Comfort Adult's Bikes

ADULTS BIKES

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So what do you need to consider when choosing a bike for family use? Well there are 3 main things to think about.

1.Where are you going to be riding ?

The type of terrain you will encounter on your ride is a big factor in selecting the right bike. The more off road(non tarmac road) you do the greater the need for a wider tyre whilst if the majority of riding is road based, a bike with a larger wheel and narrower tyre will be quicker and require less effort.

2.What is a comfortable ride?

Some people really like to have an upright riding position whilst some don’t.Do you want suspension in the forks or even through the seat post? If you want a lighter,faster bike you may want to go without suspension entirely.

3.Riding without the Children? A leisure orientated bike is ideal for family adventures but do you envisage going out much on your own or with friends? If you see yourself doing some more challenging riding without the kids in tow you may need a higher spec bike.

Comfort Bikes

As you may guess from the title these bikes are designed to give maximum comfort.They are closely related to mountain bikes sharing the same wider 26 in tyre and suspension forks giving good off road cushioning. They also have in addition a much more upright riding position which is adjustable ,giving a variety of positioning options allowing you to ride with a straight back if desired.The tyre whilst being wide are smoother which give less rolling resistance on the road but less traction in mud.The insinuation is that your are likely to do the majority of your riding in dry conditions rather than off roading in the winter.The saddle is also larger and springier and the seat post itself has suspension so when you go over a bump it will travel up and down. A “comfort bike” is often ideal for someone who hasn’t ridden for a while and needs a little encouragement to rediscover the pleasures of cycling .

Multi-purpose Hybrids

Versatile and stylish, light weight Aluminum frames, wide range gearing and a suspension fork to smooth out your ride, Comfort Hybrid bikes are a great choice for people who need a bike for every occasion. Much like road bikes, hybrids use larger diameter wheels and wider ratio gears compared to comfort and mountain bikes, this allows them to roll quickly on the road and easily tackle hills. They utilize suspension forks, riser handlebars and medium width, semi slick tires to handle tow paths and gravel tracks with ease. With rack fittings capable of carrying pannier bags and other loads, hybrids have become a firm favorite riders looking for a multipurpose bicycle. The hybrid bike is a true jack off all trades!

Simple Mountain Bikes

These are great family bikes as they have suspension at the front only which means you can still fit child seats,trailers and trailer bikes without a problem.Mountain bikes under £500 tend to be slightly more upright than more expensive models as the manufactures presume they are going to be used for leisure purposes.They are great for the off road as they have fatter 26in tyres and the front suspension will soak up lumps and bumps.You can still use them on the road without a problem,the only disadvantage is that they have more drag on tarmac than other types of bikes.