1 . The best bikes for the beginners

When it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now.

Boardman CX Comp

This is a cross-country bike, and it’s so versatile (多用途的) that you can handle any terrain (地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, slick tires and treat it as a road bike. It has basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (齿轮), which are outstanding for its price.

$650, Halfords

Planet X RT-58 v2

Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means you’d probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it’s worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears.

$439, Planet X

Specialized Allez ES

Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and you’ll look great out on the road.

$575, Evans Cycles

Boardman Road Team Carbon

If you can push budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.

$800, Halfords

1. Compared with other bikes, what is the strength of the Boardman CX Comp?

A．Dealing with any terrain	B．Its Shimano Sora gears
C．Its outstanding price	D．Putting on very firm tires

2. Which is suitable for you if you want to buy at a cheap price but with Shimano Sora gears?

A．Boardman CX Comp	B．Specialized Allez ES
C．Planet X RT-58 v2	D．Boardman Road Team Carbon

3. What can we know about the bikes mentioned in the text?

A．The fourth is very expensive but with special material.

B．You should be careful when riding the third.

C．The second has sold out so fast.

D．You can only ride the first on the mountainous road.

2 . How does the man go to work recently?

A．By bus.

B．By subway.

C．By bike.