Where should I go to buy a decent bicycle?

Purchasing a bike in Beijing is usually simple and very useful. It will be much easier if you can speak a bit of Chinese and know your way around the city, even if just a bit. You can either choose to buy an electric bike or a regular one. read more

While comfort bikes have a wide tire and a smaller wheel, hybrids have a skinnier tire (like a road bike) and a bigger wheel, so the bike will go faster without as much effort."Hybrids are lighter than comfort bikes, and everybody likes to go a little farther a little faster," says Sanborn. read more

Bike shopping is a lot like buying a house or car—you should rarely purchase the first model you see. If you're still riding the same clunker that's been in your garage since high school, almost any new bike is going to feel amazing, but that's only because the technology has come a long way. read more

An electric bike will usually last about 35 km every time you charge it (can go up to 30 kph). A new pair would cost somewhere around 2000 RMB and a used one probably 1200 RMB. A regular pair would cost a few hundreds. It is extremely convenient to ride a bike in Beijing. You would probably go to the JiaoDaoKou area to look for bikes (new). read more

While comfort bikes have a wide tire and a smaller wheel, hybrids have a skinnier tire (like a road bike) and a bigger wheel, so the bike will go faster without as much effort. "Hybrids are lighter than comfort bikes, and everybody likes to go a little farther a little faster," says Sanborn. read more

Cycling Forums – Cycling and bicycle racing discussion forums. A good place to go if you’re looking for a new bike, getting advice, etc. both in the US and Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. read more

To buy a bicycle, go with a road bike if you'll mostly be riding on paved roads. If you're more interested in riding on rocky trails, then focus your search on mountain bikes. However, if you plan to spend time on both streets and unpaved roads, look into getting a hybrid bicycle. read more