Bike Commuters - Home to all things cycling.

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The Bike CommuterWelcome 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. All About BikesI’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:The Best Mountain Bikes Under $1000The Best Mountain Bikes Under $500The Best Mountain Bike GripsThe Best Mountain Bike LightsThe Best Bike Chain LubeThe Best Beginner Mountain BikeThe Best Commuter Bikes Under $500The Best Backpacks for Bike CommutingThe Best Jackets for Bike CommutingThe Best Pants for Bike CommutingThe Best Road Bikes For CommutingThe Best Electric Bikes For CommutingThe Best Cycling Arm WarmersThe Best Cruiser BikeThe Best Hybrid Bike Under $500The Best Commuter Bike HelmetsThe Best Hybrid Bikes for CommutingThe Best Gloves for Bike CommutingThe Best Bikes For Heavy RidersThe Best Bikes for SeniorsCycling CrossroadsLately, though, I’ve begun to feel that all is not well in U.S. cycling culture. We’re at a crossroads like we were in the 1970s “bike boom” years — transportational cycling is making huge strides in U.S. cities and there are literally hundreds of advocacy groups clamoring for improvements. Urban cycling is HUGE — from sleek European uprights to the must-have fashion accessory for young city dwellers: the fixed gear bike. Media attention has focused on cycling like no other time in my recollection…road racing is televised fairly regularly and not a day goes by that there’s not a bike fashion or advocacy/health benefit/money-saving article in a major newspaper.So why, then, is there so much friction within the world of cycling? In my 30+ years, I’ve witnessed the “us vs. them” mentality more times than I care to remember. Just off the top of my head, I’ve seen:BMXers vs. fixed-gear freestylersRoadies vs. mountain bikersBike geeks vs. “fashionistas”Gearies vs. fixiesCommuters vs. racersVehicular cyclists vs. fans of road infrastructureThere are surely dozens more. Think about it: whatever discipline you partake in, there’s almost always an accompanying “us vs. them” attitude. I’m as guilty as anyone in this…I can’t pass a recumbent cyclist without making a smart-ass comment like “you’re laying down on the job!” Certainly, some of this “us vs. them” mentality is lighthearted — after all, many disciplines of cycling are competitive, and that spirit of competition breeds such a mindset.Where I worry most is in thinking that such a mentality is divisive at a time when we ALL need to band together to fight for equal footing among road users — what do you think? Here are some other questions to help kick off a conversation: Is this a U.S.-only phenomenon, or do similar “us vs. them” mentalities exist elsewhere? Is it simply human nature to question folks who act differently or do things differently than us? Is this mentality really as damaging as I fear? Call it the “armchair sociologist” in me, but I’d love to hear YOUR thoughts on this — feel free to answer or comment on these and other questions as you think of them. If you’re writing in from outside the U.S., please indicate that in your comments.

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