1 mile commute - recommendations

[GuinnessMK]

If everything goes to plan, in about 6 months my daily commute will be reduced to 1 mile each way, almost all of it on either residential streets or segregated cyclepaths.

So I'd like to ditch the lycra and strava times and just have a leisurely ride into work and back. Normal work wear is a suit.

Any recommendations for a city commuter? Probably with a chain cover, disc or hub brakes and the ability to fit full mudguards and a rack.

[anonymous-user]

Pinnacle Neon 1, nice, cheap reliable commuter with guard and rack mounts, eight gears so useful for longer rides too.

I'd drop the requirement for a chain cover because it's going to be very limiting, why use a cheap gaiter from an outdoorsy shop instead.

[S10GTA]

Or just walk.

[crazy about cars]

S10GTA said:

Or just walk.

This

[Evolved]

Your legs

[anonymous-user]

Halves the time on a bike though in bad weather, waterproofs and a brolly are hard to beat.

I appreciate the neon has rim brakes etc but hub gears and discs for a mile commute on segregated paths are a waste of money.

[anonymous-user]

Brogues

[GuinnessMK]

Walking doesn't satisfy my inner need for N+1 though

Quite liking the look of the Cannondale Hooligan 1 and walk when it rains.

[Steve vRS]

Specialized Venge.

[Justin S]

I do 4 miles a day , in suit trousers and shirt and use a bitsa mtb bike on slicks and a road cassette, just because I had one. Not washed in a year and due one over the xmas break.

[2volvos]

I'd get onto ebay and look for old steel racers, like these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-NICE-VINTAGE-FRENCH...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-531-Peugeot-Raci...

Other makes of old racers are available...

[BadgerBenji]

Walk, then get home warmed up and go for a decent ride.

[ALawson]

Steve vRS said:

Specialized Venge.

[Tiddy1]

Have a look at the paper-bicycle, its a really cool design with fully enclosed drive train and looks very stylish

[Dammit]

Cycle four miles away from work, turn round and cycle to work- that way you can make it worth taking the bike.

[gradeA]

BMX - a mile of no sitting and bunnyhopping off every available kerb will make it a lot more fun Stick your suit in a backpack.

[raceboy]

I do a one mile commute on a BMX, but use the car when it's raining. but I'm a jeans and trainers wearer, if I was looking for something to ride suited up, all weathers I'd be ordering one of these....



http://vanmoof.com/f-series/14-f3.html

[sjg]

Decathlon are good for euro-style practical bikes (guards, racks, dynamo lights, etc) at sensible money - http://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-376961-city-and-commu...

But yes, for a mile I'd probably just walk.

[anonymous-user]

gradeA said:

BMX - a mile of no sitting and bunnyhopping off every available kerb will make it a lot more fun Stick your suit in a backpack.

Thats a brilliant idea, a 24" cruiser with a sensible gear would be a laugh!

[gradeA]

I have a 4k commute and use a singlespeed steel Voodoo for most of the year, but also have a DMR Wrath 24 street/park/DJ bike that occasionally gets used in the nicer weather when I don't need lights. Great fun boosting off kerbs and manualling everything in sight.. Not being able to sit and pedal is tougher than you think too!