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Bicycling lets you have fun and get exercise while being kind to the environment at the same time. It can also be a great way to run errands, commute to work or experience a backcountry trail, not to mention more serious pursuits such as touring or racing. Whatever your goals, you have a number of bicycle options to take you there. The aim of this article is to help beginners, casual riders or those who haven’t ridden in a while to select the right type of bike for them.

Your first consideration is to know where you’ll be riding: on pavement, dirt trails or both. Some bicycles are made specifically for a particular kind of riding surface, while others are versatile enough that, perhaps with a quick tire change, they can be ridden in more than one category. To get you started, here is a general breakdown of the different kinds of bikes that NBS carries. Within each of these categories are individual models that emphasize performance, versatility or comfort.

Street/Road/Commuter bikes

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'08 Electra Amsterdam Classic // $549.99

Drenched with vintage Electra style, the Women's Amsterdam Classic's steel frame, full fenders, built-in light and 3-speed internal drivetrain with fully-enclosed chain serve up a heaping portion of everyday practicality. While co-workers and passersby coo over your impeccable sense of style, you'll savor the zippy ride, plush saddle, easy-to-use Shimano Revo shifter and included bell.


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'08 Specialized Dolce Elite // $1,199.99

Specialized's Dolce Elite provides a light, easy ride you'll love! Its women's-specific E5-aluminum frame with FACT carbon seatstays and precision carbon fork give you an excellent combination of comfort, speed and razor-sharp handling.


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'08 Specialized Langster New York // $699.99

Times Square, Central Park and traffic jams are all things New York, just like Specialized's Langster of the same name. Its light, responsive A1 Premium aluminum frame and one-speed gearing are ideal for aspiring track racers, urban commuters and for those looking for a bike that is a pure joy


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'08 Cannondale Road Tandem 3 // $1,919.99

Never drop your riding partner again, Cannondale's Road Tandem 3 is fun for everyone! It uses oversize aluminum tubing that's extremely lightweight yet laterally stiff for quickness and stability. Cannondale's Fatty R fork guides you through corners with precision and the burly Mach1 wheels handle miles of riding effortlessly. Shimano's 27-speed drivetrain sports a wide gear range perfect for steep ascents, and flawless shifting, while the Cannondale brakes feature sure-fire braking on the descents. Other great specs include TruVativ cranks, comfy Selle Royal saddles and Vittoria tires.


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'08 Electra Townie 3 // $409.99

Spin around the neighborhood in stylish comfort with the Townie 3 from Electra! The laid-back aluminum frame, wide tires and plush saddle provide a comfy cruise that's made for lazy afternoons. It also sports Electra's Flat Foot technology that allows you to rest your feet fully on the ground whenever you want. Plus, Shimano's 3-speed drivetrain makes easy work of the hills and the rear coaster brake and front linear-pull brake deliver solid stopping power.

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Street Bikes

Mountain Bikes

Cruiser Bikes