The ease of riding and durability of the bike
A top of the line bike will definitely cost more. Always factor in how long you might have a bike and how much use you will get out of it. Sometimes it is easy to look at a couple hundred dollar difference as the deciding factor in your purchase. But if the more expensive bike lasts for a few years more than the cheaper bike while giving you a safer more enjoyable riding experience it can be easily worth the difference.
The main bike features can be categorized into the following groups:
Important Features:
Frame and Size:
The ease of riding and durability of the bike depends on the design and strength of its frame. Frames are current made in steel (chrome-moly), aluminum, titanium or carbon fiber. In most cases the price will scale up along that same order as well.
