Things You'll Need:
- Cleated Bicycle Shoes
- Padded Bicycle Shorts
- Credit Cards And Loans
- Bicycle Helmets
- Bicycle Seats/saddles
- Gel-cushioned Bicycle Saddles
- Children's Bicycles
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Step 1
Decide what you're going to use the bike for: riding locally, racing, or riding long distances and camping.
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Step 2
Go to a bike shop and tell the sales staff how you intend to use the bike.
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Step 3
When you see a bike you like, look at the wheels. Ask the clerk if the wheels are aluminum or steel - steel wheels indicate inferior quality.
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Step 4
If the wheels are aluminum, ask to look at the bike more closely.
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Step 5
Test the fit.
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Step 6
Request a test helmet and take the bike for a ride. Adjust the bike's seat before your test ride.
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Step 7
Test the brakes and the gears. Make sure the bike has a wide range of gears, from easy to harder.
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Step 8
Decide whether you want the bike.
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Step 9
Ask if you can have a part changed if you want the bike but dislike the part.
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Step 10
Haggle over the price; it's often flexible.














