Tired of choosing between gym and commute?

Cardio. Commute. One bike.

5 miles each way is 400 to 700 calories round trip. The Roebling and Lorimer are tuned for the kind of mixed-effort riding that turns your commute into your workout.

shop From $58/mo with Shop Pay
400-700
Calories round-trip on a 5-mile commute
$0
Gym membership needed
4.9★
1,400+ reviews on judge.me
What 'spinning class' really costs

Stationary bikes burn calories. Commute bikes also get you to work.

If you're paying for a gym AND commuting, you're solving two problems separately. There's a better way.

  • $50 to $200 per month for a stationary bike at a gym you visit 3 times.
  • 30 minutes of cardio inside, then 30 minutes commuting in a car or bus on top.
  • Annual contracts that quietly bill you long after you stop going.
  • Same calories. Same time. Less life lived outside.

A bike commute is a workout you have to do anyway.

How a Brooklyn turns commute into cardio

Built for mixed-effort riding. Every gear, every grade.

The Roebling 9-speed and Lorimer 9-speed are tuned for the kind of riding that's both transportation and exercise. Wide gear range, lightweight frame, real components.

01

9-speed gearing for cruise + push

Easy gear when you want a recovery commute, hard gear when you want a workout. Same bike, same ride, your effort.

02

Lightweight chromoly frame

Around 23 to 25 lbs. Easy to push for an interval, easy to carry up stairs. No motor weight, no electric assist diluting the workout.

03

Built for daily use

Pannier mounts for change-of-clothes. Lifetime frame warranty. Pro-assembled by your local shop. Ride it 240 days a year.

"My commute used to be a thing I had to do. Now it's the best part of my day. 4.7 miles each way, 9.4 miles a day, $0 a month, 6 days a week. Try replacing that with a gym."

Aaron L.
Brooklyn rider since 2019
Real riders
From riders who replaced their gym

Verified judge.me reviews from workout commuters.

"Lost 18 lbs in my first year of commuting on the Roebling. Same calories as my old gym membership for $0/mo."
Devon T.
Verified buyer
"I do interval rides on my commute. 4 minutes hard, 2 minutes easy, 4 minutes hard. The 9-speed handles all of it."
Maya P.
Verified buyer
"I bought the Lorimer for fitness. Ended up commuting on it. Now my fitness IS my commute. Best decision."
Lena K.
Verified buyer
Three workout-commute bikes
Built for daily mileage

Each one $100 off plus a free Commuter Bundle through Sunday.

Roebling
$100 off + free bundle

Roebling

4.92 stars on 119 reviews. The flagship hybrid commuter.

  • 9-speed Shimano Altus
  • Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
  • Alloy linear-pull brakes
  • Sizes 15" through 23"
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Lorimer
$100 off + free bundle

Lorimer

Built for petite riders, 4'10" to 5'5".

  • 9-speed Shimano Altus
  • Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
  • Alloy linear-pull brakes
  • Sizes 14" through 18"
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Driggs 8i Disc
$100 off + free bundle

Driggs 8i Disc

Premium internal-hub commuter. Editorial-reviewed.

  • Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Color-matched fenders + chain guard
  • Internal cable routing
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Side by side
Gym membership vs daily Brooklyn commute

Same calories, same time, very different life.

Gym membership
Daily Brooklyn commute
$50/mo, you go 3 times
One-time cost, you ride every day
30 minutes inside on a stationary bike
30 minutes outside getting somewhere
200 calories, no progress
400-700 calories, plus you arrive at work
Annual contract
No contract, no quitting fees
Spring buyer's guide

Pedal or e-bike for your commute?

Get the Pedal vs E-Bike Comparison PDF: real-world speed, cost over 5 years, hill performance, and your $100 off code.

  • Side-by-side spec comparison: 6 Spring lineup bikes
  • Fit chart: which size matches your height
  • Dealer locator: find your local partner shop
  • Your $100 off code, ready to use

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Common questions
Answers before you buy

About 200 to 350 calories at a moderate pace, equivalent to a 30-minute jog. Round-trip on a 5-mile commute, you're at 400 to 700 calories without setting foot in a gym.

On a pedal commuter at a moderate pace under 5 miles, most riders don't need a shower. If you really push for a workout, plan a quick change at work. Many of our riders ride in workout clothes and change once they arrive.

Yes. Try interval riding: ride at workout effort for 4 minutes, recover for 2 minutes, repeat. The Roebling and Lorimer are tuned for this kind of mixed-effort riding. Both have gear ranges for cruise and for push.

Shipping is included on every Spring order to your local partner bike shop. We don't ship boxes to your door. We ship the bike to a real shop where it gets professionally assembled and tuned.

Yes. Our Buy & Ride model includes free assembly at a partner bike shop near you. No assembly fees, no boxes, no YouTube videos. Just pick up a bike that's ready to ride.

Lifetime original-owner warranty on the frame and fork. If welds fail or the frame structurally defects, we cover it for as long as you own the bike. Wheels and components carry a 1-year warranty.

Yes. Shop Pay Installments lets you split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments or longer monthly plans, available at checkout. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bikes range from $499.99 to $1,199.99, so monthly plans typically run $50 to $100 on a 12-month plan.

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. offers a 30-day fit exchange. If the size isn't right within 30 days of pickup, reach out and our team will help arrange an exchange. A standard restocking fee applies per our return policy. Discounted bikes purchased during promotional periods may have additional restrictions.

Most Spring orders are at your local shop within 5 to 10 business days. The shop calls or texts you when it's ready for pickup. You can ride out the same day.

If it isn't right
Pickup, fit, and ride - all backed.

Three guarantees that take the risk out of trying a Brooklyn.

Love at First Ride Promise

30 days to fall in love. If something isn't right, reach out and our team will work to make it right. Standard return policy applies.

Lifetime frame & fork warranty

Lifetime original-owner coverage on the frame and fork. Wheels and components 1 year.

Free pro assembly

We don't ship a box. We ship to a partner shop where a real mechanic assembles, tunes, and hands you a bike ready to ride.

Last call
Cancel the gym. Get the bike. $100 off through Sunday.
$100 off + Free Commuter Bundle
Through Sunday at 11:59 PM ET. Bundle auto-adds to your cart. $100 off auto-applies at checkout.
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Lifetime frame & fork warranty. Pro-assembled by your local shop. 30-day Love at First Ride Promise.