Author: zhysun It’s the season of spring and flowers blooming again. When you go to work every day, do you get into the crowded subway and face the crowds of people? Or endure the noisy whistle and endless traffic jams on the road? And do you have to go to the gym for an hour aft

mountain bike

The most common model on the road surface, and it is also the first car for most people. Mountain bikes became popular in China for some reason. I remember that when I was a child, I dreamed of having a Giant Mountain bike. But in fact, mountain bikes are not suitable for riding in cities.

offroad is the destination of mountain bikes

Road bike

The model with speed as the first goal is to pursue lightweight, and usually the riding posture is relatively sloppy, which can reduce wind resistance.

folding car

This is also a very popular car model recently. It usually uses a smaller wheel diameter, and the body can be folded. After folding, it is small in size to save valuable space at home. When you enter the office, you only need to find a place to stuff it, so you don’t have to worry about storing the car. Even if you are tired, you can carry the bus. In short, there are many benefits. The disadvantages are of course very obvious. The folding mechanism will have a significant impact on the rigidity of the vehicle body. Usually, some body geometry will be sacrificed, and the force may not be as comfortable as road cars. At the same time, the folding mechanism will also increase considerable weight. There are 3 other types of

that are not as popular as the first 3, but they are actually very suitable for commuting.

shanma

Many people ride mountain bikes in the city and don’t really go offroad, so they will modify the car to make it more suitable for road-blocking. Such a car is called mountain horse (mountain land that carries the road). A common modification is to change the toothed tire into a narrower bald tire, which can reduce a lot of weight while reducing resistance, which will significantly increase the speed. The shock absorber front fork will also be replaced with a non-shock fork (hard fork). Although the shock absorber front fork is essential for mountain biking, it is very useful on urban roads. Although there are some bumpy sections on the road, most forks cannot filter out such small vibrations. On the one hand, the shock absorber front fork will prevent your force from being directly transmitted to the car. On the other hand, the weight of the shock absorber front fork is often unfriendly. After changing to a non-shock fork, you will obviously feel that the front of the car is much lighter and the force is more comfortable. This modified mountain bike is arguably perfect for riding on urban roads.

Flat Highway

is to change the curved handle of the road car to a flat handle, and replace the hand change with a fingering. The frame geometry will also be adjusted, making the riding posture more casual, solving the problem of road car too much while retaining the lightweight and high-speed performance of the road car.

Apart from vegetable trucks, flat handle/curve roads are the most common, and mountain bikes are basically not seen.

small wheel diameter highway

is usually a 406 or 451 wheel set, and the rack is also relatively small. There are also differences between flat handles and curved handles, which can be regarded as road vehicles that reduce wheels.

For commuting, we mainly choose a model from three aspects: speed, comfort, convenience

First of all, the speed problem

In my experience, the more appropriate speed when commuting is 25-30.

is less than 25 and does not have the effect of exercise. It is a bit unsafe to be above 30 (it doesn't matter on the road with few people). The cruising speed of 27KM/H is relatively comfortable and will not be too tired. It will not affect the work of the company. It can also control the heart rate of to a fat-reduction range of 140. can occasionally sprint on the road with few people to exercise your heart and lungs and strength, which can achieve a certain exercise effect.

comfort

mainly due to the riding posture. Different models have different riding postures. Borrowing a picture from GIANT official website.

The larger the angle of the torso, the more casual the riding posture, the more relaxed and comfortable it will be. The smaller the torso, the closer it is to the level, can obtain less wind resistance and increase speed. Commuting and fitness cycling should be mainly comfortable. More importantly, a low torso angle will affect our observation of road conditions, which is not a problem when riding with the team in the suburbs. But commuting in a city with a dangerous environment becomes very dangerous. This is also the reason why I don't recommend commuting on a road bike. Of course, the torso angle should not be too large. If it is 90 degrees, it is a princess car.

Secondly, the material and some accessories of the frame will also affect the comfort of the car. Generally speaking, the comfort of the carbon frame is better, but my personal experience is not particularly obvious. Considering the price factor, it is for commuting, and aluminum alloy and steel frame cars are the first choice.

Convenience

Storage, transportation, etc. are also issues that need to be considered when choosing commuter vehicles

Commuter vehicles should be placed in residence and workplace, and they also need to involve entering the elevator or even carrying up and downstairs. There are even cases where you bring it into the subway and bus and put it into the trunk of the car.

