Comments on: How To Find The Perfect City Bike: A City Bicycle Checklist

By: lagatta à Montréal

lagatta à Montréal — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 20:40:54 +0000

Diamond frames are not appropriate for people who have certain mobility limitations (such as arthritis). An open (so-called “women’s” frame) can be better for many people, and also for installing seats for small children.

By: Tom W

Tom W — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:04:44 +0000

I haven’t driven a car in 28 months – I do about 6 miles every day (many times more) – I cruise to the coffee shop every day and stop by the grocery on the way home – average 50 miles a week easily – I drive a fat tire step thru cruiser – three speed in the hub – huge basket – bike weighs a ton – but rides very smooth and with the low gear I can’t be stopped. The health benefits have been extraordinary – I’m a 66 year old guy and I love love love my ladies bike.

By: Stuart Paterson

Stuart Paterson — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 05:34:46 +0000

In reply to lagatta à montréal. Helmets are unfortunately a legal requirement here in Australia. They may not offer protection against head injuries but they do protect against a $50 fine :(

By: lagatta à montréal

lagatta à montréal — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:40:52 +0000

I was glad to see a step-through. Remember, they aren’t only for women who wear skirts, or beginners. I have arthritis, and often I can get in good rides even when I have a flare-up and am limping heavily when I walk. Cycling is very beneficial for many people with arthritis. Moreover, the step-through makes it easier for many other people with minor disabilities.

Why the frigging helmet?

I don’t live in NYC, but here in Montréal I find a good bell very useful because of its distinctive “ding”. Yelling often get heard as another road-rager. Large Dutch bells are suprisingly loud. And there is no way I’d ride a bicycle in town without mudguards. Looking filthy is not cool, unless you are doing muddy mountain biking.

Another question for Momentum. I thought you were a Canadian publication. Why the hell are you using American spelling?

By: Bicycling Midwife

Bicycling Midwife — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:56:35 +0000

In reply to Bruce Alan Wilson. Love the Raleigh Detour series. 24 speeds and rack and fender friendly. Can handle almost everything. Not supper light (28lb) but under $500.

By: Bicycling Midwife

Bicycling Midwife — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:54:10 +0000

In reply to Timo F. My commuter bike is a step through. Easier with skirt and quick dismounts. My road bike is a modified diamond.

By: Bicycling Midwife

Bicycling Midwife — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:52:25 +0000

No one hears bells in NYC but law requires them. Screaming often works better. Wider saddle is not better. Get one that fits based on sitz bone measure. Too much cushion can also cause more chaffing.

By: Bruce Alan Wilson

Bruce Alan Wilson — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:36:56 +0000

In reply to Chris M.. If you live somewhere that is flat as a pancake, singlespeed makes sense; but we have hills here. Gears are a must. For year-round riding, an IHG.

By: Timo F

Timo F — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:34:41 +0000

In reply to Timo F. Oops! Missed that there are two pages, with step-thru included. All is good. Plus one to Chris M's suggestion for safe, comfortable infrastructure (if only that was a low-cost option with each bicycle purchase!).

By: Timo F

Timo F — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:32:30 +0000

Curious about the diamond-frame suggestion. I’d guess that for many, a step-thru makes it easier when sporting skirts (or kilts), when experiencing stiffness (beginners who may be older, less fit, or just lazy about stretching like me), and easier to mount if there’s cargo or kids strapped to the back.