Get the bike that makes you want to ride it. Speed and efficiency aren't the only goals - a fancy bike that lives in the garage is useless.
Criggie Exactly. It's not really a whole answer, so I'll leave it here. If you're living or working in a city, make very sure you have somewhere like a cycle-hub to secure your bike. Don't leave it chained up.
Especially if it's a "cool" bike. There's a not-insubstantial likelihood of it getting stolen if it looks valuable. If you don't have a secure bike-storage, get a crap bike for city-use. Something you can live with losing and replacing. Rowan In addition you should remove any quick release mechanisms and replace with standard nuts if you are leaving the bike on the street. Stuffing a piece of paper with information only you would know inside the seat post can help if you catch someone making off with your bike.
Show 2 more comments. Active Oldest Votes. What I've Found I've found that I prefer the road bike by a significant degree. Conclusion In conclusion, I recommend finding a bike that fits your specific needs. Improve this answer. Grigory Rechistov Dent Dent 6 6 silver badges 8 8 bronze badges. Also, you can get MTB tires that have a solid center in the tread so they ride more like street tires when you're not taking turns.
If riding in snow and ice is a concern, one can also swap tyres for the winter. Those that have metal studs work well on ice and frozen-over snow, while I guess normal mountain bike tyres, though knobby, would probably still slip.
So, even with a single bike you can have all-weather rideability by having two sets of tyres. WayneWerner Or you can do it the other way round and buy cyclo-cross tyres for your road bike if it has large enough clearance.
Better to start with a gravel to have panier and fender mounts or a CX bike from the start. I ride such a bike and it can take me almost everywhere my hardtail MTB could and is much faster on the road. VladimirF I've been thinking about trying to find a light hardtail, add a lockout lever to the handlebars, and put some more road-appropriate tires on it. Could be the best of both worlds if you could get a rack and panniers on one — Dent In terms of what you lose, this is exactly the reason I chose hybrid or crosstrek bike as described in another answer.
David Richerby David Richerby I use spiked tyres during the snow season and the tyres it came with during the rest of the year.
I'm gonna skip the front suspension on my next bike but otherwise it'll be the same type. Good answer. We call hybrids "commuter bikes" in my area. I think you are unfairly biased against rear suspensions. Those do serve a purpose, and there are many accessories well-suited to mountain bikes. It all depends on the actual use of the rider, and the poster says they want a bike that rides well in the city. I don't know which city you live in, but in Montreal, you might very well like to ride a mountain bike downtown, given how many obstacles and road work you pass by.
My road bike with skinny tyres and no suspension works fine through road works and you don't say what "obstacles" you're talking about. And I really take objection to your claim that I'm "unfairly biased". With zero evidence whatsoever, you're accusing me of both being factually wrong and pushing some sort of agenda.
Sorry, but that's out of order. I've been riding a hybrid for a year now in a decent sized city and have been very happy with it. Works well enough for bike trails where the pavement is usually smooth and dependable while also working well on the terrible midwest city roads.
I'd also add that a mountain bike is likely to be more maneuverable than a road bike for a lot of reasons beyond the wider bars. The geometry, rider position, and weight distribution all contribute, probably a lot more than wider bars do - a road bike with wider bars still wouldn't be very nimble. AndrewHenle but mtb tend to have wider handlebars and it's not so pleasant in a heavy traffic — k Heck, wider bars would probably help in keeping such a rider out of danger.
It takes a bit of experience to learn how to spot a looming right hook or to know where to look to avoid an imminent dooring - and to know to do it always. I think it's worth mentioning that road condition also plays a significant role. Road condition isn't the best where I live potholes, gaps in the pavement, unpaved areas, bad or no ramps, etc. I've driven road bikes in these conditions and it's doable, but not optimal and less fun than a MB.
David seat is very rider-specific thing: for me seats on both of my mtb bikes are good I guess I'm regular Show 1 more comment. I'm riding a hardtail 26" XC bike for commuting, never had a road bike, but tried once, so that's my experience: Pros: more upright position which is good in traffic - you see more, you're more visible for cars a bit more comfort highly depends on tires possibility to ride anywhere this too depends on tires lower gearing - this is good if you live in a hilly place Cons: bad fenders.
