In these times of the coronavirus GCQ (general community quarantine), Filipinos have taken up cycling to commute or to keep doing some physical activity safely. Bicycle advocates have recommended cycling as the healthiest option for necessary trips to work, and the government is taking the opportunity to build kilometers of bike lanes along EDSA as a way to cope with the outbreak and the lack of public transportation.
Commuting by bicycle can be awesome, and it could even improve your day. Compared to traveling by car, it’s earth-friendly and wallet-friendly. But when deciding to buy the best type of bicycle for you, you have to think about on what kind of riding are you planning to do, how important is ride quality and what your budget is like.
Road bikes are fast and easy to pedal on pavement. They are not as well suited for operating off the road. Some people find the "dropped" riding position difficult to maintain, comfortably, 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.
SHOP ONLINE FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES
There’s no shortage of mountain bikes available for purchase online these days. While some of the brands you’ll find in your local bike shop are also available online, there is another class of mountain bike brands you’ll ONLY find available for purchase online. Many of these companies seek to pass cost savings onto consumers, so if you’re shopping for a deal on a mountain bike and if you already have a good idea of the style you are looking for, be sure to check out the following exclusive direct-to-consumer brands from Lazada PH.
Click through the bicycle brands listed below to find out about the best deal, product details and availability.
Whether you opt for a basic ride or something more high-performance depends on your cycling goals and your budget. More expensive bikes are generally lighter and have better quality parts.
If your commute is more than a few miles, or there’s any significant altitude gain between you and your place of work, buy a bike light enough.
Arrive at work in record time on a sleek mountain bike, install reflectors and lights that can be easily seen when you work late.
Adventure-ready, gravel-friendly mountain bikes can be lightweight, better at absorbing bumps in the road, and more versatile and adjustable than ever before.
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