Internet picture, if you squeeze, it is generally not a problem to put two cars on the back box and fold them

Relatively speaking, the smaller the car, the lighter the weight, the more advantage it is. Folding cars and small wheel diameters have great advantages. Especially when folding, you can take the bus on most occasions, and some places can also be brought into the subway (the emperor cannot). Because mountain bikes are relatively bulky, they are also worse than other models in this regard. There was a time when I carried a mountain bike up and down the 5th floor every day, and it was so sour. . . It would be much easier if it was replaced with a lighter road. If it is folded, it will be even less stressful.

3. Experience talk about

. I have never ridden the above-mentioned models except for the small-wheel-drive road. I have all had other cars, and I have been commuting for a long time. Let’s talk about the choice of commuter cars based on my experience of commuting in each car:

Mountain : Challenger 300. This car is very popular in China, with balanced configuration and good cost-effectiveness. There are always a few cars on the team when going out to play. There is often a saying among riders: Don’t choose unhappy. It means that when choosing a car, you can go directly to the challenger 300.

. I mainly buy it to occasionally go to wild roads to play, but I still prefer to ride the road, and the level of the mountain is still at the most initial stage.

Occasionally, I will ride 300 to play on this kind of road and play

pick 300 to run on the Ono road, etc., but it is really not suitable for commuting. The shock absorber fork and wide tyres are useless in the city. Although you jump on the curb and don’t worry about encountering bad roads, the heavy body will look very clumsy on the lively sections, and you will rarely feel light when riding, and it is also poor in convenience. So I rarely ride this car to and from get off work now.

wide tooth tire, the weight of

challenger 300 is relatively easy for me to ride below 25. If you are above 25, you can obviously feel that the car has become heavier and it is difficult to pedal. If you are above 30, you will be panting in a short while. So if the commuting distance is relatively close (within 10KM), it is barely acceptable, and if the distance is far, it will probably take a break from the unit.

lockable shock absorber front fork can solve the problem of force leakage after locking, but the weight is still much heavier than the hard fork.

road car, the huge brand TCR C carbon rack self-assembly highway , is considered to be the best in the entry-level. Cruise at 30+ without pressure. The car is very light and brisk, which is completely extreme with the 300-plus car. The road feel brought by the carbon rack is also relatively comfortable, allowing you to fully enjoy the fun of riding.

But this does not mean it is suitable for commuting. Because first of all, you don’t have to pursue speed too much when commuting. Secondly, in order to reduce wind resistance and facilitate force, the trunk angle is relatively small, which means that you will cut it lower. This posture is not comfortable, but is not conducive to observing road conditions, and is prone to danger in complex traffic environments. Therefore, road cars are not that suitable for commuting.

However, the TCR C frame has a competitive geometry and the riding posture is more lying. When you ride it, you have to tilt your head up and look left and back to see it. It is very unfavorable to observe the road conditions. There are still a lot of cars on the road I work, and if you don’t want to catch an electric car, it’s still a bit dangerous to ride the road on this kind of road. So although he is 100% of his first choice when riding in the suburbs on weekends, he doesn’t ride much to and from get off work.

folding, the classic among the classics, the entry-level folding car, the big P8 debuted in .

This car is too popular, basically no introduction is needed.This car can be said to be a commuter artifact. The steel frame has good durability and shock absorption. Although it will be heavier, it is still good to put it in the whole vehicle. The sporty design makes the speed of P8 more guaranteed , and it is no problem to reach an economic speed of 27. However, because the P8 is too short (actually not), the control stability of the brought by the P8 is still slightly worse than that of other cars. You should try to be careful when it is high-speed. I rarely ride to speeds above 35. However, the same short handlebar and small wheel diameter (20 inches) make the car very flexible and has a very small turning radius, which is very suitable for passing through the traffic on blocked roads. The riding posture is relatively casual, and the shock absorption performance of the steel frame is more comfortable to ride overall. The convenience of the folding car is the strongest among all models. Even if you use a steel frame, girls can easily carry up and down the 5th floor. When you go to work, you can directly push the company to fold it and stuff under the table, so you don’t have to worry about storing the car. You won’t take up tens of thousands of precious space per square meter at home. And you can also ride when you go out to do business. Most banks, hotels and other cars can be brought into after folding. I don’t go too far to ride P8 when I go to corruption, so it’s not too convenient.

