Ordering a Cycle Online: What to Know

If you live in a small town, or in an area where bike shops are limited, you may find 
yourself resorting to online buying. This can be easy, get the bike to you quickly, and 
give you the option of getting the best price. Even though there are several pros to 
doing this, there are also some cons. This means that you need to know a few things 
before you step into the online cycle ordering area. Here are a few tips that can help 
with your first order.

Sizing of the Bike

When you buy clothing online, you need to have your measurements for an accurate fit. 
The same is true for when you are buying a bike online. You need to have your 
measurements ready and they need to be accurate. Normally, the sizing of a bike would 
be done in person. This takes out a lot of guesswork from the equation. If you are going 
this alone though, it can still be easy to figure out the right size of bike you need. First, 
stand with your legs apart and measure from the inside of your foot up to the pubic 
bone. Take that number, convert it to centimeters, and finally multiply that number by 
.67. This will give you the correct measurement for the bike.

Type of Bike

The next step is to decide what type of bike you want. You may be thinking that all bikes 
are the same. They simply are not. You need to decide if you want a bike for bike trails, 
for all terrain, for mountain biking, or for road biking. If you aren't sure what type of 
terrain you will be on most of the time, then you could go with a hybrid model. Once you 
decide that, you can then choose if you want the bike to be special in anyway. For 
example, you may want a folding or collapsible bike that is easier to store in small 
spaces. 

Accessories

When you purchase your bike, the last thing you want is to get it and realize you are 
missing an accessory item that you need. For example, you may want to track your 
mileage and speed using an app. If that is in your plans, you will need to have a mount 
for your smartphone. You may want to have a place to store a water bottle or a small 
saddle bag. All of this needs to be considered before you hit the checkout button. 


By keeping these tips in mind, you can get the best bike for your time. Though you are 
still taking a risk, you are lowering your chances of getting a bad bike. 
