Bike type(s) you are interested in
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hybrid bike
Ideal for commuting and city use, the typical hybrid is a happy compromise between a racer and a mountain bike. Almost all hybrids have a wide range of gears, plenty of space for mudguards, and the provision to fit a luggage rack.
touring bike
The traditional touring bike has drop handlebars and is fully kitted out for long multi-day rides with pannier racks, mudguards, drinks bottle holders etc.
trekking bike
A european trekking bike is a cross between a hybrid and a touring bike, ideal for longer trips and light off-road use
mountain bike
A mountain bike is ideal for off-road use but will be less efficient on-road than a hybrid or a racer because of its suspension and fat, knobbly tyres
urban mountain bike
An urban mountain bike will normally have slicker tyres than a normal mountain bike, and often no suspension, making it more suitable for on-road use. Think of it more as a tough hybrid than a mountain bike
drop-bar road bike / racer
Traditional road bike or racing bike with skinny tyres and drop handlebars. Ideal for speedy riding, but may not have the facility to fit proper mudguards or a luggage rack
flat-bar road bike / fast hybrid
Halfway between a hybrid and a road bike, the flat-bar racer can be thought of as a racing bike but with flat handlebars, or as a fast and light hybrid
classic town bike / shopping bike
Ideal for shopping and commuting on flatter terrain, these will typically have no gears or a 3-speed hub gear, and often fairly poor brakes
dutch-style bike
A continental city bike is ideal for commuting on flattish terrain. They normally have mudguards, pannier rack, and perhaps a chainguard and/or hub gears, making them very practical if rather heavy
singlespeed / fixed gear
A single-speed or fixed gear bike keeps it simple with no gears to worry about. Popular with hardcore commuters and cycle couriers
folding bike
A folding bike is ideal for anyone who regularly needs to put their bike on a train, bus or in the car. Although a small-wheeled folding bike may be less efficient than a full-sized bike over longer distances or with lots of luggage, most are surprisingly capable nowadays
Frame type(s) you would consider
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conventional ('gents') frame
conventional frame with a normal, horizontal or near-horizontal top tube. Sometimes called a men's frame, but plenty of women ride them too.
step-through open ('ladies') frame
open, step-through frame with a dropped top tube for easy mounting/dismounting; better for skirts and very loose trousers. Often called a women's frame, but there's no reason why men can't ride one, as is common in e.g. Holland, Denmark and Germany
female-specific geometry frame
conventional frame with a near-horizontal top tube, but slightly different frame geometry supposedly optimised for female body proportions, but may suit some men too, especially if you have shorter arms or prefer a more upright position
unisex frame
unisex or generic frame which does not fall into any specific category, so is suitable for a wide range of different people
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