Foldable Bikes Party: Best bike: our buyer's guide to which bicycle type you should buy

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Best bike: our buyer's guide to which bicycle type you should buy

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Picking the best bike to suit you can be a tricky task. Whether you want to get to work, get fit or just explore the countryside, the bicycle is the perfect tool to do that, but there are a confusingly huge — and growing — number of different types to choose from.

Our guide will run you through all the styles of bike on offer today so you can find the best one for your needs.

It’s important to have a think about what you want to do with your bike and where you’ll be going because the best bike for you totally depends on this. Whether you want to commute to work, get muddy thrills in the countryside or go on long road rides, there’s a bike that can do that.

Your choice of bike will depend on your own tastes, and the kind of distance and terrain you want to ride. There are many different types of cycling and a multitude of bikes that'll let you achieve them. Whether you’re an urban commuter, a lightning-quick road racer, an off-road trail blaster, downhill nutter, fixed-wheel fanatic, gravel path explorer or something else, there's a suitable bike out there for you.

(This article was updated in November 2016)