How do I choose a bicycle for transportation to work and at home? I want to buy a bike for commuting to my work and home. I remain Thomson Road workplace place in the Botanical Garden. Any1 have an ideal type of bike to cater for such a distance? Where should I buy from? I'm not perfect bike.
Go to a local bike shop and tell them what you want. I have no idea how far you ride. I may be wrong but it seems you want a bike commuter.
You should consult a hybrid. It is a combination of road and mountain biking. It has road tires, but tires as wide as a mountain bike. Get a bike where you can make things work. The size of the image is very important so that you have maximum control over the bike. If you ride early in the morning wearing reflective clothing and put the lights on your bike.
How to calculate the size of the frame:
1. Measure the length of the foot center
2. Multiply by 0.65
Example (you have an internal length of the leg-83cm)
83cm x 0.65
= 53.95
Round = 54 cm image size.
If the path you take is a lot of dirt or gravel, try a mountain bike full suspension. If you must travel on a road, get a bike commuter. If you go to bike half an hour trying to get a touring bike with the bags. If you have to lift or push your bike, try to get one with a low weight. hope it helps!
To what extent do you ride? The information you have given may mean something to you, but the rest of us have no idea where you live, what city, what country. If you want the correct answer, you must first ask a question that others can understand.
There are some good tips at:
http://www.runmuki.com/commute/commuting3.html
Posted on March 20, 2010.