What Class of Bike; Terminology ?
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Want to help son in picking out a bike. What is the proper terminology for the class of bike we would be interested in: Mainly used on roads, but "some" light usage where it would not be very smooth. e.g., rougher roads and streets, curbs, perhaps a little "off-road". Is it a Hybrid model we should be looking at ? Any particular type/model of tires best for this "mixed" type of use ? Thanks, Bob --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com |
What Class of Bike; Terminology ?
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Want to help son in picking out a bike. What is the proper terminology for the class of bike we would be interested in: Mainly used on roads, but "some" light usage where it would not be very smooth. e.g., rougher roads and streets, curbs, perhaps a little "off-road". Is it a Hybrid model we should be looking at ? Any particular type/model of tires best for this "mixed" type of use ? Sounds to me as if you might need a hardtail mountain bike if the going is at all difficult, otherwise you could make do with a hybrid. If it were my choice, I'd go cyclocross, since I want light weight and low rolling resistance when on pavement, but they can be pricy. I suggest that you surf a few specialty sites and see if you can pick out what would do, e.g.: http://www.mec.ca/shop/cycling-bikes/50002+50013/. -- Andrew Chaplin SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO (If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.) |
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