Five Types of Bikes: Which Should I Choose?

[@thefuumanchuu]

this was the clearest, most simplified, and easiest to understand differentiation of bikes i've ever seen.

[@RBDinNC]

Yes, clear and to the point.

[@tychay]

I can understand avoiding singlespeed and its subgenre, track, because they are usually for enthusiasts who know what they are getting into with a bicycle. Recumbents are not popular with beginners either and are priced out of the target. However I believe he should have added in cross/gravel bikes. They make good beginner bikes (the only problem being drop bars for some), and fit in the “if a mountain bike and a road bike had a baby” model he came up with - not sure the car analogy though. The only issue is the larger manufacturers haven’t yet introduced entry level bikes in this category yet, they’re still priced and spec’d too high. Looking at direct sakes like BikesDirect, it looks that they should only be $50 higher than an entry road, the added price being for the mechanical discs, something which should be in a fitness hybrid anyways. Overall, much cheaper that a sport hybrid unless that hybrid has an unusable front shock.

[@NallePu83]

Mountain Bikes - XC, trail, all mountain, enduro downhill Cyclo Cross - Gravel bikes BMX

[@jenscycles]

Great points. We do a video breaking down road bikes and include cross/gravel into that category. Basically anything with drop handlebars, we throw into that category. Thanks for watching!

[@arsenix8401]

they missed out bmx and a typical mountain bike is a hard tail as it is generally cheaper and faster than a dual suspensionlo to ride

[@AichaCT]

I literally spent days trying to figure what bike to buy. KZbin kept giving long and confusing vide. I'm so glad I clicked on your. It was clear easy to understand and short thank you.

[@bethbosheers8096]

Same

[@rolicalfoforo5103]

But wait theres more!!😁

[@rolicalfoforo5103]

Like Type of Road bikes,Mountain bikes

[@DJsaintpaulstudios]

So what did you go with

[@mattias1099]

0:25 Anyone else thought he was going to say ''What the fuck''???? Just curious :D

[@jenscycles]

When I shot the video, the thought did cross my mind. You can't tell, but I do a slight pause there because I almost did. Thanks for watching!

[@MrAgentTickle]

YES!

[@gomuluffy3163]

Yeah😂

[@watson636]

Same

[@rodpolice]

That’s what probably all the BMX riders thought after he never mentioned them lol

[@jenscycles]

THANK YOU for all of your comments about this topic! Our goal for this video is to provide a starting point for the newbie shopper who knows NOTHING about bikes. We’re just talking adult bikes here - the top 5 categories that are sold in our bike shop located in New York. For those of you that have commented that we didn’t mention singlespeed, recumbents, cruisers, gravel, cyclocross, bmx, touring, yadayada… sounds like you already know a lot more about bikes than what this video is intended to cover. We HOPE to have future videos that dig deeper into all the different types of bikes out there! Thanks for watching!

[@zombie5815]

I am such a huge newb when it comes to bikes..my girl and I want to start bike riding.we like going out to the woods and beaches...what is a good bike for this?

[@racecardriverrr4201]

@@zombie5815 Personally I would pick mountain, its best suited for things like that and is a nice, easy ride. Though keep in mind the wide, heavily treaded tires on mountain bikes make them harder (but bearable) to ride on the road, as there is more drag/friction.

[@MdAlam-dv7ie]

Give me addars pl

[@KenMikaze]

why won't you invest in mamacharis? They look like the 5th bike, but more versatile for city/urban settings.

[@franciscodiaz5778]

@@zombie5815 Watch and understand the video, and you will learn.

[@RealSwampPanther]

I think if the child #3 don't look like the parents it might be adopted lol.

[@jheanelltabana8713]

I think the mountain bike cheated on the road bike with a cruiser

[@tmayberry7559]

Or a human hybrid

[@hyakkimarufluff534]

@David Skreiner 1 thing you should know david is that not all bikes have a comfort frame back in the day Comfort hybrid frames even back in the day is designed like this: the top tube and down tube are completely parallel and both tubes curved down making it step through, they made it COMFORTABLE Well the thing is it is not the common type of bike back then They commonly use a more normal bike with a top tube parallel to the ground and a down tube inclined but straight so its tall as a road bike or as small as a bmx and can be uncomfy sometimes so they made a more comfy bike frame which they call it "the granny bike" or "mommy bike" Im sorry but i disagree with you

[@powerstuffup]

