My Townie

With all the beautiful weather here in Vancouver now, it seemed like a waste not to enjoy it as much as possible especially knowing the winters are rainy. I figured it was time to get a bike and it would be the best way to enjoy the numerous parks around the city. Also it would make running errands much easier if I just wanted to go down to the store for a few things.

After doing some research and trying out three different types of bikes, I decided on getting an Electra Townie. These bikes are known as comfort bikes and are more for leisurely rides and city riding, not really for rough trails that are more suitable for mountain bikes. It's designed to allow you to sit back more upright with less stress on your back and arms, while giving you the ability to put your feet flat on the ground at a stop.

The first bike I tried was a hybrid bike, which is a cross between a mountain bike and road bike. It is much lighter than a mountain bike and has a bit wider wheel than a road bike. The bike is fast and good for commuting. I tried the mountain bike and found it to be ok. It was pretty much what I expected. When I tried the Townie, I wasn't quite used to it at first because I hadn't rode on a bike like one since I was little. It felt like my first bike and felt very old school. It was much more comfortable than the other two I had tried. When I thought about what I wanted to use the bike for, the Townie was the best option. 

I rode around the park near where I live and it was fantastic. Of course going up steep hills is not as easy as a hybrid or road bike. But the great thing about these bikes is that they're very low maintenance and it makes the ride much more relaxing and enjoyable. It's also safer since you have a better field of vision, which is important if you're riding a bike in the city.

One of the things I made sure to get right away is a bell... one of those old school ones and also a cup holder. I feel like a little girl again riding my Townie!