Things You'll Need:
- Bike Helmets
- Bike Lights
- Bike Locks And Cables
- Bike Pumps
- Bike Tire Repair Kit
- Bike Water Bottle/cage
- Biking Gloves
- Mountain Bike Shoes
- Mountain Bikes
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Step 1
Think about the skill level of your cyclist. There's no need to spend thousands of dollars for someone who's just taking up riding.
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Step 2
Shop at bike shops as opposed to department stores, whose selections are inferior in quality and assembled by people who don't know much about bikes.
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Step 3
Keep in mind that the most important thing is fit. The best bike in the world won't do the recipient much good if it's too big or small. Be sure you know the height of the person you are buying the gift for.
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Step 4
Think about extras: color, saddle style, frame material (aluminum frames can be lighter to carry around, but may make a considerable difference in price).
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Step 5
Look at local bike shops with many different lines of bikes to see which brands match your expectations for your gift and checkbook.
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Step 6
Ask about a service plan, which often comes with the purchase of the bike.
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Step 7
Know that most sellers are happy to put on any extras you want to buy, such as racks or fenders.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Watch out when you see two bikes by the same brand, one with shocks and one without, with a difference of only $25-$50. This usually means cheap/crappy shocks.