What defines the best commuter bikes? Defining "best" is totally relative, so factoring in the demands of a commuter; we came up with the following.1 - They're Comfortable
No one likes to be going to and from work with any stress or tension, or even pain in their body. Part of this is down to riding position, but finding a suitably comfortable bike for your commute is important.
2 - They're Affordable
Getting to and from work shouldn't eat away at your income. Cycling should be cheaper overall than anything. Even incorporating cycling on a small part of your journey can help cut the cost of commuting compared to public transport or driving.
3 - They're Quick
Cycling on the whole must be able to match or shorten the time it take to commute to and from work. Bicycles can generally travel through traffic relatively easily, maintain a high average speed and take shorter, more direct routes (if you know your shortcuts well), but the best commuter bikes must be fast.
4 -...and they DON'T require a shower at the other end!
The bane of a cyclist who commutes is the "sweaty suit syndrome". Simply put, it means you have to have a shower, or at least get changed after you arrive at work. This makes the whole idea of saving time on your journey somewhat pointless, and employers "angst" over having to provide shower facilities.
4 -...and they DON'T require a shower at the other end!
The bane of a cyclist who commutes is the "sweaty suit syndrome". Simply put, it means you have to have a shower, or at least get changed after you arrive at work. This makes the whole idea of saving time on your journey somewhat pointless, and employers "angst" over having to provide shower facilities.
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