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The 12 Best Bikes For Men in 2024
For off-roading, grocery-hauling, head-clearing, and everything in between.
So, you, as a grown man, are learning to ride a bike. That's great, big dog. Whether this is an issue of physically learning to ride or emotionally accepting the price of gas and your budget restraints, who cares. You're getting on two wheels, and we love that. You're officially a cyclist. Okay, or maybe you're just here to replace your old bike that desperately needs an upgrade. Either way, we're along for the ride (sorry).
There are so many reasons why we support being Bike People. You're healthier. If you're riding your bike to work, you're not staring at your phone on the bus, and you've gained some valuable time back from Big Tech. On the weekends, you're not glued to a laptop or bingeing a new show. You're taking afternoon rides by the beach, weekend off-roading adventures, or more regular trips to downtown areas where cool people hang out. Regardless of where you are, as long as you’re on the saddle, with a slick bike helmet, you’re living the good life.
To get you started on your two-wheeled journey, our experts found the 12 best bikes for men. The list includes e-bikes that’ll that make light work of city streets, mountain bikes, and daily commuters. Grab one of these, a car rack, some bike bags, and accessories. Then, you're good to go. No matter which you choose, these 12 bikes for men will do your life as a cycling enthusiast justice.
Pros
- Affordable, comfortable, versatile
- Versatile for light trail riding and city excursions
Cons
- No cycling speeds or off-roading
If you’re a one-stop-shop kinda biker, this hybrid model that’s fast on the road and also steady on loose terrain will satisfy your needs. Its lightweight, sporty form will transition you smoothly from flat pavement to light off-road surfaces, even holding up after you log miles after miles. Lastly, if the weather isn’t cooperating, the powerful disc braking system will work just fine and let you slow down or stop on a dime.
Type: hybrid bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, light off-road riding
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|
Pros
- Superb maneuverability on road
- Impressive speed
Cons
- No off-roading
A city bike needs to be fast, easy to store, but most of all, maneuverable through populated streets. Cannondale's Bad Boy 3 is all of those things. It has fast-rolling, grippy tires and nimble handling for taking on tight corners, reckless drivers, and equally reckless pedestrians. It also packs quite a bit of speed, making commuting no problem and allowing you to see even more of your city on recreational rides. There's also its wide gear range, disc brakes, and reliable durability to help you take over the city.
Type: hybrid commuter bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, urban cycling
| Frame | SmartForm C2 alloy |
|---|
Pros
- Very affordable
- Good basic features
Cons
- No cycling speeds or off-roading
While this touring bike is the cheapest on this list, it by no means feels, looks, or rides cheap. It's basic, sure—a seven-speed twist shifter for quick gear shifts, a linear pull brake for precise stops, and a rear carrier for easy storage are the only noteworthy features it's got. But it manages to look invaluable in its streamline frame and fork. Whether you cruise it around the neighborhood or zoom it down the city skylines, it'll turn heads.
Type: hybrid cruiser bike
Best for: commuting, cruising
| Frame | Aluminum |
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Hey, we'll make fun of fixie guys as much as anyone, but you can't deny that the preferred mode of transportation from the hipster years has its place. When you're in a city, especially on that's not especially hilly, there's few better ways to get around. They're easy to maintain and easy to ride in traffic, so long as you get one that has brakes.
We love this fixed gear from State. It looks good, it has front and rear brakes, and there's a handful of customization options to fool around with.
Type: fixed gear
Best for: city riding
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24 lb 8 oz |
Pros
- Puncture-resistant tired
- Professional assembly included
Cons
- Get ready for some cardio
Want a fixed gear bike? Get one from Brooklyn, the capital of the genre—sorry to other hipster locales. Just like the last one, this bike has front and rear brakes. That might hurt your street cred in Greenpoint, but it makes the bike a lot more practical.
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. tends to have the edge on other brands making new fixed gears because of a few key things. First, the bike gets shipped to a pro shop near you, and they do all the assembly. Second, there are nice performance touches like a fancy steel alloy frame, puncture-resistant tires, and a smooth steel drivetrain.
Type: fixed gear
Best for: city riding
| Frame | Chromoly |
|---|---|
| Weight | 24-27 lbs |
Pros
- Big fat tires make riding easy
- Durable and easy to take care of
Cons
- Slow, clunky, and draining to ride
So, you just got into mountain biking? This is where you should start. Instead of getting a lightweight, blazing fast single track bike, get this cheap slow and steady style from Mongoose.
