Want to find a quality bike for your son’s 18th birthday? He still hasn’t passed his driver’s test yet and being so bummed about not passing this year puts you in a position you never wanted to be in. You actually wanted to get him a car but it isn’t possible at the time. Giving your son a bike is the next best thing. Actually, some people believe biking is better than driving. You could skip the traffic if you are riding on the road (although we don’t recommend this) or even go on the sidewalk. Here is a guide on finding a quality bike.
Go to some local stores in your area and check out the bikes. See how they are priced. You will notice that bikes that have more gadgets might be priced higher than those that don’t. Pay attention to the gears and also the quality in the brakes. You’ll want to find a bike with many gears that is also easy to press down on the brakes.
Also, when you are in the stores – place your hands on the tire. Do they feel thick or are they very thin? A bike with thick tires will be more stable.
Check for special add-ons. Some bikes will include a helmet while others have water bottle holders. Some of these things can be very useful when riding a bike.
Once you have compared some of the bikes in stores, it is time to go online and look through some of the reviews people have posted. We always suggest using Amazon anytime you want to get a closer look at a product. People are honest buyers and will let you know the pros and cons of a certain product.
Overall, if you are getting a bike for someone special – make sure you show them a bike magazine. This way they can pick out their favorite models and you can work from that.
Go to some local stores in your area and check out the bikes. See how they are priced. You will notice that bikes that have more gadgets might be priced higher than those that don’t. Pay attention to the gears and also the quality in the brakes. You’ll want to find a bike with many gears that is also easy to press down on the brakes.
Also, when you are in the stores – place your hands on the tire. Do they feel thick or are they very thin? A bike with thick tires will be more stable.
Check for special add-ons. Some bikes will include a helmet while others have water bottle holders. Some of these things can be very useful when riding a bike.
Once you have compared some of the bikes in stores, it is time to go online and look through some of the reviews people have posted. We always suggest using Amazon anytime you want to get a closer look at a product. People are honest buyers and will let you know the pros and cons of a certain product.
Overall, if you are getting a bike for someone special – make sure you show them a bike magazine. This way they can pick out their favorite models and you can work from that.