Which Type of Bike is Best for the Morning Commute?
We’ve seen them, the array of different bike riders during the morning commute. All wearing different cycle clothing, from suits to lycra. All riding different types of bikes ranging from streamlined road bikes to slow and steady granny bikes.
Obviously the choice that people make is based upon what they are using the bike for. A range of things affect what bike they choose, how far they need to go, what they are bringing with them and finally, whether they have showers at work.
Most people think they have made the best choice for commuting. But have they? Would it work out faster for a granny bike to get to work over a fixed gear bike? You’d think not, however, I might be able to prove you wrong.
If you get 4 different cyclists and see which one gets to work first, then you’ll find your most efficient means of travel. If we take 2 lycra wearing cyclists, one of a fixed gear one, the other on a road bike. Then take another two cyclists, one in a dress on a granny bike and the other in casual clothing on a mountain bike.
Of course the majority of people will assume that the fixed gear and the road bike will take easy victory over the other 2. This is true, however, they haven’t won the race yet. Once these 2 arrive at their place of work, they are sweating uncontroably. So for them, not only do you take the travel time, but you also have to add on time for a shower.
For the other 2, the mountain biker may have got there resonably quickly, but being still a bit sticky, a shower will be required. Finally, the granny bike, although it comes in last, the rider is sweat free and has enjoyed their ride. With no need to have a shower, the rider can simply walk straight into work.
So once you get all the factors together and plus the amount of time taken to get to work, plus the time to recover from cycling. The granny bike takes the victory at a steady speed. It goes to show, slow and steady really does win the race.
Next time you get ready for the commute, take a moment to think about the fastest way to get there.
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