The Bike Commuter
Welcome to The Bike Commuter, a fresh cycling resource for bicycling enthusiasts. Our primary focus will be on cycles and gear used in commuting, as that is how we spend most of our time on a bike. But we also enjoy mountain biking, competitive cycling, and just getting out for a casual ride.
We all suffer from BAS – bike acquisition syndrome – which means we are always looking at the latest bikes and accessories. And since we have families, we also consider gear for our significant others and kids. We also discuss news from the world of cycling, and offer gear reviews to help you locate exactly the right equipment for your needs.
Our mission is to create a comprehensive site that gives our readers exceptional bicycling content that is both easy to read as well as informative.
Recent Posts
Can A Woman Ride A 24 Inch Bike? (What You Need To Know)
This is a commonly asked question by female cyclists who are often unsure whether to opt for an oversized adult bike or attempt to ride on a much smaller 24-inch version. To give the question [...]
Can You Use White Lithium Grease On Bike Chains? (What You Need to Know)
When it comes to bikes, the main focus will always be performance. No matter what activity you are using your bike for, performance will always be important, whether you are using it for racing, or [...]
Can You Lose Belly Fat By Cycling? (And How)
Everyone knows that carrying too much weight around your waistline is bad for your health. Even if you’re not overweight, a waist circumference over 40 inches for men, and 35 inches for women means you’re [...]
Commuter Profiles
Commuter Profile: Holland MacFallister
Here's our latest profile, coming to you from the mean streets of Los Angeles, California. As always, if you'd like to be profiled on our site, please drop us a line at ghostrider[at]bikecommuters[dot]com or info[at]bikecommuters[dot]com. [...]
Commuter Profile: Jed Reynolds
This week's commuter profile comes from Jed Reynolds, longtime reader of our humble site. Jed's got lots of stuff to share, so let's get started! Name: Jed Reynolds How long have you been a bike [...]
Commuter Profile: Dwight McKay
This week's commuter profile comes from Dwight McKay -- we've had his profile in the hopper for several months...it's fair to say that I am a little behind in publishing some of these. In any [...]
All About Commuting Gear
I’ve been a cyclist for upwards of 30 years, and I’ve experienced a lot of different cycling disciplines and cultures…from BMX racing and freestyle in the late 70s/early 80s to road racing in the mid- to late 80s, mountain biking in the early 90s, commuting, cargo-hauling, joyriding, beach cruising, urban assault and pretty much every other conceivable flavor. I’ve owned and appreciated many bikes in that time…road, mountain, fixed and free, single-speed and bikes with dozens of gears. Out of that diverse experience come a number of our reviews:
Top 7 Electric Bikes For Commuting Reviewed
Electric bike - or e-bikes - are the newest edition to the road and ready to make life a little easier with ever-increasing supply and demand. What's so great about an e-bike? They let you [...]
Top 5 Mountain Bikes Under $500 Reviewed
You never really outgrow that nostalgic shiny new bike feeling. Whether you are 9 years old or 99 years old, there really is nothing like a brand-new bicycle. If you love the crisp air and [...]
Top 7 Hybrid Bikes Under $500 Reviewed
Hybrid bikes are popular, and there is a good reason: they're incredibly functional. In theory, a hybrid should be able to tackle any kind of environment with ease. Whether you're looking to commute on the [...]
Bike Commuting Skills
Rain-X on my bike
So the other day it was raining here in SoCal. It gave me an idea on treating my frame with some Rain-X. If you're not familiar with this product. You usually apply it on your [...]
How To Hang Your Bike on a Vertical Rack
Have you ever been 5-foot-n-change and tried to hang your bike vertically on moving transportation? Well, I have! This week my combo commute took a rainy Cantaloupe and I for quite a ride as we [...]
Easy Bike Cleaning
Disclaimer: What follows in this article are personal practices based upon casual research, others people's advice, and my own experience over the years as a bike commuter. Here at Bikecommuters.com, we realize that each person [...]