How to Choose a Communting Bike
There a few considerations to ponder while determining the right bike
for your commute:
Road Bike, mountain bike or hybrid?
- Your route: Road bikes are the fastest way to get
from point A to point B, but the racing-style seating is not very comfortable
in start and stop routes as mountain bikes and hybrids.
- Gear: Road bikes are fine for light loads; the sturdier
frames of mountain and hybrid bikes make it easy to attach all sorts
of gear and packs.
- More Uses: A road bike is perfect for the road but
not useful elsewhere. A mountain bike is great for other riding surfaces.
A hybrid's comfort and performance in on and off-road situations will
usually only be tolerable for infrequent riders.
- Tip: The best way to figure out the best bike for
you is to test them out on your commuter route. Bike shops will allow
you test-ride bikes, so try out different sizes and style to find the
perfect bike for your situation.
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