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How to choose the right bicycle.
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…first bike?
Getting your
What’s THE BEST
for you?
What’s the AGE group?
I found my bike. Let’s get one for you.
You will soon be tall enough to ride it easily.
You will soon be tall enough to ride it easily.
Don’t buy that…
oversized bikes!
Oversized bikes are harder to ride
DANGERS OF SAVINGS over safety
If it’s a SURPRISE GIFT...
To select bicycle: LOOK AT WHEEL SIZE
Ages Wheel Size
3 to 5 years 10 to 12-inch
4 to 7 16-inch
6 to 13 20-inch
9 to 13 24-inch
10 to adult 26-inch or 700c
Ask if it can be returned if it’s not the right size.
Check the
confidence level
Need training wheels?
When to remove the training wheels?
Once he can place both feet firmly on the ground when seated…
What is the PURPOSEof cycling?
For competition?
For hauling cargo?
For fitness?
For fun?
FAMILY RECREATION
OTHER FEATURES to consider
multi-speed bicycle - fast and easy to pedal uphill
or stretch that
Single- SPEEDbicycle
CheaperLighterMECHANICALLY SIMPLERwith fewer parts to maintain
withdrop-bar bikes
Ride bending forward for speed.
ADJUSTABLE to ride in upright position.
Handle Bar Stem
ADJUSTABLE
SEAT POST
What is the
terrain like?
Paved Road?
Off-road trail use?Rust a concern?
Go for bikes with
SUSPENSIONto keep your wheels in contact with the trail.
Smooth Out The Bumps
Aluminum or
Carbon Framefor LIGHTNESS
most expensive frame material on the market
What’s your budget? The lighter the frame, the higher the price.
thicker frames and tires
Light but sturdier
BMX for jumps and tricks.
Or FOLDABLE
This model is by
DAHON, the world's largest manufacturer of folding bicycles.
…to ease transportation.
Look at the
cross bar.
seat tube
seat tube
head tube
head tube
Highercross bar
Lower
cross bar
Is it suitable for MALE or FEMALE rider?
for protection
HELMET Choose one that fits
Other Essentials
WATER BOTTLE for hydration
for ventilation
Pick
GLOVES with padded palms to cushion your grip for comfort and protect your hands from chaffing.
Look out for
WATER BOTTLEthat can be attached to bike.
EyewearProtection from sun
and airborne debris
LOCKed
against theft
a
Invest in one
Buy this or that?
Can’t decide?
Fixed with a removable stand for that resistance exercise in your home or in the office.
Save with this 2-in-1
Have you decided?
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