I think it's the child that's like after the millennial the couch potato version lol

[@colombianflag717]

Jajaja 😀

[@SuperSaltydog77]

I'm a 66 y/o male that has some arthritis issues now. I love riding a bike whenever possible. An upright seating position means I can look around when riding on city streets avoiding neck strain. Going to the grocery store is a chore without a basket on the back to hold stuff so the step thru design makes getting on and off much easier not to mention having to stop for traffic.Instead of having some "cool" looking bike I prefer one that actually works for my situation. Xcellent tutorial

[@curiouspenguin6887]

The comfort hybrid he showed is awsome. I put a rear rack on mine for carrying things and can ride it all day.🎉

[@pocoloco9044]

00:25 WHAT THE FUUUUUUUUIIIVE

[@Palfnnefnme]

wtf

[@pjgricalda6619]

wtf is that dual sport hybrid 😂😂😂

[@dataghost2307]

Thought he was gonna drop the f bomb

[@ronni00]

PJ Gricalda what do you mean it looks nice

[@Artomya]

@Nyc Jeff which one ?

[@Marvin-er9nd]

Dude is not wasting any time. This is a bike, you sit on it, you pedal here, breaks here, GOT IT!! :)

[@ShadowKnifeGaming]

FINALLY I find someone who explains things like I’m clueless because I am!! Other guys are always using their bike terms that I find harder to understand so I’m glad he made this video because NO ONE could explain it any better!

[@Raijin24226]

*Think of this as a Hummer. They're meant to go through mud, through the woods* Thank God someone knows what a Hummer is supposed to do.

[@JapaneseSoomi]

y e s

[@вечная_мерзлота]

a whole lot of 26 people do.

[@JapaneseSoomi]

@@вечная_мерзлота u e s

[@lll8638]

They're supposed to be in the shop getting fixed and at the gas station getting refilled lol

[@China2TXMan]

I had a Hummer 4, they are not made for tough road conditions, let me tell you that. Thats why I am driving a Lexus GX now

[@littlegoobie]

wasn't expecting the comfort cruiser. thought for sure a cyclocross was coming out.

[@icemans6067]

I thought a bmx was coming out not the 90’s one

[@ian74747]

Dual sport was the cyclocross

[@scorpionblade4112]

Gravel bikes are better than cyclcross bikes. fight me

[@philm259]

CyclingAddict dual sport looked like a regular hardtail mtb to me

[@jenscycles]

@@philm259 Dual sport is in the hybrid category and more closely related to the mtb parent but you wouldn't actually take it into the woods and jump over rocks, roots and hills. Dual sport can handle dirt trails with light gravel and small roots.

[@pryncessyanni]

The use of relatable metaphors to clearly dilineate each kind of bike is genius. You'd be an A1 school teacher. Thank you!!!

[@flissfloss915]

I was today years old when I learned there are cruisers with front suspension

[@sheeshnell1243]

Go watch my vid on me an daughter at Walmart buying a bike #sheeshsuppport #keepworking #weloveyousheesh

[@troophole]

weloveyou Sheesh, I highly suggest that you assemble the Walmart bike, due to the fact that Walmart employees don’t really know how to assemble a bike

[@flissfloss915]

@@troophole I like how I commented that a year ago, yet you still replied

[@archer9855]

@@flissfloss915 they weren’t even replying to you tho

[@Joedallasbabe]

this video is literally PERFECT. Needed this and love how clear, concise, and straight to the point this was. Thank you!

[@crazyim5]

Thanks for the wonderful and easy explanation. Looks to me like the Fitness Hybrid is the bike for most people (mostly commute/on the road + some 'not too rough' off-road biking)

[@ahmetnergiz6038]

I really like your authenticity and the natural way of talking, explaining. I have no questions left, good job!

[@blablawtf]

Probably the ONLY video on KZbin which isn't intimidating when it comes to describing what different bikes are like, you deserve many more views/likes. thank you so much.

[@nisarkoshan2675]

the first frknnnn time in my life, someone with knowledge explained bikes easier than making my coffee. LOVE U DUDE

[@Kris22571]

Finally someone that broke everything down VERY simply and concise. Great job! This will definitely help me with my decision.

[@Bonezz024]

Just wanted to drop a comment and show some appreciation for the clear and straightforward video. Most people are tight on time these days and as you mentioned, the number of choices can be overwhelming but you summarized things quickly/perfectly. Really appreciate the info!