The folded P8 is relatively small and a 24-inch suitcase

, and P8 is also perfect for riding in the suburbs on weekends. Although the flat road speed cannot keep up with the road bus in front, there is absolutely no problem with the speed of the second echelon. Now the P8 is a girl's car, and she will ride with me on weekends. She has been through Miaofeng Mountain and other things, so there is no problem.

LD Riding P8 and I climb Miaofeng Mountain

Shanma: The old giant brand ATX690 (V brake) is modified with . After riding back for a few days, I changed to .5 bald tire + MOSSO 7005 hard fork . At that time, I felt that the car had become much lighter and the speed was instantly 3-5. The overall speed is similar to the folding, and is more stable at high speed (but this car is slightly lower in grade and is obviously soft at high speed) The car is sturdy, and is not worried about at all. Although it is a bald tire, it is still fine for ordinary bad roads. Although many people are not optimistic about Shanma, it is a four-dimensional configuration, but there are not many choices of cars suitable for commuting now, and the number of mountain bikes is extremely large. With a slight modification (the cost is not high, a front fork is less than 200 yuan), it can be called a car that is very suitable for commuting. I still recommend it.

hard fork + ATX690 with bald head, which is very suitable for commuting.

There is no problem with mountain horses in the fields, and it is probably going to be a tragedy on highways

. I later sold this car. The mileage before the sale was fixed at over 8K, and I rode it for about 3 years.

flat roads, is actually the most suitable model for commuting, and is also the most common model in some countries where cycling sports are more popular. Usually, it uses 700C wheelset and road frame design. The road kit is basically no different from a road vehicle except for using flat handles instead of curved handles. It is not very difficult to ride at 30KM/H, but when is at a higher speed, the wind resistance is much higher than that of the road due to posture problems. It is still a little difficult to keep up with the team of about 40+. The overall speed is between the highway and the mountain horse. flat-mounted road vehicles have the lightness and speed of road vehicles. The riding posture is relatively casual and is more suitable for cycling in the city. It is also my most recommended commuter model .

, but at present, there are fewer flat-hand road vehicles available on the market, and it may be difficult to choose the ones you like.

The owner of the floor is Giant's large female flat-handle road frame, disc brake wheel set, and 105 road kit, which is the main force in commuting now. Disc brakes have better performance than common clamps on road vehicles. In road conditions like urban areas, which may require sudden brakes at any time, disc brakes can also make me feel much more at ease.

calf horn lever can provide more riding postures, which are very useful for rest and relaxation or high-speed riding.

You can see that the head tube is designed to be relatively high, and the handlebar and seat are basically at level, unlike the road.

small wheel diameter , generally use wheel sets of about 20 inches such as 406 or 451, and the frame also becomes smaller accordingly, but the equivalent geometric dimensions have not changed. There are flat handles and curved handles. Small wheel diameters are faster than large wheel diameters, and the speed retention is slightly worse. There is indeed a great advantage in size. Although it cannot be taken into the bus, it is stress-free when putting it in the trunk of the car. Moreover, the smaller wheel path is more flexible to shuttle in traffic, making it more suitable for commuting in urban areas. However, the problem of this type of car is the same as that of the road. There are too few products on the market, making it difficult to choose satisfactory ones. I haven't ridden this model yet, so I won't comment too much. Anyone who rides this kind of bike can help you replenish it.

has said so much, but in fact, everyone's commuting road conditions and distances are different, and their physical fitness is also different. It is difficult to have a definite answer in terms of choice.

4, summary

, let’s summarize:

Road bike, mountain bike commuting is not recommended . If you often participate in weekend cycling activities, you can choose these two models. This is not what this article discusses.

If you plan to start commuting on a bicycle, and want to participate in some weekend cycling activities from time to time to cultivate your interest in cycling and exercise.

I suggest that buy a more entry-level car that is more suitable for commuting . Even if you need to upgrade to the road or mountain in the future, you may not be willing to ride tens of thousands of cars to compete with electric cars. This entry-level commuter car won't be wasted either. If not upgraded, this commuter car is also perfect for moderate-intensity weekend rides.

If there is no pressure to store space , you will choose a cart like mountain horse or flat road . You can easily communicate and exercise on weekends.

