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How To Choose The Best Urban Road Bike For You

Racing bikes are good bikes and they all have similar traits to them. The light weight frame that you might have to your bike may be made of some light weight metal such as aluminum. The wheels that you are riding on called tires are made to be able to withstand high pressures. The handle bars are slightly lower than usual and the gears and brakes may be in a cluster so you don't have to take your hands off the grips anytime.

If you just like to simply go on an easy going bike ride, than more than likely a racing type of bike isn't for you. The bike and its wheels are made smaller for lighter weight and the breaks are made for light weight also and not a quick stop so you may want another bike like a mountain bike. The gear ratio is probably going to be a lot longer on a racing bike to gain speed but you can get another bike such as the mountain bike that you can climb steep hills and mountains with, with ease.

With a light weight frame that you can pick up with one hand and the tight positions you may have to sit will make you accelerate at high speeds higher than a normal bike. The way the bike is made is to limit the wind and create a good position for the rider. With owning a racing bike they can reach pretty high speeds up to 35 mph I would say or at least what I have seen. They might be able to go even faster but I am not a bike rider fan so I wouldn't know.

Another thing that racing bikes don't have that a regular bike would is mud flaps to keep you from getting mud all over the back of your legs and bottom. Mudguards are good when riding in a dirt environment or a muddy road. As I stated this is also a choice that goes with a regular bike and not available in racing bikes.

Although you might have been thinking of getting a racing bike, and might have had the rack up for it in the garage already. It might not be the bike for you if you just like to go on easy rides and not fast speedy races. Other people may prefer to challenge their friends or family when owning a racing bike, but the family just may like the regular bikes too. Just choose whichever bike is right for you and what you want out of it. Don't get the bike that you just want to have to own, get the bike that's right for you and that you will enjoy riding.

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Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about bicycle accessories as well as bicycle clothing at http://www.bicyclepartsandclothing.com

Scattante CFR Race Road Bike $2299 Scattante CFR Race Road Bike. With its feathery-light 3K-weave carbon frame, full-carbon fork, reliable Shimano Ultegra 6700 components and TRP brakes, the Scattante CFR Race road bike is fully equipped to live up to its name. But you don't have to race it to fully appreciate it. The frame has a BB30 shell to lighten the weight and add stiffness for enhanced pedaling efficiency, whether you're driving through a corner in a crit or sizing up the scenery on a leisurely backroads spin. The layups of the oversized, asymmetric tapered carbon tubes are tuned to optimize the balance of stiffness, strength, weight and resilience, making any ride -- at any speed -- more comfortable, more controlled and more responsive. From pavement pacing to podium chasing, you can count on the CFR Race to deliver top performance and one of cycling's best high-end road bike values.

Pearl Izumi Women's Race Mountain Bike Shoes $119.99 Pearl Izumi Women's Race Mountain Bike Shoes. Pearl Izumi Race Mountain Bike women's cycling shoes deliver benchmark off-road performance and comfort in a light and affordable package with top-of-the-line features like 1:1 Power Plate and 1:1 Anatomic Buckle Closure System.

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Continental Race King 2.2 Mountain Bike Tire $34.99 Continental Race King 2.2 Mountain Bike Tire. Irina Kalentieva of Team Topeak/Ergon took the first prototype of the Continental Race King Mountain Bike Tire to the podium at the 2007 UCI World Championships. And it won't be long until the word victory becomes synonymous with this fast rolling XC tire.

2012 Diamondback Viper BMX Race Bike $169.99 2012 Diamondback Viper BMX Race Bike. If you're looking for a classic BMX race bike at a great price, you've found it in the Diamondback Viper. It has a sturdy high-tensile steel frame and fork, super-strong, one-piece steel crank, FSA headset, and rugged, 36-hole aluminum wheels that accelerate fast off the line and stay true, race after race.

GORE BIKE WEAR Race Power Overshoes $79.99 GORE BIKE WEAR Race Power Overshoes. The windproof and waterproof Race Power overshoes fit perfectly over any cycling shoe. Stretch material ensures dry warmth and its tight fit won't slow you down or flap in the wind.

