Slepian has ridden a CTY 1. This is the same bike as the one above, but with a slightly lower top tube, making it easier to step onto — something Wunsch told us is particularly helpful for women in dresses and skirts looking for a more modest way to get on and off their bikes. For a slightly higher price, you can get an aluminum-frame hybrid bike with hydraulic disc brakes, which work to stop the wheel with a pressurized fluid.
He likes that the Crosstrail incorporates this feature while still being a relatively affordable bike. Those aforementioned shock absorbers are the reason Gonzalez is a fan of the aluminum-frame Cannondale Quick CX 3. Adam Bernstein, a sales representative at Echelon Cycles , agrees that the Cannondale Quick is an excellent option for commuters because it has an upright geometry, which he says allows riders to keep their heads up and stay aware of their surroundings, as well as disc brakes for controlled stopping.
It might seem counterintuitive for a steel-frame hybrid to be the most expensive option on this list, especially considering that another steel-frame hybrid is the least expensive. But, echoing some of his fellow experts, Crooks told us that most hard-core city bikers actually prefer steel.
For shorter distances and light-to-average use, the comparatively lower maintenance and lighter weight of aluminum will be better, but if you want something truly built to last, you might be better off with steel. If you are riding on hills or bridges on your commute and want the option of switching gears, Neile Weissman, the public-relations director at New York Cycle Club , recommends the Trek FX 1. Conroy agrees that a multiple-gear cruiser would be better for regular commuting.
But if seven speeds seem like too many, the Franklin 3 is a less-expensive three-speed bike with an internally geared hub that he recommends. The Linus Roadster is a stylish upright bike that McCorkell likes for riders who want to prioritize comfort and style over speed. The Roadster Sport also comes fully decked out with a rack for carrying your stuff. Weissman, meanwhile, recommends this eight-speed upright model from Lekker that comes city-ready with fenders something you often have to buy separately to protect you from wet weather.
Build your own premium bike. Fixies AKA 'fixed-gear bikes' are the simplest of bikes. They're super fast, light and generally pretty cheap! However, you won't get any gears to hell you up hills and they don't handle bumpy surfaces too well. But if you like zipping about cities, they're a great option. A super light fixie that's great for city rides. Powder coated frame and components, with hand spoked wheels and chain adjusters with integrated stainless steel bolts. Single Speed bike are a simple, lightweight bike without gears.
They're very similar to Fixies, but the key difference is that single speed bikes can freewheel down hills, unlike Fixies which require the pedals are always turning with the wheel. You won't have any help up hills and they're not great on bumpy surfaces, but if you like zipping about cities, Single Speed bikes are a great option. Dreamed up by urban cyclists, check out our fast, agile single speed city bike! A fixie look with the utilitarian functions of a city bike. Colours: Orange, Blue.
Road bikes are fast and lean, but they also have gears at the ready for when you're facing a hill. Road bikes are typically very light and are popular with people who have longer commutes and especially those who often ride with traffic.
An elite bike. This Triban RC disc brake road bike featuring Shimano's Sora groupset has been designed with comfort and reliability in mind.
It's aimed at regular road cyclists and commuters, and allows you to cycle further and for longer. This a high-performance model designed for competition. Key features include a Shimano speed groupset and an Ultra Evo Dynamic frame and fork combination that offers a perfect balance between lightness, performance and dynamism.
Comfort is also assured across all levels of incline. Designed for road cycling beginners, with reassuring tyres, simple gear changes and dropped handlebars.
This is the ideal bike for starting out: with only one chainring, you'll never end up in the wrong gear. Enjoy a comfortable ride thanks to the 32mm tyres, and take on the roads and trails with gusto.
An aluminium endurance bike that treads the line of handling and comfort for sport rides. This is a lightweight 8.
Designed by women for women, this comfortable Triban intermediate flat-bar road bike is ideal for optimising your comfort when riding.
The SyncDrive Pro motor can reach rpm cadence and a powerful 80Nm of torque output. It also features an integrated compact Wh EnergyPak. The tubeless tyres provide a smoother ride, protection from flats, and lower rolling resistance. The Carrera Crossroad is a road specific Electric Bike to assist you in achieving your road riding goals. Whether that be for commuting or leisure, this model is sure to provide you an efficient, powerful and natural riding experience.
City bikes AKA 'urban' or 'leisure' bikes are a mainstay in many cities where there are lots of cyclists. They're not the fastest, but they're very sturdy and easy to get on-and-off. Also known as 'urban bikes', these bikes are often fitted with racks or baskets so that you can carry more stuff with you.
The traditional 28 inch wheels are paired with a double-sprung Brooks B33 leather saddle which helps you glide effortlessly over all terrains in the utmost comfort. A very comfortable and well-equipped bike that suits regular riders who stick mostly to roads and who enjoy riding in an upright position. The classic step-through frame makes hopping on and off easy, the beautiful Somerby has a sprung leather-style saddle for comfort with 7 speed Shimano gearing to help you up hills.
A bike for casual riders nipping about town. It has six speeds, is easy to control and has an ergonomic saddle and grips, which allow you to ride with a straight back for improved comfort. If you mostly roll around town or navigate the city, this is a great bike to choose.
