Comments on: Commuting 101: Choosing a bike http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: evans bikes uk http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-612462 evans bikes uk Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:20:56 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-612462 This article is very good and gives important information for choosing a good bike. Here are some tips that also you can follow. Road bikes are designed for riding on paved streets and to ride fast. You can choose this bike if you want to travel longer distances at higher speeds. If you want to drive on snowy roads. Mountain bikes do not go as fast as road bikes. These bikes have wide tires. This article is very good and gives important information for choosing a good bike. Here are some tips that also you can follow. Road bikes are designed for riding on paved streets and to ride fast. You can choose this bike if you want to travel longer distances at higher speeds. If you want to drive on snowy roads. Mountain bikes do not go as fast as road bikes. These bikes have wide tires.

]]> By: TN http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-506559 TN Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:31:20 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-506559 I went with an electric bike and Love it. My commute is 14 hilly miles by bike & 5 miles by train. I pedal when I feel like exercising, throttle when I'm on low sleep/sick/it's bitter cold out/I don't feel like it. I don't need to mess with extra clothes/showers at the office. My bike is a $1400 pathfinder mini, built rock-solid, 20" wheels so it's low profile/fits great on the train. If you get one, get a good one. We're now a 1 (paid off) car family now, and I love not having to fight traffic, take my car into the shop, pay for insurance/tag. I went with an electric bike and Love it. My commute is 14 hilly miles by bike & 5 miles by train. I pedal when I feel like exercising, throttle when I’m on low sleep/sick/it’s bitter cold out/I don’t feel like it. I don’t need to mess with extra clothes/showers at the office. My bike is a $1400 pathfinder mini, built rock-solid, 20″ wheels so it’s low profile/fits great on the train. If you get one, get a good one. We’re now a 1 (paid off) car family now, and I love not having to fight traffic, take my car into the shop, pay for insurance/tag.

]]> By: links for 2007-03-31 | The Celsius1414 Journal http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-396335 links for 2007-03-31 | The Celsius1414 Journal Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:26:04 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-396335 [...] Commuting 101: Choosing a bike at Commute by Bike [...] [...] Commuting 101: Choosing a bike at Commute by Bike [...]

]]> By: Brodie Blog » The Romax Aluminum; The Double Duty Cyclo-Cross/Commuter Bike http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-394977 Brodie Blog » The Romax Aluminum; The Double Duty Cyclo-Cross/Commuter Bike Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:31:37 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-394977 [...] “Cyclo-cross Bikes – as the term ‘cross’ implies, this is a hybrid of a road and mountain bike. Used for racing everything from pavement to wooded trails to gravel roads, these bikes are designed fast and lightweight like road bikes, however are built strong to endure the punishment of off-pavement racing. A cyclo-cross bike can be a great choice for commuting as it’s fast on pavement but can take the abuse of running through the off-road terrain you may end up using on your commute.” re: commutebybike.com [...] [...] “Cyclo-cross Bikes – as the term ‘cross’ implies, this is a hybrid of a road and mountain bike. Used for racing everything from pavement to wooded trails to gravel roads, these bikes are designed fast and lightweight like road bikes, however are built strong to endure the punishment of off-pavement racing. A cyclo-cross bike can be a great choice for commuting as it’s fast on pavement but can take the abuse of running through the off-road terrain you may end up using on your commute.” re: commutebybike.com [...]

]]> By: UsedMountainBike http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-144290 UsedMountainBike Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:37:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-144290 In response to raul jabol who asked "What is the tyoical weight of a good bike regardless of type?" I would say try to keep the bike under 30 pounds. You will enjoy riding the bike more and ride it more often. In response to raul jabol who asked “What is the tyoical weight of a good bike regardless of type?” I would say try to keep the bike under 30 pounds. You will enjoy riding the bike more and ride it more often.

]]> By: raul jabol http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-136973 raul jabol Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:27:56 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-136973 What is the tyoical weight of a good bike regardless of type? What is the tyoical weight of a good bike regardless of type?

]]> By: Todd http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-112902 Todd Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:41:38 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-112902 Most 'cross bikes - unless they are designed specifically for racing - will have rear rack mounts. The racing-specific cross bikes are typically noticeable too from their much higher price tags and abundance of carbon and such. Most ‘cross bikes – unless they are designed specifically for racing – will have rear rack mounts. The racing-specific cross bikes are typically noticeable too from their much higher price tags and abundance of carbon and such.

]]> By: FritZ http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-83445 FritZ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:47:41 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-83445 <i>Liz:</i><i> What distance? For anything under about 20 miles the speed difference will most likely be fairly minimal, especially if you have road tires on the cx bike. The cx bike will give you more flexibility on weather and terrain, IMO.</i> Liz: What distance? For anything under about 20 miles the speed difference will most likely be fairly minimal, especially if you have road tires on the cx bike.

The cx bike will give you more flexibility on weather and terrain, IMO.

]]> By: liz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-83426 liz Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:57:59 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-83426 Does anyone have any idea what the differences in speed would be between a cyclocross bike and a road bike? I am torn. Does anyone have any idea what the differences in speed would be between a cyclocross bike and a road bike? I am torn.

]]> By: Ready 2 Ride http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-83095 Ready 2 Ride Tue, 27 May 2008 23:52:37 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/03/30/commuting-101-choosing-a-bike/#comment-83095 Hello to all, I'm trying to purchase my first bike for commute. What' s the best bike economically and good for a begginner to purchase ? Thanks in advance for your input. Hello to all, I’m trying to purchase my first bike for commute. What’ s the best bike economically and good for a begginner to purchase ? Thanks in advance for your input.

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