If there are slight storage space requirements, small wheel diameter is a good choice for , which has the performance that is not inferior to that of a large car and has a smaller body.

If you have high requirements for storage space and need to ride a bike to eat or do business frequently, or if you want 4+2 (car + bicycle) to travel , folding bike is the best choice.

It should be noted that the load bearing of the folding car is slightly weaker than other models. The P8 of the big chain recommends no more than 90kg. Although I think it should not be so fragile, students who are too strong still recommend not considering folding.

. Below is the buying and buying process

. Buying a car

is actually the same as a computer. DIY is usually more balanced than the whole vehicle and has a higher cost-effectiveness.

However, DIY requires a certain threshold, so it is best for novices to operate with an experienced driver. Therefore, here we mainly recommend entry-level brand vehicles, and more to provide ideas. If you have experienced drivers around, it is recommended to find them to tailor them for you. Commuter cars still focus on cost-effectiveness, so we won’t recommend high-end products like 3B1A and Three Emperors and One Last.

flat-hand road car

Reference model: Giant FCR (the more flat-hand roads seen on the road) ESCAPE (this seems new and looks good) series

Recommended reason: big brands, many stores, if you have any problems, you can push the store for free to adjust. The product line is long and there are good products at every price. The two recommended are all series names, each containing models of high, medium and low grades. You can choose according to your budget.

NewEscape-Giant official flagship store-Tmall.com

Women's LIV series has many designs optimized for women. There are only high-end versions of this carbon fiber in the Giant Tmall store. In fact, there are low-end models to choose from in the same series.

Liv Liyi Fugiant Thrive Composite women's carbon fiber flat handle 20 speed bike...

Shanma

Recommended model: transform the mountain bike you have on hand.

Recommended reason: large number of ownership, numerous choices, second-hand collection and easy delivery. Strong and durable.

Accessories: Mountain hard fork, just use aluminum, local tycoons can take a look at carbon.

MOSSO7005

mosso 7005 Hard Fork_Taobao search

bald tire: Choose the width according to your preferences. The narrow tire speed is fast, and the wide one is more stable and comfortable. I used 1.5 width.

Bald head tire 26 1.5_Taobao search

folding car

Recommended models: Daxing KBC083 (P8), KDC083 (451P18), KHS F20T3, Fengxing frame self-assembly

Recommended reason: Daxing is the most recognized folding car brand in China. The P8 is a generation of magic cars, so it is safest to get started with P8.

KBC083_Taobao search

Currently, the 451 version of KDC083 is released, using the now popular 451 wheel set, and the transmission system has also been upgraded to 18 speeds. The cost-effectiveness is also good. If you have a slightly higher budget, you can consider it.

KDC083_Taobao search

KHS is a niche brand in Taiwan. Car friends are affectionately called roasted sweet potatoes. His folding car has a unique design of shock-absorbing soft tail. Moreover, the frame is not folded with beams, and the rigidity is very good. I tried riding a friend's car, and the road feel is really good. However, the price is much higher than the two models in the big bank.

KHS F20T3_Taobao searches

not only sells frames, but the configuration of cars like P8 is actually quite average, so many car friends change the P8 to the end and only have the shelf. So in fact, buying a folding rack is also a good choice to build one by yourself. Fengxing is a domestic manufacturer focusing on folding frames. It mainly uses aluminum frames and has a good reputation for products. Many stores online sell assembled Fengxing folding, with relatively more balanced configuration and high cost performance. Moreover, the weight of the aluminum frame is much more harmonious than that of the steel frame P8.

Taobao pictures, Fengxing frame assembly car

Fengxing KA2018_Taobao search

small wheel diameter

Recommended model: JAVA, BIC

Recommended reason: No one rides this around me, but I see more on the road is JAVA's small wheel diameter vehicle, which I think should have a good reputation. JAVA's sales on Taobao are also good.

Taobao picture, JAVA 451 for curved handles, it is recommended to choose a flat handle version.

java 451 16s_Taobao search

BICI is a smart bicycle produced by riding software walker, but compared to other smart bicycles, this car is purer and its configuration is very conscientious. I have also been following this car recently and are considering buying one for LD adults. This site also has related orders. Official website link

official website picture, bici basic version

road bike

Although road bike was not recommended before, many riders eventually still use road bikes. If you are confident in your ability to see all directions, you can also try it. At the same time, some road bikes are designed to make the riding posture more comfortable.

