Bikes!

City bikes

City bikes are designed for travelling around town running errands and making visits. This text and picture was prepared for the chapter of the Bike Bible in which fictional commuter Jack considers the best bike for his needs

Commuting bike

A streetbike named desire <br /> What makes a good commuting bike? Stephen White tries out an off-the-shelf machine and a custom made to give us an idea <br /> This article first appeared in Ride On October-November 2005 issue.

Cyclocross

Tough crossbreeds <br /> Born in Europe to cope with demanding obstacle races, the Cyclocross is a hardy bike with both off-road clout and speed. Malachi Moxon reports<br /> This article first appeared in Ride On June-July 2006 issue

Folding bikes (2006)

Pack small travel fast <br /> If you prefer a bit of origami to pulling off your front wheel everytime you travel, why not try a foldable bike? <br /> This article first appeared in Ride On June-July 2006 issue

Mountain bike

The mountain bike all-rounder <br /> Big bucks or budget? Marcus Walker of Walkers Wheels and radio 3RRR weighs up scrimping versus spending on a steed for city streets<br /> This article first appeared in Ride On October-November 2006

Recumbents

Laid-back wheels <br /> Recumbents: What are they and what are they good for? Gear guru Mark Horner looks at a few locally made models for people taking the laid-back approach <br /> This article first appeared in Ride On December 2005-January 2006 issue

Road bike

Skinny tyres on a skinny budget <br/> You don't have to refinance your mortgage to afford a quality road bike. Sam Patterson checked out an entry-level and a mid-range package<br /> This article first appeared in Ride On August-September 2006 issue

Road bike

More bang for your buck <br /> Do you have to spend a lot, or will budget road bike do the trick? Kate Reeves makes a comparison to see just what those extra dollars buy you <br /> This article first appeared in Ride On August-September 2005 issue.

Single speed

Fixed on single speeds <br /> Bike couriers love single-speed bikes for their simple, single-minded designs. Now style-conscious commuters are ditching derailleur systems for track-inspired, gear-free bikes. Steve White tests two models made for the mass market <br /> This article first appeared in Ride On April-May 2006 issue

Touring

Get what you pay for? <br /> Trying a touring bike for the first time? Should you spend $3000 or will a $1000 bike do? Craig Garrett tests the Mongoose Randonneur and the Cannondale T2000 <br /> This article first appeared in Ride On December 2005 - January 2006 issue.