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Tips and Advice for Buying a Bike
10 Cycling Questions Answered
Everything you need to know to get the perfect bike for your ride
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A Dizzying Array of Options
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Internal or External Gears?
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Road or Mountain Shoes?
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3
Triple or Double Rings?
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Flat or Drop Road Handlebar?
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5
Compact or Standard Geometry?
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6
Clipless or Flat Pedals?
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Hydration Packs or Water Bottles?
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700c or 26-inch Wheels?
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Single- or Double-Sided Pedals?
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Disc or Rim Brakes?
A Dizzying Array of Options
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Walk into a bike shop, and you're confronted with a dizzying number of options, from broad (road biking or mountain biking?) to incredibly specific (single- or double-sided pedals?). Options are good—here’s how to find out which ones are best for you and the type of riding you want to do.
