The fat tires will slow you down, and they might even inhibit you on certain tracks. But they will carry you over all sorts of shit. Stray off the trail a little? They'll keep turning. Hit a gnarly rock or root? They'll keep turning. Bump a tree with your front end? They just keep turning. Before you dive into the sport and fuck up a $3,000 bike, buy this beater.
Type: mountain bike
Best for: trail riding
| Frame | Alloy steel |
|---|
Pros
- Adjustable for a custom fit
- Hardtail is ideal for serious mountain biking
Cons
- Hardtail gives you a less cushioned ride
Ok, if you're looking to go in on a true mountain bike, this is one of the best overall mountain bikes on the market. Between its meticulously developed suspension kinematics, a mid-travel ripper to finely carve terrain, and FlipChip adjustability to tune your fit, what more could you ask for? Nothing. If you've gotten the single track bug and want to get serious about it, this is the bike for that.
Type: mountain bike
Best for: trail riding
| Frame | Carbon |
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Pros
- Slim design and portable
- 28–50 miles per charge
- Versatile
Cons
- Heavier than an average city bike
E-bikes are great but can run large and heavy. That's what makes Rad Power bikes in general, but especially its newest bike, the Mission, so damn special. It feels like a standard city bike—that is, until you ride it. The RadCity 1 is built with strong brakes and is portable like any good city bike, but also has the added bonus of E-bikes: Trekking long distances or up hills without getting sweaty. It's ideal for commuters who don't want to show up to work drenched. Rad does an excellent job at manufacturing accessories too, like electric brake lights and front spots, back crates, and more. The bike blends the best of both worlds, giving you that extra electric boost to compete with traffic.
Type: hybrid e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, light terrain riding
| Frame | Aluminum |
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Pros
- Tough tires
- Versatile for light trail riding and city excursions
Cons
- No off-roading
A bike is a great way to keep you active on vacation. Typically a cruiser—which allows riders to sit upright, even lean back, and stretch their limbs—is ideal for this kind of riding, on both paved pedestrian lanes and dirty, bumpy paths. Pace 500 is perfect for that billing. It’s an e-bike with a potent motor that’ll take you to destinations faster, all while saving you energy. Once perched on its relaxed frame, you'll be set for a comfortable riding posture for the beach or the city, and if you know there are a few potholes or gentle hills on your route, turn up the pedal assists to help you crush them.
Type: cruiser e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, light off-road riding
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|
Pros
- Rear cargo makes the bike ridiculously easy to control
- Surprisingly slim, fits well in a garage
Cons
- The price, this is a vehicle replacement
Want to replace a vehicle? Trek's Fetch+ 2 is our favorite bike for it. You can tote two kids or a whole lot of groceries in this thing, and it is ridiculously easy to ride. That comes down to the Bosch drive unit. You can ride it uphill in summer heat, and you're not going to get tired. The bike does all the work for you.
Add to that a lightweight aluminum frame and a surprisingly sleek build, and you've got the ultimate weekday car replacement.
Type: cargo e-bike
Best for: commuting and cruising, especially with families
| Frame | Aluminum |
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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike
Pros
- Closest to a car replacement
- Long battery life
- Weather handling
Cons
- Heavy
We love Rad Power Bikes, if you can't tell. They make simply the coolest E-bikes we’ve seen, with one of the best ecosystems of any bike company out there. While the RadMission is a great city bike, the RadRunner is practically a motorcycle (but far less dangerous because, well, it's still an E-bike). This thing has huge terrain tires, a sturdy frame, and so much room for crates and accessories. If you're someone who lives miles away from work, this guy will get you there without you needing to break a sweat. Couple its long battery life with its accessories, and it has no problem with late-night riding. Even if you're a guy who'd drive to a neighbor's house, you'll find yourself riding it to get to work every day, rain, snow, or whatever. It's also ideal for delivery drivers. The bike gives you the freedom of short-distance driving, a perfect beast for anyone who'd rather not Uber three to seven miles.
Type: cargo e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, light off-road riding
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 1 |
Swagtron Swagcycle EB-7 Elite Electric Bike
Pros
- Lightweight and easy to store
- Affordable
- E-bike capabilities
Cons
- A mini bike, technically
We love well-designed things, especially when that design saves space. A lot of folks have jumped on the folding bike bandwagon, but the good people over at Swagtron have mastered it with the Swagcycle EB-7 that we had to endorse. It's an e-bike with a seven-speed gear shift that'll thrust you from peddle-only to full-throttle. And the ride is simply smooth, courtesy of its enhanced rear suspension. Even on the hills, its motor and electric pedal assist will get you up. Then, simply fold and sling it on your shoulder—yes—or tuck it away.
Type: folding e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising
| Frame | Aluminum |
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