Road Bikes

Best For:

Road Use Only; Long Distance; Top Speed & Efficiency; Racing, club and charity rides (Bike to the Bay), fun & exercise

NOT for:

Any off-road use; people with back or neck problems

Flat-Bar Road Bikes

Best For:

Primarily road use; Distance, Speed & Efficiency; More relaxed riding positions; Club & charity rides; fun & exercise

NOT for:

Regular off-road use; Serious racing

Specialty Road Bikes

These are specialty bicycles created for specific riding and racing styles such as triathlons, cyclocross, and touring.

Hybrid Bikes

Best For:

Everyday road use with some occasional trail riding, general around-town riding, bike trail, fun & exercise

NOT for:

Heavy off-road use; racing.

Comfort Bikes

Best For:

Combination of paved & unpaved trails, plush, smooth ride over short-to-medium distances

NOT for:

Long-distance riding or aggressive trail use.

Mountain Bikes

Best For:

Off-road riding on anything from unpaved metropark trails to aggressive riding with rocks, roots, and jumps.

NOT for:

Every day use on pavement

Beach Cruisers

Best For:

Park trails and neighborhood riding, short cruises around town; park trails; smooth, comfortable, upright ride; retro styling.

NOT for:

Long distances or rough trails.

Townies

Best For:

Combination of paved & unpaved trails; plush, smooth ride over short-to-medium distances

NOT for:

Speed riding or aggressive trail use.

Kids Bikes

For:

Kids ages 4-12

NOT for:

Adults!