[@caliranger249]

I feel like, I have a test tomorrow when this guy Explains

[@davekalec4309]

Absolutely great descriptions

[@si7273]

I appreciate your clean explanations and bullet point review at the end. I'm super short and am trying to learn on a renter bike, but it's too big for me and it's been so difficult for me to get the hang of it. I think I'm going to buy my own proper fitting bike and continue trying. Thank you for this. ❤️

[@cimalle_0919]

Have you learned ? What bike are you using atm?

[@lillionaire]

@@cimalle_0919 yes, please come back

[@FilmaticProductions]

I've had a bicycle almost my entire life and I never knew anything other than "regular bike" and "mountain bike." Thank you!

[@nicolabarchi5679]

I love theese straightforward tutorials, if a friend would ask me what kind of bike I need, Ill send him/her this video

[@davidogan]

Thanks. You explained bicycles perfectly. Other videos made them very confusing. You simplified it very nicely.

[@prakashhalolite2185]

Great job man. You simplified all the types and cleared my doubts.

[@ifrit35]

I got back to riding bicycles 2 years ago and this video made things clearer than any sales pitch on showroom floors. You still have to try different types of bikes to find what suits you best and I changed my mind quite a few times along the way. So far my favorite thing to ride is a single speed road hybrid with granny handlebars which I would have never envisioned initially.

[@Turbo6019]

Love the analogy man, that is so well understood and am sure anyone can relate.

[@1974dodgecharger]

I love it when videos get straight to the point

[@ruthamaya3484]

Wow this was so clear, short, and informative. I wish I would’ve seen this sooner, before I purchased a cruiser. I had no idea what I was doing

[@therisingsun4828]

Best video on this subject matter ever. Concise, clear, I love it.

[@jensahawk233]

Awesome and easy to follow and understand video!! Using layman's terms, that's what we clueless peeps need!! Love it, love the bike family analogy! You're the bike salesman we all need!!! Clear, plain simple terms, using car examples to.compare, just frigging brilliant!! Thank you

[@dhirajambure7510]

This is what I was looking for.. Easily understandable for someone with zero knowledge about it and wants to get their first bike. Thank you!!

[@tiffany2416]

u just gave me 30 yrs of simple info in 3 min, thanks! Very helpful

[@iantaplin903]

now for the five different types of mountain bikes ..

[@stephenbanyar6763]

Um. XC, Trail and Downhill, I think there might be more, but I can't remember

[@iantaplin903]

TheAwesome Stevo xc trail enduro free ride downhill

[@jenscycles]

I really want to do that video!!

[@DrewskiTheLegend]

Ian Taplin Fat bike as well.

[@75yomu]

Cross country?

[@princejitkapoor]

I've watched like 20 videos. This was by far the best explanation yet. Thank you!

[@tigerseatpeople]

I'm so glad I found this, this simple short video helped me out a lot in figuring out what I want. Thank you! ☺️

[@muhsinaziz920]

The most simplest video ever. No bluffing around. Thanks 👍🏼

[@DarlaChristinaElysee]

*_Never understood the different types of bikes, until I watched this video_*

[@ronaldivey1526]

Excellent explaining, got it!

[@endotechguyahm_awel419]

IN THIS VIDEO WE ILL GONNA FIGURE OUT WTF BIKES ARE!!!!! 00:25

[@endotechguyahm_awel419]

He looks like he would say it,but...

[@phxnkBeat]

@@zeparti8376 Lmao

[@ronak5958]

@@zeparti8376 LOL

[@jerrymclamb82]

this is the best description of types of bicycles, that i have seen. well done and thank you.

[@amanrsk]

Thanks man......this video was of great help.......now I'm pretty sure about which bike I should buy.....

[@lashawnstossel3393]

OMG that was excellent! The best and easiest explanation I’ve ever seen! Awesome job!! Thanks you!

[@AssanRaelian]

Excellent video I’m going to shop for a “Dual Sport” 👌🏿

[@andrewjenkins2985]

Comparing them to different model cars made this so easy to understand. Genius.

[@RasPutintheGreat]

The second child is what I need, need it for home - work and the location on which I travel has a little bit of a trails on a pavement.

[@agleamproductions]

Just WOW on the explanation. I’ve watched a few videos and this one is very easy to understand the differences between the bikes. Thank you for making this video.

[@chantethomas6959]

Thank you very much I really appreciate this video. Very helpful for me!

