What kind of bike should I get for San Francisco?

What kind of bike should I get for San Francisco?

Types of bikes

• A commuter (aka street, city, or hybrid) will be good for rides up to 20 miles on city streets.
• The best bike for long distance rides is a road bike.
• If you are going mountain biking, get a mountain bike.
• Folding bikes can compact for storing or taking on mass transit.

Is San Francisco bike friendly?

San Francisco is officially the second best bike friendly city in the country; according to a recent report form Bicycling. Over the past four years, the city by the bay has added many miles of “new and high quality cycling facilities, and has seen a resulting surge in ridership,” according to a report from Bicycling.

What kind of bike do I need for long distance?

Cyclocross or Touring Bike Touring bikes, moreso than cyclocross bikes will have excellent mounts for racks and extra water bottles. Both these bikes are a good choice for places with better roads or on any tour where speed is more important to you than comfort.

Is biking in San Francisco Safe?

Absolutely. Very safe, getting safer every day—and the sooner you get on the road, safer still. The more cyclists there are on the road, the less likely it is that a mishap will occur. Some data: There are 82,000 trips made by bicycle every day in San Francisco.

Can you bike on the sidewalk in SF?

San Francisco has chosen to make it illegal for anyone 13 years of age and older to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. 12 forbids sidewalk bicycle riding, while Sec. 1007 states that “children under the age of 13 may ride a bicycle on any sidewalk except as otherwise posted”.

What is the best scooter to ride on the freeway?

Honda Big Ruckus (replaced by the smaller Ruckus): “The Big Ruckus is comfortable, stable on the freeway, and can maintain 70 mph. It eats clutches and belts and is no longer produced.” — San Francisco Scooter Girls member Rhonda Price. Suzuki Burgman 400 ($5,949): “I love love love my Burgman.

Should you buy the Honda metropolitan or the Sento?

Baker seconded the Buddy — and also recommended that those looking at the Metropolitan consider the Sento, a new scooter by Kymco that he said is very low to the ground. Kymco, which builds products for Honda on contract, essentially adds a front disc brake to a bike that is very similar to the Metropolitan.

What’s the best mountain bike for tall people?

For tall people seeking a more back-to-basics look, Baker suggested the Roughhouse, from Genuine. “I kind of compare it to a Jeep,” Baker said. “It doesn’t have that refined Italian sports-car look; it’s more of a kind of tough, off-road rugged look.” The bike, he said, should fit people up to about 6 feet 2 inches tall.