Buying a Bike

Numerous Styles Bicycles have come a long way since the first one was made of wood and nicknamed the “Boneshaker”. From mountain bikes to hybrids to nifty folding bikes, bikes now come in numerous styles (and Reckless carries them all).

Each style is specifically designed for where you’re going, how you ride, and how long you want to ride for. Whether you enjoy extended bike touring, zipping around town, or balancing across rocks on a forest trail, you’ll want to match your bike to the type of riding you do most often.

Types of Bikes Pick one or two descriptions that suit you best from the list below, and then drop by our stores for a test ride. (You may also want to read our tips on How to Buy a Bike).

1. Mountain & Off-Road Adventures Cross-Country: Dual suspension, go anywhere.
Downhill: Jumping off cliffs on the North Shore.
Bad Boy: Urban adventure riding - stairs, ramps & ledges.
All Mountain: Front suspension fun, hardtail efficiency.
Adventure: Off-road touring & camping.
Comfort MTB: Ride the seawall, Kettle Valley & Galloping Goose.

Price range: $400 - $6,000

2. Pavement, Speed & Travelling Triathlon: You know who you are.
High Performance Racing: Shave your legs and go!
Road Warrior: Flat bar road performance for the MTB convert.
Touring: Load it up and go! Gas not required.
Hybrid: Perfect for Stanley Park, Galloping Goose & commuting.

Price range: $300 - 5,000

3. Alternative - From BMX to Folding Bikes BMX: Hey Dude - let’er rip!
Easy rider: Mary Poppins handlebars...cruisin’ West Coast style.
Tandem: Twice as much fun.
Folding: Easy to store...take it anywhere!
Electric: Charge it up and go - flatten out those hills.
Unicycle: Who needs gear, breaks, chains & frames?
Recumbent: Sit back & enjoy the ride.
Cruisers: “Whoaaaa....too kool dude!”

Price range: $200 - $2,500

4. Kids and Families Kids’ Bikes: From 2 to 12, we have them all.
Baby Joggers: Start them young.
Trailers: Both for kids and moving goods - no car required.
Trail-A-Bikes: Turn your bike into a tandem for you & you child.
Trail-Gator: Turn your kid’s bike into a tandem with yours.

Price range: $59 (ok, it’s a tricycle!) - $500