Bicycle commutingis a chore, because commuting is, itself, a chore.
Youre also going to live longer, live better, and enjoy a simpler, cleaner life.
From weekend warriors to die-hards, we challenge you to name better steeds.
Commuter Criteria:Any bicycle determined to be capable of long-term, daily use for ordinary purposes (i.e.
no stunts, no need of submersible aquatic capability) was considered a Commuter bike.
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Priority Bicycles Diamond Frame
Hard-Knock Life:Bicycles are covered in parts that wear out.
When that bike is being ridden on a daily basis, those parts wear out faster.
Its grease-free and glorious.
Minimalist without being aggressively dark, these are road/mountain hybrids that could be the only bike in your quiver.
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Breezer
Where You Live:Heres a garden of delights for any cycling enthusiast.
Breezer offers a range of options based around your commute.
Stabilized storage holds your gear in place and keeps wobble in check while riding loaded.
Coaster brakes make stopping smooth, and the apple-cheeked vintage appearance hides a Sunday speedster.
A flip-flop hub takes this from fixie to single-speed with quick-release brakes that make disassembly a snap.
Touted as a Speed Utility Bike (S.U.B.
), this is ready to work with lots of Promax, Shimano, and Syncros accessories.
On the body is an 8-speed Alfine that will tone down the hills without slowing you on the straightaways.
In truth: A Shimano SLX drivetrain on an aluminum frame makes this low-maintenance and fun on hills.
If you have the scratch, its well-spent here.
WhileRandy Savagemay no longer be with us, this hardy commuter for the adrenaline-junkie crowd is a proper tribute.
Its acyclocrossmixture that can take on a track, riding around the park, or an endurance trail trek.
Hydraulic brakes and an internal hub provide more than sufficient power to stop suddenly or go forever.
3 available models offer gear options from a single speed to 11 gears in an internal hub.