There are many types of bicycles to choose from today. The major ones are comfort, hybrid, mountain, and road. All of today's quality bicycles have advanced shifting and braking systems. Most are made from lighter weight materials than their older counterparts. You get more bike for your money today than ever before. Below you will find a brief desription of each type of bicycle. Within some of these types you can find a variety of styles for specific types of cycling.

Comfort Bikes Comfort bikes are the new kid on the block when it comes to modern bicycles. They feature 26 inch wheels with wide on/off road tires, an upright riding position with easy to reach handlebars, and wide range gearing to tackle hills. Some have a front suspension fork to absorb bumps. All this adds up to stable, comfortable ride over a variety of terrain. Comfort bikes are great all around bikes.	Raleigh SC30
Hybrid Bikes Hybrid bikes feature 700C wheels with narrower on/off road tires, an upright riding position, and wide range gearing. Like comfort bikes some have a front suspension fork to absorb bumps. Because 700C wheels are taller and the tires are narrower these bikes are more efficient over longer distances than a comfort bike. Hybrid bikes are great all around bikes.	Raleigh C200
Mountain Bikes Mountain bikes have 26 inch wheels with wide all terrain tires. The riding position is not quite as upright as a comfort bike and the gearing is generally lower too. Most have front and/or rear suspension to absorb bumps which helps to control the bicycle over very rough terrain. An inexpensive mountain bike may be serviceable as an all around bicycle but wont stand up to the stress of real off road riding.	Marin Bobcat Trail
Road Bikes Road bikes have 700C wheels and narrow tires, an areodynamic riding position, and generally higher gearing. Many models today come with wide range gearing. Road bikes are mainly for riding on pavement but can handle the occasional dirt road. Its aerodynamic riding position and narrow tires make it the most efficient choice for long distances. A properly sized and fitted road bike can be a joy to ride.	Raleigh Grand Prix