Comments on: Which is better to commute with? http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/07/29/which-is-better-to-commute-with/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Paul of N.W. GA http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/07/29/which-is-better-to-commute-with/comment-page-1/#comment-19476 Paul of N.W. GA Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:59:53 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=204#comment-19476 I have two commuter bikes, a hybrid and a touring. Both of mine have rear rack mounts, finder mounts, fat tires (700x37c) and super wide gear range (for steeeep hills). I prefer my touring because of drop bars, front rack mounts and a very stable ride, and it's a little faster (but the front panniers slow me down a little). My hybrid is a ~92 Bianchi Main Street and my touring is a 96 Surly Long Haul Trucker. Being able to mount 4 panniers on my touring bike means I can carry a lot of groceries in the bags and a large bag of pet food over the rear rack on my way home from work and keeping up 15 to 20mph. Isn't that what it's about? I have two commuter bikes, a hybrid and a touring.
Both of mine have rear rack mounts, finder mounts, fat tires (700x37c) and super wide gear range (for steeeep hills). I prefer my touring because of drop bars, front rack mounts and a very stable ride, and it’s a little faster (but the front panniers slow me down a little).

My hybrid is a ~92 Bianchi Main Street and my touring is a 96 Surly Long Haul Trucker.

Being able to mount 4 panniers on my touring bike means I can carry a lot of groceries in the bags and a large bag of pet food over the rear rack on my way home from work and keeping up 15 to 20mph. Isn’t that what it’s about?

]]> By: Eric http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/07/29/which-is-better-to-commute-with/comment-page-1/#comment-3026 Eric Tue, 23 May 2006 18:16:28 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=204#comment-3026 You forgot about touring bikes. These are road bikes that are made a little bit stronger, in order to withstand long trips in which you carry a lot of gear. They have wider tires (like hybrids), they are usually made of steel, have the capabilities to add all the necessary racks and fenders, have strong cantilever brakes with plenty of clearance, have long chain stays for stability and so your heel doesn't hit your panniers, and have lower gear ratios for those in poor shape or when you're carrying gear in your panniers. Most major bike manufacturers have touring models (Cannondale, Fuji, Trek, Bianchi, etc.). You forgot about touring bikes. These are road bikes that are made a little bit stronger, in order to withstand long trips in which you carry a lot of gear. They have wider tires (like hybrids), they are usually made of steel, have the capabilities to add all the necessary racks and fenders, have strong cantilever brakes with plenty of clearance, have long chain stays for stability and so your heel doesn’t hit your panniers, and have lower gear ratios for those in poor shape or when you’re carrying gear in your panniers. Most major bike manufacturers have touring models (Cannondale, Fuji, Trek, Bianchi, etc.).

]]> By: JL http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/07/29/which-is-better-to-commute-with/comment-page-1/#comment-47 JL Tue, 02 Aug 2005 17:00:27 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=204#comment-47 I opted for your first scenario: a Specialized Hardrock 2005. The bike is a hardtail, but altogether a fast commuter. Got rid of the big knobs, and put a pair of slicks - Specialized Fatboys 26x1.25 - on the original Sunrims "Ditch Witch". The Hardrock comes with Avid disk breaks (cable) that bite hard, and cool Marzocchi fork. Added a rear fender. I opted for your first scenario: a Specialized Hardrock 2005. The bike is a hardtail, but altogether a fast commuter. Got rid of the big knobs, and put a pair of slicks – Specialized Fatboys 26×1.25 – on the original Sunrims “Ditch Witch”. The Hardrock comes with Avid disk breaks (cable) that bite hard, and cool Marzocchi fork.

Added a rear fender.

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