Cycling In the United States many people still consider cycling only a recreation or professional sport. But millions of Americans have also found that cycling is a great way to get to work or get around town and maintain a healthy lifestyle in the process. There are many different styles of bikes on the market, but the most commonly seen are "street" bikes and "mountain" bikes. Most street bikes and touring bikes have thinner tires, while mountain bikes have fatter "knobby" tires. Each type of tire has been adapted for the surfaces they ride on. It's easy to see the differences between a road bike and a mountain bike. However, it's sometimes harder to notice the differences between different models of bicycles built for the same type of surface. For example, some mountain bikes have a long wheel base making them more stable at higher speeds but incapable of making tight turns. Bikes like this would perform well on wide-open surfaces, but would have difficulty making tight turns on winding trails. For more information concerning some of the best places to shop for bikes and bike accessories, visit the links page of the site.
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