The best men's bikes for the city

The Author Compact 2023 bicycle with a frame size of 18" will fit city riders with a height of approximately 165 to 178 cm. The model is designed for movement on hard asphalt surfaces with rare forays onto compacted primers.

The basis for the bike was a lightweight aluminium frame mounted on rolling 28-inch wheels. On bumpy roads , the RST Neon T spring-elastomer front fork with a travel reserve of up to 60 mm comes into play - the shock absorption system effectively absorbs unevenness under the bicycle wheels. The straight-shaped steering wheel completes the picture.

Conquering mountainous terrain, as well as moving on flat terrain, is entrusted to a 21-speed transmission made from Shimano Turney components - this attachment, although it belongs to the entry level, is nothing to complain about. As a braking system, the model received simple clamp-type rim “vi-brakes” from Tektro.

The weight of the assembled bicycle is about 13.5 kg - this is the average figure for city bikes based on an aluminium frame. Among the additional equipment, the model only provides chain protection in the area of the front 3-star system. The rest of the “outfits” will be purchased by the rider at his own discretion. You can find it in the bicycle accessories catalog.

The fast, maneuverable and comfortable city bike Marin Kentfield 2 2023 combines in one bottle a characteristic “mountain” stance and a good roll-up characteristic of asphalt models.

The bike is built on an aluminium frame with cross-country geometry. It maneuvers easily in traffic, handles responsively at any speed, and provides the rider with excellent visibility. The rigid front fork of the bike is made of steel. And although the model does not provide full shock absorption, the fork still effectively dampens vibrations from minor unevenness in the road surface.

The attachment for the city bike was a 10-speed transmission made from MicroSHIFT Advent X components. There is one 38-teeth sprocket installed at the front, and 10 sprockets at the rear with a cassette of 11–51 teeth. This ratio is optimal for dynamic city driving on both flat terrain and hilly terrain. Fail-safe Clark's CMD-23 mechanical disc brakes with 160 mm rotors are responsible for slowing down and quickly stopping the bike.

The model is supplied in a minimal configuration - accessories for it will need to be purchased separately. Fortunately, the frame and fork have mounts for full-size fenders, footrests, luggage racks, a bottle cage and lighting equipment. The bike will also be pleased with the internal routing of the transmission and brake system cables. This gives it an aesthetic appearance and makes it easier to clean the bike after riding in rainy weather.

Trek FX 2 Disk 2023 is positioned as a universal “hybrid”, which is suitable for city trips, sports training or leisurely pleasure riding.

The frame and front rigid fork of the bike are made of aluminium, due to which the weight of the equipped bike is less than 12 kg. Cables run inside the pipes to change gears and control hydraulic disc brakes. Hydraulic drives in the design of the brake system are responsible for quickly stopping the city bike, regardless of weather factors.

The model has rolling 28-inch wheels shod in Bontrager H2 Comp semi-slick tires. The tires give the bike good speed on hard road surfaces and remain quite stable on loose surfaces (like gravel paths). The rider is provided with an 18-speed transmission assembled from a groupset of Shimano Altus / Acera amateur components.

The straight handlebar of the bike ensures a comfortable fit, and the guard near the pedal assembly prevents the chain from snagging the spacious pants. For all other points of the program, the bike will need to be completed at your discretion, because the factory equipment of the model turned out to be meager. Trek FX 2 Disk 2023 can be recommended for daily commuting and business trips, weekend activities and maintaining good physical shape.

The Giant cycling brand 's assortment has something to suit every need and for different wallet thicknesses. Thus, the Escape 2 City Disk 2023 model is equally suitable for everyday trips in the rhythm of a metropolis and relaxed weekend driving.

The city bike is equipped with a straight steering wheel, which provides confident steering control, and a 16-speed transmission for flexible dosage of pedaling force in the urban riding cycle. The “gearbox” is made up of two front chainrings and eight rear cassette sprockets, and is assembled using a mix of Shimano attachments (basic-level Tourney and Altus elements).

The bike's rolling 28-inch wheels hold speed well, and the rigid aluminium front fork absorbs vibrations from the road well. In conjunction with the rigid fork, the D-Fuse seatpost works, which also smooths out minor unevenness in the road surface. Finally, the model’s braking system is represented by powerful and unpretentious hydraulically controlled disc brakes.

Among the characteristic attributes of a typical city bike , the model acquired full-size fenders, a trunk above the rear wheel, a chain guard and a folding parking step. In conditions of dense city traffic, the Giant Escape 2 City Disk 2023 provides comfortable trips and feels like a fish in water on the streets of a metropolis.

Merida is one of the generally recognized leaders in the bicycle industry. However, it’s quite possible to buy a bike from her and not go broke. The best proof of this is the Speeder 100 2023 hybrid model for fitness and daily trips through the “concrete jungle”.

From senior colleagues in the Speeder workshop, the bike borrowed a lightweight and durable carbon fork with the highest torsional rigidity, which effectively dampens vibrations from road unevenness. Add in a lightweight aluminium frame and the result is a city bike weighing just over 10 kg assembled - this includes 28-inch wheels on eccentric bushings and all the attachments.

The body kit for the model was a 24-speed transmission from a groupset of Shimano Tourney and Acera components. Such a wide variety of gears allows the rider to adjust the pedaling force as sensitively as possible depending on the terrain and road conditions. To change gears, a Shimano EF505 trigger shifter is used on the right handlebar of the straight handlebar.

In the urban rhythm of travel, it is extremely important to quickly adapt to the speed of traffic and stop quickly. The deceleration of the city bike is controlled by Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors. The only thing that does not please the model is the meager equipment “out of the box” - its equipment includes only a protective cover for the chain (in the area of the pedal unit). However, the bike provides all the necessary fasteners for a number of other accessories, including even a V-mount seat mount for a multitool or a bag with a set of popular tools.