Recreation

In a lot of ways, the term "recreation" can cover every aspect of cycling. Even some professional riders treat their day job as a fun, healthy and invigorating hobby. For the most part, though, recreation cycling is centred on relaxation and enjoyment; whether it is to enjoy the company of family and friends when riding together, or to boost general health, fitness, and well-being.

ADULT:

Bicycles designed for recreational use are comfortable, reliable and easy to use. Short-travel front suspension forks are often used to alleviate jarring of the wrists, and wheels are of large diameters, using intermediate width tyres with smooth, rounded tread. Frame material is almost always alloy, which is light, durable, long-lasting, and does not rust. Recreational gear systems are user-friendly and the gear ratios are widely spaced to allow for riders to cover undulating terrain with relative ease.

If above all else, you want to enjoy the sport of cycling, and are not concerned with racing toward the horizon, a recreational bike is where we suggest you start looking. Ride staff can help you wade through the plethora of bicycles in this area, and find one that makes you feel the most comfortable and relaxed when onboard.

KIDS and TODDLERS:

Multiple shapes, sizes, and colours are the first thing you'll notice when looking at kids' bikes. As we know, it's more about how it looks for children, than how it actually performs - luckily, though, quality kids bikes perform admirably well these days.

In general, children's bikes are specifically divided into male and female categories. The differences do not just circulate around colours, the frame shapes and sizes are generally different too. Girls' bikes often provide more standover space through the use of a lower top or upper frame tube. They generally use handlebars with more upsweep - all these small design changes are used to help children feel as comfortable as possible on their bike, whilst also looking cool when out and about.

Ride also caters for the little tots, with access to kiddy trailers to tow behind an adult-size bike; we also carry scooters, trikes, training wheels, and many kids' accessories and safety products.

Whilst we always recommend personal fitment of bikes, we also appreciate that some things need to be a surprise (especially with kids!), so if you want to keep it a secret, be sure to know the height of your child so we can point you in the right direction - don't forget their favourite colour either!