At Bike Empire
we carry a complete selection of kid's and adult bikes. Which bike
is best for you? We hope this info below will help you in your
decision making process. *CONTACT US* with any
question you might have.
Mountain bikes have been around for a
while now and are a lot of fun to ride. These bikes are
designed for off-road use but can be ridden on the street as
well. Mountain bikes typically have large volume tires with an
aggressive tread pattern which allows you to get good traction
in the dirt. Riding position on mountain bikes tends to be a
little more aggressive in order to put more weight over the
front wheel. This assures better steering and tracking in the
dirt. Most mountain bikes now come equipped with front
suspension shocks which work similar to the shocks on your
vehicle. (They absorb vibration). Mountain bikes come in your
choice of rigid bike (no suspension), hardtails (front shocks
only), and full-suspension (front and rear shocks).
Full-suspension bikes are typically more expensive but offer a
greater level of comfort for the rider. If you plan on doing
the majority of your riding off road in the dirt, this is the
bike for you.
Price
range: $229 - $5,500
Comfort bikes are only 5 years old and
are one of the fastest growing areas of bicycle sales. These
bikes are built for comfort. This catagory of bikes seems to
be very popular with recreational babyboomers who want a
little more comfort than a mountain bike. What manufactureres
have done is to take a mountain bike frame and components and
put a slick tread tire on the bike for lower rolling
resistance on the pavement. They have also added high rise
handlebars and stems to put you in a more upright, comfortable
riding position. The best new feature on these bikes is the
suspension seatpost. A shock built into the seatpost gives an
added level of comfort that people really enjoy. If you're
looking for a bike to ride on the pavement most of the time
but want to ride hard-pack fireroads and horse trails
occasionally, this is the bike for you.
Price
range: $229 - $600
Hybrid bikes first evolved shortly after
mountain bikes first hit the market. People loved the low
gearing and comfort that a mountain bike had to offer compared
to the old "ten speed" style road bike but didn't need the
knobby tires if they weren't riding off-road. The hybrid bike
offers a nice blend of road and mountain bikes. If you spend
all your time riding on the street but don't want the skinny
tires and stretched out position of a road bike, then this is
the bike for you.
Price
range: $250 - $800
Road bikes are what we now call the old "ten speeds",
although these bikes now have 18-27 speeds. Road bikes are for
the person who wants speed. These bikes put you in a long and
low position to increase aerodymanics. Tires are skinny and
hard for low rolling resistance as well. If you train or race
and ride long distances, this is the bike for you. PAVEMENT
ONLY!
Price
range: $250 - $6,000
Beach cruiser bikes as they are commonly
referred to big fat tires, big fat comfortable seats that make
this bike a pleasure to ride. Old styles are coming back too,
painted fenders, springer forks and more. These bikes are
available in single speed bikes with coaster brake foot brakes
or with gears and hand brakes. Not the best choice if you live
in a hilly area but great around the beach. If you're looking
for a cool look and a casual ride, check these out.
Price
range: $200 - $500
"Twice the Fun" we carry comfort
tamdems as pictured up to high-end full suspension mountian
bike and custom road tandems.
Price
range: $750 - $9,000
Bicycle Moto-Cross! This craze
started in the 70's with dirt track racing. BMX racing is
still popular today. Most kids (boys and girls) enjoy this
style of bike because of its popularity. These bikes have 20"
wheels and hi-rise handlebars. They are fast and fun! If your
child wants a nice sturdy bike to either race or ride around
the neighborhood, BMX is HOT!
Price
range: $159 - $800
These bikes are designed for trick
riding, flatland, vert ramp riding. Great for moon shots, can
can's, bar-spins or tail-whips! These bike usually have Gyro
headsets and pegs and are built tough. If you're looking for a
bike to get wild on and try all these tricks, this is
it...FREESTYLE!
Price
range: $200 - $800
The HOTTEST new craze in kids bikes. These machines
are beefed up BMX style bikes. Gusseted frames, oversized
drop-outs and wheel axles for strength, these bikes will take
a lickin' and keep on tickin'. 48-spoke wheels, heavyduty
bars, the works....these bikes are for real dirt-jumping (big
air). Superman's, X-ups, tailwips, truck drivers are just a
few of the tricks being performed on these machines. If your
children are rough on bikes and tend to break parts, these bikes
are tough.
