Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number approximately one billion worldwide. They are the principal means of transportation in many parts of the world. Cycling is widely regarded as a very effective and efficient mode of transportation optimal for short to moderate distances.
Bicycles provide numerous benefits in comparison with motor vehicles, including the sustained physical exercise involved in cycling, easier parking, increased maneuverability, and access to roads, bike paths and rural trails. Cycling also offers a reduced consumption of fossil fuels, less air or noise pollution, and much reduced traffic congestion.
Popular bicycle brands
1. Giant Bicycle
What makes Giant different from our competitors is that from ideation, to raw material, to finished bicycle, Giant controls the entire process in-house,” Barnett said. “While many competitors either outsource their manufacturing or source raw materials before manufacturing, Giant owns the entire process from the creation of the actual raw build material, whether that be metal alloy or carbon composite material.
This lightweight ALUXX aluminum frameset features classic off-road design madespecifically for 27.5 wheels to strike just the right balance between control and quickness. The hardtail frame is optimized for a 100mm suspension fork, which helps soak up trail obstacles and improve control. For aspiring off-road riders looking to climb a little faster and get more comfortable riding singletrack, Talon is your ticket to XC adventures.
2. Trek Bicycle
- Waterproof long saddle bag to fit all type of Hybrid, MTB and road bikes.
- 3L to 9L adjustable capacity bag with strong fibre base to retain shape .
- 1000D PU coated water proof fbric with additional seam sealed inner layer to make it 100% waterproof.
- Additional rope and reflective stripes.Adjustable webbing with quick-release buckle for a secure fixing to the saddle.
- Easy mounting to seat posst with big velcro strap.
Cyclists can take on the toughest rides with a Trek bicycle. Featuring strong frames and tailored construction, Trek bikes offer models specifically designed for road, mountain, and city biking.
Scott was founded in 1958 in Sun Valley, Idaho and began as a manufacturer of aluminium ski poles before it branched out into a huge range of other sectors in the sporting goods industry. These days the brand produces bikes for a whole range of disciplines, but it cut its teeth with mountain bikes, introducing its first model way back in 1986.
Scott’s endurance models will keep you comfortable in the saddle for longer. Choose from the comfort-focused Addict, the lightweight Speedster or the versatile Metrix Disc.The brand also offers two aero models, the more comfortable Foil, and the TT-oriented Plasma.
4.GT Bikes
Founded in 1972 by Richard Long and Gart Tumer, GT Bikes are also formidable forces in the industry. The Santa Ana, Californian based company is famous for its manufacture of its three main types of bikes namely: road bikes, BMX bikes, and the mountain bikes.
GT bikes have been around for a while and going by the comments from consumers, they are generally doing great although there a few complaints about some bikes.
The company points out that they use top-notch engineering to find the ideal balance between refinement and performance. Here are some comments from consumers we’ve found for this GT bikes review.
5. Cannondale
Founded in 1971, the Canadian based company launched production in 1983 and has never looked back henceforth. Attributed for bringing a new era in the bikes industry by their aluminum frames, the company has also in the recent years ventured into carbon fiber designs that are in all respects spicing up the industry.
Cannondale manufactured bikes are associated with super efficiency. This can be seen in the effortless gear shifting mechanisms that complement the frames, resulting in relaxed rides as you climb mountains
Marin County California is the birthplace of mountain bike culture, and home to many of the people and places that have shaped the sport since those first informal, now-legendary, races down Mt. Tamalpais. Marin Bikes was founded in 1986 during the earlier days of mountain biking, and today offers a complete line of mountain, pavement and kid's bikes.Marin’s latest mountain bike innovation started in 2017 with the launch of the Wolf Ridge, a 160mm 29er bike that featured a very unique suspension design, and equally unique performance. For 2109 the Naild suspension design options have expanded with this year’s launch of the Mount Vision line of highly capable 150mm 27.5 trail bikes. And, like almost all bike brands, you'll find a growing range of e-bikes from Marin.
The brand was started in 1988 by Dan Gerhard and Jacob Heilbron. The pair continues to own the brand today, and it remains to be based out of the Pacific Northwest.
Kona's claim to fame is being the first company to produce a straight leg mountain bike production fork. The brand worked with Brodie (aka Bruce Spicer) to develop the bike style. Currently, Kona has 10 versions of the fork, made for mountain bikes and asphalt bikes of various sizes.
Although originally Kona focused on mountain bikes, today it produces a full range of styles, including road bikes and cyclocross bikes. It introduced its first carbon frame cycles in 2011, with a cyclocross racer and a Kula Watt 26” hardtail.
Kona produces bikes at a range of price points, with its least expensive models starting at a few hundred dollars. Its higher end, specialized bikes can cost upwards of $5,000.
Orbea is a Spanish bike company that began life in 1840 as a rifle company. It didn't start to make cycles until the 1930s. It employed thousands of Spanish citizens during the era of the Civil War and was eventually bought by its employees and turned into a cooperative in the early 1960s.
Then, it built a larger factory and began producing recreational bikes as well as road and racing bikes. Today, the company produces a range of recreational bikes, road bikes, and electric bikes.
Created by Giovanni Pinarello in 1952, Pinarello is another Italian cycling company. Giovanni started the company after he was fired from his cycling team at the last minute and given a considerable sum of money as a parting gift.
The brand began producing handmade bicycles in the early 1960s and won its first Giro d’Italia race in 1975. In 1988, the brand won its first Tour de France. Today, Pinarello produces a variety of bikes, including "fixies," road bikes, mountain bikes, and track bikes.
Eddy Merckx is another high-end, high-quality cycling brand created by a former cycling champion. If you ask the company, it will tell you that Merckx was the best cyclist who ever existed. He won five 5 Giro d'Italias, five Tours de France, and more than 500 races over the course of his career.
Merckx started his bike company in 1980 and remains a part of it, contributing to the design of cycles and test riding new models. The brand produces road bikes for men and women, as well as gravel bike and cyclocross cycles.
