Gadgetell Guide: Biking to Work

Posted May 17, 2007 at 04:45 AM by JG Mason

Section: Gadgets / Other, Green, Lifestyle, Transportation, Features, How To

Thursday is Bike to Work Day.  With gas at $3+ all around town, using your bike makes more sense (and cents) now than ever.  But how do you get started?  Never fear, Gadgetell brings you our Bike To Work Guide to all the best gear.

First you’ll need a bike.  Short on cash?  Check out the Giant Bowery, at just $500 it is simplicity defined. One gear (dramatically reduced maintenance), aluminum frame and hand brakes. A nice light rig that will get you A to B.

Electra Amsterdam is a euro-inspired design that allows you to keep your>Cannondale Road Warrior 800 is a stiff flying machine thanks to it’s made in the USA aluminum frame.  Too minimalist? The