{"id":7381,"date":"2019-03-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmigr.edinburghbicycle.com\/blog\/best-commuter-road-bike"},"modified":"2026-09-12T20:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T20:29:49","slug":"best-commuter-road-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/ebco\/blog\/best-commuter-road-bike","title":{"rendered":"Best Commuter Road Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Commuter Road Bike?<\/h2>\n

Often, commuter bikes are known as hybrid bikes<\/a> or city bikes. The great commuter bikes are a little bit of a mix – designed to be ridden on a variety of roads, paths and slightly rough terrain. Their tyres are not chunky mountain bike ones, but they are not skinny road bike ones either. They tend to have flat handlebars rather than the drop bars you see on most road bikes. They often have a little suspension but not as much as you would find on a mountain bike which is made for riding on rough off road conditions. Basically, they’re all-rounders.<\/p>\n

We have a large selection of unisex bikes <\/a> available including hybrid unisex bicycles <\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, that doesn’t suit everyone’s commute. If you know your commute is on roads you might want to consider a bike with more road bike options and that type of bike is called a Commuter Road Bike. Commuter road bikes have thinner tyres than a standard hybrid or commuter bike. These thinner tyres cause less friction (and therefore more speed). However, although a road bike might be fast and nimble, they often lack the features you would need in a commuting bike. For example, comfort is key – you’re not racing your colleagues – you just want to get to work in an efficient time – so opting for a more comfortable position with flatbar handles rather than a racing position with drop bars could be ideal. Cycle mudguards <\/a> to keep you and your bike clean as well as pannier racks to carry your laptop, clothes, lunch bag etc might also be a must for you and these are often found on commuter road bikes.<\/p>\n

Commuting by electric bike is becoming increasingly popular – browse some of the best unisex electric bikes <\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is the Best Commuter\u00a0Bike?<\/h2>\n

We can’t decide that for you. But we’ll round up some of our favourites for you to decide.<\/p>\n

Specialized Sirrus Disc – \u00a3550<\/h3>\n

Shop all Specialized SIrrus Hybrid Bike <\/a><\/p>\n

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Why this is one of our best commuter road bikes:<\/p>\n