A Nice Comfortable Ride
Not every cyclist is concerned about speed, many cycle for enjoyment and so look for bikes with the most comfortable features.
Features which will make for a comfortable ride
Wide tyres or half way between slicks and mountain tyres. You don’t necessarily want a full width mountain bike tyre as on the road this width will slow you down.
Wide Gear Range. The more gears you have, the easier you can pedal on the flat or up hill. If you get an inner ring with 24 teeth, this should prove adequate for even the slowest pedellar.
Suspension Seat / Fork. Some bikes come with suspension seats which offer cushioning for a bumpy ride. Suspension forks also help for difficult terrain, but, they are not essential. A carbon fork will definitely help provide a more comfortable ride. Steel is also a good material.
This bike has fully adjustable stem for a comfortable position.
Fully adjustable handlebars. The Classic sit up and beg bikes offer a more comfortable ride because it is a natural position to be in. Make sure the handlebars and stem are fully adjustable.
Mudguards and Panniers
Mudguards are essential for keeping rain off your clothes. At the very least have a rear mudguard to prevent water splashing up your back.
This bike also comes with a chain guard and skirt guard, great for keeping clothes oil free.
Also, consider extras like bells and mirrors to make cycling more enjoyable and less stress free.
Well Padded Saddle.
A good saddle makes a big difference. But, beware a bigger saddle doesn’t always mean more comfortable. A classic brooks leather saddle is a good thing to aim for.
Best Comfort Bikes
For the most comfortable bikes have a look at the hybrid bikes, which offer a good balance between comfort and practicality. The most comfortable bikes are
- Best hybrid Bikes
- Hybrid Bikes at Evans Cycles
- Dawes Diploma bike
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Good point about the right saddle as this causes more people to stop cycling that almost anything else. The problem is the intense pressure that conventional saddles put on the sensitive perineum area and this not only leads to numbness in both men and women but also potential health issues such as erectile dysfunction, urinary tracts infections, boils and irritation. A US study recently showed that riding with a noseless saddle resolves these problems and ECD has more information on this and other issues on its website (www.ecdsports.com). They have just launched a new noseless saddle and it was tested by Tom Kevill Davies, the Hungry Cyclist, on a road trip to Paris recently – he was very positive about the benefits (http://www.thehungrycyclist.com/blog/2009/06/ecd-introduce-radical-new-cycling-seat.html).
“The problem is the intense pressure that conventional saddles put on the sensitive perineum area and this not only leads to numbness in both men and women but also potential health issues such as erectile dysfunction, urinary tracts infections, boils and irritation. A US study recently showed that riding with a noseless saddle resolves these problems and ECD has more information on this and other issues on its website (www.ecdsports.com). They have just launched a new noseless saddle and it was tested by Tom Kevill Davies, the Hungry Cyclist, on a road trip to Paris recently he was very positive about the benefits (http://www.thehungrycyclist.com/blog/2009/06/ecd-introduce-radical-new-cycling-seat.html).”
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