The bicycle is such a means of transportation that there are people who tour the world, and those who use it only to go to the grocery store in the summer.. As you can see, its usage area is very wide and it is used for many different purposes.. Therefore, bicycle types are produced according to the usage area.. In our article, we have explained in detail the types of bicycles, from the most amateur to the most professional. You can choose.
Road Bike (Racing Bike)
Road bikes, also known as racing bikes, are very light compared to other bikes and have thin wheels, This made it the fastest type of bike.. In addition, 28” wheels allow you to go much further with less fatigue.. Road bikes have curved handlebars as well as straight ones.. However, these types allow you to stand more aerodynamically and have a wide variety of grip positions.. As a result you go faster and spend less effort. These bikes don’t have shock absorbers because they make the bike heavier. If there is anything undesirable about a road bike, it is weight. Of course, even if you use it on the flat road, small potholes always come along, and if you think that you will go fast, it can be very uncomfortable for the bike to transmit these blows to you, so a good road bike uses carbon material, which absorbs the bumps and prevents them from being transmitted to you.
Mountain Bike
Many people prefer mountain bike because it is cheap, but we cannot say that it is the right choice for urban use.. Because these bikes are for terrain conditions, there are shock absorbers, yes the front shock absorber is very useful on rough dirt roads.. But most of the rear shock absorbers are just images.. It is not helpful, it will cause more harm as it will make the bike heavier.. If you are going to use it both on asphalt and in light off-road conditions like this, a bike with a shock absorber in front is enough for you.. If you say you can use it in mud or rocky areas, what you need is a bike with a solid suspension system, not a rear shock absorber.. It is not possible to find this type of bike in shopping malls, and the prices are quite high.
An important difference between mountain bikes, apart from suspension, is that they have 26″ rims, which increases maneuverability.. In addition, thick tires with good grip on the road are also essential.. Compared to the road bike, the speed you can get is lower and it is more tiring to use.
Tour Bike
If you say you can travel long distances, you cannot use a road bike for a long time because it is not comfortable, and mountain bike is heavy, so you can take it on the long road. tiring. Then the touring bike is what you need. Tour bikes are similar to mountain bikes but without shock absorbers or have very small suspension. You will have your bags and cargo on the long road, and you do not want a shock absorber weight on top of it.. So much so that most touring bikes do not even have a footrest, because even that weight is too much on the long road.. In addition, touring bikes usually have 28” rims, unlike mountain bikes, this provides a serious advantage on long roads.. In addition, touring bikes have a longer wheelbase, so the ride comfort is higher.
Folding Bike
Another type of bike you can use in the city is folding bikes.. For example, if you go by bike and return by bus, folding bike will be very practical for you.. Thanks to its 20” wheels and the fact that they can be folded in half, it fits in a bag.. They have a weight close to a mountain bike.. It is difficult to go uphill and accelerate due to the small wheels.
City Bike
The one with 26” rims and thick and toothed wheels.. You can choose the city bike, which is a type of bike that you can use in an upright riding position, comfortable and not too fast.. These bikes are equipped with mudguards, saddles at the front or rear, and similar accessories.. In addition, in some models, the handlebars are turned towards you, which increases your comfort and gives you a more upright riding position.
Hybrid Bicycles
Also known as hybrid bikes. Hybrid bikes are a combination of road and mountain bikes.. Although there are various models, generally; It has straight handlebars like a mountain bike and light and thin wheels like a road bike. This allows you to go faster with less effort while having a straight and comfortable stance.. Of course, due to the thin tires, such bikes are not suitable for off-road riding, there is no suspension system anyway.. Hybrid bikes are suitable for asphalt and dirt roads without many stones/pits.
Tandem Bikes
Various models of tandem bikes, known as tandem bikes, for up to 7 people there are also. It is not as difficult as it seems to drive, of course, it can be difficult for the one who turns it when a person does not pedal..
Horizontal Bike
This is not the kind of bike you can find anywhere. Gökben and Nicolas, who went on a world tour with their horizontal bikes in 2014, which made us aware of the horizontal bike; aka Frogs on Wheels.
Horizontal bikes have a more aerodynamic structure as they are lower than normal bikes, which allows you to go faster with less effort.. As you can see from the photo below, you use it almost lying down, so it is quite comfortable.. Of course, there are also some disadvantages; most importantly, the number of manufacturers is very low, so this type of bike is quite expensive compared to others, another disadvantage is its low maneuverability.. However, considering that the recumbent bike is not for use in the city, but rather for long roads, this is not a significant disadvantage.. It’s different from other bikes to use, so you go through a learning phase, which seems like a disadvantage, but Frogs on Wheels sees it more as an advantage because it makes the bike less likely to run.. Because the probability of the stealer using it is very low..
Electric Bicycle
Electric bicycles with a motor and battery have pedal-assisted models, as well as models that go directly with engine power without the need to pedal. has. In my personal opinion, electric bicycles are not very suitable for Turkey, if you live in a country with developed bicycle paths such as the Netherlands, you can use them very comfortably while commuting and you can reach your workplace without getting tired and sweating.. However, unfortunately, there is no proper bike path in Turkey.. If you’re going to use it among cars, you can choose a motorcycle instead of an electric bike.
Time Trial Bike
As the name suggests, even splits have a great importance in these races.. For this reason, time trial bikes have an aerodynamic structure as much as possible.. At speeds above 30 km/h, competitors spend more than 80% of their power against air resistance.. Therefore, it has a riding position that minimizes air resistance.
BMX
BMXs that resemble a children’s bicycle with their small wheels bikes customized for stunts. The biggest feature is that the front sets can rotate 360 degrees.. In addition, they are strong enough to withstand hard jumps.
Triathlon
Triathlon; It is a type of competition where swimming, cycling and running sports are performed one after the other and require serious endurance.. triathlon bikes are similar to time trial bikes as the competitions are against the clock. Since there will be jogging after the bike, there is a high riding position in order not to cause pain from the back leg and waist muscles.
