Bikes

Albuquerque Bicycle Sales

High Desert Bicycles

You couldn’t pick a better time to shop for a new bike. Today, a vast variety of models are offered in a wide array of prices. From super-plush comfort bikes to knobby-tire mountain bikes; from thoroughbred road machines to robust cruisers, High Desert Bicycles has two-wheelers perfect for just about everything!

So many options can be overwhelming. But, our large selection enables you to find the perfect bike for your needs. Plus, at High Desert Bicycles, you’ll be able to ask questions and learn about different types of bicycles from experienced cyclists dedicated to making sure you get the bike that’s right for you. You can even test a few bikes out before committing to a purchase!

Choosing Your New Bike

As you begin to scout bicycle sales and look for the best deals, first consider how you’ll use your new bike and where you’ll pedal once you’ve had it for a while. Getting a good deal on a bike that performs poorly for your needs is not such a good deal. To make sure you don’t buy the wrong bike at a bicycle sale, ask yourself a few questions to figure out what type of bike is the right fit for you. Are you:

  • Into improving your fitness (medium to long rides)?
  • Training for an event, race or triathlon?
  • Thinking of commuting to work/around town?
  • Taking up off-road riding or mountain biking?
  • Joining a group of friends who bike?

Once you have a good idea of how you’ll be using your new bike, have an expert help you understand the nuances of the various bikes available to you. This is the best way to start narrowing down your choices of the bikes that will perform best for you.

How Much Should You Spend?

It helps to know about how much you want to spend on a new bike. Having a price range in mind is a quick way to focus the selection process on the appropriate models. We want to help you purchase the right bike at the outset rather than to send you off on a make-do bike that will frustrate you. Even for the novice, the bike you decide to buy will affect your overall riding experience. We offer bicycles to fit any budget and have financing and layaway options to make getting the right bike affordable. Don’t forget that you might need some extras like a helmet, lock, tools or cycling shorts.

Types of Bicycles

The main types of bicycles include:

Comfort Bikes & Cruisers

USE: These bikes are designed for easy pedaling and the least amount of stress on the body. Comfort bikes are perfect for leisurely rides through town, cruising down by the Bosque and any ride where you’re out more for fun than for speed.

COMMON FEATURES: Upright riding position; wide handlebars; plush seats; flat-resistant tires; easy pedaling and braking; soft ride.
BRANDS AVAILABLE: Electra, Specialized, Bianchi, KHS

Multi-Use Bikes

USE: A hybrid of the mountain bike and the road bike, these machines are ideal for city riding and commuting. Multi-use bikes give you the freedom to go wherever life takes you—without having to switch bikes.
COMMON FEATURES: Upright riding position; flat handlebars; low gearing for easy hill climbing; powerful brakes; light, lively wheels with flat-resistant tires; load-carrying capacity.
BRANDS AVAILABLE: Electra, Specialized, Rocky Mountain, Bianchi, KHS

Mountain Bikes

USE: No need for a paved trail or road with these durable machines! From cliff-like drop-offs to shoe-drenching stream crossings, almost no obstacle can stop a skilled rider on a high-performance mountain bike.
COMMON FEATURES: Flat or riser handlebars; high-traction, flat-resistant tires; low gearing; excellent braking; rugged frames, wheels and components; suspension for control and comfort on rough terrain.
BRANDS AVAILABLE: Specialized, Orbea, Bianchi, Rocky Mountain, Colnago, Yeti, KHS

Road Bikes

USE: Built for use on pavement, these models have plenty of get-up-and-go and are perfect for centuries, touring, longer commutes, fitness riding and pledge rides. Road bikes come in many different styles with higher-end options being more efficient and lightweight.
COMMON FEATURES: Efficient-pedaling lightweight frames and wheels; drop or flat handlebars; low gearing and excellent braking; narrow, high-pressure tires.
BRANDS AVAILABLE: Specialized, Orbea, Bianchi, Rocky Mountain, Pinarello, Colnago, KHS

Bicycle Training and Maintenance

Once you’ve selected your new bike, the experts at High Desert Bicycles will not only get you properly fitted to your new bike, but assist you with the supplies and gear you’ll need for bicycle maintenance and training.  Keeping your bike in tip-top shape with proper bicycle maintenance is essential to getting the best performance and extending the life of your bike.

At High Desert Bicycles, we strive to form partnerships with cyclists to help them accomplish their goals. Whether it’s losing weight, commuting to work or completing a century, we’ll make sure your bike is properly fitted to you and assist you with bicycle training tips designed specifically for meeting your goals. We even have a programmable trainer on site to monitor your pedaling.

Find Great Bike Sales and Deals at High Desert Bicycles

Now that you know a little more about yourself and your bicycle choices, you’re ready to hit the shops and enjoy great bicycle sales at High Desert Bicycles. Have fun selecting that new two-wheeler. Soon, you’ll be spinnin’ and grinnin’ and feeling like a kid again!


Contact us or stop by either our Albuquerque or Rio Rancho shop to learn more about getting the perfect bike for your needs!

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Bike FittingOur BG Fit certified technicians will conduct a 20-point assessment to determine your flexibility, strength and bone structure. This enables us to determine your unique biomechanical profile so we can make adjustments that will maximize your bike's performance. A bike should always be made to fit the rider—not the other way around.