What is the most popular type of bicycle for inter-city riding?

Question

For example, what type of bicycling is usually used by the people riding around in St. Paul, MN.

Answer 1

Hi.

For inner city riding the most practical bicycle is the folding bike. It is the most convenient because the wheels are smaller and a lot less cumbersome than the larger counterparts. You can turn and twist around any obstacle a lot faster. The wheels are not dammaged by hitting a hard curve as it would be with a speed bike, and it is easier to ride than a mountain bike. It feels a lot more natural because you don´t have to hunch forward but sit in a more upright position. Its also easier to get off of, although not as fast as a regular bicycle, but a lot more enoyable. My brother in NY bought one, and enjoys it a lot. I would ask any central bike shop in St. Pauls if they sell folding bikes, or you can order online. These are more popular in european cities.

- Tomas.

http://www.dahon.com/us/folding-bicycles...

Answer 2

Hybrid bikes (cross between mtb and road bikes- similar shaped frames, but lighter and thinner tubes, thinner slicker tyre, and generally no suspension or only front suspension).

Hybrids are good, however i would personally just get a road bike, as they are purely designed for the roads, and are the fastest bikes on road, and require the least energy, as a higher percentage is transferred into the pedaling and moving the wheel.

Also the road bike is best for going out on a nice ride at the weekend!

Hope this helps, and remember only pick a bike that you like and feel comfortable to ride and most importantly safe!

Answer 3

its doesnt really matter but if there were almost no hills i would say a singlespeed road bike

Answer 4

Don't listen to Alex P. In large cities, bike messengers ride on Fixed gear road bikes.