City bike...



There are many ways to categorize bicycles...

A bike can be defined by what it does and can also be defined by certain design aspects that lend themselves to optimizing the bike for certain purposes.

For many decades you either bought a road racing bicycle or you bought a city bike which would would have been a roadster that should have came with a chain case, fenders, and often had racks and integrated generator lighting. Most often they came equipped with a 3 speed internal or 5 speed derailleur drive.

Modern versions now have 8 speed internal drives like my wife's Breezer Uptown which is the quintessential city bike with a few modern touches like the improved gear range and better brakes.

This categorizing makes it easier for buyers and sellers... if you cal a shop looking for a hybrid, mountain bike, or a city bike the sales person should have a good idea of what you are looking for.

If you are looking for a commuting bike that choice will reflect the needs of your commute as for some a road or touring bike is best while for others, a hybrid or city bike or a mountain bike would work better.

When my commute is a 100 km round trip through the country I do not ride a bike like the folder pictured above as my touring bikes are a better commuter under these conditions.