r/bikecommuting

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About r/bikecommuting

Sustainably commuting by bicycle.

The community at a glance

r/bikecommuting is a Subreddit for Cyclists with roughly 250K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Cycling communities list.

Roughly 27K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bike, Commute, and Commuting. Product recommendations often mention commuter bike, bike lock, and pannier.

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250K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +27K members
Growth: +12.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 4K members
  • 2014: 6K members
  • 2015: 6K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 8K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 28K members
  • 2020: 29K members
  • 2021: 19K members
  • 2023: 57K members
  • 2024: 25K members
  • 2025: 27K members
  • 2026: 22K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 845 members

Topics

  • Bike
    165 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bike
    165
  • Commute
    107 posts in the past month
    #2
    Commute
    107
  • Commuting
    58 posts in the past month
    #3
    Commuting
    58
  • Hard Time
    37 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hard Time
    37
  • Worst
    24 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    24

Product recommendations

  • commuter bike
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best all rounder drop bar commuter?
    2. Thinking ahead to next winter: what would you recommend for a new commuter bike that I could winterize?
    3. Please recommend an ebike for commuting~
    #1
    commuter bike
    Best all rounder drop bar commuter? · Thinking ahead to next winter: what would you recommend for a new commuter bike that I could winterize? · Please recommend an ebike for commuting~
    9
  • bike lock
    5 posts in the past month
    1. My frame plus rear tire width is 8". What lock can you recommend for me?
    2. Can someone recommend a good chain or locking mechanism?
    3. Please counsel/advise/recommend the best/better bicycle locking skewers...
    #2
    bike lock
    My frame plus rear tire width is 8". What lock can you recommend for me? · Can someone recommend a good chain or locking mechanism? · Please counsel/advise/recommend the best/better bicycle locking skewers...
    5
  • pannier
    4 posts in the past month
    1. best aftermarket pannier hooks?
    2. Best pannier for a college student with a laptop sleeve?
    3. Waterproof pannier recs?
    #3
    pannier
    best aftermarket pannier hooks? · Best pannier for a college student with a laptop sleeve? · Waterproof pannier recs?
    4
  • bike light
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Please recommend a rechargeable, removeable tail light with good battery capacity that I can mount to the 50mm spaced holes on my rear cargo rack (Tubus Logo Evo).
    2. There has been several threads saying to have lights at night, so lets talk what type of lights are recommended for commuters.
    3. What USB powered front light do you recommend?
    #4
    bike light
    Please recommend a rechargeable, removeable tail light with good battery capacity that I can mount to the 50mm spaced holes on my rear cargo rack (Tubus Logo Evo). · There has been several threads saying to have lights at night, so lets talk what type of lights are recommended for commuters. · What USB powered front light do you recommend?
    4
  • tire
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Fixing up a cruiser, need new tires, best for rolling and low effort pedaling.
    2. Best city tires in terms of puncture resistance and wet weather grip? 25 - 32mm
    3. recommended brand of tire liner?
    #5
    tire
    Fixing up a cruiser, need new tires, best for rolling and low effort pedaling. · Best city tires in terms of puncture resistance and wet weather grip? 25 - 32mm · recommended brand of tire liner?
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/bikecommuting for?
Best for Cyclists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/bikecommuting free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/bikecommuting have?
Roughly 250K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/bikecommuting on?
r/bikecommuting runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/bikecommuting cover?
On the Hive Index, r/bikecommuting is organized under Cyclists.
How do I join r/bikecommuting?
You can join r/bikecommuting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Cycling communities like?
Communities for cyclists of all stripes, from road racers and mountain bikers to commuters and gravel riders.
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