New commute - What bike to use
Discussion
Hopefully moving soon, going from a easy straight flat mile to an mainly flat 9miles with a few roads to cross. At the minute I'm using my old Cannondale F3 (link to spec).
I won't be doing the cycle every day, but would be good over summer to so 2 or 3 times a week.
Question is, do I slap some hybrid tyres on it, give it a service and use it, OR sell it and get something a bit more suited? I've always thought it's a little small for me (I get sore back of my legs too) and crusing to work, rather than any off roading. Cycle to work scheme available...
I won't be doing the cycle every day, but would be good over summer to so 2 or 3 times a week.
Question is, do I slap some hybrid tyres on it, give it a service and use it, OR sell it and get something a bit more suited? I've always thought it's a little small for me (I get sore back of my legs too) and crusing to work, rather than any off roading. Cycle to work scheme available...
I would put some slick/semi slicks and see how you get on. as for size can you can get a longer stem ,but pain on back of legs often suggests a saddle too high
You can then buy another bike later once you know the commute, you might find other routes that involve off road, or you might not enjoy the route
Ive got a few routes to choose from to get to work, I normally take one of my road bikes and go all all road, however there is a lovely gravel cycleway route I can go that adds a few miles on, Ive had to stop using it as my gravel bike (actually a steel road bike with bigger tyres) is off the road at the moment
Better the devil you know until you have done the commute for a bit iMO
Ive commuted on every type of bike over the years and all have been fine and fun in different ways
You can then buy another bike later once you know the commute, you might find other routes that involve off road, or you might not enjoy the route
Ive got a few routes to choose from to get to work, I normally take one of my road bikes and go all all road, however there is a lovely gravel cycleway route I can go that adds a few miles on, Ive had to stop using it as my gravel bike (actually a steel road bike with bigger tyres) is off the road at the moment
Better the devil you know until you have done the commute for a bit iMO
Ive commuted on every type of bike over the years and all have been fine and fun in different ways
I've been doing it for a few days now, and it seems quite easy really. I am quicker than the bus, and easier that driving, as I can't park at the office, but can leave my bike.
Wind seems to be the biggest issue, it's horrible cycling into it, although it's slightly downhill on the way to work (see below), on the return I hope the wind is behind me. For the sake of £30 I may get 2 tyres to help out.
Doing door to door in under 30 minutes would be ideal. my first run was 38mins, and I'm down to 34 already.
Wind seems to be the biggest issue, it's horrible cycling into it, although it's slightly downhill on the way to work (see below), on the return I hope the wind is behind me. For the sake of £30 I may get 2 tyres to help out.
Doing door to door in under 30 minutes would be ideal. my first run was 38mins, and I'm down to 34 already.
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