Price
range: $200 - $700
Small versions of adult bikes, these kids mountain
bikes have either 20" tires (7-speeds) or 24" tires (21
speeds) and are available with or without front suspension. If
your kids are aggressive and want to hit the dirt, check these
out.
Price
range: $200 - $400
These starter bikes are ideal for the 2-5 year olds.
Complete with training wheels, they come in either 12" or 16"
tires and get the little ones started for a life of fun
bicycling.
Mountain bikes have been around for a
while now and are a lot of fun to ride. These bikes are
designed for off-road use but can be ridden on the street as
well. Mountain bikes typically have large volume tires with an
aggressive tread pattern which allows you to get good traction
in the dirt. Riding position on mountain bikes tends to be a
little more aggressive in order to put more weight over the
front wheel. This assures better steering and tracking in the
dirt. Most mountain bikes now come equipped with front
suspension shocks which work similar to the shocks on your
vehicle. (They absorb vibration). Mountain bikes come in your
choice of rigid bike (no suspension), hardtails (front shocks
only), and full-suspension (front and rear shocks).
Full-suspension bikes are typically more expensive but offer a
greater level of comfort for the rider. If you plan on doing
the majority of your riding off road in the dirt, this is the
bike for you. 
Comfort bikes are only 5 years old and
are one of the fastest growing areas of bicycle sales. These
bikes are built for comfort. This catagory of bikes seems to
be very popular with recreational babyboomers who want a
little more comfort than a mountain bike. What manufactureres
have done is to take a mountain bike frame and components and
put a slick tread tire on the bike for lower rolling
resistance on the pavement. They have also added high rise
handlebars and stems to put you in a more upright, comfortable
riding position. The best new feature on these bikes is the
suspension seatpost. A shock built into the seatpost gives an
added level of comfort that people really enjoy. If you're
looking for a bike to ride on the pavement most of the time
but want to ride hard-pack fireroads and horse trails
occasionally, this is the bike for you.
Hybrid bikes first evolved shortly after
mountain bikes first hit the market. People loved the low
gearing and comfort that a mountain bike had to offer compared
to the old "ten speed" style road bike but didn't need the
knobby tires if they weren't riding off-road. The hybrid bike
offers a nice blend of road and mountain bikes. If you spend
all your time riding on the street but don't want the skinny
tires and stretched out position of a road bike, then this is
the bike for you.
Road bikes are what we now call the old "ten speeds",
although these bikes now have 18-27 speeds. Road bikes are for
the person who wants speed. These bikes put you in a long and
low position to increase aerodymanics. Tires are skinny and
hard for low rolling resistance as well. If you train or race
and ride long distances, this is the bike for you. PAVEMENT
ONLY!
Beach cruiser bikes as they are commonly
referred to big fat tires, big fat comfortable seats that make
this bike a pleasure to ride. Old styles are coming back too,
painted fenders, springer forks and more. These bikes are
available in single speed bikes with coaster brake foot brakes
or with gears and hand brakes. Not the best choice if you live
in a hilly area but great around the beach. If you're looking
for a cool look and a casual ride, check these out.
"Twice the Fun" we carry comfort
tamdems as pictured up to high-end full suspension mountian
bike and custom road tandems.
Bicycle Moto-Cross! This craze
started in the 70's with dirt track racing. BMX racing is
still popular today. Most kids (boys and girls) enjoy this
style of bike because of its popularity. These bikes have 20"
wheels and hi-rise handlebars. They are fast and fun! If your
child wants a nice sturdy bike to either race or ride around
the neighborhood, BMX is HOT!
These bikes are designed for trick
riding, flatland, vert ramp riding. Great for moon shots, can
can's, bar-spins or tail-whips! These bike usually have Gyro
headsets and pegs and are built tough. If you're looking for a
bike to get wild on and try all these tricks, this is
it...FREESTYLE! 
The HOTTEST new craze in kids bikes. These machines
are beefed up BMX style bikes. Gusseted frames, oversized
drop-outs and wheel axles for strength, these bikes will take
a lickin' and keep on tickin'. 48-spoke wheels, heavyduty
bars, the works....these bikes are for real dirt-jumping (big
air). Superman's, X-ups, tailwips, truck drivers are just a
few of the tricks being performed on these machines. If your
children are rough on bikes and tend to break parts, these bikes
are tough.
These starter bikes are ideal for the 2-5 year olds.
Complete with training wheels, they come in either 12" or 16"
tires and get the little ones started for a life of fun
bicycling.