1131 Forsythe Avenue

Monroe, LA 71201

Ph. (318) 340-0010

Mon.-Fri.9-5:30pm

Sat. 10-2:00pm

Deciding What Type of Bike is Best For You

If you are buying a bike to ride with a group of friends—buy something similar to what they ride. You will not be able to keep up with road bikes if you are on a mountain bike or cruiser. And a road bike cannot go on the dirt or the sand.

If you enjoyed a three speed as a child, you may find this a fun bike again. If you disliked the road bike you bought a few years ago—perhaps a mountain bike would be better.

Getting To Know The Types Of Bikes Available

Road bikes are fast and easy to pedal on pavement. They are not as well suited for operating off the road. Some people find the "dropped" riding position difficult to maintain, comfortably, for a long time.

Mountain bikes are made for the adventurous off-roader. With 26' knobby tires and front suspension, theses fun bikes are best suited for exploring a forest trail.

Hybrid or cross bikes are almost as fast and easy to pedal as a road bike, while being almost as comfortable and versatile as a mountain bike.

Comfort bikes are just that—comfortable. They are less efficient, but sitting on one is much more comfortable.

Cruisers are fun to look at and, when ridden at a relaxed pace, they are ideal for admiring the scenery, exploring the neighborhood or beach.

Recumbents are cool bikes which you actually sit on in a chair-like seat, with the pedals out in front of you. These bikes are quite fast and very fun to ride.