I’m in a cycling state of mind, and not just because the Tour de France starts this weekend. After a stint roaming around city streets while I was on vacation, I’m hooked on finding the best bike to do the same at home. But as a beginner city cyclist I’m overwhelmed by all the information and choices available. To dip my feet in the bicycling waters, I checked out the bikes at Lombardi’s Sports , a local sport shop, and learned some tips

from the bike specialists there. The first thing they recommend is to figure out the main purpose for your shiny new ride. Knowing a rough percentage of the time you envision yourself commuting to work or whether you primarily want to use your bike for exercise will help you decide whether a road, hybrid, or mountain bike is for you. Read on for more recommendations for first-time bike buyers.

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First Steps When Shopping For a Bike