How to Choose a Bicycle?

Anyone who is going to buy a bike should ask themselves this question. We’ll try to give you some suggestions to help you make the right choice.

City Bike

You could choose a city bike if you just want to enjoy the occasional ride and don’t want to use the bike for training. A city bike is also an excellent means of transport for commuting to work, school or the shops, for example.
The city bike has a natural riding position and the height of the handlebars can be adjusted in several directions. In addition, the saddle is significantly wider and softer. All this ensures a comfortable riding position. As standard, the city bike is equipped with lights, mudguards, a support leg and a luggage rack. Some urban bikes are also equipped with a front mudguard, which allows for a comfortable ride on gravel roads. The only places where a city bike cannot be ridden comfortably are on soft surfaces (e.g. sand) and on technical forest tracks.

Bicycle Torpado FREEDOM

Fully equipped 26″ city bike, Aluminum frame, Shimano TY300 components, 7 speeds. Included: Mudguards, chain cover, luggage carriers, toe, front and rear light.

Bicycle Torpado PARTNER

Fully equipped 28″ city bike, aluminum frame, Shimano TY300 components, 21 speeds. Included: Mudguards, chain cover, luggage carriers, toe, front and rear light.

Bicycle Torpado NAVIGATOR

Fully equipped 28″ city bike, aluminum frame, Shimano Altus components, 21 speeds. Included: Mudguards, chain cover, luggage carriers, toe, front and rear light.

Mountain Bike

You might want to choose a mountain bike if you ride a lot on forest trails or want to use the bike for training. A mountain bike does not exclude any type of road and can be ridden anywhere (depending on the rider’s skills). You should definitely consider that this type of bike has a sporty riding position. Mountain bikes come in a wide range of price points and you should choose the right model depending on your purpose.

The next question is whether to choose a 29″ or 27.5″ or 26″ bike. These numbers represent the diameter of the bike.

You could buy a 26″ or 27.5″ mountain bike for a child who is too small for a 24″. Bikes in this size are also available with a women’s frame.
A 27.5″ bike should be chosen by riders of shorter stature (for example, women up to 170cm tall) or those who ride a lot on very technical trails. 29″ bikes have a much larger frame and runners, making handling more difficult for shorter riders.
The 29″ bike is now firmly the first choice for those who are fans of off-road racing. The larger diameter wheel is much better at negotiating obstacles and this results in higher speeds. The mountain bike can be ridden on all types of road (gravel, asphalt, dirt, forest).

29″ Bicycle Torpado MERCURY

29″ mountain bike, aluminium frame, Shimano Alivio components, Hydraulic disc brakes, locable front shock absorber Torpado T996 MLO, 24 speeds.

27,5″ Bicycle Torpado CHIRON

27,5″ mountain bike, aluminium frame, Shimano Acera components, disc brakes, locable front shock absorber Torpado 996MLO, 21 speeds, , reinforced double wall wheelset

26 Bicycle Torpado Storm

26″ mountain bike, aluminium frame, Shimano TY300 components, front shock absorber, 21 speeds. Frame height 38 (stature 140-160 cm)

Children’s bike

Choosing the right size bicycle is essential to ensure safe cycling for your child. In addition, you should make sure that the bicycle has hand brakes, as most quality bicycle manufacturers have bicycles with hand brakes. Switching from a foot brake to a hand brake at a later stage is extremely dangerous and time-consuming. In the case of sudden braking, if a child is not trained to brake with the handbrake, he or she will simply swerve backwards and braking will not occur and the situation could end tragically. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you choose a bike with hand brakes to ensure safe cycling in the future. See also: Which bike to choose for your child?

We would like to make a recommendation here on the size of the bicycle, which depends primarily on the height of the child. Size in inches means the diameter of the bicycle wheel.

12” bike is suitable for children at the age of 2-3.

16” bike is suitable for the children at the age of 4-5 and height of 105-120 cm.

20” bike is suitable for the children at the age of 5-7 and height of 115-135 cm.

