Discover Cycling - Get Ireland Active
Discover Cycling - Get Ireland Active
Discover Cycling - Get Ireland Active
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Road Sport/Audax/Sportive Bike<br />
Description<br />
A variation of the road bike with longer wheelbase<br />
for more comfort than a true racing bike and lower<br />
gearing to help in the hills. Can usually be fitted with<br />
slightly wider tyres, as well as mudguards and a<br />
carrier. This is often not possible on a true racing bike.<br />
Pros<br />
• More comfortable than a racing bike<br />
Cons<br />
• Slightly heavier<br />
Ideal use<br />
Fitness rides, long distance events, commuting, distance touring.<br />
Touring Bike<br />
Description<br />
Designed for cycling touring over long distances<br />
carrying luggage. Can have drop or flat handlebars.<br />
Usually has carrier to carry panniers, front and rear.<br />
Pros<br />
• Very sturdy and stable with panniers<br />
Cons<br />
• Can be quite heavy<br />
Ideal use<br />
Cycle touring, commuting and a means of transport in general<br />
Folding Bike<br />
Description<br />
A bike designed to fold up so that it can<br />
be carried as luggage on public transport<br />
or in the boot of a car. Most often used<br />
by commuters who use public transport<br />
for part of their trip and cycle the rest.<br />
Pros<br />
• Perfect for commutes involving<br />
public transport and easy to store<br />
Ideal use<br />
Commuting and a means of local transport in general<br />
Cons<br />
• Good quality models are expensive<br />
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