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travelling by bike is great fun but busy london roads can seem intimidating if you haven t cycled much in traffic before this information is designed to give some advice on riding responsibly and assertively on the road if you do still feel nervous back to biking hybrids are designed with mixed riding in mind suitable for urban and leisure cycling they cover a wide range of styles from road bike-style frames with gearing and braking systems of mountain bikes to urban mountain bike styles with thinner tyres hybrids will usually have flat handlebars and no suspension prices usually range from about £200 to £400 they can be very handy for commuting as the flat bars allow easy access to the brakes the upright position is good for visibility in traffic the smoother tyres allow for more speed on the road than a mountain bike and the wheels are usually stronger than a road bike s they are also usually sold with braze-ons allowing you to attach urban essentials such as mudguards rack or lock which are not usually found on a racing bike while mountain bikes are fine for general riding in the city bear in mind that the wide knobbly tires are better suited for off-road riding and you may not go as fast as you would on a hybrid or road bike however there is always the option of putting smooth tyres or `slicks on a mountain bike and they can be useful if you are riding on grass tracks or canal towpaths on which a road bike won t be as steady many people do find that mountain bikes make for very comfortable commuting as their sturdy build low gearing efficient brakes and wide flat bars make them easy to ride you may wish to consider a bike with suspension but if you want to commute on it bear in mind that suspension bikes are not designed for roads and you may find yourself bouncing around prices range from £160 to £600 and can go into the thousands but be aware that cheaper models can be very heavy road or racing bikes are recognisable by their light frames narrow tyres and drop handlebars they re great if you re looking for a speedy commute and also suitable if you re intending to go for longer rides at the weekend the multiple hand positions that drop bars allow mean riders can be comfortable on road bikes and tourers for longer than on mountain bikes or hybrids touring bikes will usually have slightly wider tyres and a wider range of gears and can be fitted with a rack and mudguards handy if you need to take a change of clothes with you or if you re likely to go on a cycling holiday cycling in traffic we strongly recommend getting some cycle training please follow the link on the right for more information on cycle training we also recommend getting hold of a copy of john franklin s cyclecraft the principal reference for the national cycle training standard bikeability and required reading for accredited instructors travelling by bike is a very safe way to get around in order to be as safe as possible you should always make sure you understand and pay attention to traffic regulations and be aware of other road users and road conditions ride confidently placing yourself on the road so other road users can see you and always signal your intentions clearly to other road users.[close]
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at the other end of the spectrum are track singlespeed and fixed gear bikes which have just one gear singlespeed and fixed wheel bikes are a popular choice in london because of the lack of hills in the city and maintenance on the bike on a fixed wheel bike there is no freewheel mechanism when the bike moves so do the pedals and braking is achieved by resisting the rotation of the cranks these are often favoured by cycle couriers but are not recommended for inexperienced riders folding bikes are very useful commuting bikes particularly if you are uncomfortable leaving your bike locked up outside as they can be folded up and taken indoors making them practically thief-proof they re also very handy if you don t want to cycle the whole distance from home to work as they can be folded up and taken on public transport including rail bus tube ferry and air services which means you can also give cycling in the rain a miss if you feel like it they are also very useful if you don t have much space at home to keep a bike and their low step-thru frames mean they re fine to ride in office attire folding bikes come in all sorts of sizes and styles from super-compact to folders with full-size wheels there is also a difference in weight which will usually correspond to price expect to pay £200 or less for about 14kg £450 for a mid-range 12kg or around £1,000 for a 10kg machine city bikes are purpose designed for urban use their gears are often enclosed within the rear hub hub-geared shoppers are also usually ignored by bike thieves and have the bonus of a fashionably continental or retro aesthetic meaning they re enjoying a surge in popularity at the moment but as with all older bikes be aware that it can be a pain trying to hunt down spare parts should anything go wrong custom bikes from £500 if you can t find a bike to fit you or if you have special requirements then you could get a bike built for you many experienced cyclists prefer tailor-made bikes custom bikes may be a little more meaning they need little maintenance they will also quite often have a chainguard to keep oil off your clothes as well as mudguards and a rack modern city bikes use aluminium wheels and frames and are relatively light and enjoyable to ride older roadsters tend to be single-speed or three geared and while they are great in terms of security they re very unpopular with bike thieves they can be very heavy and quite slow expensive than an offthe-shelf option but could make all the difference to your cycling comfort and your enjoyment specialist builders will take full measurements and take into account unusual height or any disabilities when building the frame and selecting components you will find adverts for custom builders in cycle magazines recumbents from £500 a reasonably new variation[close]
