![]() Add a front basket for storage, a bell so they hear you coming and cup holder for your morning coffee. Customize your Loft and make it your own. The foot-forward, upright riding position provide optimum speed, comfort and control. Choose the frame geometry that's right for you: step-over or step-thru, with a lower standover height for easy on and off maneuverability. Nimble, lightweight and sure to turn heads, you'll always arrive in style on a Loft 7D. Big on fun, low on maintenance, this bike was made for the city and everything that comes with it. The Loft is a lightweight commuter bike that will go from apartment to espresso in two minutes flat. ![]() The Loft 7D features a lightweight but sturdy aluminum frame, Shimano 7-speed MEGARANGE gearing to tackle hills, alloy dual pivot caliper brakes and fast-rolling 700c wheels. Explore the city's ups and downs while still looking stylish.ĭesigned with functional minimalism in mind, the clean lines and straight bars give it a nice, unaffected look. This lightweight city bike won't break the bank and comes equipped with an alloy frame, 7-speed drivetrain and fenders to keep you dry. The Loft 7D is a reliable commuter that will get you there. It's comfortable and designed to handle the rigors of the streets. This modern-day classic is built to ride. 700c wheels and a foot-forward, upright riding position provide optimum speed, comfort and control. The Loft 7D is a lightweight commuter that puts the fun in functionality. Trek Bicycle Store of Palm Beach Gardens.But for what it is-a budget cruiser bike with mounts to add a rear rack, and a head tube tall enough to hang a pretty deep basket off the BMX-style handlebar-the Roll 2.0 Low-Entry can double as a daily cruiser and around-town grocery-getter. Nor is the Shimano 7-speed drivetrain, but that’s not what this bike is for. Its upright geometry puts you in a position that takes the strain off your neck and back and lets you take in the sights around you, but isn’t ideal for steep climbs up winding mountains. Beefy 650b x 2.3-inch tires roll smoothly on the road but come to your rescue when the pavement gets sketchy, or a gravel detour piques your curiosity. ![]() With one of the lowest step-through frames in the business, the Roll 2.0 Low-Entry is ideal for anyone who’s ever been apprehensive about swinging a leg over a top tube or being able to touch their feet to the ground at the last second. It’s a cool, reliable commuter that won’t shy away from unforeseen challenges and that’s happiest on pavement, hard-packed gravel paths, and park loops. You won’t find fenders, racks, or a kickstand on this bike-then again, you won’t find these features on most bikes at this price-but all the eyelets exist should you choose to add stuff later. We evaluated them on performance, price, comfort, handling, value, reliability, fun, and aesthetic appeal to come up with this list of bikes that will best serve the needs of anyone looking to get from point A to point B quickly, efficiently, comfortably, and in style.īrooklyn touts the Lorimer as a “versatile commuter bike that’s just as ideal for running errands as it is for working up a sweat on city streets.” It has a Shimano Acera 3x8 drivetrain (a user-friendly, entry-level mountain bike group often found on hybrids and commuter bikes), puncture-resistant 700x32mm tires, and a springy, double-butted chromoly steel frame and steel fork.Ĭomfort features include a wide, squishy saddle that fits more rear-end real estate easy-to-use, integrated Shimano EZ Fire Plus shifters and brake levers and Brooklyn Bicycle Co.-branded parts like a flat bar, flat alloy pedals, and comfy ergo grips. We’ve commuted to and from work on them, used them to run errands, put their passenger-hauling capability to work, ridden them in annoying traffic, loaded them up with groceries and beer, tested how easily the folding bikes fold (and ride), and run the e-bikes’ batteries down to officially see how long they last on one charge. ![]() Our experienced testers spent many hours and miles using these bikes for their intended purpose. One of these bikes should meet your needs and your budget. By now, you should have a pretty good idea of where you stand. ![]() And while a $500 city bike is easier on the wallet, it might not offer the best features for longer commutes or those with mixed terrain. So while a $6,000 custom commuter bike might make you starry-eyed, there are plenty of sub-$1,000 possibilities that fit your needs. As with most things we buy, our final decision is based not only on what we want but also on what we can afford-and somewhere in the middle is the best option for the money and the riding you do. ![]()
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