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2018 URBAN/
COMMUTER BUYERS GUIDE

 

URBAN/COMMUTER BUYERS GUIDE

Cycle to work, ride for fitness and fun. Hybrid bikes are built for the city, bike paths and the open road - featuring a blend of road bike efficiency with mountain bike stability and control.

Fitness Urban Hybrid Giant Specialized Bike

Fitness Bikes

Fitness bikes are a great way to stay fit and make transportation around town a breeze. These bikes incorporate a frame that is two thirds road and one third mountain giving you a light, smooth ride with stable 700c road wheels. Their upright geometry is great for comfortably riding city streets or country roads. Fitness bikes feature a wide range of gears for a quick sporty ride where ever the road takes you.  

Road Inspired Hybrids

Speed meets stability in road inspired hybrid bikes. These hybrids start with a road bike frame and add flat handlebars for a more comfortable riding experience. Some of these hybrids are so similar to road bikes that the only major difference is the flat handlebars. These bikes make great fitness or transportation bikes and are best suited for an urban city environment where their thin wheels, quick speed and easy handling make riding a breeze. 

Utility Hybrids

Ride to work, meet friends for lunch, hit the gym then pick up dinner. Utility hybrid bikes make living a healthy active lifestyle easy. Utility bikes feature light weight designs, road bike inspired frames, dropped or flat hand bars and rear racks or panniers for increased carrying capacity. These bikes are at home on the roads or gravel paths and are great for riders who carry their life on their bike. 

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Giant Folding Commuter City Urban Bike

Folding Bikes

Whether you’re carrying them on the subway or riding in city streets, folding bikes have everything you need to make your commute faster and more fun. Their lightweight, durable frames are outfitted with strong brakes and easy-to-use gear shifters. Portable folding designs lets you pack up easily for storage or transport. Most folding bikes feature 20-inch wheels that are small enough to stay out of the way but large enough to roll smoothly, even through rough city streets. 

Multispeed Comfort City Urban Hybrid Giant Specialized Bike

Cruiser and Comfort Inspired Hybrids

These confidence inspiring bikes make leisurely rides or commutes comfortable and relaxing. These light weight fun bikes will bring you back to your childhood days of cruising around the neighborhood. Some offer a low frame for easy entry and can be mounted with front and side baskets for convenient storage. The comfortable frame, wing back handle bars and nice big saddles make these bikes perfect for a leisurely pace in luxury.

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