| Get your dream customized road bike |
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| Written by admin | |
| Tuesday, 01 August 2006 | |
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You should get a bike made for you in case you want that dream bike. This type of bike will have the right look, the right weight and height. All its components will be perfect. For this, you cab purchase all the parts separately and then put them together or else you can go for a customized bike. However the problem with a customized bike is that it will cost a lot since all its parts will be made perfectly. Of course the bike will look like a dream and you will love to ride it. Top tube is the first component which you should look for. You need a long top tube in case you have a long torso. You can also use a long handlebar stem but you will have to put your weight over the front wheel while sitting in such a case. This will ultimately have an affect on the bike handling and hence it is not recommended. You can use a frame with a longer tube. It will suit you better.
The usual size of the bicycle ranges between 47 cm and 63 cm. bikes on 40 cm size are made by some manufacturers for women. However such bikes are usually not comfortable to ride because they use standard tubes. So you need to decide upon the height which will suit you the most. The handlebar should also be of the appropriate depth and width. Proper length is also required for the crank arms. A bike should be made in such a way that it provides total comfort to the one who is riding it. It should neither be too supple nor too stiff. The angel between the head tube and seat tube should be 73 degree. This will give comfort and stability especially when one has to travel long distances. You should choose everything according to your requirements. Seat post, the headset, the hubs and bottom bracket should all be chosen according to your needs. You can use a lightweight frame to make biking easier and more comfortable. You need to use your artistic sense to make you bike look stylish and attractive. A bit of personal touch can do wonders for your bike. A dream bike sounds exciting; however it can cost you a lot. The special components for the bike and their fitting will cost you extra money. Another of its drawback is that it is time consuming. Gathering all the parts takes time and you just cannot get the bike ready in few days. It is also quite difficult to find out the specifications until and unless you happen to be an experienced cyclist! |
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