Bicycle Buying Tips

Bicycle Buying Tips

Bicycle is known to everyone as a personal vehicle. It is suitable for both young and old to travel short distances. Even to keep the body healthy, many people do cycling as exercise. Since a bicycle is purchased for long-term use, it is important to make an informed decision before buying it. Because some wrong decision while buying a better bicycle can cause you suffering later.

So let's know some things that should be taken care of while buying a new bicycle.

Budget
First you need to decide what is your budget for the bike. Everyone's budget is not the same, so first of all, the budget needs to be fixed. Bicycle price in Bangladesh are available in the market for different budgets. If your budget is 5-7 thousand taka, select the bike according to that price. Again, even if the budget is more than 10 thousand, you can buy a bike of that price. A bicycle can be used for a long time if properly maintained.

Use of Cycle
Depending on the use, there are many types of bicycles. For example - road bikes are suitable for smooth roads and mountain bikes for broken or muddy roads. So you have to choose the bike according to what kind of road you want to ride the bike regularly. If you go to the shop, they will tell you about the different variants of this type of bike.

Whice Bicycle Brand is the Best? 
Now it's time for brand selection. Now there are many good brands of bicycles available in Bangladesh. Popular bike brands in Bangladesh are Duranta, Veloce, Voyager Sports, Giant, Hero Cycle, Phoenix, Saracen, Raleigh, Trek Bicycle etc. In this case, you can buy a bike of your choice. You can check the prices by visiting their website. The price variation of each brand is also different.

Bicycle Shape
A lot of care has to be taken while considering the size of the bike. Because buying a bicycle that is bigger or smaller than your body size will cause more problems. So, while buying a bike, you should look for a suitable bike according to your body size. Bicycle should be selected keeping in mind the ratio of bicycle frame size to the height of the rider.

Test Drive
A test drive should be taken while buying a bicycle. By test driving you will understand whether the bike you are buying is exactly what you wanted.

Braking System
A very important thing to consider while buying a bike is its brake set. Bicycles have many types of brake sets. Such as disc brake, V-brake, well brake etc. So, while buying a bicycle, the issue of brakes should also be kept in mind.

Body Parts
The body parts of the bike you buy must be taken into consideration. The price, weight, quality etc. of the bicycle depends on the body parts. Two types of body parts bicycles are available in this country. One is steel body and other is aluminum body. A steel body is more durable by cycle and is heavier. But in terms of price, it is available cheaply. On the other hand aluminum body bicycles are more expensive and lighter in weight. So, before buying a bicycle, you have to consider these aspects.

Bicycle Frame
Before buying a bicycle, you should have a good idea about its frame. Iron frame, titanium frame, alloy frame, carbon fiber frame etc. are generally used in bicycles. Alloy frame bikes are very good in terms of budget and quality. But if the budget is high, you can buy carbon fiber frame bike.

Quality of Standards
While buying a bicycle, one must consider its quality. Many people buy bikes just by looking at their looks, not considering the quality. Later they have to face various problems in using the bicycle. So you have to know the details about the bicycle especially the wheel, suspension, gear shifter, brake set, tire etc. and then buy.

Cell Receipt
After buying the bike, you must take the sales receipt from the shop. This receipt will be useful later if the bike is lost or sold.

You also need to ensure that the bike is equipped with proper safety equipment such as lights, reflectors and bells, as well as a locking system. Some accessories need to be noted. Like helmet, lock etc.

Finally, You can follow these ten tips above to select the perfect bicycle of your choice. Then you can buy the right bicycle as per your requirement.