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Bicycle Types

This is your one stop shop for all types of bicycle.

Find out how to choose between a road, mountain or hybrid bike. Do you need a women’s specific bike? Is a folding bike your best choice or do you need some assistance, in which case take a look at our series on electric bikes, including how to choose the right electric bike battery.

Fancy cycling with a partner? Learn how to ride a tandem cycle.

Want some advice on bikes for kids? Learn how to choose a trailer bike or teach your child how to ride without stabilizers.

Too tall for the average mountain bike? We have advice on buying XL cycles. Too heavy? Read about buying a strong bike to help lose weight.

Want to be a dare-devil? Find out how to ride a unicycle. Or just keep it simple and build yourself a single speed bike.

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Latest articles in Bicycle Types

 How I Became a Folding Bike Convert on a Dahon

Being a bit of a bike snob, I was a bit skeptical when my partner came home with a Dahon Folding Bike. One ride later, I was hooked!

Apr 8, 2011 – Gina Kamentsky

Best Electric Bicycle Motors for Power Assisted Cycling

Find out how much power electric bicycle motors need to produce for efficient power assisted cycling. What is the maximum power output required?

Feb 7, 2011 – Helen Smeaton

Mountain Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Road Bikes – What's Right for You?

You're buying a new bike, you've decided it's going to be a mountain bike or a hybrid bike or a road bike but what's your best choice?

Feb 5, 2011 – Nathan Fulham

Electric Mountain Bikes: Where to Buy, Cost and Best Brands

Discover where to buy electric mountain bikes for easier hill climbing. What is the cost, which brands are best or do you need a custom built electric bike?

Jan 24, 2011 – Helen Smeaton

Cheap Folding Electric Bikes with LiFePO4 Bicycle Batteries

Find high quality cheap electric bikes, manufactured in the USA and built to last with robust components and the latest LiFePO4 Li-ion bicycle batteries.

Jan 17, 2011 – Helen Smeaton

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