Best Bike for Beginners

Keep three points in mind when looking for the best bike for beginners. One, how do you see yourself using the bike? Will you be on the road, off-road, or maybe both? Two, price, look for a bike that has an entry-level price point. Three, look for quality. We feel the below selection of bikes meet the three points.


Specialized Rockhopper Comp 27.5 Hardtail Mountain Bike

Specialized Rockhopper Comp 27.5 Hardtail Mountain Bike

If you’re looking to mostly ride off-road, then Specialized Rockhopper Comp mountain bike is a good choice. The price for the bike is entry-level at around $739, and Speialized, the maker of the bike, is a large bicycle company and is known for creating quality bicycles.


All-City Zig Zag Road Bike

All-City Zig Zag Road Bike

If you’re looking to do all of your riding on the road, then the All-City is a suitable choice. Compared to mountain bikes, road bikes, generally cost more, so expect a higher entry-level price point, this All-City road bike is about $2,899. Steel frame and Shimano parts point this being a durable bike that can be ridden for years.


Surly Preamble Drop Bar Bike

Surly Preamble Drop Bar Bike

If you’re looking to do some of your riding off-road and some of your riding on-road, what some call gravel riding, then the Surly Preamble Drop Bar Bike is a good selection to make. At around $999 it qualifies as entry level price point. Sulry is a well-known bike brand and has a reputation for quality and durability.