Top products from r/citybike
We found 22 product mentions on r/citybike. We ranked the 27 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Vilano Aluminum Road Bike 21 Speed Shimano, White, 54cm Medium
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Bike Weight: 26lbs
2. ABUS Mini Round Shackle U Lock, 5.5"/15mm
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3. Ohuhu Rust-Proof Quick Release Front Handlebar Bicycle Lift Off Basket/Wire Mesh Bike Basket with Holder, Mesh Bottom
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Plastic coated steel construction, weather-proof and rust-proofEasy & Simple Installation. Handlebar hooks and a Velcro strap make installation and uninstallation a breeze!Unique foam-coated rest and hooks to protect the head tube and handlebar from scratching or damagingRemovable handles makes the ...
4. Origin8 Pro-Grip II Pedal Straps
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Super strong Double Hold strap systemLarge Velcro polyester strap coverAnti-Slip tension designFits most BMX platform pedalsWill not fit standard cage pedals
5. Simcoe Step Through Deluxe 7I Green/Large, Forest Green, 22"/Large
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Fenders and chain case to keep you Dry and clean with rear cargo rackShimano 7 speeds hub and shifterTektro brakes and leversMixed-chromoly frame to reduce weightCustom double wall rim with reinforced eyelets
6. RAVPower External Battery Pack 16750mAh Portable Charger, Time-Tested Phone Charger with Dual 2.0 USB Ports/Flashlight, 4.5A Max Output Cell Phone Battery Power Pack for iPhone/Android Devices
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Choose the RAVPower Treatment: Join millions of users worldwide that rely on our latest technologies for their daily charging needsMassive 16750mAh of Power: Slim silhouette with higher capacity recharges your iPhone 7 5.5 times, a Galaxy S8 for 3.3 times, or an iPad Air 1 full timeDual Charging: Po...
7. Beautiful Time Cargo Bicycle Trailer, Large
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Steel structure and easily folds flat for easy storage and transportation16'' wheels-quick releaseHard bottom board made of PE
8. Salzmann 3M Spoke Reflectors for Bicycles | High Visibility| Made with 3M Scotchlite | 36 Pieces
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Made with 3M Scotchlite reflective material with a reflective rate of 560 cd/lux.360° reflection helps to increase your visibility at night and in low light weather conditions.The reflectors are 2.7 inches long and come in a pack of 36 pieces.Extremely easy to apply, no tools are required. Simply p...
9. Vilano Aluminum Road Bike Medium (54cm) Commuter Bike Shimano 21 Speed 700c, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
6061 Double Butted Aluminum Frame - LightweightShimano A050 Thumb Shifters700c Doubled Walled CNC Machined Sides21 Speeds to Handle Any Situation
10. M-Wave Bicycle Steering Damper (Black)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Universal fitting for oversize tubes up to 63mmQuick installationDurable constructionZip typeBlack in color
11. Pinhead Locking Wheel Axle Nuts
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Solid axle Wheel securityFits solid axle wheel with 3/8" axleEasy one-time installationUses SA coded keyLifetime warrantyReplaces standard hex nutsEasy one-time installationInstalled weight: 26gOpens only with your unique Pinhead key
12. SUNLITE QR Beam Seat Post Mount Rack Without Pannier Side Rails
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Tubular 6061-T6 alloyQuick release designMax load of 25 lbsFits 25mm to 32mm seatposts
13. Sunlite Tco Piston 2-Bolt Clamp Quill Stem, 250 x 22.2 x 40mm, Silver
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
22.2mm quill stemClamp Size: 25.4mmStem Size: 250mm x 22.2mm. x 40mmAngle: 40 degreesMaterial: Forged alloy body
14. Topeak Trolley Tote Folding Basket
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Attachments MTX QuickTrack SystemCapacity 25 L / 1525 ciMaterial Engineering Grade Plastic Frame, Aluminum HandleSize (L x W x H) 34 x 35.8 x 14.2 cm / 13.4” x 14.1”x 5.6” (Folded), 34 x 44.3 x 35.8 cm / 13.4” x 17.4” x 10.1” (Open)Weight 1800 g / 4 lbs
15. Basil Front Carrier, Extension, Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Basil, front carrier, front carrier extension, BlackRobust and large front carrierWith stays for mounting on front axle, includes 2 handlebar hooks (for 21-31.8 mm)
16. Milwaukee 2680-20 M18 18V Lithium Ion 4 1/2 Inch Cordless Grinder with Burst Resistant Guard and Paddle Switch Design
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
PADDLE SWITCH: You can activate this grinder easily, even when you’re wearing thick work gloves, thanks to the paddle switch designDEBRIS BAFFLES: An “L” shape molding near the grinding wheel picks up debris and prevents it from clogging up the tool’s internal componentsTOOL-FREE GUARD: The ...
