you are touring. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"757\" height=\"916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?w=757&amp;ssl=1 757w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?resize=248%2C300&amp;ssl=1 248w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C908&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?resize=124%2C150&amp;ssl=1 124w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C303&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Man-on-a-touring-bike-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C387&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Touring bikes are much like touring bikes, but are much stronger and heavier, so that they can carry heavy loads while you are touring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Bikes for Larger People<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41825\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"41825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-ways-cycling-improves-your-health\/celena-riding-a-bike-at-pvc-aug-20191\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena riding a bike at PVC Aug 2019(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Getting out in nature on a bike is one of the best ways to improve your health. And it&#8217;s fun too! &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-41825 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling is an excellent form of exercise for people with extra weight. However, there are some special considerations when buying a bike in this situation\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"41825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-ways-cycling-improves-your-health\/celena-riding-a-bike-at-pvc-aug-20191\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena riding a bike at PVC Aug 2019(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Getting out in nature on a bike is one of the best ways to improve your health. And it&#8217;s fun too! &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-41825 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cycling is an excellent form of exercise for people with extra weight. However, there are some special considerations when buying a bike in this situation\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Celena-riding-a-bike-at-PVC-Aug-20191.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Cycling is an excellent form of exercise for people with extra weight. However, there are some special considerations when buying a bike in this situation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cycling is an excellent form of exercise for people with extra weight. However, there are some special considerations when buying a bike in this situation. We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\">post<\/a> all about that!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\">A Guide for Fat Cyclists<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dWFoZDgp4c\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\">A Guide for Fat Cyclists<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;A Guide for Fat Cyclists&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/embed\/#?secret=HTU3YuRUYl#?secret=dWFoZDgp4c\" data-secret=\"dWFoZDgp4c\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Type of Bike: Electric Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>Electric bikes provide <strong>varying levels of assistance<\/strong> when you bike, using an engine that is usually integrated into the rear hub or the crank drive. These bikes are great for people with disabilities, but they are <strong>not just<\/strong> for people with disabilities. Electric bikes make cycling so much more viable as a transportation option. Even if you have a long commute with many hills, it could be doable with an electric bike. Or if you need to tow children behind you, the assistance will help you get up hills with them. And studies have shown that people who buy electric bikes get fitter than people who buy regular bikes, because they use them much more!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-buy-best-electric-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Read all about how to buy the best electric bike here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14867\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14867\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2m7tqA8\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14867\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=14867\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?fit=750%2C993&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,993\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Haibike Xduro Trekking Pro_0086\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Many of the new electric bikes are strikingly good looking and very powerful. Read a full review of the beautiful Haibike Xduro Trekking Pro electric bike here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?fit=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?fit=750%2C993&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14867 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg\" alt=\"Many of the new electric bikes are strikingly good looking and very powerful. Read a full review of the beautiful Haibike Xduro Trekking Pro electric bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"993\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14867\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=14867\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?fit=750%2C993&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,993\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Haibike Xduro Trekking Pro_0086\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Many of the new electric bikes are strikingly good looking and very powerful. Read a full review of the beautiful Haibike Xduro Trekking Pro electric bike here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?fit=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?fit=750%2C993&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14867 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?resize=750%2C993&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Many of the new electric bikes are strikingly good looking and very powerful. Read a full review of the beautiful Haibike Xduro Trekking Pro electric bike here. How to Choose the Right Type of Bike - Beginner's Guide\" width=\"750\" height=\"993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?resize=300%2C397&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?resize=113%2C150&amp;ssl=1 113w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?resize=250%2C331&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_0086.jpg?resize=320%2C423&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Many of the new electric bikes are strikingly good looking and very powerful. <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/haibike-xduro-trekking-pro-2015-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read a full review of the beautiful Haibike Xduro Trekking Pro electric bike here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Subscribe and Get a Free Download of the Average Joe Cyclist Bike Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/h2>\n<p>If you are thinking of buying a bike, why not <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>subscribe to this blog<\/strong><\/a>, and get a FREE DOWNLOAD of the Average Joe Cyclist <strong>Bike Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/strong>. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read all about the Bike Buyer&#8217;s Guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Invest in Insurance Too<\/h2>\n<p>No matter what type of bike you purchase, just be sure that you also have a great insurance plan in place. There are many to choose from, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/uk.protectyourbubble.com\/bicycle-insurance\/\">hybrid bike insurance<\/a>, which will cater to your specific needs and your budget. Or ask your household insurer about adding your bike on as an extra.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-122\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-122\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">\t<br \/>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-41750\" style=\"max-width: 350px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-41750 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Sidebar What is new about 540 840 and 1040\" data-width=\"350\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_41750\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_41750\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45201 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-19 14:25:56\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1050-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Garmin-Edge-1050-vs-1040.jpg?resize=350%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"469\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-41750 slide-45201 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Garmin Edge 1050 vs 1040\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42604 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-02 16:38:06\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-840-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Slide-540-vs-840-vs-1040-2-copy.jpg?resize=350%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"469\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-41750 slide-42604 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Slide 540 vs 840 vs 1040 2 copy\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-122 from cache -->\n<h3>Author Bio for this Post:<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/110083860674594110723?rel=author\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Claire Dixon<\/a> is a freelance writer and blogger who enjoys riding her bike several times a week. 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