Instead of getting into the full subway, many people currently prefer to get on their bikes. If you don't have one, you should consider a few points when buying.
- The corona virus has turned some people who are not fit to exercise into a sports cannon - walking and cycling are the trend.
- But when the old bike is getting old and needs a new one, many consumers are unsettled.
- RUHR24.de * reveals what needs to be considered if you want to buy a new bike .
Dortmund - The Corona Virus Crisis * seems to be bringing up completely new sides: the sporty side, the side that wants to move in the fresh air. At least you might think so if the bike dealers believe it. Because they are currently experiencing a real bicycle boom , as RUHR24.de * reports. But people who want to buy a bike have to consider a few things.
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Buying a bike - there are a few things to consider
Whether just in your free time to scrape off the Corona pounds * or finally back for work (who wants to sit in the crowded subway at the moment?): The bike is our loyal companion. But it also has to fit.
It is not recommended to put any bike in the shopping basket without thinking in the online shop . Newcomers should also think about what they actually want before going into the bike shop , because a bike is not just a bike .
Buying a bike: The city bike is the perfect companion in the city
What should it be: city bike , trekking bike , mountain bike or maybe an e-bike ? Different types of bikes meet different needs. Some are best suited for long distances , others more for a tour through the forest.
Cyclists who limit their excursions to well-known routes in the city are best served with a city bike . The city bike is loud bike magazine the perfect companion in the city . Who cycling not as a sport operates, but simply like to the wheel for shopping down should the city bike access.
Particularly practical for beginners: the city bike is usually already fully equipped, requires no additional accessories and offers space for a bicycle basket thanks to the luggage rack . In addition, the city bikes often have a deep entry - easy ascent and descent are guaranteed.
City bikes are often fully equipped and perfect for shopping trips.
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Buying a bike: The trekking bike goes to work or across fields and meadows
May it be something more? With the trekking bike the way to work or the bike tour on field and forest paths at the weekend is no problem. Trekking bikes have a stable diamond or trapezoidal frame and, like the city bike, are fully equipped.
The trekking bike can take on heavily loaded bike bags as well as long bike tours . It is the all-rounder among bicycles .
Buying a mountain bike: over hill and dale
Cyclists who like it a bit wilder, who want to explore the forest, meadows and mountains on two wheels , are well served with a mountain bike . The high frame stability offers a safe ride , but unlike the city or trekking bike , the mountain bike does not come with full equipment - lighting , mudguards and luggage carriers usually have to be attached.
Wide tires and a coarse profile ensure sufficient grip on loose soil in nature. With the small gears, longer and steeper gradients are no problem (more service articles on RUHR24.de *).
Rush to bike shops: the bike could be a winner of the crisis. The @FahrradClub is in favor of quickly established bike path networks. @FrauKrone: "Otherwise we will experience an unexpected flood of car traffic in Corona Phase 2." Https://t.co/MvM2YDz1M9
- ADFC (@FahrradClub) May 16, 2020Buy a bike: cross bike, racing bike or e-bike
A good mix of trekking bike and mountain bike is the cross bike . The way to work or even sporty driving in easy terrain are no problem with the two-wheeler . However, luggage carriers or lighting systems often have to be retrofitted for use in the city .
If you like it really fast, you should definitely take a racing bike . The light wheels are ideal for pedaling properly on asphalt. Rough terrain should be avoided with a racing bike - this can be uncomfortable.
Trending for a while: the e-bike . In the past few years, this has developed from a bicycle for older generations to a modern car replacement - more and more young people are now also opting for electrically operated bicycles .
Buying a bike: size matters
When it is certain which bike it should be, it is essential to pay attention to the size . The body does not necessarily have to be measured with a laser and it is also not necessary to analyze motion sequences via video , at least not if you are not a cyclist .
The trained eye of the bicycle seller and a test drive are often sufficient , as the ADFC reports. If there are problems with the wrists, back pain or knee pain while driving, such a bike fitting can reveal the causes and the expert can eliminate them.
Video: new bike trends
And the range of advice offered in online retail is also getting better. With 68 percent of bicycles sold, specialist retailers were still ahead of internet retailers (24 percent) in 2019. But online retailers are on the rise, as the German press agency reports. Because only a year earlier the gap was even clearer (70 to 11 percent).
Some companies also offer detailed advice online via chat, email or phone call . There, as in specialist shops , all pressing questions can be clarified with the specialist staff. Many online retailers also offer detailed size calculators . And the test drive is not omitted either, because many dealers offer a return guarantee of 30 days. If the bike does not fit, it can be returned. May
* RUHR24.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.