There are various sorts of bicycles that are suitable to different age groups, needs, and purpose. Young children can ride a banana seat bicycle with training wheels whereas older kids can ride on a 10-speed bicycle with gears. Mountain bikes and racing bikes are also available for fairly much any age group.

Of course, a bike should not be selected purely because it has a nice design. You have to choose what type is most beneficial to you and your requirements. There are a number of developments and added features in old bike models but at present, bikes are built with easy operation in mind.

Whatever your purpose may be in riding a bicycle, be it for losing excess weight, shaping up or just for recreation pleasure, it is important to pick the type of bicycle will best suit the landscape in your vicinity. It is also helpful if there are bike trails in your community. If what you tend to use is a mountain bike, you might just want to test it out first before using this type of bike when you want to go out for a casual bike ride.

Mountain bikes work best in rugged and mountainous terrain and do not necessarily suit flat bike trails. Using this with even trails may be a bit uncomfortable on the wrists due to constantlyhaving to lean towards the front.

Pressure is exerted on the wrists because weight is transferred to them. You can feel pain even if you are riding only for a short period. In such circumstances a comfort bike may be the best for you. This type of bike lets you enjoy the feeling of cool air on your skin, stay in shape and spend time at your leisure.

At a bike shop (or online), you can now come across hybrid bicycles. These bicycles have combined features from that of a mountain bike and a comfort bike. With hybrid bikes, a comfortable position is ensured. You can be in an upright position, thereby lessening the force applied on your wrists. What is good with this type of bike is that you can use this either on paved or unpaved paths.

This bike is versatile, perfect for multi-purpose utility. You can alter the height of the handles and the frame size is easy to get just right. The bike tire tread is not that thick compared to a mountain bike. You can still manage to ride at a high speed as much as you want to with hybrid bike tires. You can take delight in biking with ease and without you experiencing any pain and difficulty.

Hybrid bikes are advantageous in a way that it is possible to modify this bike. You can set your bike on an inclined position or set it up to be either a comfort bike or a mountain bike. You can change the seat or handles or any part at your own discretion.

Love your hybrid bike for it will accompany you on your adventures and it will be your comrade for a long period of time.