Bike Buying Guide: What Kind of Bike Should I Get?

As you consider which Huffy bicycle is right for you, consider where you ride, how long you like to ride, and what kind of style you’re looking for in a bike. For example, do you ride on paved roads, paved trails/paths, or dirt trails? Do you like the look of a certain kind of bike? Do you want certain features such as a more comfortable seat or Knobby tires?

Consider these things as you read below and start to shop for your perfect Huffy bike!

Comfort Bikes - Best All Around Bike

The comfort bike offers a comfortable, upright ride that has a relaxed upright riding position. Although the bike has a more leisurely look, it has the right specs and enough speeds to handle most hills your ride may bring.

  • Your rides are most often: on paved trails that take you on some hilly terrain but aren’t necessarily off-road.
  • Specifications and Features:
    • Dual hand brakes – typically either disc or linear pull
    • 7-speeds
    • Wide, comfortable spring saddle
    • Slightly thinner tires than a cruiser bike (generally less than 2 inches wide) for less friction as you ride
  • Style: The comfort bike frame is designed to offer a relaxed riding position, keeping you comfortable and in an upright position throughout your ride.
  • Comfort: Huffy comfort bikes are made to keep riders comfortable on hilly paths with the wide spring saddle, typically dual-density grips and pedals, and Huffy’s Perfect Fit frame that ensures a comfortable riding position
  • Also comes as an e-bike, so you get all the perks of the comfort bike frame, with a little extra boost. Check out our Comfort-style e-bikes!

Sound like you? Check out our men’s and women’s comfort bike inventory and find your new ride!

Cruiser Bikes - The Best Bike for Casual Riding

Not sure what a cruiser bike is? Picture a bike that you might see riding down the boardwalk along a beach…that’s a cruiser bike! Cruisers are perfect for laid-back, fun rides on easy terrain without big hills. The ideal cruiser bike rider is going to be someone who enjoys riding as a leisurely activity in a neighborhood, on paved paths, or along a boardwalk.

  • Your rides are most often: on paved paths that don’t have a lot of hills, such as a neighborhood or local park.
  • Specifications and Features:
    • Coaster Brakes
    • Single Speed
    • Wide, padded spring saddle
    • Fenders to keep you clean and dry as you ride
    • Slightly wider tires (typically 2+ inches) to add more comfort to the ride
  • Style: Cruiser bikes have a classic, relaxed, beach cruiser frame style, some come with a rear rack, saddle bag, front basket or a beverage and phone holder.
  • Comfort: Huffy Cruiser bikes are made to keep riders comfortable with the wide spring saddle, rubber grips, and Huffy’s Perfect Fit frame that ensures a comfortable riding position

Sound like you? Get rolling on over to our men’s and women’s cruiser bike inventory to find the perfect one for you.  

Mountain Bikes - Offroad Bike Thrills

A mountain bike is perfect for easy trails or paved paths and everything in between! Mountain bikes have knobby tires and multiple speeds to help you ride across whatever terrain your adventure brings. These bikes are great for someone who enjoys a more challenging ride that requires some higher specs and shifting abilities.

  • Your rides are most often: not only on paved paths but take you on trails as well, which may include hills and bumps. 
  • Specifications and Features:
    • Dual hand brakes – typically either disc or linear pull
    • Multi-speed twist or trigger shifter
    • Knobby tires
    • Front or dual suspension frames
  • Style: We have many mountain bike models available to suit the color or design you’re looking for.
  • Comfort: Huffy Mountain bikes have padded seats and Kraton grips to keep riders comfortable on each adventure. 
  • Also comes as an e-bike, so you get all the perks of the comfort bike frame, with a little extra boost. Check out our Mountain-style e-bikes!

Sound like you? Adventure is calling! Check out our men’s and women’s mountain bike inventory so you can answer!

EBikes - Assisted and Zooming Fun

An electric bike is perfect for the rider that enjoys adventures with friends and family but needs some extra boost to be able to go for longer rides. The pedal assistance offers a boost that allows you to conquer hills or simply go the distance! Our e-bikes come in various styles (mountain, comfort, etc.), so read about our various bike frame styles to see which e-bike would be right for you.

  • Comfort Bike: the bike style for riders who often are on paved trails that take you on some hilly terrain but aren’t necessarily off-road, with an added electric boost.
  • Mountain Bike: the bike style for riders not only on paved paths but take you on trails as well, which may include hills and bumps. 
  • Folding Fat Tire E-Bike (Class 2 – Pedal Assis and Throttle): the bike style for riders who go on various types of terrain, or just want some added power and comfort to the ride. With a throttle and fat tires, this bike almost has you feeling like you’re on a motorcycle!  
  • Commuter E-Bike: the bike style for riders who use their bike to commute to work, school, or just around town, but need it to be able to fold up and fit easily at your destination or at home.

Sound like you? Get plugged into our site and check out our e-bike inventory.