I want to ride all year round on rought city streets. Bike of choice would be Cyclocross with the proper tires for the conditions. My research showed a variety of bikes to choose from; some with thick, sturdy frames to thin, light frames. Some with a lot of gears, and others with only a single speed.
I never rode in the winter and can’t wait to start. Some articles suggest two separate bikes for the two seasons, but I need to know a few things my research did not tell me.
Hope you can help.
I never rode in the winter and can’t wait to start. Some articles suggest two separate bikes for the two seasons, but I need to know a few things my research did not tell me.
- What are the main things I should consider when purchasing a bike for the winter and for the summer.
- Is single speed better for winter?
- Do I really need two separate bikes for the two seasons?
- Which frame is best for each season: thick and sturdy or thin and light or don’t matter?
- Can you have too many gears, if so for which season?
Hope you can help.