Best Commuter Bikes

What defines the best commuter bikes? Definingadvantages. The best electric bikes for commuting
"best" is totally relative, so factoring in the demandsare folding electric bicycles since they can compact
of a commuter; we came up with the following.down into a rucksack or bag so you can easily carry
1 - They're Comfortablethem on a train, or a bus - even in the office (so no
No one likes to be going to and from work with anyfears of your bike being nicked outside) and can be
stress or tension, or even pain in their body. Part ofmade ready to ride in as few as 15 seconds on some
this is down to riding position, but finding a suitablymodels.
comfortable bike for your commute is important.In order to fold up as small as possible, folding electric
2 - They're Affordablebikes tend to have smaller wheels which don't take
Getting to and from work shouldn't eat away at youras kindly to an off-road routing as a mountain bike
income. Cycling should be cheaper overall thanfor example. If you're journey does involve travelling
anything. Even incorporating cycling on a small part ofon dirt a lot, a folding bike may not be the most
your journey can help cut the cost of commutingsuitable, even with an electric motor to help you
compared to public transport or driving.along.
3 - They're QuickSimilarly, if you don't need to fold up your bike often
Cycling on the whole must be able to match orto get it on a train or in the office, or if you have
shorten the time it take to commute to and frommore mileage to cover that may be slightly harder
work. Bicycles can generally travel through trafficwith smaller wheels, a dedicated road bike may be
relatively easily, maintain a high average speed andmore up your street.
take shorter, more direct routes (if you know yourOn the subject of cyclists "sweaty suit syndrome"
shortcuts well), but the best commuter bikes mustcommuters travelling by electric bike don't have to
be fast.shower and change after getting to work. The
4 -...and they DON'T require a shower at the otherpedal-assist or "big red power button" means you can
end!do as little (or as much) work as you like. More over,
The bane of a cyclist who commutes is the "sweatythe wind-chill effect from cycling at a higher speed
suit syndrome". Simply put, it means you have towill help keep you cool easier.
have a shower, or at least get changed after you...And did you know that electric bike exercise is more
arrive at work. This makes the whole idea of savinglikely to help you become fitter than normal cycling?
time on your journey somewhat pointless, andElectric bikes are also much more affordable per day,
employers "angst" over having to provide showermile or any other metric you could possibly compare
facilities.them with than public transport or driving. Not only
There is a solution which covers all these points. Theare they much more affordable but they're also
best commuter bikes are electric bikes. Electric bikesquicker. Cyclists are able to take shorter, more direct
feature a small battery and motor which providesroutes to work - but particularly around roads and
assistance to you as you pedal or provides "powerbusy junctions, an electric motor can make all the
on demand" to give you that all important boost.difference in getting away from the accelerating
Whether you want to effortlessly cruise across atraffic.
city, or cut the cost of your commute, or even getIn summary, the best commuter bikes are electric
healthier - electric bikes are by far the best way.and foldable because they're quicker, more affordable
Like "traditional" bikes, electric powered bicyclesand you don't need a shower after cycling to work.
come in various different types, each with differing