Millions of people worldwide are riding bikes, from the casual rider to the competitive athlete. So the question most will face is what is the best road bicycle for me. When you are considering buying a road bike you must decide several things first.
What is the reason I want to ride?
How much should I pay for a road bicycle?
What differences are there between the lower and higher priced bikes?
Determining the reason why you want to ride a bicycle is very important and the reason why it is the first question we must ask ourselves. If you aren't interested in riding regularly then you may be able to just purchase an entry level no frills bike. You won’t be putting a lot of miles on the bike so there will be less need for maintenance. There will, however still be a certain amount of maintenance that will need to be done on the bicycle. Since you have no need to increase your speed there may be no need for the higher priced premium components. The only caveat to this is that the lower priced bike with their lower quality components will likely wear out quicker and therefore need to be changed or repaired sooner.
The Tommaso Velocita is a fine example of a mid-range bicycle that offers both quality and lower prices.
The price of the bike will also be a determining factor for many people when deciding the best road bicycle for them. Most entry-level bikes will run you about 250 to 450 dollars depending on what bike you buy and where you decide to buy it. This bike will be ok for you if you are a casual rider and don’t plan on logging a lot of miles on the bike. You are better off buying a better bike if you plan on riding more than once or twice a week. Medium priced bikes will set you back anywhere from 500 to 1200 dollars based on the bike and where you purchase it. If your goals are to include cycling as part of your exercise program then you will want to buy a mid to high range road bike. The higher-range road bikes can range dramatically in price and can reach prices in the 00 dollar range with the lower end of the spectrum at around 1200 - 2000 dollars.
It is the quality of each component that ultimately determines the price of the bike and it's inherent value. Many beginning riders won't notice how heavy his bike really is until he he sees his friend scream by him on the road with his 14 pound Tommaso with an upgraded derailleur and crank set. The novice may not even notice that he has to slow way down when he comes to the bend in the road at the bottom of the incline while the higher-ranged bike seems to glide effortlessly through the turn with speed and confidence.
These are just several examples aimed at giving you some insight when choosing the best road bicycle for yourself. The key is knowledge and picking the bike that will meet not only your short-range goals but your long-range goals also. Choose a bicycle that has a proven track record of reliability and customer satisfaction and has proven itself over time.
I have been a bicycling enthusiast for many years and have ridden many different types of bikes. The most popular low priced bike is the Schwinn Prelude. The most popular mid priced road bicycle is the Tommaso
Velocita Dura-Ace Road Bike. I urge you to check these both out before
buying your next or first road bike.
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