fig. 4 Cross Bike
fig. 4A City Bike
The Cross Bike, also often called a Hybrid, Cross Terrain Bike or Fitness Bike, is like a Swiss Army Knife: it's a versatile tool that does many things well. The Cross Bike is a good choice for the rider who isn't look- ing for the ultimate in performance either on or off the road, but who wants a bike that will handle paved roads, bike paths, graded fire trails and dirt roads. It's not as fast on pavement as a Road Bike; nor is it designed for hard
By changing tires, handlebars and shifting and braking controls, your dealer can alter a Cross Bike's performance range to favor either paved road performance or dirt road performance, to suit your intended use.
The City Bike, also called a Cruiser, is designed for comfortable, low- maintenance, casual riding. It is often equipped with three, five, seven or more gears which are housed in the rear wheel hub. Its frame is designed for comfort rather than for high performance, and its fat tires are designed for solid, rather than loose, surfaces. The Cruiser is ideal for around town, for gently rolling or flat rural roads, for a ride around the park, or for a quick trip to the store.
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