Derek
i've decided to use this old mongoose mountain bike that has been sitting in a shed for years to commute from home to work or near by stores. do they make for good commuter bikes? my home town (Tucson) is known for being a bike rider hotspot, but i hear about people on bikes being struck by vehicles often. i figured if i use the mountain bike i could ride on the dirt aside the roads instead of the tiny bike lanes on them. thoughts? opinions? thanks!
Answer
You may not like this answer... I use a mountain bike occasionally for "Urban Assault" riding. And it's a damn good one - the same kind the police use.
http://archive.fujibikes.com/archivebikes.php?prodid=2003&prodname=Police%20Patrol&modelyear=2012
It has lock out front forks & city tires. If that Mongoose has suspension forks & they can't be "locked out" - bad choice for a "commuter bike". But...at least install some Kenda Kross tires on it.
http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-TR0-Kross-24-Kross-Plus-Wire/dp/B003WO4CNW
The key to commuting in the city is being SEEN! Designated bike lanes are a joke. Separate but equal my @ss! Bike lanes put you to the far right - out of the "line of sight" of most tunnel vision motorists. Whenever there's a designated bike lane - I hug the LEFT part of it & go out into the traffic lane if need be. Most of these bike lanes also put you right smack dab in the "door zone" should some fool not look first before opening a car door.
Get a good helmet mirror...
http://www.safezonemirror.com/
And start reading...
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/voices/in-the-news/115410-knowledge-is-best-protection-for-bicyclist
And watching...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
You may not like this answer... I use a mountain bike occasionally for "Urban Assault" riding. And it's a damn good one - the same kind the police use.
http://archive.fujibikes.com/archivebikes.php?prodid=2003&prodname=Police%20Patrol&modelyear=2012
It has lock out front forks & city tires. If that Mongoose has suspension forks & they can't be "locked out" - bad choice for a "commuter bike". But...at least install some Kenda Kross tires on it.
http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-TR0-Kross-24-Kross-Plus-Wire/dp/B003WO4CNW
The key to commuting in the city is being SEEN! Designated bike lanes are a joke. Separate but equal my @ss! Bike lanes put you to the far right - out of the "line of sight" of most tunnel vision motorists. Whenever there's a designated bike lane - I hug the LEFT part of it & go out into the traffic lane if need be. Most of these bike lanes also put you right smack dab in the "door zone" should some fool not look first before opening a car door.
Get a good helmet mirror...
http://www.safezonemirror.com/
And start reading...
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/voices/in-the-news/115410-knowledge-is-best-protection-for-bicyclist
And watching...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
Reccomended bike?
Amphibious
Needs to be under $300. It's going to primarily be for riding around on campus. So, mostly sidewalks buy it definitely needs to be able to take some abuse. Needs to be made of materials that won't be affected when kept outside. And I like to go fast.
Knew I forgot something. I need front suspension, too.
Either mountain or hybrid.
Answer
yea hard tail mountain bike - you can find tons on nice used ones on craigslist. mtn bikes have bad resale (good for you) you can get a lot of bike for $300. be patient, wait for the right thing. find one for $400, and offer 3 - i had a nice cannondale in college, i put city slick tires on it, fenders and a lock, i used to love urban cycling, i used to race the busses to campus (and often win!) have fun! remember wear gloves and a helmet, i was hit a few times, and thrashed my hands on the pavement once.
yea hard tail mountain bike - you can find tons on nice used ones on craigslist. mtn bikes have bad resale (good for you) you can get a lot of bike for $300. be patient, wait for the right thing. find one for $400, and offer 3 - i had a nice cannondale in college, i put city slick tires on it, fenders and a lock, i used to love urban cycling, i used to race the busses to campus (and often win!) have fun! remember wear gloves and a helmet, i was hit a few times, and thrashed my hands on the pavement once.
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