Installing full fenders on mtb especially with ammo-fork is a pain more rolling resistance: even if you install slick tires, they are going to be wide mine are 2. So if you'd like to race one day - mtb may be better upd I've changed my old ammo fork to a rigid one, installed fenders, rack and bar ends. Add a comment. There's more than just a mountain bike and a road bike Especially if you consider commuting I would add at least one more option than the two you mention.
Road bike Road bike are intended for a fast rides on a rather flat surface and I would say they aim more for a race riding so that's probably not what you want to have for a daily commuting. Mountain bike MTB These bikes are optimised for a difficult mountain paths where there are heavily changing conditions, steep slopes, mud etc. City bike If you've ever been in Netherlands, you've seen plenty of those for sure.
If you don't plan too much off-road I would really consider this option. Cool bikes are everywhere All types listed above have some cool bikes. Ister Ister 1 1 silver badge 5 5 bronze badges. Only problem is they use rubbish spokes so I ended out having to have mine completely redone by someone who could put steel spokes in there.
I have been commuting a variety of long roads and inner city riding for the last two years on a "gravel road" bike. I took it in to the shop for maintenence and rode my mountain bike today and oh boy do i miss the gravel road bike.
Well, I left out some other types of bikes. E-bikes are a bit expensive and you can consider if that's still a bike ;- Various in-between bikes are also not here but exist in reality and often do better than a specialised bike, there are folding bikes which are useful when you also have to transport them , cargo-bikes that may not be best fit for commuting but do just great if you go for a small shopping etc.
I may add some of those especially "cross-breed" to the list if you think it's a good idea. What you call "road bike" is just one kind of road bike. The other kind of road bike - a tourer - can be closer to what you need from a commuting bike but unless you take loads of stuff to work, likely too heavy.
TobySpeight I must admit a naming is somewhat misleading and unclear. I've tried to find something reasonably precise but to no luck. Keep in mind I am not native so I am accustomed to a slightly different bike categorisation.
Con: In city traffic, I experience that the most tiring aspect is the constant stop and go. Accelerating rotating mass takes more energy than non-rotating mass, so I claim this takes an extra toll on how tiring the ride is that may be more relevant than air drag although looking through other threads on bicycles.
We have paved trails in my area, so I recently replaced my mountain bike tires with smoother and slightly narrower tires. In my experience the lowest gears on mountain bikes usually "lower" than the lowest gears on road bikes. From that perspective the stop and go should be easier on mountain bikes since you can get going a little quicker. On the road, you're probably not going to be using the lowest mountain bike gears though, even when stopping and starting. They are there for steep ascents and you are usually fine pulling off from a standing start on a flat road in a mid-gear — Baldrickk.
However, I look for a few specific characteristics: The bike should only have front suspension no rear, too much weight for not enough benefit , and maybe a seat spring. And again, these are my preferences. Joel Coehoorn Joel Coehoorn 4 4 bronze badges. Welcome to the site! I'd just note that tyres are easily and relatively cheaply replaced, so it's not necessary to buy a bike with the ideal tyres though, of course, buying the ideal bike is usually cheaper than buying something else and replacing stuff.
Captain Man Captain Man 3 3 bronze badges. You can if you're Martyn Ashton ;- — Digital Trauma. Lots of answers already, but i'll try to give my point of view. Community Bot 1. MadMarky MadMarky 7 7 bronze badges. If, by "built-in lock", you mean the little thing that locks through the back wheel, I'd say that's a false sense of security in a British city at least. Yes, you can use your mountain bike to commute to your office or ride it to school or just take a run around the neighborhood.
Mountain bikes are initially not made for commuting, but with some simple performance enhancements and gear modifications, you can easily convert your mountain bike to a high-performance road bike for commuting. These modifications are not the same for each bike. There are different modification options for different mountain bikes. The best mountain bike for commuting would be the bike that provides you the most comfort and enables efficient riding experience. Even the neglected and left-out mountain bike in your old garage can be a good contender for your daily commuting needs.