17. Dahon Boardwalk Folding Bike, Obsidian
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
One-speed urban utility bike with frame that folds in less than 15 secondsFolds to 12.1 by 30.4 by 25.4 inches; weighs 27.3 poundsAdjustable stem adapts to riders of all sizes from under five feet to over six feet tallFeatures heavy duty alloy v breaks, fenders, kickstand, and a rear rack
18. CHAIN 8SP KMC X8-Silver/Grey - X8.93
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Double X Bridge ShapeMushroomed RivetingInternal Gear HubStretch Proof TreatmentInner Plate Chamfering, Full Nickel Plated
19. SUNLITE Bicycles Detachable Mesh Bottom Light-Off Bike Basket with Handles
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL on any bicycle, no tools requiredQUALITY, BUILT TO LAST weather-proof powder coated steel construction with removable handles for carrying convenienceDETACHABLE and mounts to the handlebar of any bicycle; contains mesh bottom for smaller, loose itemsLIGHTWEIGHT, STURDY, ...
Most bike lights concentrate the beam straight ahead or behind and don't do much to make you more visible from the side, and when navigating city traffic it's often quite a good thing to be seen from the side. Wheel reflectors are good, and I really think are advisable on both wheels though I prefer spoke reflectors such as these they shine up brighter than most reflectors in headlights but are probably less noticeable than reflectors in daylight.
An even brighter alternative is wheel mounted lights, I recently tried one of these and liked it enough to get some more from my wife and brother. Pretty small and light and surprisingly bright, really makes you much more visible from the side. The best feature is that they turn on automatically when it's dark and they sense movement so it's one less thing to remember to do when you set off. Only had them for a few days so can't say anything about reliability but for £6 I'm happy to risk it.
I personally have used this Abus mini u-lock for more than a year, and am happy with it. I know Kryptonite is stronger, but this lock is just so much lighter, I could easily carry it in the back pocket of my pants.
When locking up at night i also use this Kryptonite cable to secure the wheels.
If you want a lock stronger, more expensive, and heavier check out the Kryptonite New York addition lock as far as I know it’s the toughest one out there, but I’m fine with the Abus
UPDATE:
Upon reviewing some more options that are a bit more affordable to me, I've come across two bikes that strike my interest
This one: http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Commuter-Shimano-Speed-Bicycle/dp/B008CE9KKM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1408395226&sr=8-4&keywords=commuter+bike
And this one: http://www.amazon.com/Vilano-Aluminum-Speed-Shimano-Medium/dp/B00595BNPM/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1408395226&sr=8-9&keywords=commuter+bike
(sorry for the long links) What do you guys think of these? They look pretty good, but I don't know much about bikes, so again reviews and insight on how good they are is appreciated.
I think Montague recommends seatpost-mounted rear racks (like this because of the way their bikes fold, so you'd be limited to about 10 kg / 20 lbs.
The general rule is the bigger the wheel size, the more it's going to ride like a regular bike. I think the appeal with Montague's bikes is that they neither look nor feel like a folding bike. Tern's 24" wheel bikes probably handle very similarly too.
