Millions of people worldwide are riding bikes, from the casual rider to the competitive athlete. The question you must face is what is the best bike for me. If you are thinking about buying a road bike then there are some things you must ask yourself to help determine the best choice for you.
What is the reason I want to ride?
What price should I pay for a bike?
What differences are there between the lower and higher priced bikes?
Determining the reason why you want to ride a bicycle is very important and the reason why it is the first question we must ask ourselves. If you aren’t interested in riding regularly then you may be able to just purchase an entry level no frills bike. Because you will not be riding as long or as hard you won’t have to do as much maintenance. It makes no difference on which bike you get there will always be maintenance that has to be done. You won’t need the designer components that the higher priced bicycles have because there will be no need to shave a few seconds off your time. The problem is that the lower-range bicycles have components that won’t perform as well or last as long as their higher priced counterparts.
The Tommaso Velocita Road Bike is a first rate example of a mid-range bicycle that offers both quality and lower prices.
The price of the bike will also be a determining factor for many people when deciding the best road bicycle for them. A beginner-level bike should cost between 200 and 400 dollars depending on where you buy the bike. This bicycle will suit you well as a casual cyclist because you won’t be putting a lot of miles on the bike. If you were planning on riding more than just once or twice a week then you would be better off buying a mid-range road bike. Medium priced bikes will set you back anywhere from 500 to 1200 dollars based on the bike and where you purchase it. If you are planning on making cycling an integral part of an exercise program or you would like to even compete at your local events then you should consider a bike that will stand up to the stress you will be placing on it. The best road bicycles can vary in price by as much as 4 to 5 thousand dollars with the upper end at around 9000 dollars and the lower end 2000 dollars.
The difference between the low priced, mid-range price and the higher-range priced road bicycles are basically in the quality of the components of the bike. Many beginning riders won’t notice how heavy his bike really is until he he sees his friend scream by him on the road with his 14 pound Tommaso with an upgraded derailleur and crank set. The novice may not even notice that he has to slow way down when he comes to the bend in the road at the bottom of the incline while the higher-ranged bike seems to glide effortlessly through the turn with speed and confidence.
This is only several examples that should have given you enough insight to help you choose your next road bike wisely. Your long term and short term goals are the keys to choosing the best road bike for you. Base your decision by choosing a bike that has stood the test of time and has a manufacturer that is well known in the cycling community for producing a quality product.
As a cycling enthusiast I have had the opportunity to ride many different types of bikes over the years. I put together a site of the best selling and most popular road bikes in the three price ranges based on sales and customer feedback. A great entry-level bike is the Schwinn Prelude. A very popular mid range bike is the Tommaso Dura Ace road bike. The best high end road bike is the Lamborghini La Dolce Vita. You have to check these out before you buy your bike.
