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 6.5”
- LARGE SPACE: Bike bag has enough inside room for long rides, holds a lot of stuff like iphone X, battery, energy gel, small tire pump, repair kits, keys, wallet etc. Perfect compatible with cellphones...
- HIGH SENSITIVE TOUCH SCREEN: The bike phone bag has a high sensitive TPU film window which can helps you use cellphone easily while riding, great way to see your activity while using maps on a ride....
- HUMANIZATION DESIGN: The bike phone mount bag has many humanization designs. A, The hidden earphone hole allows you answer the phone or enjoy music freely while cycling. B, reflective tapes on both...
- DURABLE & WATER RESISTANT: The bike top tube bag is made of ultralight and stylish carbon fiber material with sealed double zippers closure, which ensures the water doesn't flow into the bag.The sun...
- EASY TO INSTALL & QUICK RELEASE: 3 straps are firm enough to hold up on the bike, 1 velcro commuter strap on the front + 1 longer commuter strap on the upper bottom( the long strap can fixed the bag...
Bestseller No. 2
![LISEN Bike Phone Holder, [2024 Upgrade] Motorcycle Phone Mount, Bicycle Phone Holder, Handlebar Phone Mount, for iPhone Bike Mount, Bike Accessories, Bicycle Accessories for iPhone 4.7-7'Phone, Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FJGrZQ5ML.jpg)
LISEN Bike Phone Holder, [2024 Upgrade] Motorcycle Phone Mount, Bicycle Phone Holder, Handlebar Phone Mount, for iPhone Bike Mount, Bike Accessories, Bicycle Accessories for iPhone 4.7-7"Phone, Black
- [Ultra-Secure] With our uniquely designed bike phone holder mount, whether navigating bumpy roads or high-speed roads, your phone remains securely fastened to the handlebar. Its all-round shape firmly...
- [Simplest Installation] This bike phone holder handlebar is different from a normal one in the market, which requires multiple layers of silicone and other tools to help with installation. Those tiny...
- [100% Silicone Protection-Shockproof] This phone holder motorcycle features four non-slip silicone cushions and silicone pad on back, which completely wrap your phone. Even used on motorcycle...
- [Wide Compatibility for Phones] Universal phone holder for bike in the market is adjustable for 4.7-6.8", thickness up to 15mm (including phone case), but LISEN bike phone holder fits cell phones...
- [Wide Compatibility for Bike/Motorcycle/Bicycle/Scooter] With good compatibility, this handlebar phone mount can be applied to round-shaped 0.6-1.57" handlebars, so it's not only an excellent bike...
Bestseller No. 3
ROCKBROS Bike Water Bottle Holder Ultra-Light Bicycle Bottle Cages with Screws Tool, Universal Bike Cup Holder Rack for Road MTB Bikes…
- 【Secure and Sturdy】!!!The water bottle cage is suitable for bikes with pre-drilled screws holes, if the package received is missing screws, please contact us! The water bottle cages has arms that...
- 【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,...
- 【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...
- 【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...
- 【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,...
Bestseller No. 4
Lamicall Bike Phone Holder, Motorcycle Phone Mount - Motorcycle Handlebar Cell Phone Clamp, Scooter Phone Clip for iPhone 15 Pro Max/Plus, 14 Pro Max, S9, S10 and More 4.7" to 6.8" Smartphones
- Sturdy and Safe: A special shape of this motorcycle & bike phone holder grips each corner of your phone tightly. It ensures the safety of your cell phone attached to the bike handlebar even on a bumpy...
- Shockproof Protection: This bicycle accessories - adjustable bike phone mount comes with silicone pads that keep your phone from scratches and vibration. The motorcycle phone mount holds your phone...
- Wide Compatibility: These universal bike accessories bike cell phone holder for 4.7 and 6.8 inches with thickness up to 0.59“ (15mm, including phone case), like iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16...
- Adjustable Features: This motorcycle accessories easy to adjust the cellphone to horizontal or vertical screen. It is convenient to answer the phone, play music, GPS positioning during the riding.
- Easy Installation: One hand operation motorcycle phone mount is easy to install without tool. The extra 4 silicone pads make your phone fit better with handlebar, can add or remove the silicone pad...
Bestseller No. 5
NEKRASH Duck Bike Bell, Rubber Duck Bicycle Accessories with LED Light, Cute Propeller Handlebar Bicycle Horns for Kids Toddler Children Adults Sport Outdoor
- 1.FUNNY BIKE BELL: There is a air screw on the helmet, it will fast rotate when you cycling. You need to have a special and unique bike bell for your bike, here it is.
- 2.UNIQUE DESIGN:Duck bike bell design with 12 lumen yellow lights,45 decibel sounds, press or pinch the duck bell tail, and it will scream up.
- 3.EASY TO INSTALL:First, pull the bottom band of this duck bells and twine it on your bike stick, then hook it with the S shape hook, and finish the installation, so easy. You can do it by your hands,...
- 4.ADJUSTABLE:The propeller can rotate with the wind the helmets is detachable, you can take off helmet,the duck without a helmet is also very cute.
- 5.A VARIETY OF USE:Duck bike bell can be used as a bicycle, motorcycle bell, or can be placed on scooters and strollers. It can also be used as a patient pager, or it can be placed in a wheelchair,...
Bestseller No. 6
Bike Wheel Lights (2 Pack) - Waterproof LED Bicycle Spoke Lights Safety Tire Lights - Great Gift for Kids Adults - 30 Different Patterns Change - Bike Accessories - Black
- BRIGHT & SAFETY - Made of 14pcs colorful RGB LED lights. each led can flash 8 colors, Ultra Bright in the night. It can flash 30 different kinds of patterns, each pattern will be changed every 4...
- INTERESTING PATTERN EFFECT SHOWN DESIGN - controlled by riding speed, as picture shows, the faster you ride, the more complete and beautiful the patterns are! When riding speed reaches 13 mile/h, the...
- WATERPROOF AND EASY TO INSTALL - IP66 waterproof design. No longer worried about the bike wheel lights will be damaged when riding in rainy days, and it can be used in any weather conditions, but pls...
- TWO OPERATION MODES (AUTOMATIC LIGHTING, WITH MANUAL SWITCH) - This bike spoke lights are controlled by motion sensor & manual, differs from other bike wheel lights. After the bike spoke lights are...
- Buy confidently with our Money Back Guarantee - if for any reason you are not satisfied with your new bike wheel lights, you will receive a full refund no questions asked and hassle free. When the...
Bestseller No. 7
YS SY Bicycle Speedometer and Odometer Wireless Waterproof Cycle Bike Computer with LCD Display & Multi-Functions
- 【Auto Wake-up Function】Automatically wakes from sleep mode upon sensing vibration in the bicycle. Bright LCD display to easily view ride statistics.
- 【Multi-functions】Small size, light weight, wireless, waterproof design makes it convenient and durable. This bicycle computer measures speed, distance, and riding time. Exactly what any serious...
- 【Day & Night Backlight 】Provides backlight for easy viewing during dark hours. The backlight will automatically turn on when any button is pressed between 18:00 and 06:00. Please note the slight...
- 【Easy to Install &Use】Simple installation that only takes a few minutes. Easy to navigate interface with only two buttons to access all measurements. Customizable to most common tyre sizes for...
- 【Applicable】Road bicycles, mountain bikes, folding bikes,and other common bicycles are compatible with this bicycle computer. This bicycle computer MAY NOT be compatible with some electric-assist...
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!