24” bike is suitable for the children at the age of 7-11 and height of 130-150 cm.

26”-29″ bike is suitable for the children at least at height of 140 cm.

16″ bicycle Torpado DUFFY

16” one-speeded bicycle for boys at the age of 4-5 years. The bike is equipped with aluminum v-brakes, aluminum rims and included: fenders, stabilizers, chain guard, rear storage compartment

20″ bicycle Torpado TIGRE

20” bicycle with aluminium frame for boys at the age of 5-7 years, Shimano TY21SS components, front suspension, 12 speeds, FRONT DISC BRAKE. Included: toe, chain cover. Colour: matt. Stylish and comfortable Italian bicycle.

24″ bicycle Torpado KELLY

24” bicycle for girls at the age of 7-11 years, Shimano TY300 components, 6 speeds, aluminum v-brakes, aluminum rims. Included: mudguards, luggage carriers, toe, chain cover, front and rear light. Stylish and comfortable Italian bicycle.

E-bike

You should choose an electric bike if you want to travel longer distances but don’t want to exert too much effort. With an electric bike, you don’t have to worry about whether the wind is against you or not, as the motor ensures easy progress in windy conditions and on hills. But you can still be physically active and enjoy the outdoors. The range of electric bikes includes mountain, urban and folding bikes.

Electric bike Torpado Venus

26″ wheels, aluminum frame, gear ShimanoTY300, 7 speeds, shifting Shimano RS36, engine 36V 250W, integrated battery 36V 13Ah / 468 Wh. Range up to 90 km on a single charge.

Electric bike Torpado Apollo

28″ aluminium frame, gear ShimanoTY300, 7 speed, shifting Shimano SLM310, hydraulic disc brakes, engine 36V 250W, Integrated battery 36V 13Ah / 468 Wh,

Folding electric bike

20″ aluminum frame, gear Shimano TY21, 6 speed, shifting Shimano RS35, engine 36V 250W, integrated battery 36V 10,4 Ah / 374 Wh,

Electric scooters

You should choose an electric scooter if you want to get to work or school on a daily basis, and you can do most of this on light traffic. The electric scooter is also very convenient to take everywhere as it folds up very easily. It’s also great for just getting around or shopping. On an electric scooter, you should look at the diameter of the wheel and the battery capacity. The battery capacity determines the driving range. If you want to cover longer distances, you should definitely have an electric scooter with a battery and preferably with inflatable tyres. In addition, there should be cruise control and lights. If you’re also driving on poorer roads, make sure you choose an electric drive with shock absorbers at the front and rear. Buy from a dealer who also offers after-sales service and spare parts. Altan Team offers spare parts and after-sales service for all the electric hoists we sell.

Electric scooter Joyor F3

8″ wheels electric scooter. Range up to 40 km with a charged battery, max speed 35 km/h (Speed limited 25 km/h). Engine power 350 W, 13 Ah / 468 Wh battery, rear drum brake, 3 gears, cruise control, front shock absorber, LED lights, front inflatable tire, rear-wheel drive Ultra-compact scooter, ideal for both adults and children, with a height-adjustable handlebar.

Electric scooter Joyor X1

Powerful electric scooter with 10″ wheels and innovative technological solution. Range up to 35 km with a charged battery, max speed 35 km/h (Speed limited 25 km/h). Engine power 400 W, 10 Ah / 360 Wh battery, rear disc brake, 3 gears, cruise control, front shock absorber, LED lights, inflatable tires, rear-wheel drive, with a height-adjustable handlebar for a comfortable ride regardless of length.

Electric scooter Joyor Y10

An electric scooter that you don’t have to worry about where and when to ride. Lithium-Ion battery which is 26 AH / 1248 Wh ensures mileage up to 100km. This great electric scooter has 10 ″ wheels with pneumatic tires, disc brakes, LED lights, LED turn signals, motor power of 500 W, rear wheel drive, max. speed 35 km/h (Speed limited 25 km/h), cruise control and, of course, front and rear shock absorbers.