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Questions tagged [commuting-bike]

Bikes that are built or modified for commuting

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Commuting: How to carry office clothing so it doesn't get crushed?

I have the bike. I have the best route. Now I want to know how I transport my clothing in each day. I typically wear suit pants and a business shirt, but not a suit jacket. The ride is 10km, or ~6 miles. Am I better off leaving my clothes at work,…
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How feasible is an expensive road bike for commuting?

I have a $300 Giant Escape that's used for commuting, but I would like to buy a Giant TCR Advanced 2 which is $2000. I want to have the experience similar to upgrading from a 50 inch tv to a 80 inch tv. Would the road bike be overkill for…
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Recommendations for low-maintenance "town" bike

I have a short cycle to work and back every day (under 30mins each way.) Because I could quite feasibly walk the journey, I've always wanted a bike that needs as little tinkering with as possible, as if I have to do much of that, I may as well just…
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Suggestions for buying a bike for commuting

I've decided what kind of bike I want (light hybrid with straight handlebars), but have no idea how to chose a brand/model. What questions do I ask at the shop? Which brands are good? Am I paying too much for brand-value? Am I paying for things I…
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Small non-folding bike

Are there any small non-folding bikes, of relatively good quality? From what I see around, Brompton/Dahon produce only folding ones. Ideally, should be under 10 kg, and have a few gears (but single gear is fine as well). I don't care so much about…
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Front rack mounting?

I use a MTB from 1995 for commuting. I've just added a child's seat up back. So I need a front rack or basket mounted. I found an old basket that I mounted temporarily. What are my mounting options? I'm not super keen on using the wheel axle (as…
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Bicycle for commuting to office

I am 6ft tall , 87 Kg Living in Kolkata .Which bicycle will suit for 10x2 KM to n fro to commute to my office?
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Can anybody recommend a bike for year round commuting

I wonder if anyone has any advice or ideas on bikes that I could consider for all year round commuting to and from work. My commute is a 20 mile round trip on a mixture of rural and urban roads. Whilst I know that there isn’t any bike out there…
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Would you do a 15mile + commute on an electric bicycle? Which one?

I've done tons of research into buying an electric bicycle (pedal assist). From a spec point of view, this detail is easy to find but from a day-to-day user account, this is much harder to find. I'd love to know peoples' experiences with their daily…
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