Bicycles for the city: TOP-5 men's city bikes

Dorozhnik Comfort Male 28 2020 is a simple and reliable bicycle for east european roads laid in the "stone jungle". The bike is designed for rider weight up to 130 kg.

The orientation of the model to the male audience is revealed by the high location of the upper tube of the steel frame. The steel itself in the materials of the "body" of the bike strengthens the strength characteristics of the bike and at the same time makes it "heavyweight" — with full equipment, the weight of the model is 17.7 kg. With such data, Dorozhnik Comfort Male 28 2020 is not the best way to transport by stairs in underground passages or entrances.

Large-caliber wheels with dimensions of 28" in diameter are responsible for a good bike roll. However, the rider will not be able to dose the pedaling force, since the bike is equipped with a simple single-speed transmission. The rear pedal brake, coupled with auxiliary V-brake type pressure brakes on the front wheel, provides stopping and deceleration of the bike.

In terms of uniforms, the citibike was armed with a wide spring-loaded saddle, wings, boot, folding footrest and even a bicycle bell on the steering wheel. Moreover, the model is pleasantly pleased with the democratic cost. In the context of low-cost bike bikes for "registration" in the city, it looks like one of the most delicious options for purchase.

Recently, there has been a boom in compact models of urban bicycles. They do not have any special requirements for the arrangement of a parking space and quickly deliver the rider over relatively short distances in conditions of movement around the metropolis. As an example of such a solution, let's look at the Dorozhnik Onyx PH 2020 citibike.

The basis of the model is a folding aluminium frame, the lock of which is designed for 5K cycles of openings/closures. Such a design is good because the bike easily gets to the parking lot in conditions of cramped free space at home or in the office. The steering column of the citibike is straight and also made of aluminium.

A three-speed planetary hub is installed on the rear axle of the Dorozhnik Onyx PH 2020, which helps the cyclist adjust to the terrain by changing the pedal rotation forces. The rear brake of the model is pedal, the front one is traditional rim "v—breaks" (pad "pliers" of the clamping type). The gearshift together with the front brake handle are placed on the handlebar of the bike.

Of the additional accessories, the bike comes with full-size wings, a folding parking footrest and a small rear boot for transporting goods (for example, shopping bags from the supermarket). And the main thing is that the model is relatively inexpensive — anyone who has asked the question of purchasing a practical citibike can afford it.

The Pride Mini series includes practical city bikes with a folding aluminium frame. When folded, the citibikes of the ruler do not take up much space and are easy to carry by hand.

The number "3" in the name of the model in question indicates the number of speeds on board the bike. The central link of the bike's three—speed transmission is the Shimano Nexus planetary hub isolated from external factors on the rear axle. "Planetarka" hides the gearshift mechanism inside itself and a special click-box.

The bike is equipped with a rigid steel fork and combined brakes (pedal rear and rim "V-breaks" on the front wheel). The model is also equipped with a footrest, which solves the problem with parking. In addition, it is possible to install dirt-proof wings and a rear boot on it.

The citibike is available in one size with an eye on the height of the cyclist from 145 to 175 cm. The wheels of the Pride Mini 3 2021 are made in size 20. A comfortable fit behind the wheel of a bicycle is provided by a soft spring-loaded saddle, which slightly smoothes the shaking when moving on an uneven roadbed (in the manner of the same paving slabs).

What kind of bikes are not among the Giant's huge range of bicycles. For example, the Escape 2 City Disc 2021 model is perfect for commuting and pleasure riding with rare forays into rough terrain.

The bicycle frame is made of Aluxx Grade aluminium alloy using hydroforming and batting technologies. As a result, it turned out to be as lightweight as possible. Also, in order to reduce weight, the bike is equipped with a rigid front fork (without shock absorption). The points of contact of the citibike with the roadbed are omnivorous Giant S-X2 tyres, which are shod with 28-inch wheels. The large size of the wheels is the key to a good roll.

The transmission of the Giant Escape 2 City Disc 2021 is made according to the 2x8 scheme: two stars are installed in front of the bike, and an 8—speed cassette is installed in the rear. Shimano components from the basic strata of the Altus attachments society are used as a body kit. The connecting rod system is placed in a cartridge carriage, the resource of which reaches 10K km.Riders will say a special "thank you" to disc hydraulic brakes — this is the best solution today for the most severe conditions of bike rides (although the bike is not sharpened for such).

As pleasant additions, the bike is equipped with a comfortable soft saddle, full-size wings on top of the wheels, a chain guard, a rear boot and a parking footrest. That is, it is adapted for living in the rhythm of a big city straight out of the box without having to buy any other equipment. An exception to the rule is bicycle lights, which will still be needed to move around in the dark and in conditions of limited visibility on the roads.

"Hot" Spanish bicycles of the ORBEA brand are in demand among riders in all corners of the globe. The aboriginal of the stone jungle from the brand is a model with a sporty geometry of the Carpe 25 2020 frame.

The bike is assembled on a strong and lightweight aluminium frame with internal laying of the brake system and transmission cables. The manufacturer is so confident in its quality that it provides a lifetime warranty on the frame. The "transmission" of the bike has 8 speeds, which are replaced by the rear derailleur of the tourist class Shimano Altus. The transmission is controlled from the Shimano SL-M315 trigger manette on the steering wheel.

To increase the efficiency of pedaling, a rigid aluminium fork is installed on the bike. The wheels of the citibike are 28" in diameter. This is a generally recognized road standard that provides a good roll. Finally, the braking system of the model is represented by powerful disc brakes with hydraulic control.

In the front wheel of the bike there is a Shimano dynamobox. The energy generated by it is supplied to the front headlight and rear dimension. In addition, the bike was equipped with full-size wings, a rear boot, and reflective strips were applied to its tyres. And although you will have to pay about $ 1000 for it, the investment in buying a bike will more than pay off in the not so distant future by getting really positive emotions from riding it.