It promises a really enjoyable ride that's safe and easy to control, and has six speeds. Plus, with its high frame, front rack, and anti-twist coil, you get more propulsion and stability. This Dutch-style step-over city bike is perfect for anyone who wants to ride around town and really enjoy their time on two wheels. It's equipped with a 27kg pannier rack, basket for your shopping or coat, mudguards and battery-free lighting, and the tyres are puncture resistant.
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With no gears to go wrong with and less moving parts, these bikes are cheap to buy and maintain. With one chainring and one rear cog, you choose a gear which enables you to cover the terrain on your upcoming journey.
Often favoured by couriers, hip city lovers and flat road commuters, their appeal is understandable. Largely fuss-free and low maintenance, they are the ideal companion for flat journeys to work. This is where one side has a fixed gear sprocket, and the other has a freewheel — giving you the option to switch between the two.
Otherwise, consider a cyclocross or hybrid. Mountain bikes are a common choice for tough terrain commuters, being naturally upright and sturdy for the bumpiest of rides. Although, they can be slower on road due to their chunky tyres and suspension.
Try swapping these out for more slick tyres to unleash its full commuting potential if your journey is mostly on smooth roadways. If your commute is mainly on rough roads with slippery cycle paths, this is the one for you. Explore the full range of mountain bikes. For some people, the touring bike is simply the best all-rounder. Tourers are also great luggage carriers, with strong frames, two attachment points for racks and wide tyres to ensure a stable ride.
These bigger tyres also come in handy for negotiating bumpy, potholed city streets whilst lugging bags around. Drop handlebars are a common aspect of the UK versions, enabling you to find a riding position that suits you. What's a commuting bike? The best commuting bike will depend as much on you and your riding style as what's on offer in bike shops. A bike for a mile commuting journey on city arterials will probably be very different from one for a two-mile pootle across the park.
In this article we take a look at a wide range of possibilities in commuting bikes. A vast range of bike types work well for the office run. The distance, terrain, road surfaces and what else you want to use your bike for all factor in to your choice. In flatter towns, the good old roadster and its modern hybrid descendants are great urban transport.
Want to go a bit faster? Drop-bar options like cyclo-cross bikes, gravel bikes and touring bikes have a good turn of speed combined with wide tyres to ward off pothole damage.
Look for rack and mudguard mounts on the frame for all-weather riding, and the capability for on-bike luggage. Welcome to the latest edition of road. It can also be quicker than many other modes of transport because you can avoid traffic jams and other delays, and it's a lot more fun than sitting traffic or avoiding eye contact on the Tube. You can ride to work on pretty much any bike you like; go on a BMX if you want.
Read more: road. A lot of people prefer the vision and control that they get from a bike with a flat handlebar over one with a dropped bar. Find a Specialized dealer. There aren't many carbon fibre flat-bar bikes around, but if you want a luxury option, the FX Sport Carbon 4 has to be worth a look.
As well as a carbon fibre frame that incorporates the Isospeed decoupler from Trek's Domane road bike, the FX Sport Carbon 4 keeps things secure with hydraulic disc brakes.
Read more: Buyer's guide to hybrids and flat bar road bikes. A road bike is a fast option if you have a long commute, especially if a lot of your ride is on open, out of town roads where you can make its speed and efficiency really count. Also, a road bike is ideal for riding sportives, training rides, or just getting out and seeing the country.
Threaded eyelets on the rear dropouts and the fork plus rack eyelets on the seatstays are welcome additions for commuting. Find a Cannondale dealer. The Ribble R Disc Tiagra is a carbon fibre road bike that's built to a sportive-friendly geometry and it offers a much higher performance than you've a right to expect at this price.
Plus, there's the bonus that you can tweak the spec to suit your taste and budget. Very much a fast commuter, then, though there's room — and mountings — for mudguards even with 28mm tyres. Read our review of the Ribble R Disc. The road. Fast and sporty, with all the practicality and dependability of hydraulic disc brakes, wide tyres and space for full-length mudguards, the Wessex is a bike that is up to the task of taking on the roughest roads and toughest weather.
Racing aside, it's all the bike you really need for year-round riding in the UK, fast enough for sportives and pacy training runs, comfortable and reliable for grinding out winter miles, and at home on longer commutes.
Only a British company could design a bike that is absolutely, perfectly, per cent suited to the demands of year-round UK road cycling. Read our review of the Whyte Wessex Find a Whyte dealer.
A hybrid combines features of a mountain bike and features of a road bike to give you, theoretically, the best of both worlds: a bike that is pretty quick and also tough and durable. The Elops formerly B'Twin B'Twin Hoprider comes with everything you need to pootle round town, to the office or the shops or just round the park for exercise. It's not the lightest hybrid ever, but it's very well specced for the money.
Off the peg, the Hoprider comes with hub-powered lighting front and rear, mudguards, rack and kickstand. That's a great set of accessories for a hybrid too often they're just a bare bike and really makes this bike an excellent choice for commuting and other practical riding. Boardman bikes are ubiquitous on the city streets and main man Chris Boardman is often in the media advocating for cycling rights. Boardman somehow finds time to design nice hybrids too, like this aluminium-framed, round-town speedster.
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