How to choose bike for everyday life use (student)?

[bristimjet]

There are so many types of bikes and I wonder which one I should buy for using in everyday life? I am going to study at Kyoto(Japan) and I think I should have bike for riding to university and doing routine (like buying food, visit friends etc.) and some touring around the city.

 

I think Kyoto have a lot of valley (don't sure in the city) I am girl, 155 cm height. So, lightweight is good but I don't is it important for routine use? And is gear important? Could anyone give me advice about what type of bike I should buy and what should I concern when buying?

 

Thank you very much in advance!

 

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Edited September 25, 2013 by bristimjet

[Cav']

Wait till you're there and check it out first.

You dont want those little japanese boys to treat you as their bicycle.

[braailegend]

Lucky that you are able to buy a decent bike to go to collage! Not like us, having to go cheap for when it gets stolen.

 

But agree with 1st reply, see what goes for what, once that side.

 

As for when you actually find out you need a bike, I would go something reliable, that doesn't need too much maintenance. Like singlespeed of internal gear bikes (rear hub as internal gears)

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