Ian Brown's Cycle Shop : Commuter Bikes

I want to ride my bicycle

Commuter Bikes are mainly for those cyclists that stick to the roads although not necessarily exclusively. There are several sub classifications within the main category of commuter bikes.

Sports commuter

These bikes normally have the larger 700C size wheels with tyre widths of between 25-32mm only slightly wider than a racing bike's 23mm. The bikes are fast on the road and the better quality ones have the same Shimano or SRAM gears and transmissions as a road racing bike.

Urban

These bikes are essentially mountain bikes with smooth tyres. The wheels are generally 26" like a mountain bike and the brakes and gears are the same as a mountain bike too. These bikes cope with urban riding, kerbs, cycle paths etc. and can cope with a bit of trail riding as well.

Adventure

Perhaps the true Hybrid bike combining all the brakes, gears and front suspension of a mountain bike with the larger 700C size wheels for good on road performance but also happy on all the trails.

Recreation

These bikes have 700C wheels like the Adventure and Sports Commuter but are focused on a lightweight end product. Therefore they tend to have rigid forks fotr lightness although there are a few with front suspension forks. The gear range is recreational and comes from a mountain bike. These bikes are great to get to work on in the week but happy on the trail at the weekend.

Popular Commuter Bikes

These bikes are either in stock / can be ordered for prompt delivery. They represent a very small selection of the bikes we sell so why not pop in to the shop to see the full range?

Specialized Sirrus

Our Price: £370.00

Combining the heart of the world's best road bikes with a flat-bar, urban-friendly form, Sirrus redefines the notion of versatility. 24-speed Shimano gearing provides a wide gear range and reliable performance.

Super light A1 Premium aluminium fully-manipulated frame offers a great ride and versatility with rack/mudguard mounts and wide tyre clearance

Straight blade steel fork with mudguard mounts gives you all the durability you need to manage potholes and rough roads

Sirrus double-wall alloy rims with machined sidewalls for strength and reliable braking; plus alloy, sealed cassette hub with stainless spokes

Flak Jacket protection and a grooved tread make the Specialized Nimbus tyres perfect for city or open road use

BodyGeometry Targa grips alleviate hand pain and tingling fingers for all-day riding comfort

Specialized BodyGeometry Targa Sport saddle has front/rear bumpers for durability and ample padding for comfort

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Specialized Crosstrail Disc

Our Price: £420.00

Built for efficient recreation, exploration and fitness, the Crosstrail is an all-purpose bicycle for the rider who wants to stay in shape while enjoying the outdoors. The Crosstrail Sport Disc features dependable components like the 50mm-travel SR Suntour fork, Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes and Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur with Rapid-fire shifters.

A1 Premium aluminium frame plus custom 60mm-travel alloy Suntour NEXi fork for lightweight confidence on any surface, with mudguard/rack braze-ons for versatility

Specialized Trigger Sport 700x38c tyres roll fast, yet have enough bite for the trail

Sporty yet comfortable BodyGeometry Targa Sport fitness saddle

Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes for solid braking and easy maintenance under any conditions

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Cube LTD CLS

Our Price: £405.00

A solid cross touring bikewith a balanced character. The stiff frame combined with the hydraulic disc brake is suited for touring, leisure and fitness. Due to the Multi-Feature-Dropout the disc brakes are directly fitted to the Post Mount which makes the systemmore rigid and saves weight.

The Frame Save System consists a replaceable derailleur hanger with integrated thread. The clean cable routing makes maintenance easy. The Shimano Alivio components offer with 3x9 speeds a wide gear range. The Schwalbe Smart Sam Active is a cross touring tire with a lot of traction.

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Giant Rapid 3

Our Price: £555.00

Smooth road bike speed, flat bar control. ride it to work or up a winding mountain road - and get fit faster. It's versatile, it's inviting and most importantly, it's a bike you'll want to ride every day.

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Cannondale Quick CX3

Our Price: £530.00

On-road efficiency meets off-road ruggedness. The Quick CX's all-new mountain-bike inspired frame, 700c knobby tires, front suspension, and disk brakes make it the perfect vehicle for dirt road adventuring, off-road shortcuts through the park or all-weather commuting.

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