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Best comfort bike
Pros: nuVinci N360 internal hub, plenty of commuting accessories, women's model available, comfortable
Cons: heavy, not very fast, expensive
not avail.
$1,270
17.5, 19.5, 21.5, 23.5; Step-through: 15, 17, 19, 21
Not specified
Breezer custom aluminum, single water bottle mount
Breezer CrMo w/CrMo steerer, V-brake mounts
Shimano Dynamo 3N20 6V-3W front hub, NuVinci N360 Continuously Variable Planetary Rear Hub, Alex DH1936H Rims
WTB Freedom Cruz Elite w/Reflex, 26x1.5
NuVinci N360 twist shifter
N/A
N/A
Shimano Nexus FC-NX75, 38T
Breezer comfort saddle
Breezer suspension aluminum 40 mm travel
Breezer aluminum, 26 mm rise
Breezer aluminum, quill style
Tektro 857AL V-brake
Polycarbonate fenders, rear carrier, Axa solid ring lock, YWS chime bell, Busch & Muller Lumotech IQ Cyo LED headlight
Black/brown
Lifetime frame and fork
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Budget comfort bike
Pros: ample features, women's model available, stable handling, sturdy cargo racks
Cons: heavy steel frame, weak caliper brakes
not avail.
$690
46, 51, 55, 59, 64 (cm)
Not specified
Chromoly steel, city design
High tensile steel w/ rack mounts
Shimano Nexus 3-speed rear hub, dynamo front hub; alloy 36-hole rims
Bontrager H2 Eco Design, 700x35c
Shimano Nexus, 3 speed
N/A
N/A
Alloy 3 piece, steel 44T chainring
Bontrager Nebula Eco Design
Steel
Steel city design
Steel integrated
Tektro alloy caliper brakes
Matched fenders, chain guard, front and rear racks, dynamo-powered lights
Dark gray powder
Limited lifetime frame warranty
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Single-speed comfort bike
Pros: diamond or step-through frame, lots of commuting accessories, comfortable ride
Cons: not a good choice for hilly areas, some prefer wider tires, kickstand not included
not avail.
$520
S, MD, L, XL
Not specified
Globe A1 Premium aluminum, w/ fender and rack braze-ons, integrated kickstand mount
Globe steel fork w/ classic design
Alex Z-1000, 700c rims
Specialized Infinity 700x28c
N/A
N/A
N/A
Alloy forged 42t
Globe Daily men's
Alloy, 2-bolt forged head
Fast City alloy flatbar
Forged alloy
Classic caliper brake
Chain guard, Daily Zeppelin steel fenders, front basket
Black
Limited lifetime frame warranty
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Best hybrid bike
Pros: speedy, good for long commutes, excellent handling and shifting performance
Cons: no commuting accessories, slightly jittery on rough roads
$600
15, 17, 19, 21, 23; Step-through: 15, 17, 19
Not specified
Fuji A2-SL aluminum with Tear Drop down tube, double water bottle mounts
Fuji 1 1/8" Hi-Ten Aero w/ eyelets and forged dropouts
Fuji Alloy Road, 32H Hubs with Jalco DT-21 double-wall alloy 32H rims
Kenda K-176, 700x28c
Shimano Acera
Shimano non-series FD-M191
Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Fuji Alloy Forged 28/28/48T
Fuji Sport Comfort Mens/Ladies Specific
Fuji Micro-Adjust alloy
Fuji alloy
Fuji adjustable alloy
Tektro Mini-V, forged alloy
N/A
Pearl, champagne; Step-through: Wine, pearl
N/A
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Budget hybrid bike
Pros: good value, women's frame available, good for hills and long commutes
Cons: no commuting accessories
not avail.
$470
XS, S, M, L, XL
Not specified
Specialized A1 Premium aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact design, internal cable routing, integrated headset, fender and rack eyelets
Straight blade steel fork w/ rack eyelets
Forged alloy, stainless 14g rims
Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x32c
Shimano EF-51, EZ Fire
Shimano, dual pull, top swing
Shimano Altus
Shimano FCM131
Body Geometry Riva Road
Alloy, two-bolt clamp
Alloy, small rise
Alloy, CP bolt
Die cast aluminum, 108 mm linear pull
N/A
Black/silver, red/silver, silver/black
Limited lifetime frame warranty