Here we recommend GIANT's DEFY series. For long-distance riding design, the posture is more comfortable and not easy to fatigue. This series also ranges from low-end defy3 to high-end advs, and DEFY is also a model that has won many awards. Many friends around are riding it, and the reviews are quite good.

defy has a larger torso angle, comfortable riding, and easier to observe the road conditions

GIANT Giant Road Bike Bike Defy 3 long-range durable and comfortable

, we have finished picking up the car. We also have to fully arm our car so that it can be as good as a fish on the commuter road

Vegetable Car 3 large pieces

These 3 are standard equipment for vegetable car, but after installing the sports bicycle, it will greatly reduce the size, I personally don’t recommend installing it.

Car support

Stop is convenient, but the appearance is really ugly, and in some cases it affects riding safety. Most riders will not install this.

But parking without a single strap is really a headache, and there is also a solution:

at home, or in the company, we can use such a rack to put the car

or

Taobao picture

Bicycle parking frame_Taobao search

There are also ways to go out and

This foot stand is very clever, but the price is not very harmonious.

Taobao picture

MASSLOAD footsteps_Taobao search

fender

Install the appearance of this car has plummeted, so everyone doesn’t want to install it, but if there is no fender, you will do it on rainy days. . .

network picture

Of course, even if you install a fender, the car will be dirty.So if you don’t want to wipe your car every time, don’t ride a bike on rainy days. If you really want to install it, the following are some for reference. Because I never use fenders, I can only borrow the seller's promotional pictures:

This is usually stored, and it will take it out when it rains

Taobao pictures

WOHO Fender_Taobao search

This is rolled up and integrated with the taillights

Taobao pictures

WOHO Fender_Taobao search

This is how to roll it up and integrate it with the taillights

Taobao pictures

Ginais Fender_Taobao search

However, because this kind of fender is far away from the tires, the actual effect is relatively average, and there are still many mud ideas on the body (don't ask me how I know...). Emergency use is OK.

Shelf Car Basket

If you want to bring something, carry a bag, and don’t go to the vegetable market to buy groceries. What, I can’t take girls without shelves? It's okay, it's better to sit on the front beam

, but the car bag can be installed with an

. The most commonly used tail bag is the tail bag, and the beam bag

car tail bag usually puts repair tools, just a set of hexagons. On weekends, you usually bring your inner tubes.

The capacity of the car beam bag and handlebar bag is relatively large, and it is convenient to get items. It is the best choice for mobile phones

Taobao picture. This head bag is very suitable for folding cars without car beams

Taobao picture. The car beam bag can be put into the mobile phone like this, but it seems not very safe - -

mentioned earlier that reduces the size of the three-piece set, and the following is the necessary safety three-piece set

safety three-piece set

safety three-piece set The three things are related to safety. Although they will also reduce the size, it is still highly recommended to install

tail lights

must-have for night riding. They are installed at the rear of the car, and the light LED flashes and remind you of your position in the rear of the car. Some are powered by button batteries, and some are solar-powered. It is recommended to use solar-powered ones to save worry.

Or buy this, it is very cheap and can be hung everywhere. I often walk at night and hang one on my bag.

Excluding the taillights, most cars will bring a reflector when they are bought. This thing is very bright when the car is shining with the headlights. You can have one, but it cannot replace the taillights

headlights

taillights are equivalent to the rear profile light of the car, so the headlights are equivalent to the headlights of the car. The main function is to see the road clearly on poorly illuminated sections when riding at night. And now, if you don’t drive in the opposite direction, you are embarrassed to go out, and the headlights can also effectively remind the other party. Of course, high-brightness headlights can also be on the front of the car with high beams, but it is not recommended to do this for safety. . There are two choices for

headlights.

special bicycle lights are characterized by a wide lighting range. The disadvantage is that it is expensive.

NEXTORCH B10_Taobao search

There is another option, which is to use a flashlight clip to install the flashlight you usually use to your bicycle. This is also my preferred method. There are many choices for flashlights, usually 18635 is just a small straight, and the brightness is enough. It is usually removed as a flashlight and needs to be fashioned. The utilization rate is much higher than that of specialized headlights. The disadvantage is that flashlights are usually concentrated and can only illuminate smaller areas. However, in urban road sections, I think it is basically enough to use

flashlight lighting effect. After all, it is not specially used for riding, and the light is still too concentrated. However, there is no problem with looking at the road.

bicycle flashlight clip_Taobao search

flashlight selection is very deep, so you can open a special post. If you are interested, you can check out the original works of other value friends.

