South Florida is quickly becoming one of the top cycling
communities in the country, but what is the best bike to have? When you say
Miami people think about the beaches and the night life. But when you say South
Florida you are talking about much more than that. Ft. Lauderdale, , West Palm
Beach, Miami, Key West, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, the Everglades and more.
These all make up one of the most diverse communities in the world and every
year millions of tourists come to visit. Biking is a major recreational
activity here and people have been wondering what the best bike to use is? The
debate is because if you are biking in Boca Raton you may take a completely
different type of route than you would if you were in the Everglades.
So what is the best bike to get? Should you get a road bike
or a mountain one? What about the cheap ones you can get at retail stores?
Here’s the problem, if you get a cheap one from a retail store you have no way
of knowing how reliable it can be. The South Florida terrain and weather can be
tough on a cycle and you want something that is not only going to survive, but
is lightweight and durable. Remember, for a lot of people their bicycle is more
than just a recreational toy, it is a way to get to and from work, it is a way
for them to spend time with their family and a form of exercise. Cycles are
more than just toys and you need to put thought into it just like when you are
purchasing a car. Go cheap and you get what you paid for, but you do not have
to pay over the top either.
Carbon fiber bikes are great because they are affordable,
durable and light weight. Again we mention light weight because of the importance
that can have if you are cycling in South Florida whether it be Miami, the keys
or anywhere else. Imagine having to carry your bike up a flight of stairs when
you get to work or loading it up in your car as you head out to the Everglades
for a fun weekend ride? That’s when you want to have a bike that is light
weight and easy to carry. The irony is and what pushes a lot of people away
from carbon cycles is that they believe because the bicycle weighs less it is
not as durable. The opposite is the case when it comes to bicycles. The heavier
the bike, the more it is going to be a burden when you ride and the less
durable it is. Carbon fiber is stronger than aluminum; it lasts longer and can
take more of a pounding.
So now you know that the best bicycle to get for South
Florida are carbon fiber ones but what is the best model to get? There are multiple
to choose from and you have so many uses for it that you need one that is
versatile. That would be a Cyclocross bike. These bikes are awesome because
they have the right size and design to fit almost any need, especially when you
are using it in the multiple terrains of South Florida. You can take them up a
mountain (not that you have to worry about that here), take them on a trail in
the Everglades, ride to work, ride down to the beach and everything else you
can think of to do on a cycle. The term “Cyclocross” literally means a cross
between multiple types of cycles and that’s what makes this the perfect bike to
get.
Here is another thing to keep in mind if you are one of
those “a bike is just a bike” types of people. If you are attempting to get
healthier and lose weight there is no better exercise equipment you can have than a bike.
The reason is because cycling eliminates the “excuses” we create to get out of
exercising. The number 1 reason people skip workout’s is because they do not
have time or they are too tired. That’s fine, you can be busy but what if
instead of trying to find time to work out you just ride your bike to work and
back? All of a sudden your busy schedule works in your favor as you are using
your new carbon fiber bike to get to work, spend time with your family, get
exercise, have some fun around town and more.
Finally, let’s be honest, carbon fiber bikes look awesome
and they are the exact bike you want to be riding when you are cruising down
A1A. Do you really need more of a reason than that?
