Hello again, Bike
Biking…something every other person in the world knows. For most people, it gets lost in their childhood. A number of those want it back. I am one of those people.
As a kid, biking was my ticket to adventure in my little protected world. It was my way to explore the dark, dangerous roads in a gated community. Nothing else mattered when I was on a bike. No two-foot, domesticated dog was going to chew off my foot. I was fearless. Those dogs couldn’t catch me even if they ran ‘til they got lost…even if that was only around the corner.
Biking was my little trip to the extreme. Wheelie-ing was so cool! We’d go around wheelie-ing on just about any incline we could find. Wooden planks, ramps for the disabled, potholes, small mounds in the park, rocks, another person’s foot, the sky’s the limit. It didn’t matter where; we just needed a little air. Let’s not forget speed. Ah yes, speed…and that awesome wind in your face feeling as you zip downhill.
Now, I can’t help but look for that again…on a level that’s a tad bit higher of course. It’s been quite a long time since I last hit the bike shop. A lot has changed since then. A preassembled bike might not be enough this time. But how do you know for sure?
Just like a glove, a bike works best when it fits. And you’re always at your best when you’re informed. So to get you started on what you need to learn and what you need to do, here are a few links:
- What type of Bike suits you? Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Touring, Recumbent, and Tandem…read on to learn more.
- Short but good introduction to the mountain biking world. It tells you about the things that you must consider when buying a bike. http://www.dirtworld.com/TipsAndTricks/TipsStory.asp?id=35
- Cross country, Trail, Downhill, Freeride, and Dirt Jump. Is it just me or do these sound like motocross events? They are actually the different types of mountain bikes available. This article helps you understand each one.
- Very extensive collection of resources/articles on how to buy a mountain bike. The author conveniently outlined everything to make a beginner easily understand what you need to know about mountain bikes.
- A compilation of more biking articles in case the ones above weren’t enough.
