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Would I be better commuting on a flat barred bike ?

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  • June 21, 2009 at 10:28 am #11787
    Patrick1964

    My company has just announced they’re going ahead with cyclescheme, and I’m going to buy a new bike for commuting. It’s a 21 mile round trip, all on road, with about 1250 feet of climbing. I would like to commute year round (within reason). I don’t want to do the journey on a mountain bike, and I already have a reasonable road bike which I’m currently using for the journey. I’m thinking about a flat bar “city” bike with room for a rack, 700C wheels and mudguards. The plan would be to use the cyclescheme again next year to update my road bike. Anyone got any recommendations ?

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  • June 21, 2009 at 9:17 pm #629705
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    cactuscat

    why not discs? they give you
    why not discs? they give you heavier wheels and you’ll feel it on a 21 mile round trip. they’re for a low-maintenance bike around town but if you’re regularly doing a long commute then you’ll need to give the bike some tlc anyway.

    the treks are nice but they’re about the most upright of any of the big name hybrids, which counts against them in my book for longer rides.

    June 21, 2009 at 8:09 pm #629703
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    Patrick1964

    Kona looks nice, it’s the
    Kona looks nice, it’s the sort of thing I’ve been looking at. Also quite like the Trek FX 7.1. Why would you avoid discs ?

    June 21, 2009 at 6:08 pm #629701
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    cactuscat

    my pick would be the Kona Phd
    my pick would be the Kona Phd (£1k but you can pick one up for less) which is set up with really nice mid range road kit (105, Aksiums) and looks pretty fly. i’d definitely go for one without discs for a longer commute, they’re a bit scarcer this year

    June 21, 2009 at 11:46 am #629699
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    Patrick1964

    Yes, I’m going to spend the
    Yes, I’m going to spend the full £1k. I’m quite tall (1.89) with a long back, I don’t mind drops too much but I tend to ride on the levers all the time, and I wonder if I would find flats better for most of the time.

    June 21, 2009 at 11:30 am #629697
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    dave atkinson

    are you going to max out your
    are you going to max out your £1000 limit on the scheme? A flat barred bike is a good option but i wouldn’t rule out an audax machine or similar, especially if you’re comfortable with drop bars. Flat barred bikes vary quite a bit, for your length of commute I’d go for something with a more stretched out position.

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