Bike study

For my stats class I will be conducting a small study on the campus of OSU. Which type of bicycle is ridden the most? Out of four categories (road, mountain, hybrid and cruiser) the availability of cheaply-produced mountain bikes is much higher than road bikes, cruisers and hybrids. Therefore, I hypothesize that the bike commuters within OSU campus purchase and ride mountain bikes more than the three other styles of bicycle.

The Cruiser features high handlebars and a low seat for an upright riding position, a stiff frame and usually has a unique swooping top tube shape.
The road bike features a high seat and low handlebars for an aerodynamic seating position, stiff frame, large diameter skinny tires, and large gearing.


The mountain bike features a variety of suspension systems, but can also have stiff frames. They are noted for their small diameter knobby tires and flat handlebars.
The hybrid bikes feature qualities of both the road and mountain bike varieties. The flat bars, frame geometry and suspension on the front forks mimic many mountain bikes, but the gearing and large diameter skinny tire size often denote road bike influence.

There are pros and cons to each style, depending on your commuting area. Which one would you ride?

Have a good weekend!