Mountain Bikes
Mountain bike are define by two types : bike with 26" wheel and wider, lower pressure tires. The smaller wheel is more stability and comfort control. Believe or not, actually, the small wheels don't make bike slower and harder. They also best fit for shorter bikers. Mountain Bikes have good point in versatility and different styles of bikes. Mountain bikes are perfect style for riders to just go out for recreation, Fitness or other fun activities. Also, mountain bike is the only best choise for trial riding, off-road riding and downhill riding.
Hybrid Bikes
Hybrid mean a combination between bikes. It like a "bisexual" bike, half-mountain-bike, half-road-bike. The most important thing you should know is mountain-half-hibrids is about the components rather than think to use it off-road. With Hybrid, it would be ok on hitting a ditry road or loose gravel driveway in a while. but, not recommended for use in rocky, rooty, loose-surfaced trail. Hybrid is best for recreational bikes and fitness. Hybrids are great for our area where you can find longer stretches of nice roads and even for the great coastal riding available along The Sound!
Road Bikes
Road bikes are fast, tight, light, responsive bicycles that are meant for one type of use. on the road! Road bikes tend to be a good fit for "serious" or "advanced" bikers who want the more aggressive, fast, not-so-plush feel that these types of bikes offer. You are likely to find a pure road bike uncomfortable and difficult to operate if you lack in riding experience. Still, road bikes may be the right type of bike to get for some beginners. Quick test rides prove valuable when deciding between road bikes and other types. Where you ride, whether you ride for speed or for distance, and what your ride buddies use are important things to consider when you've decided that a road bike is for you.
BMX FREESTYLE and JUMP Bikes
BMX stands for Bicycle Moto Cross. These bikes are decsendent from motorcycles that are used for short track racing. BMX racing is still very popular all over the world. This highly visual sport makes for a lot of dream bikes in the eyes of youngsters. The great thing about them is that they are simple, durable and because they come one-size-fits all, kids don't physically outgrow them. Yes, the 6'5" pros that race BMX ride the same size bike that your 4' 9-year old wants! We carry simple, inexpensive BMX bikes as well as high caliber racing bikes...our selection is extensive....bring the kids down to the store!
The newest type of BMX bike, jumping bikes have pretty much designed with one purpose in mind....being launched off ramps by professional riders! The higher and farther the better and the biggest crash usually gets the most applause! They are also called trail bikes, because they are beefy enough to withstand the rigors of rough trail rides as well. These bikes are as durable as it gets...again, they are on-size fits all, simple and practical for what most youngins' need!
Geared Bikes For Kids
If your children are a bit older, or better riders...or if you all ride as a family on longer, more diverse roads or trails....a bike with gears will be a great help to the younger bikers. These bikes come with 20 or 24" wheels and can have between 6 and 21 gears to make the pushing up the hills more manageable!
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