I need a bicycle to ride on the roadways during the winter months. 60 miles daily travel. Any suggestions?

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I need a bicycle to ride on the roadways during the winter months. 60 miles daily travel. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

A touring bike. You need the ability to get up speed with that distance, but still need something more reliable than a flat-out road bike. Touring bikes will have tougher wheels and tires less likely to flat. The touring bike's gearing will also be more helpful if  you are carrying stuff and have significant hills on the way.

HTH

Answer 2

Yes, move to a warmer place.

Answer 3

I would consider a cyclocross bike.

Answer 4

You don't say where you are ... so I have no idea of weather conditions.  Assuming you are not talking below freezing (no snow/ice) the bike can be very similar to summer. In other words whatever you have now or would choose for a 60 mile daily ride. The only real consideration is clothing.

I rode year round for a short commute (a few kilometers each way) in Ottawa, Canada (winter: lots of snow, ice, road salt / temperature -10 C >> -30 C) and tried both mountain bikes and road bikes. I found narrow tires were better in snow. Salt was a corrosion issue ... but I found good quality components stood up well, so a winter "beater bike" was a poor idea (no fun to ride and at best lasted one year).

I know riders who do 15 km winter commutes (each way) in Ottawa, but I wouldn't try to ride 30 miles in snow/ice conditions. In the cold wheels turn more slowly, it's difficult to stay dry with the exercise so dressing right becomes a real problem.

Hope that helps.

Answer 5

if theres snow - you wont make even 10 miles.

if its sunny state then get a nice road bike.. or racing road bike... make sure to have spare inner tube at all times. And quit tripping .. you wont travel 60 miles a day by bicycle unless your Armstrong

Answer 6

http://www.velomobiling.com/gallery/Velo...

A velomobile!

One MD in Mnnesota takes this to work everyday in the winter.

another:

http://www.velomobiling.com/gallery/Velo...

Answer 7

Touring bike is the way to go.  This is the bike that is meant for distance.

The choice of tires is something to consider.  I ride through the winter (~120 miles/week) but rarely hit ice.  A set of 700 X 28C commuting tires works out great for me.  Others may prefer a wider tire or run them about 10 pounds low on air.

Answer 8

no. winter travel? you would have to be nuts to ride a bike in the winter thirty miles each way.

Answer 9

Wow! That's ambitious. I'm assuming 30 miles each way!!! (lol). Friend, that's around four hours of cycling a day. Do you have a life?

Aside from that, riding in the winter is a lot harder. Bikes don't do well with ice and snow. Have you looked into a tricycle or a velo? Maybe even one with electric assist. A recumbent is going to be a lot easier on your butt for that many miles.

Answer 10

wow,dress warm