Good commuting bike

Dr. Mantis Toboggan

Hi, I'm looking to get a bike on the cycle to work scheme. Preferably a hybrid. I do a 12km cycle (each way) to work on a road bike and it's not the most comfortable. I've a bit of arthritis in my ankles, so i don't want to be struggling too much against a heavy bike.

I've all the gear, just need a bike that is light, but also comfortable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I think some bike shops like to foist bikes on people, especially when they hear it's for the cycle to work scheme!

homer911

Have you considered a pedelec?

magicbastarder

Dr. Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

on a road bike and it's not the most comfortable.

any part in particular you find uncomfortable? shoulders/hands?
it's possible your current bike is uncomfortable because it's a bad fit or badly adjusted, rather than because it's a road bike, per se.

Dr. Mantis Toboggan

homer911 wrote: »

Have you considered a pedelec?

I have but that's a bit down the line for me yet. I enjoy the exercise.

magicbastarder wrote: »

any part in particular you find uncomfortable? shoulders/hands?
it's possible your current bike is uncomfortable because it's a bad fit or badly adjusted, rather than because it's a road bike, per se.

The bike is fine, just a bit light. I'm afraid i'll come off because of a pothole or slipping on feckin leaves or something.

I'm still getting used to city commuting. I moved up from the country to Dublin, so i'd prefer the upright position on a hybrid, just so i can go around like a nosy bollix with my head up, taking in the scenery.

twinsen

Trek fx s4 would be my recommendation. Got this one after frame on my trek fx7.5 cracked after 9 years.
Very good bike for getting to and from work.
Also decent ride for a longer spins.

Dr. Mantis Toboggan

twinsen wrote: »

Trek fx s4 would be my recommendation. Got this one after frame on my trek fx7.5 cracked after 9 years.
Very good bike for getting to and from work.
Also decent ride for a longer spins.

I like the look of that! I'm thinking I'll use the full 1k and back it with a few quid myself.

Nika Bolokov

Using a Boardman Hybrid Pro myself , understand Halfords have put the price up but new model coming out so price on this year's should drop.

Really light and really easy to handle. Highly recommended

AndrewJRenko

Get something with mudguards, dynamo hub for lights, rack for panniers. I like my Scott Sub Sport for commuting.

arybvtcw0eolkf

I've both a road bike and a hybrid, and for commuting I'd recommend a hybrid over the road back any time.

I'll take the road bike out on spins over about 50km but I've all but given up on it as a commuter.

Rack, panniers and mudguards plus wide flat bars really makes them far, far more usable.

If you start off on a road bike and go to a hybrid you'll notice the lack of speed initially but get your head around that and the comfort of the hybrid is the pay off.

traveller0101

I need to get a bike as well. Any shops in town that sell the Boardman Hybrid Bike mentioned above?

magicbastarder

i think halfords have the exclusive deal for boardman.

Dr. Mantis Toboggan

Thanks for the advice guys. I went for a trek fx s4 2018. Nice light frame and seriously comfortable.

arybvtcw0eolkf

traveller0101 wrote: »

I need to get a bike as well. Any shops in town that sell the Boardman Hybrid Bike mentioned above?

magicbastarder wrote: »

i think halfords have the exclusive deal for boardman.

^^^ This. Halfords.

twinsen

Dr. Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Thanks for the advice guys. I went for a trek fx s4 2018. Nice light frame and seriously comfortable.

Well done

You wont be dissapointed.