C8 T6 Flashlight_Taobao search

bell

This I think as long as anyone who has ridden a bike has used it, I won’t go into detail. This thing is purely useful on urban road sections. It really doesn't look good when installed, so most people rely on yelling. It doesn't matter to men. Girls should just install a bell.

bells also have all kinds. The most ordinary

cute frog, this effect is not good, many people don’t realize that there is a car coming

Decathlon Children’s bicycle horn Cute little tiger horn A BTWIN

Big killer is here, electric horn, this thing is loud and a bit disturbing. However, because it sounds like a car horn, the effect is still very good.

bicycle electric speaker_Taobao search

3, other practical accessories

code table

to see the time, speed, mileage, etc. It is recommended to use one. Just buy a cheap wired code meter for commuting cars.

Decathlon Bicycle meter Wired meter Cycling meter Cycling meter Speed ​​meter A BTWIN...

GPS meter is also good, the price is not expensive, and it also saves sensors, but the GPS meter has an average battery life and needs to be charged frequently.

bryton Bairuiteng R310E GPS Chinese code table bicycle code table luminous ANT + Bluetooth...

mobile phone rack

is used to put mobile phones (must have for Baidu delivery guys grab orders), mainly to open a navigation or something. I will use an eliminated mobile phone as a GPS code table, and the effect is good.

Horseshoe bicycle mobile phone stand Mountain bike mobile phone navigation stand Bicycle motorcycle universal mobile phone stand...

has many choices, I am this one, it is clamped tightly, but many horizontal screen software does not support it, so it may be more suitable to buy a vertical screen rack.

cushion

What should I do if the original cushion is too hard and PP hurts? It’s a bit too much to wear cycling pants at work, so let’s have a silicone cushion. Although the size is dropped, who knows who uses the effect. It is very convenient to wear cycling pants when you go out on weekends.

I have achieved great success, but the girl still needs it.

Decathlon Bicycle cushion cover thickened silicone made in Taiwan Mountain bike dead flying highway S BTWIN...

Decathlon This color is also drunk. .

Bottle Cage

At least one is installed. It’s almost summer to bring a bottle of water on the road, and you must bring a water when you go out to ride on the weekends.

speaker

Everyone knows that you can’t wear headphones when riding a bicycle. What should I do if I want to listen to music? This is what I do when riding a speaker. You can listen to music yourself and also play the role of a speaker. Don't just turn it loudly to avoid disturbing the public. It may be a bit 2 in the downtown area, but on the mountain in the suburbs, it is very exciting to listen to music while roaring the car. . It is recommended to choose the one that can be inserted into the kettle cradle.

Bicycle Speaker_Taobao search

The configuration of commuting friends, do you feel that something is missing? That's right, the car lock.

There is a saying among riders: A car that is not locked will not be lost. In other words, the car needs to be placed in a safe place that does not require lock protection. If placed in an unsafe place, the lock is just a psychological comfort and cannot be said to be safe at all. Cars are usually placed at home or in the company. If they really are temporarily placed on the roadside (usually to the toilet...), you can find help from the roadside shops or newsstands. Usually they are happy to help check the car. If they buy something from them when they leave, they will be happier.

4. Personal equipment

In addition to arming the car, of course, there must be no missing people riding the bike. Let’s take a look at what equipment you need to wear when riding

helmet (must buy)

The most important personal equipment must be bought, and you must wear it after buying it. Don’t take it seriously. If you fall and hit your head, there may be no more in case.

helmets are mainly divided into road helmets, mountain helmets and street helmets.

I prefer street helmets: although the key hot topics are, they look less sporty and the city wears more harmoniously.

and girls’ couple’s street helmet

There is also a light behind the helmet, making night riding safer.

A driving recorder will be installed on the car, and a bicycle can also be installed. People usually install sports cameras on their cars or helmets to record the scenery while riding, or record the scene in case of an accident.

I wear it on the helmet, and such a cyclist has a cute name: antenna baby

PRO-TEC City Lite Lightweight helmet (cycling/skateboarding dual purpose) L-code

I am wearing this

Decathlon Men and women cycling helmets integrated molding Highway mountain helmet bicycle equipment H BTWIN...

