Posted by Tangela,
The best place to do some research on the different kinds of bikes out there for men has to be the Internet. There have been books printed that give a great overview of what is out there. But the industry is always changing, therefore the web is the only real way to stay current. Choosing mens bikes can be difficult for a number of reasons. Usually the kind of biking that men want to do varies so much that you need to find a bike that meets the needs. Buying the wrong kind of bike can be a terrible mistake if you do not know what to look for.
I bought my bike online and it was a good decision. The first bike that arrived was damaged but I arranged for it to be returned and a new one was sent. I was a bit worried a first buying online as I wasn’t sure how safe it was, but everything went OK and I would buy online again.
The review sites for bikes are really great. There are so many review sites online most products you would ever want to buy have been covered. You need to be a bit careful what you’re reading as some of the review sites can be owned by people who have not actually bought the product but are giving their opinion with the impression they have bought the bike.
I like cyclingforums.com. It’s a great site for finding out all about bikes, how they work and what the best buys are. It’s a very popular forum with many members talking about all areas of cycling from road to mountain and from racing to professional cycling. It’s a great site with great chat with very knowledgeable people. Well worth a look.
I like to spend time browsing in the online forums. Sites like BikeForums is almost like being part of a cycling club. There is so much knowledge available in these forums. Ask as many questions as you like and you can be sure to get answers from folk who know what they’re talking about. If you’re thinking of buying a bike it’s a great place to ask your questions before making your choice.
I like to buy my bike accessories online. I find there is a much better choice than you can get in the shops now. Cycling is very popular but most of the stores focus on selling bikes and only have a small range of accessories.
There are many specialist bike sites for street, mountain, bmx bikes and others where you can get the latest information on what’s available. There is so much choice it can take you a week just to look at all the sites before deciding what you want. I’m really keen on mountain biking and find great information online.
I find the review sites are great to visit. On these sites you will find an expert who has bought the bike and tried it out and gives their opinion on all the good and bad points. I often look at Amazon and read the reviews given by people who have actually bought bikes from the site.
There’s lots of manufacturer’s websites online giving loads of information about their latest product. Most of the big manufacturer have a range of bikes to meet all different needs over a scale of prices. They can give you information about all the accessories they recommend for their bikes as well.