You are about to discover 3 simple tips to buying your first bicycle

While it may not be as nerve racking as buying your first car, buying your first sport bike is a big investment and can be a little intimidating. But you still want to take the time to purchase just the right bike for your particular needs. With the right bike you will enjoy yourself more and have a real appreciation for the sport as a whole. There are many reasons to take a good amount of time in your first looking for something to purchase. The following are a few tips to start you off in the right direction.

When you first walk into a high end bicycle shop you will be confronted with an incredible amount of options. Once you know what you want and what's best for you, this actually becomes a great thing.

When purchasing your bicycle don't start out by asking which brand is the best. This is not the right question to ask yourself, you're not buying a brand but a bicycle. Keep the actual performance of the bike first and foremost in your mind instead of the brand. Look for a bicycle that best suits you needs, this can't be stressed enough.

First decide how much you want to spend, then identify the right feel and features you're going after, and finally look for models and various brands that meet those criteria. This is the way to picking a winner.

Should you go with the custom bike?

The United States is one of the best places in the world to find custom builders for bikes. These master custom bike builders have spent a long time becoming experts in their field by mastering their craft. With all this knowledge and experience, these master builders can build you exactly what your looking for, so long as there is accurate communication through the entire process. However, every bike maker still has their own personality and custom feel.

You can give the same exact information on a bike, to two separate companies and the ride quality and fit will be different. Knowing what questions to ask these builders only comes with time invested in the sport and riding experience. It is only after this point will you absolutely know that you have the right builder.

Should I look for sales at bike shops?

Bicycles like cars have new models arrive on the sales floor every year. This happens in the fall after the main riding season comes to a close. This is the best time to find a really great deal on your bike. Shops don't want to keep old inventory any longer than they have to during the winter. The best models that were hot and popular sizes will definitely sell out over the summer, but if you do your homework you may get lucky and find a hot model at a discount during the off season.

A dramatic change to the redesign of a frame may only take place every few years, but small and minor changes to the parts can occur more often. What this equates to is that a model a few years old can look like a great deal because it's cheaper, but may not have the advances in component technology or carbon fiber as a newer model. This happens more often when the bike are more than a few years old.

Should you haggle over the purchase price?

Ask and see what happens, just don't get upset when you don't get the response you want. The profit margins on bikes are really thin. It's a pretty common practice for bikes to make more money on the equipment they sell, then on the purchase of the bike. Shop owners can and will give a piece of equipment for free with a purchase of a new bicycle, instead of giving a discount on the same bike.

On the other hand, if you buying more than one bike, then maybe you should be getting some kind of discount. If they say no or you don't like what you are being offered then you can just take your business elsewhere. Sooner of later your going to want to create a relationship with a bike shop, especially when you start to get really into this sport. This will save you money in the long run with warranty and service issues. Knowing that your turning into a long term customer, bicycle shops will bend over backwards to keep your business.

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