Traditional helmets are breathable and weight better.

gloves (must buy)

gloves are also very important safety equipment. They can be used to slide and shock absorption in normal times, protect against sunlight in summer, and keep warm in winter. When you fall a car, people will unconsciously support you with your hands, which will easily make your palms bloom and wearing gloves will also reduce the damage. .

gloves require at least 2 pairs. It has a pair of sun protection in summer, and chooses lightweight and sweat-absorbing, and has good shock-proof effects. It is a pair of warm winter, and it is recommended to choose windproof fabric. Windstopper's winter cycling gloves are very suitable.

GIANT GIANT G0918 gloves Summer short finger sweat-absorbent and comfortable shock-absorbing gloves Riding equipment...

cycling gloves Pay attention to choosing shock-absorbing materials on the palm of your hand, which is also a big difference from ordinary sports gloves.

glasses

can protect glasses from invasion of sand and dust and flying insects. It is recommended to buy one, but it is not very friendly to students with myopia to ride glasses.

mask

In cities with sufficient PM2.5, you have to wear a mask when you go out, let alone ride on the road. Therefore, a mask that prevents smog and exhaust is very important. Never repeat the tragedy of a foreign guy running on the third ring road.

The usual PM2.5 mask can prevent haze, but it is powerless to do anything about exhaust gas. If there are many motor vehicles on the road to commute, it is recommended to wear a 3M mask. Even if there is mask protection, if the PM2.5 is too high, it is still not recommended to ride a bicycle to and from get off work. Usually I won’t ride a bike if I’m above 200. .

respro cycling mask_Taobao search

This kind of mask looks very handsome, but the effect is actually that way, the cost-effectiveness is very average, and the filter element replacement cost is very high. I once lost one and it has been 3M.

The filtering effect is better for 3M masks, because you can add a filter box to filter organic steam, which can absorb less exhaust gas. It's just that the appearance is a bit exaggerated, but it doesn't matter if you ride a bike. You don't wear it while taking the subway (actually, I wear this too when taking the subway). . .

trouser belts (must buy)

Because I usually don’t wear cycling pants when commuting to work, I just wear my usual pants. The loose trouser legs can easily rub the teeth. On the one hand, it will stain the pants, and there is also the risk of falling into the car when I roll it up. Therefore, it is necessary to buy a tie of trouser belts, and usually use reflective materials, which can increase safety when riding at night.

Decathlon Bicycle belt Night riding Night running Cycling accessories A BTWIN

Cycling windbreaker

cycling commuting has no requirements for clothes, and there is no need to wear cycling clothes. But after all, I go out early and come back late, and I don’t ride slowly, so it’s still necessary to have a windproof jacket. I will choose an ultra-light and thin windproof soft shell or windbreaker, which will not take up space in the storage bag, and will cover it outside when needed.

fabrics are the same as outdoor equipment, and gore-tex or windstopper is the best. It should be noted that professional cycling windbreakers usually do not have hats because of wearing a helmet.

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Decathlon has a high cost performance, but its performance is really average. Don't expect to have good functionality. There is no big problem with commuting to prevent wind. If you have higher requirements, it is recommended to buy products that use gore-tex active shell or windstopper active shell. Of course, the prices are not so harmonious.

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If you ride in the summer night, there is a vest that is very useful. While windproof, the reflective strips on the clothes increase a lot of safety.

sun protection equipment

In summer, I can easily tan or even sunburn when I wear short-sleeved shorts in the car, especially when my arms are always exposed to the sun. Students who are afraid of darkness can have such sun protection arm cover

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Finally, I will post my commuter cars:

One less flat road, I really can't put down

horn, car navigation:), LED headlights, not low configuration.

cute frog is the highlight

flashlight and mobile phone can be taken off.

Road car, for its appearance, only one code chart.

Last:

Bicycling has a long history, a wide variety, and limited personal level. This article is just an introductory tool. I am very satisfied if I can play the role of throwing bricks and attracting jade. There are inevitably some mistakes and biases in the article, I hope everyone will forgive me.

Although appropriate equipment is important for commuting, just like other sports, the key is persistence. You can slowly experience the joy of riding and get healthy rewards. At the same time, I remind everyone to abide by traffic rules and pay attention to safety. I wish you a smooth ride on the road