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.
- 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: This universal bike accessories cell phone holder suit for 4.7 to 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...
- 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...
- TPV plastic Injection shim is super grip, it will hold your axle tight and secure, the elastic material make it possible to fit with 12mm and 15mm axles without changing shims.
- It has 8cm clear space from the base to axle center, it’s enough for most disc brake forks , calipers and fork adjusting knob won’t touching the floor.
- This mount has a large opening which make it easy to put your bike on it and take it off. The quick opening and closing fixing mechanism allows you to set the fork on vertically don’t have to pull...
- Can fit with QR bikes with our QR hub adapter- sold separately. T-Bolt can be adjusted by spining for a tighter hold. carry 1 bike at once, up to 48 lbs. Spare TPV shim and Track Hardware Included.
- 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 wrap...
- 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...
- ★DOUBLE SHOCK ABSORBING BALL★The two shock absorbing balls placed beneath the bicycle seat ensure absorbing the shocks coming from the bumps, potholes or any difficult terrain you are riding on....
- ★PERFECT BICYCLE SEAT★Our wide bike saddle is 9.7*8*3.7inch,which is the best bike seat cushion for men women comfort. Universal Design, includes saddle adapter, mounting wrench, and waterproof...
- ★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...
- ★UNIVERSAL FIT & EASY TO INSTALL★Our upgraded bike seats, includes a saddle adapter, fit almost any type of standard seat post. Best bicycle accessories for mountain bike, bmx bike, road bike,...
- ★RISK-FREE GUARANTEE★Our primary goal is your satisfaction.If you have any questions, just feel free to contact us. All issues will be solved within 24 hours.
- Designed for Cycling Enthusiasts: This bike speaker features adjustable bike holder and thick gasket, which enables cyclists to enjoy music and listen to navigation broadcasts on their bumpy journey...
- IP65 Waterproof: With IP65 waterproof rating, this bicycle speaker can be water-resistant. So it will not be influenced even in wild weather, perfect for riding, beach, pool, bathroom, and other...
- Bluetooth 5.0: Compared with other wireless speakers with Bluetooth 4.2, this speaker gives you a more stable and continuous connection
- 10-Hour Long Playtime: This portable Bluetooth speaker can run up to 10 hours at 60% volume. You can indulge in high-quality stereo sound
- Portable & Compact Design: just 3.24 inches, this mini Bluetooth speaker is convenient to be carried anywhere. And with a metal hook, it is more portable for your travel
- Secure Transport for Up to 2 Bikes - Our 25"L x 16.5"H x 8.25"W tailgate pad features adjustable straps that hold up to 2 bikes firmly in place, protecting both your truck and your bikes from...
- Built for All Weather Conditions - Made from 600D PVC, the bike pad's waterproof and abrasion-resistant outer layer protects against the elements. The soft flannelette inner layer, combined with a...
- Enhanced Safety with Reflective Strips - High-visibility reflective strips improve safety during nighttime or low-light trips, making your truck easily noticeable to other drivers
- Tool Pocket on the Back - Keeps your repair tools and small accessories organized and easily accessible, ensuring you're always prepared for your outdoor adventures
- Easy and Universal Installation - Designed to fit all pickup truck tailgates, the bike pad installs effortlessly—just position it on the tailgate and secure it with the 2 adjustable belts for a snug...
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!