Bike Race $34.99 Bike Race - Giclee Print

WTB Bronson 2.1 Race Mountain Bike Tire $59.99 WTB Bronson 2.1 Race Mountain Bike Tire. Just like its namesake, the tough-guy actor, Charles Bronson, WTB's Bronson 2.1 Race Mountain Bike tire is tough, rugged, and can handle itself in any situation. With burly, square lugs that grip in the corners, roll easily over hardpack and shed mud by the fistful, the Bronson is an all-around action hero you can count on when the going gets rough.

WTB Weirwolf Race 2.1 Mountain Bike Tire $59.99 WTB Weirwolf Race 2.1 Mountain Bike Tire. The WTB WeirWolf Race 2.1 Mountain Bike tire offers more consistent traction at all lean angles, and increases rolling speed thanks to a tight center knobs design. Racer and Mountain Bike tire designer, Mark Weir added terraced knobs to provide even more working edges around turns. The more you lean, the more tread will bite into the trail. Mount the WTB WeirWolf for big mountain cross county rides, Super D races or DH adventures.

Scattante CFw Race Women's Road Bike $1899 Scattante CFw Race Women's Road Bike. It's full carbon. It's full fun. It's built for comfort. It's built for you -- if you're a woman, that is. The new Scattante CFw Race is a full-featured road bike designed especially for the woman cyclist. The lightweight C-4 carbon fiber frame features women's-specific geometry, and the seatpost, stem, handlebars and crank arms are sized to enhance comfort, improve handling and maximize pedaling efficiency. Spec'd with Shimano's Ultegra 6700 components to ensure precise and reliable shifting ride after ride, the Scattante CFw Race is beyond compare when it comes to performance, comfort and value.

Headsweats Race Hat White $19.99 Headsweats Race Hat White.

Shimano PD-M540 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals $59.99 Shimano PD-M540 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals. Trickle-down technology from the race-proven, XTR mountain bike pedal for the entry to mid-level rider.

2011 GT Fueler BMX Bike $545 2011 GT Fueler BMX Bike. GT's Fueler is tricked out to compete. This top-of-the-line BMX race bike features a full chromoly frame and fork, heat-treated crank, 25/9T gearing, race-ready components from Affix and Xposure, and more.

2010 Mavic Pulse Mountain Bike Shoes $69.99 2010 Mavic Pulse Mountain Bike Shoes. Is your finger on the pulse of all the local mountain bike races? Then these race-ready Mountain Bike shoes are exactly what you need to get started.

On-Bike Road Race Experienced $14.99 On-Bike Road Race Experienced

Race Face Ride XC Crankset $99.99 Race Face Ride XC Crankset. This signature Race Face mountain bike crankset with a new external bottom bracket system delivers superior performance at an excellent value.

Scattante R-670 Road Bike $1299 Scattante R-670 Road Bike. The new Scattante R-670 is one of the best values in a race-worthy aluminum road bike you're likely to find. The XRL aluminum frame is stiff enough for efficient power transfer, yet resilient enough for comfort on the longest rides. The carbon fork and seat stays tame road vibrations even further, and the Shimano Ultegra 6700 components ensure precise, crisp, reliable shifts even under load. You don't have to race the R-670 to appreciate it, but it's nice to know it won't let you down if you do.

Race Face Single Chainring $35.99 Race Face Single Chainring. Designed and machined in Race Face's Vancouver, BC facility, and tested on the North Shore and in the Whistler Bike Park, the Race Face single chainring arrives on the scene with an impressive resume. It's stiff and strong enough to satisfy downhillers and dirt jumpers, and light enough to light up the faces of XC racers and single-speeders who demand high performance.

Mavic Race Socks $9.99 Mavic Race Socks. Cool comfort and classic colors come together in these race-ready, cycling socks.

Sun Race 7-speed Freewheel $29.99 Sun Race 7-speed Freewheel. The Sun Race 7-speed freewheel provides stable and accurate shifting for rolling or flat terrain for both road and mountain bicycles.

Mavic Race SL Ti Road Pedals $249.99 Mavic Race SL Ti Road Pedals. These carbon-reinforced Mavic Race SL Ti Road Bike Pedals transfer all your hard-earned energy into instant acceleration!

Continental Ultra Race Folding Road Tire $39.99 Continental Ultra Race Folding Road Tire. This quick and nimble road bike tire will leave your competitive comrades gasping for air behind you.

