http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: The i Newspaper Top 10 Commuting Bikes en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:40:17 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-57417 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:48:56 +0000 Cyclingmollie 57417@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I found the CTC magazine from November last year which has three recommended commuter bikes:</p> <p>The Islabikes Beinn 29 is their recommendation with the Trek Soho and Cannondale Badboy also worth considering.</p> <p>These choices were based on cost. A reader survey suggested that people were prepared to spend an average of £589 on a commuter (also referred to interchangeably in the article as a hybrid/utility). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55450 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:03:33 +0000 Smudge 55450@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What no Dawes Tourer*? Obv not a proper list of practical bikes then ;-)</p> <p>*other brands of reputable tourer are of course available... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55428 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:19:08 +0000 cb 55428@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not as much of a waste of newsprint as, say, Stuff, or any other gadget magazine. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55416 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:44:36 +0000 kaputnik 55416@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"what a waste of newsprint"</em></p> <p>Because too often the national newspapers only nods to cycling are such utterly pointless and subjective "top 10" lists of "ooh! these looks nice" that aren't very far removed from an advertisment. They ignore the real isses and pay lip service in this manner. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55415 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:43:54 +0000 crowriver 55415@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I nearly bought a 2nd hand Giant Halfway from C**h C**verters in Dunfermline. Alas I was pipped to the post by another buyer. Nice design, though if you buckle a wheel you have a problem.....also the rear rack is a bit odd.</p> <p>On balance the Tchibo Alubike folder is fine for my commute: hub dynamo lights, hub gear/brake, takes fully laden panniers no bother at all. They still sell them in Germany, for just a bit less than a Dahon Speed 7. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55412 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:25:48 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55412@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd go for the Singular, but more because it's pretty and I've already got a commuter... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55411 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:24:06 +0000 Cyclingmollie 55411@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well, the above comments accepted, if I <em>had to</em> choose from that lot, given what I already have available to me I'd go for the Dahon though I'd rather have a Brompton. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55395 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:47:30 +0000 chdot 55395@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"what does that teach them??"</p> <p>Parents are their servants. </p> <p>If they allow themselves to be... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55391 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:37:34 +0000 steveo 55391@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Singular Peregrine is lovely though from a commuting pov you'd be as well with the Kaff, it doesn't really do anything extra for the £300 mark up. It is much prettier though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55390 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:36:58 +0000 kaputnik 55390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>And apparently "written" by the food correspondent. Perhaps why lights, racks, guards etc. all seem to have been largely left out of the equation. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55387 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:34:36 +0000 SRD 55387@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>'child labour' - everyone contributes in their own way :)</p> <p>(nitpick - drives me crazy the number of parents I see walking to school carrying their kids rucksacks - what does that teach them??) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55386 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:34:26 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55386@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<em>what a waste of newsprint</em>"</p> <p>I dunno, I'm generally happy to see any positive coverage of cycling in the media... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55385 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:50 +0000 kaputnik 55385@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>what a waste of newsprint. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55382 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:23:36 +0000 chdot 55382@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Do any of them mention commuting with children?"<br />  <br /> So SRD, you're admitting to using child labour?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55380 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:14:13 +0000 SRD 55380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There's globalization. My dad just sent me <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-living/the-10-best-commuter-bikes-6298086.html">a link </a>to the piece. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55379 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:08:24 +0000 PS 55379@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That'll be a "school-run" bike you're looking for, SRD. n+1 :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55378 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:10 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55378@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<em>Do any of them mention commuting with children?</em>"</p> <p>Not a one. But don't be silly SRD, no-one actually commutes with children.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55377 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:04 +0000 SRD 55377@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Do any of them mention commuting with children? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55376 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:57:32 +0000 AKen 55376@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The commuter bike that suits me would be cheaper than most of these. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55375 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:56:09 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55375@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<em>Foffa bike not actually custom made</em>"</p> <p>Had a quick look at the piece - my mistake, says 'bespoke' rather than 'custom made'.</p> <p>"<em>All nonsense of course - the ultimate commuter bike is the one that suits you, your commute and can be used any day of the year.</em>"</p> <p>Precisely. I wonder how many people would be swayed by articles like this? Just comes across as an advertising piece! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55374 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:51:12 +0000 Morningsider 55374@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cyclfit Guru - £2500 for frame and forks<br /> Foffa bike not actually custom made.<br /> Singular Peregrine - £565 for the frame only.</p> <p>All nonsense of course - the ultimate commuter bike is the one that suits you, your commute and can be used any day of the year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55373 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:46:13 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55373@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yip, I read it and thought... I'm sure that's about what a frame used to cost... It's a filler piece I guess - but advertised on their front page, which has to be good. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55372 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:44:41 +0000 Roibeard 55372@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>8. <a href="http://www.singularcycles.com/peregrine.html">Singular Peregrine</a></p> <p>Looooooovely, 'guards, drops, £565 (shurely shome mishtake?)</em></p> <p>Yes indeedy - £565 gets you a frameset...</p> <p>Journalism at its finest!</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55371 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:38:49 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55371@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Here are the ten (finally a moment to post properly...)</p> <p>1. Giant Halfway City 2</p> <p>Folder, 7 speed, 'guards, £549</p> <p>2. Carrera TdF Road Bike</p> <p>Drop bar, 'sturdy', no 'guards, drops, £329.99</p> <p>3. Velorbis Scrap Deluxe</p> <p>Sit up and beg, 'guards', style and panache, £875</p> <p>4. Foffa Prima</p> <p>Custom built fixed or single, £500 (for custom?!?)</p> <p>5. Boardman Road Comp</p> <p>The bike to work choice, carbon fork, no 'guards, drops, £799.99</p> <p>6. Dahon Speed 7</p> <p>Folder, 7 speed, 'guards, £399.99</p> <p>7. Cyclefit Guru Evolo</p> <p>Made to measure, carbon, £poa (seriously?)</p> <p>8. Singular Peregrine</p> <p>Looooooovely, 'guards, drops, £565 (shurely shome mishtake?)</p> <p>9. Specialized Allez Triple</p> <p>For the more 'experienced' apparently, drops, no 'guards, £600</p> <p>10. Genesis Croix de Fer</p> <p>Disk 'breaks' [sic], steel, no 'guards, drops, £1,099 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55365 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:24:53 +0000 Cyclingmollie 55365@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>How many conform to Franklin's recommendations? IIRC he suggests a road bike with drop bars to pass through narrow gaps and to get up to the higher speeds he considers safer for cyclists. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5197#post-55358 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:49:23 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 55358@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For a start only 4 of them have mudguards... ;)</p> <p>Hmmm, not available online. Mikael would approve, there's a Velorbis Scrap Deluxe in the list. Genesis Croix de Fer as well - but my fave is the Singular Peregrine. </p>