A Look At The Road Bike

Amongst the different kinds of bicycles, the Road Bike is the most loved, especially in urban areas where riding on paved roads is more probable than going off the road, in which case a mountain bike would be ideal.

Road bikes have very light frames and are quite aerodynamic which gives them great top speed. They can be classified into to variants - the racing bike and the commuter bike which are used to travel mainly in urban area as a replacement to motor vehicles.

There's also another kind of road bike called the fixed wheel bike. It is a gearless bike and is America it is popularly known as a fixie. They are not regular bikes but over time, they have developed cult status among cycling enthusiasts all around.

The concept of the fixed wheel bike is in the name itself. It cannot freewheel as the pedal sprockets are directly screwed to a hub that is fixed. As a result, braking is also possible by just stop the pedal or opposing the pedal force.

It is advisable to practice a little on a fixie before taking it out on the road as riding one is quite not the same as riding a normal road or mountain bike.

Just like other bikes the basic components of a road bike are its pedals, handle, chain, light frame, chain-wheels and the saddle which has the seat on top to make the cyclist comfortable while riding. The main difference with a fixie is that at times fixed wheel bikes do not have gears, but road bikes do.

Pollution in this world is ever increasing and as such road bikes are the best ways to commute in a city today. They do not burn fuel to emit gas and keep the air clean.

Biking also helps maintain the body through regular leg work out, and the heart feels healthier with the regular cardio work out too.

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