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Are you looking for a new bike and want to buy it quickly, easily and for the best price? Then head to an online bike shop and simply order the bike you want. The bike is often delivered to your home fully assembled, with the same warranty you're used to. These days, most people order a new or second-hand bike online. All types of bikes can be found online and are for sale at an online bike s ... [...]
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Are you looking for a new bike and unsure about the right size and which frame size you need for your height? In this article, we help you determine the correct frame size and saddle height. What is the definition of frame size? The frame size, or frame height, is the distance from the bottom bracket to the point on the frame where the seat post comes out, usually expressed in centimetres. Th ... [...]
Almost everyone has heard of Fietsplan, but how does it actually work and does every employer take part in Fietsplan? With Fietsplan 2018 you buy a complete bike package through your employer. Besides the bike, this package also includes insurance and any bike vouchers. Financial benefits with Fietsplan You pay your employer back for the package using your gross salary. Gross salary ... [...]
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Which online bike shop is the best? You have done thorough research and tested several bikes. Not just a road bike and city bike, but also an e-bike (electric bike) and even a folding bike. You have discussed different sizes and options and also decided on the brand (Batavus, Giant, Union, Gazelle etc.). Given the sharp prices online, you decide to buy your new bike on the internet. But then wha ... [...]
To help you on your way to finding the right bike, here’s an overview of the different types of bikes. For each bike you’ll see who it’s for and other useful information.
Once you’ve found the right type of bike, it’s important to know your correct frame size. This is especially important when you order your bike online. At the bottom you’ll find tips on how to determine the right frame size. You can also read more about this in the article “Welke framemaat fiets heb ik nodig?”.
Women’s bike – A bike without a horizontal top tube, so women wearing skirts can easily sit on it. It’s easy to get on and off because the bar is missing. There is a wide range of women’s bikes and virtually every well-known bike brand has women’s bikes in its line-up.
Men’s bike – A bike with a horizontal top tube. Together with the women’s bike, the men’s bike is the most important and best-selling type of bicycle.
Omafiets – An omafiets (literally “grandma bike”) or opoefiets is a simple women’s bike. It’s recognisable by the frame with a straight down tube and a single, upward curved top tube that are connected roughly in the middle by a small tube (a so‑called “mannetje”). The name refers to the bike’s old-fashioned look.
Opafiets – The male version of the omafiets, but with a horizontal top tube.
Children’s bike – A bike designed for children from about 1 up to roughly 14 years old. For toddlers, bikes with a wheel size of 14 inches are already suitable.
City bike – A city bike is a comfortable, sturdy bike that’s especially suitable for daily trips to school, work or the shops.
Transport bikes are often called city bikes as well. A city bike usually has a slightly longer wheelbase, large 28‑inch wheels and a strongly forward-curved front fork. Because of the sturdier, more robust materials, a city bike is often heavier in weight.
Mountain bike – A robust bike with wider, knobbly tyres that lets you ride on unpaved trails and rough terrain, usually without mudguards. There’s a huge range of mountain bike types, so it’s wise to get good advice.
Cross bike – A sturdy bike with small wheels, made for rough riding and tricks such as BMX.
Crossover bikes – A combination of a mountain bike and a road bike. Cross‑hybrid bikes are sporty and have front suspension, but you don’t sit as far forward as on a road bike. A cross‑hybrid bike is practical and comfortable and can be used both on tarmac and paved roads as well as on unpaved tracks and forest paths.
Road bike – This bike is built for speed and can be optimised for track, road or rough terrain. There is a wide variety of types and styles of road bikes for sale.
Folding bike – A bike with small wheels and a hinged frame so it can quickly and easily be folded into a compact, portable size.
Mamafiets – A women’s bike designed for mothers to transport children easily and safely. It’s characterised by a low step-through frame, steering lock and sturdy kickstand.
Cargo bike – Currently very popular in urban areas for transporting several children. Another name is cargobike. Available with two front wheels or one front wheel, and also as an electric cargo bike for extra pedal assistance.
Electric bike – An electric bike is a bicycle powered by an electric motor, which can be used with or without pedal power. An electric bike with fully independent drive is also called an E‑bike (short for electric bike).
Transport bikes – A bike that’s specially designed for carrying goods, usually recognisable by the front carrier rack and a sturdy frame. They often have a double top tube.
Tandem – A two‑person bike. On most models, the riders sit one behind the other. By pedalling they drive the chain together, with the pedals linked by a second chain.
Hybrid bikes – A bike that can be used for multiple purposes, both sporty and comfortable.
A bike that can be ridden by both women and men is sometimes also called a hybrid bike, but in general it means that the bike can be used for various purposes, both as a sporty bike and for comfortable everyday use.
Recumbent bikes – A recumbent bike is really for enthusiasts and is rarely seen on public roads. Thanks to the reclined position, low height and small frontal area, air resistance is considerably lower than with regular upright bikes, making high speeds possible.
The simplest and quickest way to determine the frame size is to use your body height as an indication and translate that into the chart:
|
Height (in cm) |
Frame size (in cm) |
|
150 - 160 |
49 |
|
155 - 170 |
51 |
|
160 - 175 |
53 |
|
175 - 185 |
57 |
|
185 - 195 |
61 |
|
195 - 210 |
65 |