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of cycle the recumbent means you are seated on a chair-style seat as opposed to a saddle so that your legs are in a horizontal position in front of you there are many variations of the recumbent from the fully horizontal lyingdown posture bicycles and tricycles to the upright armchair-style twowheelers these bikes are good for cyclists who experience problems with the forward leaning posture and pressure on knees and wrists on some types you to lift or carry if you have been riding a two-wheel bike you may take a while to become accustomed to a tricycle electric bikes electrically assisted bikes are more expensive than conventional bikes and also much heavier but they can be useful for people who are unable to ride a conventional bike or require power assistance on some journeys contrary to expectation electric bikes are generally slower than conventional bikes they are limited to 15mph and because of their weight less manouverable they also have a limited range if the battery runs out they are harder to pedal than an ordinary bike some adaptive bikes for people with disabilities make use of battery motors while electric bikes are not as green as conventional bikes their batteries can normally be recycled and the amount of energy used is very small compared to a moped motorcycle or car battery technology has improved in recent years making electric bikes lighter than they used to be a to b magazine has a very good buyer s guide to electric bikes including average running costs and reviews of individual bikes follow the link on the right bicycling and creating a strong bike culture in general hopefully a couple with resonate with everyone and motivate more bicycling 1 on-going use of a bicycle has virtually no carbon footprint 2 you will be a leader in your will be very close to the ground and therefore your visibility may be reduced tricycles from £250 tricycles are as the name suggests three-wheeled bikes they come in all shapes and sizes as racing tricycles recumbents tandems load carriers or trikes designed for those with a specific disability trikes are very stable and may be good for people who have trouble balancing a two-wheeled bike the advantages of riding a tricycle include strength and stability for carrying big loads including children ease of parking and stability when cycling drawbacks include not fitting through small spaces and being more awkward community 3 bicycles increase mobility for those who don t have access to motor transport 4 bikes increase mobility for those who don t qualify to drive a car 5 bicycles increase mobility for those who can t afford motor transport 6 bikes increase mobility for those who don t want to drive motor vehicles 7 bicycling can be faster than walking transit there are many many good reasons for bicycle commuting recreational[close]
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or motor vehicles 8 bicycling is the most energy efficient form of transportation ever invented 9 you get healthy exercise from bicycling 10 save travel money by biking if the switch is from a car this includes purchase price gas tires fluids insurance maintenance washing parking etc 11 reduce stress by bicycling 12 biking is therapeutic for the mind and spirit -is fun and can make you happy 13 cycling is therapeutic for the cardio-vascular system live healthier 14 regular cycling provides better muscle tone bone mass improvement clearer skin 15 regular bicycling helps with personal weight management new full-time bicycle commuters can expect to lose an average 13 pounds their first year of bicycle commuting if they maintain the same eating habits 16 bicycling is a great initial activity for people who are obese and help them on their way to a healthier life 17 regular cycling can lead to lower health care expenses save money for a nicer vacation 18 allows the rider to appreciate the more of the nuances of the natural and built environment around them 19 your commute will be the best part of your day instead of the worst part of your day 20 the exercise increase your productivity at work 21 cycling improves your selfesteem shopping etc 24 bicycling is nearly a life-long activity 25 bicycling is a great full family and friends activity 26 cycling is low impact on the body 27 cycling is low impact on the environment 28 bicycling in your neighborhood is a great way to meet your neighbors and build community 29 camaraderie of cyclists makes it a great way to meet a nice stranger with a similar interest 30 bicyclist can ignore the highway traffic jam reports 31 feel the satisfaction liberation freedom of biking past a traffic jam in the bike lane 32 predictable commute time 22 primary school students will thing you are cool or hip or neat or rad or whatever the current term is in time even older people might come to appreciate your leadership 23 save on the membership to a health club get your exercise bicycling to work school 33 easier parking 34 cheaper parking 35 leaving your car at home provide a parking space for someone less fortunate.[close]
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