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There are many people who decide to Bike as a way to get from one place to another. Many of these reasons are not at all related with how you like to travel. Lots of people go Biking as a form of exercise. Some people are competitors in Biking. Still others ride Scooters as a hobby because they enjoy the feeling of riding a Scooter around their neighborhood. When deciding to purchase a Scooter , there will be a number of elements that need to be taken into account, and this is true for those wishing to enjoy Biking as a hobby, sport, or a means of getting from point A to point B. In order to assist you in your decision, we have put together a few tips.

You need to make sure you pick a bike that is the right size. For this you must calculate your inseam. This is accomplished by measuring from your groin to your foot down the inside of your leg. When you get a bike you should be able to lay both feet flat to the ground if need be. This means that you will be able to stop your Scooter with your feet if the brakes do not work—without having to tilt the Scooter and risk doing harm to it and to yourself.

Take 9" away from the total of your inseam if you plan to get a road bike. This is to account for the size of tires you will use on a road bike. City riding is done with thin tires, designed to work perfectly with the smooth concrete roads and sidewalks you find in a city. If you are looking for a mountain bike, you will want to subtract about a foot (twelve inches) from your inseam measurement. The tires on a mountain bike are not the same as a road bike. They are thicker and meant for a rockier terrain. You can use mountain bikes for city Biking, but the opposite is not true and they are nowhere near as good on city streets as road bikes. used scooters

It is important you allow for room between you and the crossbar. When you choose your bike, adjust the seat up a few inches from the crossbar and then sit on the bike. Make sure you can place both feet on the ground if need be. You will want to leave different clearance lengths depending on the type of Scooter you are buying. As an example, with a touring bike you will only require around 1". If you are buying a mountain bike you’ll want more—three inches or so between you and the crossbar.

How well you fit physically with your bike is what is most important. That is the primary goal of anyone who chooses Biking as their primary form of transportation. Comfort and safety are both very important.