Continental Ultra Race Wire Road Tire $40.99 Continental Ultra Race Wire Road Tire. This quick and nimble road bike tire will leave your competitive comrades gasping for air behind you.

Michelin Pro 3 Race Road Tire $34.99 Michelin Pro 3 Race Road Tire. Michelin's new Pro 3 Race road bike racing tire uses a dual-compound tread to give you 40% more cornering grip and 20% more straight-line traction than its predecessor, the Pro 2 Race!

Michelin Pro 3 Race Road Tire 25c $39.99 Michelin Pro 3 Race Road Tire 25c. Michelin's new Pro 3 Race road bike racing tire uses a dual-compound tread to give you 40% more cornering grip and 20% more straight-line traction than the Pro 2 Race.

Giro Privateer Mountain Bike Shoes $149.99 Giro Privateer Mountain Bike Shoes. The Privateer Mountain Bike shoes give you all the benefits of high-end trail and race shoes without the hefty price tag. The benchmark stiffness of DuPont's Zytel nylon outsole, the high-traction design of dual-density lugs and the breathability of a microfiber upper rivals the performance of some of the best Mountain Bike shoes on the market. The Privateer is built on the same Precision Fit last as Giro's top-level shoes and features a molded EVA footbed with antimicrobial treatment and medium arch support for the most comfortable fit. Ratcheting buckle and two Velcro straps make adjustments a cinch.

2010 Mavic Razor Mountain Bike Shoes $109.99 2010 Mavic Razor Mountain Bike Shoes. Race-ready, cross-country cycling shoes for the budget minded rider: Ergo Lite ratchet with an Energy Grip outsole and reinforced upper with 3D mesh.

Scattante Race Socks $4.99 Scattante Race Socks. This cycling sock provides the ultimate in quick-drying comfort for your feet!

Elite Custom Race Cage $19.99 Elite Custom Race Cage. The first-ever, self-adjusting cycling cage that adapts to the diameter of your water bottle.

Race Face Next Flat Bar $99.99 Race Face Next Flat Bar. With the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any carbon bars you can get your hands on, the Race Face Next bar is XC-light and DH-tough. That means you can enjoy the benefits of a lighter, better-handling bike without cringing every time you thunk a tree or dismount involuntarily in a rock garden.

Giro Athlon Mountain Bike Bicycle Helmet $69 Giro Athlon Mountain Bike Bicycle Helmet. If your mountain bike riding style involves a timing chip and number plate, then you'll be relieved to know that Giro has developed a competition-specific bike Bicycle Helmet just for you. Compact shape, 23 Wind Tunnel vents and low-profile P.O.V. visor maximize comfort and performance on the race course.

2012 Giro Athlon Mountain Bike Bicycle Helmet $121.49 2012 Giro Athlon Mountain Bike Bicycle Helmet. If your mountain bike riding style involves a timing chip and number plate, then you'll be relieved to know that Giro has developed a competition-specific bike Bicycle Helmet just for you. Compact shape, 23 Wind Tunnel vents, low-profile P.O.V. visor and the new Roc Loc 5 retention system maximize comfort, fit and performance on the race course.

2010 Fuji Cross Pro Cyclocross Bike $1299 2010 Fuji Cross Pro Cyclocross Bike. The Fuji Cross Pro Cyclocross Bike is one road bike you'll love to throw over your shoulder. SRAM Rival 20-speed drivetrain blends race-proven technology with ergonomic perfection to give you a new level of shifting performance. Fuji PGC alloy handlebar, stem and seatpost guarantee cyclocross-worthy strength, style and performance.

2011 Focus Super Bud 3.0 Mountain Bike $1999.99 2011 Focus Super Bud 3.0 Mountain Bike. Go fast. Go far. Get there in comfort on a Focus Super Bud 3.0 full-suspension mountain bike. It features a hydroformed aluminum frame that's rugged and lightweight, a trail-taming Fox fork/rear shock combo and a competition-ready Shimano XT drivetrain. Whether you live to race, love to challenge your skills or just enjoy getting out and exploring, the Super Bud 3.0 will bring a new level of performance and control to the Mountain Bike table.

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