One downside is that Montague and Tern are both speciality brands so for the most part you're only going to find them in major cities' shops.
Edit: I just realised that the newer Beetles have a trunk that opens like this and the rear seats fold down. Assuming that's what you have, you should have no problem putting a full-size bike in the back. My Scion tC has a hatchback and folding seats too and I could easily fit 2 or 3 bikes if I really wanted. If you have a lot of space in the back of your car then I would absolutely recommend a regular bike—you can get all the features you want at an overall better value.
Don't buy this one.
The cloth around the bottom wire that is supposed to protect your frame or ease the rotation of the mount quickly wears through followed by the coating on the wire. Then you have steel rubbing against your frame wearing a nice groove in it if it is aluminum.
I bought a cheaper folding trailer 4 years ago on Amazon for $120ish. It's just big enough for a 1/2 barrel keg. Beautiful Time Cargo Bicycle Trailer, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8JEGSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Tb.DDbBJ5Y4YB
Yeah - very cool idea, though again hard to justify financially next to a battery pack (or a bigger one)
Simcoe i7 step through is available on Amazon for $300 in at least one size/color combination--normally a $800 bike so that's quite a bargain if the size and color work. Green, large was the one I saw at that price
https://www.amazon.com/Simcoe-Through-Deluxe-Large-Midnight/dp/B00P273GU2/
Chrome and drm make quite a few options. I can not imagine that you will get decent results making your own. Chrome typically has massive online sales on black friday, I got a pair of spd shoes for $25 a couple years ago. How low is your budget? Pretty easy to find them around 75-80, if you want to spend less than that you should check eBay.
Also, while they are more comfortable than my dedicated mtb shoes for walking around, they are not great for all day wear. The pair I have have a carbon shank, great for power transfer on the bike, but they don't flex at all when I walk around. The spd cleat is recessed enough that they don't scrape the floor, no issues clipping into eggbeater pedals.
I stopped using clipless on my town bike because it was not worth the hassle for me, now have cheap nylon platforms with fixie straps.
http://www.stolenbmx.com/hardgoods/drivetrain/pedals/
https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pro-Grip-II-Pedal-Straps/dp/B00RNFY7BI
Basket or milk crate bungee'd to rack.
Or if your rack allows (such as Topeak), a brand-specific crate that attaches securely to the rack via a locking mechanism. Example
> Every time I carried a passenger...
If you already have cycling experience then you know what you want and can forget about my "you'll want another bike anyway" remark, as that is something that usually happens with beginners who, after half a year or so, have improved so much that they want to go (a lot) faster and need a sportier model.
A heavy load on the front carrier does have some impact on road handling, something to keep in mind.
That little angled bracket on the left vertical pipe is to mount the (bottle dynamo powered) headlight, so the light doesn't get blocked by any cargo.
These already exist for about the same price: http://www.amazon.com/Pinhead-Locking-Wheel-Axle-Nuts/dp/B005GEZFHI
>...it is easily broken by a tool that costs 10x the lock price.
Or much, much less. I still haven't seen a lock that will stand up to an angle grinder which can be had for $100 (only $20 for a cheap, corded one): https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2680-20-Lithium-Cordless-Resistant/dp/B001VGOJLI
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My 15 lb. Kryptonite chain I carry was $100 and I also always use an ABUS Bordo alarm lock which put me out another $150.
I believe lots of bikes were under the Technium label, from road bikes to mountain bikes.
Key point is how many cogs at the rear. At a guess, 7 or so, and most chains for >= 7 gears should work. KMC are good, and inexpensive.
However, if your chain broke, it's likely to mean that it was worn way past a reasonable max. A worn chain means worn cogs, and putting a fresh chain on worn cogs often means skipping. You may have to buy a new cassette/freewheel, and possibly new chainrings. Or find a source of partially worn chains to match your worn cogs.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/chain-wear.html