Let’s talk about Road Bike
Road bike, the name speaks for itself. It is born for road riding (or smooth surface), also it is specialized for riding in a high speed. Its curved-shape dropped handlebars are designed for a lower position of the cyclist to reduce air resistant. Large wheels and skinny tires are great in reducing surface friction. And light V-brake is commonly used for Road bike. The bike itself is usually light in weight, suitable for a wide variety of riding situations i.e., recreation, long-distance racing, time trial, etc. It’s not suitable for rough terrain as it has durability less than mountain bike.

Let’s talk about Mountain Bike
Mountain bike or MTB also gets its name from the terrain it is designed to be used on; mountain, mud, rough terrain, i.e., rock, tree roots, etc. It is designed for off-road riding, having some kind of suspension. Its wheels are larger and heavier than road bike’s. Its tires also larger. With shock absorber in front wheel and also in rear wheel in some cases, such as full-suspension mountain bikes. You can choose your brake systems as you like; V-brake, Disc brake. Though, disc brake is recommended for hardcore off-road bikers because it can perform efficiently even in muddy conditions.

To choose which is the right bike for you, if you are looking for a bike for yourself, first you should know what activities or riding situations you will do most. Then take a look into both road bike and mountain bike and its sub-categories. So that you will know how many types of bikes are there and what are pros and cons of each type. In an example, if you are going to use the bike for time trial or long-distance racing, you’d better get a road bike. But if you are going to use the bike for off-road racing, you’d better get a mountain bike. Simple tips to help you decide; if you are focus on speed and usually ride on a smooth surface, go for a road bike. But if you focus on durability or suspension and be able to ride on all surfaces, smooth or rough terrain, we recommend you to go for mountain bike.

Finally, not only choose the type of bikes that suits your activities, but also don't forget to choose a bike that we feel comfortable when we ride. Otherwise, instead of riding for health improvement it can become an activity which creates health problems. In the end, let’s find a bike and go for a ride!