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How do I find the right bike?

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How do I find the right bike?

What type of tire do I want? wide or narrow? Do you prefer a flat or a high handlebar? A classic bike or an e-bike? A 5-speed hub gear or would you prefer 21 gears? Finding the right bike is not easy. The question of questions for many cyclists is therefore: Which type of bike suits me? First you have to answer the question for yourself, WOF is the bicycle is to be used at all. Do I need the two-wheeler for everyday life or leisure time or even for both? For everyday things like driving to work or shopping, it comes down to equipment with fenders, lights and maybe a few storage compartments. So on a two-wheeler for all day and weather conditions. These are classic types city ​​bike As well as the touring bike (or touring bike). Both are available in numerous versions. In the bicycle trade, terms such as Cruiser, Dutch bike, fixie, urban bike or Single speed in the eye. Significant differences are, for example, a low entry, wide tyres, different handlebar shapes or the number of gears. Personal taste plays a big role here.

The price-performance ratio is decisive

How do I find the right bike?

Anyone who only travels on paved roads in the city has to not invest in an expensive suspension fork. That saves money. A good and inexpensive entry-level class from around €500 is the city bike. It should be noted that cheap bikes are not necessarily worse than higher-priced models. The differences mainly relate to the weight and the equipment. Lightweight construction is naturally more expensive. A carbon construction is of course reflected in the price. If you value an almost maintenance-free belt drive instead of a steel chain or on an encapsulated gear hub instead of a derailleur gear, you have to plan for a higher sum.

What is my price range?

How do I find the right bike?

Choosing the right type of bike is always a matter of your own price expectations. You should avoid the mistake of falling for supposed bargains from the Internet, which are often based on cheap goods made in China. Such offers often meet the usual security standards here not. Extreme caution is required, especially with e-bikes. After all, an unnoticed burning battery in the basement can also cause an entire house fire. Good e-bikes are traded from around €2.500 and must be technically designed in such a way that they can withstand the higher weight and higher speed. Rim brakes are therefore always necessary for an e-bike ungeeignet. Cheap imports are often equipped with it. So please pay attention!

The test of the example for the purchase decision

Today there are also versions with an electric drive for most common bicycle models, but on average they cost around €1.500 more. The personal decision between a conventional model and one with an electric drive is a question of personal “feeling good”. After the purchase decision, however, a bicycle should generally never be a pure "workhorse". The two-wheeler must be fun and enjoyable and it should be easy to use. The right bike is ultimately determined by a extensive test drive out. There are usually always enough models available in specialist shops to try out. On the other hand, if you decide to buy a bike online, you may have to factor in costly returns – in case it doesn’t fit or you simply don’t like it.

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