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In the EU and the UK, an electric bike can be ridden like a normal bicycle only if its motor assists while pedaling, is rated at no more than 250 watts and stops assisting at 25 km/h. Faster or throttle only e bikes are treated as mopeds, needing registration and insurance, so the specification decides where you can legally ride.

Rules like these are one reason to check a bike's details carefully before buying. This category covers bicycles, e bikes, components and cycling accessories, from Hero Cycles in India and Ribble Cycles in the UK to accessory and parts brands such as Rockbros and Wheeltop, and sports retailer Sweatband.

Indoor bikes and home gym gear are in Fitness, and cycling clothing in Activewear.

What this category covers

Which type of bike do you need?

Road bikes are light and fast on pavement, with narrow tires and drop handlebars. Mountain bikes have suspension and wide, grippy tires for trails, while hybrid bikes combine an upright position with moderate tires for commuting and fitness.

Gravel bikes handle both roads and rough tracks, and have become popular for their versatility. Think about where you will ride most often, not occasionally.

Getting the right frame size

Frame size depends on your height and inside leg length, and each brand publishes its own size chart. A bike that is the wrong size is uncomfortable and harder to control, however good its parts.

If you are between sizes, the smaller size is usually easier to adjust. A professional bike fit helps if you ride long distances.

Choosing an electric bike

Check the motor position, battery capacity in watt hours and the realistic range for your weight and terrain. Mid drive motors feel natural on hills, while hub motors are simpler and often cheaper.

Batteries are the most expensive part to replace. Buy from brands with good support and use only approved chargers.

Components that matter

Gears, brakes and wheels affect how a bike rides more than its frame color. Disc brakes stop more reliably in wet weather than rim brakes, and more gears help on hills.

Component groups from makers such as Shimano and SRAM are ranked in tiers. Higher tiers are lighter and shift more smoothly, but entry tiers work well for everyday riding.

Helmets and safety gear

Choose a helmet certified to your region's standard, such as EN 1078 in Europe or the CPSC standard in the US. Replace a helmet after any crash, even if it looks undamaged.

Front and rear lights make you visible in low light and are required at night in many countries. Reflective details on clothing and bags add visibility too.

Locks and theft prevention

Bike theft is common in cities. A solid D lock or chain lock, used to lock the frame to a fixed object, deters most thieves, and a second lock for the wheel helps further.

Record your bike's frame number and register it with a bike registry where available. It helps police return recovered bikes.

Basic maintenance

Keep tires at the pressure printed on the sidewall, and clean and oil the chain regularly. These two habits make riding easier and parts last longer.

Learn to fix a puncture and carry a spare tube, tire levers and a small pump on longer rides.

Cycling to work

In the UK, the Cycle to Work scheme lets employees buy a bike and equipment through salary sacrifice, saving income tax and National Insurance on the cost. Other countries run similar tax schemes, so check with your employer.

Buying a bike online

Bikes bought online usually arrive partly assembled. Check whether the retailer offers assembly or a local service, and have the brakes and gears checked before your first ride.

Bikes for children

Children's bikes are sized by wheel diameter rather than frame size. Balance bikes without pedals help young children learn balance first, which often makes the move to a pedal bike quicker and easier.

A child should be able to put both feet on the ground while seated. Buying a size too big to grow into makes the bike harder to control.

Carrying things by bike

Racks, panniers and handlebar bags carry shopping and work gear without a sweaty back. Check that the bike has mounting points for a rack before buying one.

When bikes go on sale

Bike prices drop at the end of the riding season, in autumn and winter, when shops clear stock before new models arrive. Previous model years are often discounted with little real difference.

Making a cycling coupon go further

Bike coupons often exclude e bikes or new models, so check the terms. Accessory codes are useful for bundling a helmet, lights and a lock with a new bike.