Bike

[beenKOed]

Thinking of getting a bicycle to get to the train station which is about a couple of miles.
Probably need a durable mountain bike in case of snow.
Did not realise there are different types of gears and brakes but will aim for twist gear and disk brakes.
Have to get accessories such as locks, helmet, and lights.
Biggest fear is getting run over by a car and sweating a lot when I get to work.
I have no experience of this, any advice and support appreciated on other things I need to consider.

If you are going to get a bike get a good one. Go to a bike shop, tell them what you want it for, let them help you out with a good fit, size wise. If you are going to ride in the rain get a bike with fenders which probably eliminates mountain bikes, wide (fat) tires are best for rain, a five speed would be best, a behind the seat rack or a front basket is a must for a commuter.
I have zero experience riding in the snow which is another good reason to buy from a bike shop, they will be able to give you good advice. Weight is important, the lighter the bike is the more expensive the bike is and it can get into the thousands of dollars.
Summary. What I think you should get is a sturdy five speed with big tires, fenders, bike rack, and decent components (brakes, derailleur, wheels, tires, seat, etc.). If you don't have to carry your bike (up stairs or lift it into a storage rack) don't worry about the weight, of course, you don't want to wind up pushing a 40 pound monster with a flat tire up a hill either.
Lights and reflectors. It's as important to be seen as it is to see. Get advice from your bike shop for lights, locks, helmets and riding gear, the equipment is endless.
Sweating. If you ride in the cold, rain, or snow you will wind up sweaty. You have to stay warm and all that heat you generate riding is going to be trapped inside those warm clothes, unless you want to take a long slow ride in the cold, rain, or snow , which doesn't make a lot of sense. Riding in warm weather with light clothes on helps you stay nice and cool, you sweat, the wind you generate by riding evaporates the sweat and you stay cool.
If you buy from a bike shop they usually throw in some free tune ups too. Yes I recommend bike shops, they save you a lot of money in the long run.
Good luck!
A bonus, I have bad knees and walk with a cane, but I can ride all day long. Pushing pedals puts a totally different strain on the knees than walking does.

[Master]

Had my bike stolen today. I had 3 locks on the Bike and the scallywags still took it. I just put a new chain on it last week. Had to walk home 5 miles. Pissed off.

Do not know whether to get another one now as that will get nicked.

Will report it to the police tomorrow, it has been security marked.

Everytime I saw someone ride past me I am sure I see my bike.

[Beanz]

Had my bike stolen today. I had 3 locks on the Bike and the scallywags still took it. I just put a new chain on it last week. Had to walk home 5 miles. Pissed off. Do not know whether to get another one now as that will get nicked. Will report it to the police tomorrow, it has been security marked. Everytime I saw someone ride past me I am sure I see my bike.

Fuckers. Hope they find it mate. Sorry to hear that.

[Dark Lord Al]

I like a bike to , four wheels and made by Mercedes Benz .

[Master]

I like a bike to , four wheels and made by Mercedes Benz .

It would get stolen where I left it.

[Gandalf]

UK is so messed up. Just wouldn't happen here. Master, you should join me. Nobody would steal your bike here.

[Master]

Massive inconvenience I have to either get a bus pass or walk 5 miles, in this weather it may be ok, and then switch to train pass in September and get a new bike then. As the Bike will not get stoen at the train station,they have much better security.