You just need to know some tips and hacks before choosing the perfect mountain bike for commuting. In this article, I will focus on how you can choose the best mountain bike for commuting. I will provide detailed info on the best mountain bikes that are almost ready to be your commuting partner along with your partner on rough terrains. Later on, I will provide some tips and tricks to efficiently use your mountain bike for commuting.
So sit tight and welcome yourself to the wonderful world of mountain bikes! If your route to work or school consists of rough-surfaced roads or terrains, your bike would need to be stable and durable to provide you a smooth feeling and safe journey. Generally, our route to the office or school or the supermarket consists of many hard twists and turns. On top of that, there are dirt and potholes almost on every corner. But thankfully, the Diamondback Overdrive can save your effort in this manner.
The bike comes with large-sized tires and a fully customized frontal suspension system that neutralizes the vibrations and unusual road conditions. You will ride smoothly on paved roads, rough terrains and wetted areas without any additional modification. The internal structure of this mountain bike has been made with the strongest metal out there in the market. The structure has an outer layer made out of a durable polymer that can withstand a lot of pressure and rough weather patterns.
Here are some of the top qualities of this mountain bike that I liked! Riding this awesome piece of technology feels like having a game controller at hand and playing a fast-paced biking game. Check it out! Why this particular mountain bike? Well, being a carbon fiber mountain bike, this one rules all the other ones out easily. But, why is it so special? Because the frame of the bike was made from advanced carbon fiber technology. It makes the bike almost indestructible, literally.
Carbon fiber makes everything weigh much less. Traditionally, bikes are made with steel alloy or metal alloy frames. These frames make the most of the overall weight of a bike. But, with carbon fiber technology, bikes have become much less heavy and more durable. On top of the weight advantage, the carbon fiber frame is shock absorbing. It can make your bumpy or rocky roads seem smooth. The bike frame absorbs most of the vibrations that the tires come in contact with. Here are some other advantages of this first-class mountain bike for commuting!
For a smooth ride to work or school or just a stroll around the park, this can be your commuting partner. Learn more! The Montague Paratrooper 24 Speed Folding Mountain Bike was initially designed to be used by paratroopers on quick gateway missions.
This bike was tested by pushing it out of a helicopter and, it was good as new after the fall. The front suspension system consists of Suntour XCT shock-absorbing technology. The gearing and dampeners can absorb the highest degree of impact and provide the rider smooth biking experience even on rough road patterns.
The gears are set in a balance to give the rider total control in both clear and rough weather conditions. The main body of this bike is made from galvanized iron sheet metal. With the most advanced aluminum structure, the bike can withstand vibrations and impacts without conveying it to the rider. The hard tail can take the edge off the bumpiness, and keep your body from getting jarred. Compared to a Bike with No Suspension — Suspension on a bicycle adds weight.
Weight is going to slow you down. Mountain bikes are made to take a beating and go on the road less traveled. In addition, most mountain bikes can carry a lot of stuff. Most of them can be rigged with front or rear racks, panniers, and outfitted to carry groceries, work supplies, and anything else you want to haul.
Gearing is different for every bicycle, but generally mountain bikes have lower gearing. Do you already own a mountain bike? If you already own a mountain bike than I encourage you to take it for a test commute. You can plan out your route and see exactly how long it takes you get to work.
The best bike to start commuting with is the bicycle you already own. Give it a shot, and if you get hooked on commuting you can always buy a different type of bike later. How far is your commute? You should determine how much time you have to commute. Do you have that much time to spend on a bike? If not, it may be wise to choose a road bike to be able to ride faster and get to work in less time. The local bike shop can also make sure that you get a bike that fits you.
You can see it on Amazon here. Is it OK to ride a mountain bike on the road? Regular studded mountain bike tires will wear out quickly on tarmac and paved roads. How fast can a mountain bike go on the road?
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