Top 5 Bikes You Should Ride on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Posted on by Beckworth & Co
Biking has come back in a big way since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. As evidenced by the obvious rise in bikes and cycling accessories, more and more people from various age groups are joining the pedal-powered revolution, may it be for fitness, leisure, or just to cut down on transportation costs.
Biking is a great alternative to running since it’s easier on the knees but can still give you a good cardio workout. Your bike can also take you places you ordinarily won’t be able to walk or run to. However, choosing your first bike can be a bit confusing if you’re a beginner since there are several different categories of bikes and a number of different specs you have to get acquainted with.
If you’re rearing to go out and ride without bothering with boring specifications and whatnot, here are five bikes that may fit the bill of what you are looking for.
Great for: leisure biking at the park and similar spots.
If you're looking to ride mostly for leisure but are not too keen on covering more than a few kilometers, then a folding bike is a good option. You may also want to get this if you're only a casual biker and don't want to put a bike carrier on your car.
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Complaints
Attractive design
One of the top choices for folding bikes
Made by an established bike company
Well-made but affordable
A customer complained that it is hard to fold and keep folded
Needs a strap or something to tie it together to keep it folded
If you're looking for a bike you can ride in the forest or over any uneven terrain, you might want to try getting a trails bike. Good trail bikes can be expensive but they can be dreadfully boring to ride on normal roads, so if you want to see if you actually need one, the Dynacraft is an affordable option you may want to consider.
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Great beginner trail bike
Very affordable option for kids
Looks good for an entry level bike
Several customers complained of packaging issues
Stock seats are not comfortable
Stock tires may need replacing
Several customers complained of bent rims out of the box
If you want a bike that you can ride on the streets and off-road, then a fat bike is for you. This is fun, versatile bike that can be used by bigger cyclists but don't expect that you'd be able to keep up with road bikes or mountain bikes.
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Made by an established company
Very affordable
Can be used even in snow
Great for heavier riders
One customer complained of a cheaply-made disc brake and several other parts that broke
If you want a bike that's better for covering greater distances in the city compared to a folding bike, then a city bike is what you need. Even though its not as aggressive as a road bike nor rugged as a mountain bike, you can still get some decent speed and maneuverability while seated comfortably with a city bike.
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Complaints
Decent build for its price
Good design and looks quite stylish
Stock seats and handles are comfortable
Can be difficult to assemble
The instructions that come with it are hard to understand
The Forcella is a great bike for those who want to get into road cycling. since it is an endurance bike, it will be more comfortable for long rides and climbs but you won't get left behind by aero racing bikes.
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Made by an established bike company
Affordable, upgradeable option
A step up from entry level road racers
Stock seats are not comfortable
Some customers complained about tension problems on the wheels
There are a number of other better competing models in the same price range
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