10 Miles From Nowhere Fix It Tip

Step 1
Separate one side of your tire from the rim.

Step 2
Take out the deflated tube.

Step 3
Curse yourself for not bringing a patch kit or pump and vow to never forget them again.

Step 4
Start stuffing grass into your tire, molding it around the circumference.

Step 5
Stuff in more grass than you thought could possibly fit into a tire.

Step 6
Spread the grass evenly along the tire, so there are no bare spots between the tire and the rim.

Step 7
Use a tire lever or your hands to fit the tire back onto the rim.

Step 8
Bike slowly back to the trail. Your ride will be bumpy due to the grass, so take it slow to avoid dinging your rim.

When trying to decide on the best type of bike, think about these questions:

- Who do you ride with? - What do they ride?

- What have you had in the past that you liked?

- What have you had in the past that you disliked?

- What would you like to do with your new bike?

- How much money are you comfortable spending?

EXAMINING THESE QUESTIONS
If you are buying a bike to ride with a group of friends—buy something similar to what they ride. You will not be able to keep up with road bikes if you are on a mountain bike or cruiser. And a road bike cannot go on the dirt or the sand. If you enjoyed a three speed as a child, you may find this a fun bike again. If you disliked the road bike you bought a few years ago—perhaps a mountain bike would be better.You can always stop by your local Bicycles, Inc. to test ride several style bikes. We'd be happy to help you pick the right bike for you.

Getting To Know The Types Of Bikes Available

Road bikes are fast and easy to pedal on pavement. They are incapable of operating off the road. Many people find the riding position difficult to maintain for a long time.

Mountain bikes are harder to pedal and slower on pavement. But they have a cushy ride, an upright riding position, and can travel easily on a wide variety of surfaces.

Hybrid or cross bikes are almost as fast and easy to pedal as a road bike, while being almost as comfortable and versatile as a mountain bike.

Comfort bikes are just that—comfortable. They are less efficient, but sitting on one is much more comfortable.

Cruisers are fun to look at and, when ridden at a relaxed pace, they are ideal for admiring the scenery, exploring the neighborhood or beach. Recumbents are quite comfortable, very fast. They sit so low to the ground that visibility can be an issue, and they require some learning to be operated with maximum efficiency.