Bike

If you are interested in getting into cycling, but are confused about all the jargon surrounding bikes, joining a bike forum could be your solution. You will meet like-minded people who will give you the benefit of their opinions and advice (not always impartial, admittedly, but you can be fairly sure it will be honest).

It is impossible to say which the best bike forums are out of the numerous clubs available to you on the internet, but like all forums, you will soon find yourself drawn towards certain posts and groups of people if you sign up to a number of them, and after all, they are always free to join. Later on you can unsubscribe to those you lose interest in.

One of the most invaluable places to get advice about bikes is your local high street bike shop. These shops are goldmines of information about anything cycling related because they are run by people who live and breathe cycling. Apart from advising you and supplying all the parts and components you need, they may also be able to advise you on the best bike forums to join – the chances are they probably started them!

Don’t imagine that as a newbie to the world of cycling you’ll be left outside of discussions. They have ‘cafes’ and ‘lounges’ where people of all ages and from all backgrounds exchange opinions and ideas in a (usually) friendly way. So if you’re thinking of a cycling life, go online now and type ‘bike forums’ into your usual search engine and join a whole new community.