Different Bikes for Different Cyclists

Posted on 07/12/23

Bicycles for adults come in a multitude of sizes and styles to serve a variety of riders. There are bicycles for commuting, for running errands, for fitness, for adventure and simply for leisure and fun. Here's an illustrated guide — presented in alphabetical order — of 15 general bike types along with a bit about whom each works well for and in what kind of settings. 

Note: The words “bike,” “bicycle,” “biking,” “cycle” and “cycling” are used here as inclusive terms regardless of whether someone is cycling on two-wheels, three-wheels, more or even one!

This article originally appeared on AARP.org in July 2023

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