Road Bikes

The best option for traveling fast and putting a lot of miles behind you. These bikes have
very narrow wheels and high-pressure tires designed for moving quickly. Multiple hand
placements allow the rider to use several different riding positions.

Mountain Bikes

The best (and really the only) option for off-road cycling. These bikes have wider wheels,
low-pressure tires, and sometimes suspension (shocks) to dampen impacts. Many mountain
bike owners use their bikes for urban commuting because they can take more abuse.

Fitness Hybrids

A bicycle with some of the characteristics of a road bike and some of the characteristics of a
mountain bike. The fitness variation of the hybrid is closer to a road bike due to the narrow
wheels and high-pressure tires.

Comfort Bikes

A bicycle with some of the characteristics of a road bike and some characteristics of a cruiser
bike. The “Comfort” variation of the hybrid is less aggressive than the “Fitness” variation, and
has a more upright riding position and usually some kind of suspension (shocks).

Single Speed / Fixed

These bikes have narrow wheels like a road bike, but have only one gear. Most Single-Speed
bikes can also be used as “Fixed Gear” bikes, meaning that the pedals and the drive-train are
“fixed” to the wheel. So as long as the bike is in motion… you can’t stop pedaling.

Cruisers

Designed for maximum comfort, these bikes have low-pressure “balloon” tires, wider seats,
and a relaxed riding position.