How to Pick a Bicycle

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Learn how to pick and buy the right bicycle for you with expert tips on mountain bikes, touring bikes, cruiser bikes and even tandem bicycles, in this free biking video series.

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Advanced Bicycle Parts & Components
Learn how to identify bike accessories and parts like: the stem, top tube, seat post, saddle, crank, bottom bracket and derailleur and more advanced components, in this free biking video series.

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Basic Bicycle Parts & Accessories
Learn how to identify bike accessories and components like brake levers, shifters, calipers, hubs and forks, and the many different bike parts on various types of bikes, in this free biking video series.

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Finding the Right Mountain Bike
Learn how to pick out the right trail-riding mountain bike and learn about the different components on a mountain bike, in this free video clip on mountain biking and maintenance.

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Geometry of Road Bikes
Road bikes have a tight compact geometry; learn about tall gears and tire types and see if a road bike might be the best bike for your biking needs, in this free sporting video series.

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Hard Tail Mountain Bike Tips & Advice
Expert bicyclist talks about hard trail mountain bikes, or front suspension bikes, to help you find out if the hard trail bike is the best bike for your needs in this free sporting video series.

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History of Mountain Bike Development
Mountain bikes were derived from beach cruiser bikes in the seventies, from innovators like Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze; learn more about the development of mountain bikes in this free biking video series.

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How to Pick a Women's Bike
Expert cyclist talks about women specific bicycles and the different sizes, components and accessories and how they differ from men's bikes, in this free biking video clip.

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Road Bike Tips & Advice
Road bikes are made for racing and speed, if you want an adrenaline rush, like leaning into turns and testing your aerobic capacity, a road bike could be the bike for you; learn more about road bikes in free sporting video series.

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Tandem Bike Parts
Expert cyclist talks about Tandem bike parts and components, like chain wheels and pedals, and the benefits of riding Tandem bicycles in this free biking video series.

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Tandem Biking
Expert cyclist talks about tandem biking and the duties of the two positions when riding: the pilot and stoker; learn more about the benefits of Tandem biking in this free biking video series.

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Touring Bike Accessories & Supplies
Learn about touring bicycle luggage accessories and parts like low-rider racks and panniers made to load up on extra clothing, in this free biking video with expert tips and advice.

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Touring Bike Tips & Advice
The saddle is the most important part of the touring bike, as you might be on the bike for several hours a day, and want to be comfortable; learn more about touring bicycles in this free sporting video series.

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Touring Bikes & Attaching Luggage
Learn from an expert cyclist how to attach luggage to the back of a touring bicycle, and tips for attaching a rearview mirror in this free biking video clip.

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What is a Touring Bike?
A touring bicycle has a comfortable posture and is good for commuting in town, or going on an extended tour of the U.S. or Europe; learn more about touring bikes in this free sporting video series.

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Why Choose a Beach Cruiser Bicycle?
Beach cruiser bicycles have a nice upright position and are great for cruising around; learn more about beach cruiser bicycles and see if it’s the best bike that fits your biking needs, in this free sporting video series.

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Why Choose a Cyclecross Bike?
A cyclecross bicycle is a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike, see if it's the best bike for your biking needs in this free sporting video series.

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Summary: Riding a bicycle is a great recreational sport, provides a fun work out, and is a viable form of transportation in many areas where urban traffic is difficult and annoying. Bikes have become increasingly popular throughout the world because they are relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and have very little impact on the global environment.

If you've been looking to get into biking or simply need a new way to get around, you'll need to know how to pick a bicycle to buy. In this free video series, our expert will tell you all about a variety of bikes and what each one does. Do you want to ride your bike on trails or in the city? Do you need to transport luggage with your bicycle? These are important questions to ask yourself before you buy a bicycle. With the tips and advice on bicycle and bicycle accessories from a biking expert, this video series will give you all the answers you need to make a smart and practical bike buying decision.

About the Expert

Expert: Aaron Phillips teaches mountain bike touring at the University of Utah and has logged multiple wins as a cross-country racer. He recently returned from a self-supported six-week bike tour from his home in Utah to Virginia.