What types of bikes are used on patrol?
There are many bicycles that are suitable for police bicycle patrols. Some manufacturers have bicycles made specifically for law enforcement use such as Fuji, Trek, Raleigh, and Smith&Wesson. There are lots of different mountain bikes out there. Do some research and contact these manufacturers to see what kind of packages they offer. Typically, you should look at the frame size, frame material, components and brakes. • The mountain bike should be fitted to the individual rider whenever practicable. In some instances, sharing a bike will work when the officers are very close in size and body proportions. You would not want to share a bike with someone who is 5′ 10″ with 36″ arms if you are the same height but have 30″ arms. Some small departments may find that outfitting each officer with his or her own bike is not cost effective, and while we encourage departments to make the commitment, we would caution any recommendation that would be prohibitive. The solution may be to get a mid-siz
