Pedaling Preferences CHOOSING A BIKE Pick a question!               If you don't know what kind of bike you want, ask yourself this question: Why do I want a bike? Choose an answer that meets your needs: I want to ride a bike to school. It looks like fun to ride on sidewalks or bike paths. I want to ride on hills and rugged trails. I want to do lots of stunts and tricks. I want to ride with a partner, like maybe a grownup. I want to race!               OK, now make another choice. I might want to ride anywhere, including rugged trails and hills. I will only be riding on streets and roads. I might want to ride on gravel trails, but not rugged, off-road trails.     Back to main choices   HOME | Preferences | Protection | Parts | Pros | Past | Pleasure | Performance | Puzzles | About Us | Bibliography | Links