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Preserving our environment has been the primary theme why carpooling and biking becomes an alternative option. However, between the two, the latter is more environment-friendly because you don’t need fuel to run it. It only takes your balance and strength to move into places. As a friendly advice, we must first ask ourselves what kind of bike we need before buying. We must know the bicycle dimensions appropriate for ourselves both physically and purposively.

When we say physically; we refer to our bodily characteristics particularly our height and weight. The bicycle dimensions in terms of size or measurement should be the following: First, the seat should be wide and comfortable enough. Second, once seated, our legs should be able to reach the pedal however don’t tiptoe in order to touch it. Your legs should be relaxed as you pedal. Third, check the distance between the handlebar and your arms. Now try your preferred bike and see how well it fits you as you move along.

After finding the right and comfortable bicycle dimensions, we must know identify our purpose for buying a bike. To give you an idea, here are just some of its types: utility, mountain, racing, messenger, touring, cyclo-cross, randonneur (or audax bicycles), recumbent (or bent), BMX and cruiser bicycles. Basically, the above type is classified according to function, which is driving. Utility bikes are used for shopping usually it has a basket in front. Mountain bikes are ideal for off-road, downhill and cross country ride. Racing bike as the term suggest are used for racing and so on and so forth.

What if somebody hands you an old bike; how would you adjust the bicycle dimensions in order to make it comfortable for you? Listed below are some of the steps.

First, determine the height of the acquired bike from the ground. Measure the seat as well to check whether it can support your weight and balance. Second, check the pedal; find out if it is wide enough to cover your feet. Third, the handlebar and your arm should not be that distant. For example, if your utility bike’s handlebar is unreachable for your arms. Then you might consider changing it into a handlebar of racing bike, which frame is parallel to the body. Or you can make a customized handle so that it will much comfortable to use.
Finally, the importance of having the right bicycle dimensions does not only give you comfort but as well as minimizing muscle pains and accidents.