Various bikes of different shapes, sizes and designs are used to deliver parcels and packages to businesses and homes all around the world. Here is an overview of some commonly used bikes within the Courier Industry.

Also known as city bicycles or beaters, Utility Bicycles are designed for short distance commuting, shopping and even running errands.

With a mid to heavyweight frame the utility bicycle is a durable, hardworking bike built to last. Utility bikes are popular as they need little maintenance to keep in good working order. The riding position is usually upright and designs often feature internal hub gearing amongst a variety of helpful accessories to aid the rider.

The utility bicycle is the most widely used form of bicycle in many parts of the world with a well established history. Utility bikes were often used for courier services during the world war to get around large workplaces such as factories, warehouses, airports and movie studios. Despite the fact that the Utility Bicycle has been around for so long and that the design of the bike is somewhat outdated they still remain a firm favourite within the Courier Industry to deliver parcels and packages.

Mountain bikes have sturdy frames and wheels which can take a lot of punishment. This makes them the perfect choice for deliveries through rural areas and off road terrain.

Their wide treaded tires, sturdy handlebars, suspension systems (available coiled sprung, air or gas shock), and disc brakes prevent the rider and cargo from sudden jolts and also make the ride a lot more comfortable. Despite the fact that Mountain Bikes are designed for off road use, their popularity has grown over the years as they provide the grip and control to benefit many locations and road conditions.

With a robust, long lasting design similar to the utility bicycle, the mountain bike is accepted as its natural successor. With the vast array of accessories and modifications available that allow cyclists to ride for longer amounts of time and carry more cargo some cyclists prefer it while others like the familiarity of utility designs.

As the name suggests, racing bicycles are designed predominantly to help the rider achieve high speeds. Racing bikes have lightweight frames and sophisticated gear systems which allow riders to cycle faster with optimum efficiency.

Racing bicycles have a gear range which varies from medium to high ratios, distributed across 18, 20, 27 or 30 gears. The bicycle and tires (which have very little tread) are also aerodynamic in shape with minimal accessories.

Racing bikes are commonly used in the Courier Industry to deliver packages and parcels to people and businesses in large cities such as London or Manchester, where traffic is often gridlocked.

A cyclist using a racing bicycle can navigate through the busy streets of a city by weaving in and out of traffic and squeezing through tight spaces to make it to its destination much quicker than a delivery truck or van could. The only drawbacks to this method are that cycling in city areas can be dangerous and that only a few lightweight packages can be taken at once.