[@tootory9506]

Dude great video! Clear quick and concise! Great analogies! if I lived near your shop I would purchase from you ASAP. Now I know exactly what I need when I walk into my local shop. Thank you so much!

[@nmssis]

finally... clarity! thanks!!

[@shevy213]

Simple and straight to the point. You're a star!

[@anotherbutt4chair454]

Thought he was about to say “were gonna figure out what the Fudge we are looking at”

[@lewisxbl9312]

No messing around clear speech understandable and well done thank you 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@luanmaia]

i went from a confort to a fitness specialized. Next step im going to a road one.. i just need to get more fit and i will do the jump.

[@sonajerito]

I loved watching your video. Your comparisons not only made me smile, but understand. Thank you!

[@alchemygal3285]

i feel like there should be a sixth one. something that is in the exact center of the dual sport and fitness hybrid bikes. the specialized Sirrus X comp carbon is kinda like what im talking about, just add the specialized seat suspension... kinda... maybe call it the all rounder or jack of all trades bike 😝

[@akirebara]

I just learned how to ride a bike 2 days ago and am looking to buy a new bike since my learning bike I only bought for $40 off of FB Marketplace. The other videos were long and super technical, like a teacher giving all the unnecessary info. I this video went straight to comparing bikes to cars which makes so much sense! This helped so much as a newbie who has no idea about different kinds of bikes. Now I know I want a Comfort hybrid. Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@Angela92]

Thanks for the video! Really clear and helpful

[@suzannehastwell5922]

Thank you for the analogies. Perfect choices. I clearly know which way I'm going and what to look for. 🎉

[@alexunlv]

The last bike - should be called the Mailman's Bike.

[@zhongyi7211]

Your mama's bike.

[@LoydAvenheart]

@@zhongyi7211 I mean, yeah?

[@JonnyKoval-x3y]

Thank you for being so clear with no fluff. ❤

[@ozzie7393]

Now I can just go to a store and ask them to show me the dual sport hybrid instead of awkwardly asking which one I should get and pretending to understand what they’re explaining Thanks

[@PadyakerongPaNorth]

The easiest way to understand the different types of bikes. Kudos!!!

[@subparmonkey9186]

0:24 who else thought he was gonna curse. Also he forgot the most common type of bike, a tandem bicycle

[@CloneHat]

"What the fff-"

[@zolox4814]

Tandems arent even close to the most common type of bike, its between mountain bikes and road bikes. Besides he didnt mention alot of groups (fixed gear, single speed, electric, fat, etc.)

[@subparmonkey9186]

An intellectual would realize that you could have a tandem roadbike, a tandem mountain bike, an electric tandem fatbike, etc. therefore making them not only the most common but the most versatile.

[@kanwong7430]

Very simple and accurate explanation for our newbies!

[@jobewabisabi]

Mine is the first child!🤣 "I'm not a serious biker but I'd like to get some exercise bike. " that's me..

[@RiderBlitz1.0]

You're very good demonstrator,with simple example,i understood

[@rahulsaha4670]

nice info Sir....

[@jenscycles]

Thank you!

[@duckhorse5914]

stop calling any non Indian man "sir" Indians.

[@ollieb7370]

Stop criticising someone for being polite..

[@hamzabhavnagri2206]

What's your age

[@rallyghost5719]

Awesome video! So informative yet kept it so simple and easy to understand.

[@felipecarvalho1038]

Great video!

[@jenscycles]

thank you!

[@meditativedestinations3117]

Thank GOD... Someone that FINALLY made this information simple to understand🤦🏽.

[@cubixman9676]

I have a mountain bike that I use to ride around my village. It is pretty useful as there is a bump in the road every 5 seconds. And you have to be extremly careful around one point because there is a hole that can fit a smaller foot and it isnt nice when you ride on it as it makes you jump quite high 😅

[@caliv0608]

Videos with explanations like this prove that somewhere out there are people who would "get" me. 😆 I know exactly what I need now!

[@BlurShadez]

Where's BMX?

[@HypeSF415]

that’s what i was wondering

[@alonzomartii]

JUST right behind him. The red BMX

[@samuelitooooo]

If a mountain bike and a skateboard had babies, BMX is the child

[@caseymendoza3906]

That what I said

[@BRNOOB_]

@@samuelitooooo lol 😂

[@Yvanyllda]

Finally! Exactly the video I was searching for. Thanks

[@ServantStatusMinistries]

interesting my parents bought me a huge mountain bike as my first bike after I learned how to ride when I was 7 and that is all I knew. No wonder my calves and legs are so strong.....

