Bicycles are great for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, exercise more, or leisurely explore their city or outdoor trails. If you’re new to the cyclist community, explore our beginner’s guide to buying and owning a bike below!
What To Consider When Buying a Bike
Its Purpose
The first thing to consider when shopping for a new bike is how you’ll use it. Will this bike be your new way to commute to work, or will you use it primarily for leisurely weekend rides? Do you want a capable road bike, or do you need a mountain bike best suited for beginners? Once you decide the basic purpose of your future bike, you’ll narrow down your choices significantly.
Your Budget
Of course, whether you’re shopping for a bike, a car, or a house, you’ll want to plan a budget and stick to it as best you can. Knowing the bike’s functionality will also help you set a budget—if this is your primary transportation, you can invest in a more high-quality model than something you plan to ride just for fun. Also, consider the many essentials and ancillary gear cyclists need when setting the budget.
The Beginner’s Guide to Owning a Bike
Cycling Gear Essentials
Now that you own a bike, you’ll need the cyclist’s essentials. This equipment will keep your bicycle operating smoothly, securely, and comfortably. Some of the essentials every cyclist needs include:
- Bike lock
- Lights
- Helmet
- Spare tire tube
- Tire levers
- Multi-tool
Storage Considerations
Now that you’ve got a bike, you’ll have to figure out where to keep it! If you’ll have to store the bike for months in the winter, you’ll want a storage area or garage that’s spacious enough to keep your bike safe but well out of the way of other items, vehcles, or pathways. There are also plenty of vertical bike storage options, so consider whether bike storage hooks or racks will suit your needs. You just need to find the right fit for your bike and situation.
Bestseller No. 1
ROCKBROS Bike/Bicycle Phone Front Frame Bag, Waterproof, Tube Bag,Cycling Pouch, Bike Accessories for Men Compatible Phone Under 7”
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Bestseller No. 2
Lamicall Bike Phone Holder, Motorcycle Mount - Motorcycle Phone Holder, Handlebar Cell Phone Clamp, Scooter Phone Clip for iPhone 16 Pro Max/Plus, 15 Pro Max, S10, S20, More 4.7" to 6.8" Smartphones
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Bestseller No. 3
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- 【 Metal Safety Lock】 The bike phone holder has a metal security lock at the back, help you lock the cellphone more steady, make sure the safety of the phone in high-speed cycling. The upgrade up...
Bestseller No. 4
ROCKBROS Bike Water Bottle Holder Ultra-Light Bicycle Bottle Cages with Screws Tool, Universal Bike Cup Holder Rack for Road MTB Bikes…
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- Wear-resistant Quality:The bike water bottle holder made of high quality PC material, ultra-light, only 35g, will not attrit the bicycle frame and easy to install. Great for road, mountain, hybrid,...
- Easy to Install: With installation tool and two pairs of screws. Even if your kids go to Install. It takes less than 60 seconds to install these bicycle water bottle holder. Use an 3mm Allen wrench to...
- Universal Fit:This lightweight water bottle holder is designed to fit most sized of cycling water bottles. Specifically designed for a cyclist, it allows you to access your water bottle while riding...
- Colorful Design: Has a nice finish that doesn't scratch or mark the bottle. Perfect color match to your frame. It is more safer and flexible, not only suit for standard size bike water bottles, likes...
Bestseller No. 5
Comfortable Seat Cushion for Men Women with Dual Shock Absorbing Ball Memory Foam Waterproof Wide Bicycle Saddle Fit for Road Bikes
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- ★ERGONOMIC DESIGN★Our bike seat is padded by thicken widened high-density memory foam, soft and comfortable. Bike saddle cushion surface is non-slip wear-resistant leather. Airflow vent in middle...
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Bestseller No. 6
Bicycle Repair Bag With Tire Pump, Portable Tool Kit for Camping Travel - Patches, Inflator, Maintenance Essentials All in One Safety Kit
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Bestseller No. 7
SpeedBox 3.4 Compatible with Yamaha E-Bikes Wabasch or Crosscore RC/E-Bike Tuning-Chip
- The tuning kit can be activated directly on your e-bike’s display. After pressing the LIGHT button or ↑↓↑↓, a value of 99 km/h (62 mph) is displayed and from now on you will be able to ride...
- You can set the maximum speed of an electric assistance by changing modes three levels down and then three levels up. An actual speed limit will be displayed after that. The maximum speed of an...
- A new feature in this SpeedBox version is the possibility of activating the double-click function in SpeedBox app. By activating this function, the lights become independent of tuning. By...
- When connecting the SpeedBox chip to an e-bike you will find connectors colored to make installation very simple. If you have any troubles with installation or disassembly, do not hesitate to contact...
- Electric bikes equipped with SpeedBox products can be used exclusively on private property and entirely at one’s own risk. The use of SpeedBox may void the warranty of your ebike.
We hope our guide on buying and owning a bike makes it easier for beginners to find their ideal bike and take care of it well. Luckily, there are tons of resources for cyclists, beginners, and veterans, from online forums to cyclist clubs, so if you still have questions, it won’t be hard to find answers!