A comfortable bike ride

The posture while riding a bike can be very different, even within the same category of bikes:

The images below show exemplary the postures for road bikes. However, this could also be applied to other categories of bicycles.

a) Less comfortable posture while cycling - men:

This posture is very aerodynamic and is also used by many athletes. The handlebars are in a low position. This posture compared to other postures, is shown in Figure 1:

b) Medium comfortable posture while cycling - men:

This Posture is medium aerodynamic and is also used by recreationists. The handlebars are medium-high. This posture compared to other postures, is shown in Figure 2:

c) Very comfortable posture while cycling - men:

This posture is very comfortable and therefore less aerodynamic. We recommend this posture to those who are "less agile." It is also used for long distances. The handlebars are in a high position. This posture compared to other postures, is shown in Figure 3:

d) Less comfortable posture while cycling - women:

 This posture is very aerodynamic and is also used by many athletes. The handlebars are in a low position, but they are still more comfortable compared to men's bicycles, since women bicycles are shorter than the men's ones. Women's bikes are geometrically different to men's ones; they have narrower handlebars and special saddles for women as standard features. This posture compared to other postures on men bicycles, is shown in Figure 4:

e) Medium comfortable posture while cycling - women:

This Posture is medium aerodynamic and is also used by recreationists. The handlebars are medium-high. Women's bikes are geometrically different to men's ones; they have narrower handlebars and special saddles for women as standard features. This posture compared to other postures on men bicycles, is shown in Figure 5:

 f) Very comfortable posture while cycling - women:

This posture is very comfortable and therefore less aerodynamic. It is used by many recreational riders. The handlebars are in a higher position and are still more comfortable compared to men's bicycles, since women bicycles are shorter than the men's ones. Women's bikes are geometrically different to men's ones; they have narrower handlebars and special saddles for women as standard features. This posture compared to other postures on men bicycles, is shown in Figure 6: