June is here, and with it comes summer vacation and an increase in outdoor activities. With more people staying home as opposed to traveling, biking becomes even more attractive. A lot of people come into our shop wanting a bicycle, but aren't aware that there are different types of bikes for different needs. Comfort Bikes These are now the general-purpose bicycles. An upright seating position, shock forks and shock seat posts, wide-comfortable saddles: these all give truth to their name 'comfort. Some also offer adjustable stems so you can decide how high you want the handlebars. Comfort bikes come with 26" wheels with wide, street tread tires that are fine for both paved and trail riding. They're perfect for riding all of the rail-trails that are abundant in PA. Hybrid (Cross) Bikes These bikes offer all the same features of the Comfort bicycles but with 700c wheels and a narrower tire that's made for paved or hard packed dirt only. Some trail riding is possible, as long as the surface is crushed stone (no gravel). These bikes are favored by commuters or for people that just want to ride around their neighborhood and don't plan on doing very much trail riding. Mountain Bikes Designed for trail and off road use, these bikes offer 26" wheels with wide tires with deep tread designs to allow traction in a variety of surface conditions. Front shocks absorb vibration and higher end models are available with rear shocks (full suspension). These bikes are great for trail riding or blazing your own path through the woods or mountains! Road (racing) Bikes The Ferrari's of the bicycle world! Their skinny tires make it easy to go long distances at good speed. These bikes are designed for road use only. Though sometimes used for commuting, these bikes are mainly used for exercise, touring, pleasure riding, or racing. Besides these general styles of bikes, there are many other specialized types available. Also, there are a great variety of children's styles available. We'll cover these in the future. financing available