Are mountain bikes good for urban riding? - Bicycles Stack Exchange
...For the past few years, I have commuted on a road bike for most of the year and on a mountain bike for late fall through early spring. My commute also involves both classic road-riding and more urban-style riding. What I've Found I've found that I prefer the road bike by a significant degree. Living in a hilly area, it is always a pleasure to drop the excess weight of the shock system, the ......
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/56626/are-mountain-bikes-good-for-urban-riding
What is the difference between city (urban) and mountain bike helmets ...
...4 Is there any substantial difference between city (on the left) and mountain bike helmets (just examples)? I understand that cycling in mountains is different in terms of risks from city commuting, however, my impression is that the safety standards do not distinguish the two. In my case, I am looking for a helmet for city commuting....
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/54030/what-is-the-difference-between-city-urban-and-mountain-bike-helmets
product rec - Fixie Vs Urban bike for small-distance commuting ...
...The urban bike looks like it would be fine for your short commute, but doesn't look good for much else. The fixie could probably be used for much longer rides, such as going out for fun rides on the weekend or at night....
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/14226/fixie-vs-urban-bike-for-small-distance-commuting
What bike+equipment for a long daily urban commute?
...In the (distant) past I commuted 6 km (more than half an hour) each way, on a cheap bike with big knobbly tyres. Soon I'll have a new commute: 18 km each way, daily. That's much further than I've ......
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/2767/what-bikeequipment-for-a-long-daily-urban-commute
Is it better to get a commuter bike with a front suspension or without ...
...If you are going to ride with your commuter bike on roads where a front suspension benefits your riding or comfort, it is better to have a front suspension. If, however, you are going to ride on roads where a suspension fork does not bring you any benefits, it is better to have a rigid fork....
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/52325/is-it-better-to-get-a-commuter-bike-with-a-front-suspension-or-without-one
mountain bike - Does the use of front suspension negatively affect road ...
...I've been riding a 1980's-era (unsuspended) Specialized MTB with slick tires on the road for many years, and recently got a Marin trail bike with a Suntour SR front suspension. I thought it would m......
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/84446/does-the-use-of-front-suspension-negatively-affect-road-riding-efficiency
Larger sproket on a single speed crankset? - Bicycles Stack Exchange
...I recently bought an urban bike that comes with a single gear crankset with a 42 tooth sprocket and an 8 speed rear with 12-36 teeth. I would like to swap out the front sprocket to a larger one to ......
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/32542/larger-sproket-on-a-single-speed-crankset
Hydraulic disc brakes: is 4 pistons front/2 pistons rear a "better ...
...I bought recently a e-bike (urban/light offroad, front suspension). The spec sheet indicates that the brakes are Magura MT5 eSTOP. I noticed that the front calipers have 4 pistons, as one should ex......
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/88097/hydraulic-disc-brakes-is-4-pistons-front-2-pistons-rear-a-better-combination
urban riding - Choosing a handlebar width - Bicycles Stack Exchange
...Are there any rules/tips to choosing a handlebar for your bike? I live in a big city, and I've seen fixies with really, really narrow handlebars (presumably to avoid hitting pedestrians?) I perso......
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/25776/choosing-a-handlebar-width
What are the differences between men's and women's bike frames?
...Traditionally, a woman's bike has a very sloped top tube. This applies mostly to classic and urban bikes. This feature was initially created to let women ride while wearing their dresses. It also allows for easy mounting and dismounting without requiring to raise any leg prominently....
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/13826/what-are-the-differences-between-mens-and-womens-bike-frames