[@rondelby2482]

I am 5 ft 6 inches tall I got a 26 inch bike but I have to hop up on it I want something where my feet touches the ground when I get on. What kind should I buy?

[@williambrock3349]

Hey what bike would you recommend for someone that’s about to do courier food delivery for 8 hours a day?

[@punani_slayer4209]

Probably comfort

[@julz2392]

Thank you so much. I’ve been shopping for a new bike and was so confused. This was very helpful!

[@jan311]

Actually the mtb married another mtb so they produce an offspring 1 crosscountry 2 enduro 3 downhill.

[@edgarmenezes8957]

Very clear and explicit explanation on the various types of bikes Superb!

[@phatlakien9735]

MTBs are supposed to come in as 2 types: full suspension and hardtails. The one he's shown is a full suspension.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

I like to pump the tires of my mountain bike until they nearly explode. Then I love to ride with it really fast. That way I have a super universal bike! 😄😎🚲

[@donfuchs107]

what about the TT Triathlon bike with arm pads & shift extenders😎😎😎,MATE!!!,.......

[@jenscycles]

Definitely a part of the road category! We have a video breaking down road bikes as well! Thanks for watching!

[@sheilanesbit9853]

Your videos are amazing. I just rediscovered my passion.

[@krillvidlife2nd514]

Im joining a bicycle gang so im gonna need a bike to join obviously.

[@ahmednour7268]

I know I'm late but get either a road bike or a dual sport if you are going for pure exercise

[@karamarie6781]

This is great! Thank you so much. Blessings!

[@coffeepot3123]

But, my bike is not even on this list..

[@bombakid8666]

Do you own a tall bike?

[@zhen86]

@@bombakid8666 folding bikes are not listed

[@MrZinZul]

​@@zhen86 Those bikes are Chernobyl hybrids

[@zolox4814]

Alot aren't on the list, jes missing Bmx, Xc mountain , downhill mountain, dirt jumpers, muscle cruisers, single speed, fixed gear, folding bikes, electric bikes etc. He excluded way too many bikes for it to be called the list of all bike types.

[@dr.joemarquez]

Best video ever! I was so confused!!! This video really broke it down so well! Thank you!!!!!!

[@johngta7172]

and then u got the "adopted hybrid" - u get on kijiji for 150$

[@spacepanda420]

Hi i'm new here!! I can't wait to take my first paycheck and buy a bike for some exercise! I wanted to start with a Walmart bike. But i learned that they're only BSO. I want a good long lasting bike.

[@summerghost6551]

0:25 I thought you were going to say "what the F$#&" lol

[@Herbs_Fasting_Group]

You are such a great teacher. You simplified if for a beginner like me. A thousand thanks.

[@benjiL04]

You can't simplify cycling to 5 different types of bikes. There are dozens of bikes that could never replace the position of their counter parts. Gravel, cyclocross, gravel, bmx, the list goes on. sorry i said gravel twice

[@aymunz]

Umm.. you forgot gravel.

[@JamesRDavis-ft3wq]

@Aymunz that was the first one he said...

[@aymunz]

@@JamesRDavis-ft3wq actually he said it twice. And i was joking 😅

[@makkaucbkia9640]

James R. Davis dumb

[@tuanizzah4449]

Good point and straight to the point and no bullshit staff. Great work👍🏼

[@draganmorganukic-gudgin884]

Fixies, Trial bikes, most importantly BMX...

[@johng7105]

Dragan Morgan Đukić-Gudgin facts bro

[@ZOMLUVER]

Out of all the videos I watched that over complicated the types of bikes, your video was simple and to the point. Please make more like these!

[@joewas2225]

Mountain bike: "Where you going to be taking them? Not on the highway you're going to be taking them into the woods." I ride my mountain bike everywhere. Roads & trails. Don't tell me I'm not going to ride on the road.

[@thomastompkins8602]

Exactly, I have been using them on Austin Texas roads for 25yrs. They are much safer, easier to transfer from sidewalk to road, able to use more aspects of the road, less flats, better maneuver, etc. The trick is keeping the tires pumped "rock hard". That is what worked for me after years of road bikes.

[@NewmaticKe]

Some people use it at home, he missed that too