Comparing+Bikes

Comparing Mountain Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, and Road Bikes



__This is a mountain bike:__ It has a very rigid frame that is there to hold up in all-terrain conditions. The handle bars are straight with a sleek bend that is good for maneuvering through the woods and trails. shocks on the front fork and thick tires absorb shock from constantly changing conditions. The components are built rugged, and are meant to be durable in extreme conditions.


 * -26 inch tires-- 6.8 ft circumference.**


 * -HIGH GEAR: 28 teeth on front chain, 13 on rear.**
 * --for every turn of the pedal, the rider will go 14.65 ft.**


 * -LOW GEAR: 48 teeth on front chain, 34 on back.**
 * -- for every turn of the pedal, the rider will go 9.59 feet.**

__This is a road bike (Lance Armstrong's racing bike):__ The frame is made from carbon fiber or other exotic materials that are very light.The handle bars are very low and sloped to be more aerodynamic, to go faster. These bikes can be very fragile, and are intended for professional and experienced riders. __Road bikes are designed with speed and maneuverability in mind__, and as such are very light and have a rigid fork (front wheel holder). They have sloped, rounded handlebars, many gears, and smoother tires to create less friction on the road. the tires are thin and large, allowing for more distance per wheel turn. Brakes are usually precision disc brakes, which allow for maneuverability and quick speed adjustments.

__BIANCHI S.A.S.S Single Speed Bicycle__: This is a form of a hybrid. This bike has a rigid and light frame. the handle bars are like a mountain bike, as well as precision disc brakes. **this bike is designed for trails and street, urban or forest.** A single gear and thick balloon tires make this bike ride comfortably and makes it durable and rugged. the lack of extra gears makes the bike lighter and more resistant to damage-- the chain is much less likely to pop off.


 * - 32 teeth on front chain, 16 on rear.**
 * - 26 inch tires, with a 6.8 ft circumference.**
 * - For every turn of the pedal, the wheel will turn twice, causing the rider to go 13.6 feet per pedal turn.**

Different bikes are meant for different conditions. __Road bikes are meant for speed and racing, while mountain and hybrids allow for more variability in terrain and conditions__. Different bikes allow for different riding styles and different applications-- a Tour de France rider would not ride a mountain bike for competition due to it's smaller tires, heavier frame, and aerodynamics, and a mountain biker wouldn't use a road bike in the forest because of lack of stability and fragility when facing uneven terrain.


 * BOTTOM LINE: If you are looking for speed and not expecting off roading, get a road or racing bike. Get a mountain bike if you want to go off the beaten path. If you want some of both, get a hybrid bike or parts and customize it to your liking!**