Has the Bike become a totally pointless item?

[Canto]

The bike is still really handy for egg hatching and Audino hunting, among other things.

 

[Pseudo-Unlegendary]

The bike is still really handy for egg hatching and Audino hunting, among other things.

Agreed but I think that this gen, not so much 4th gen, there are far less bike friendly routes (ironic since it is based off of new york city) besides the bridges in a lot of cases.

 

[Clubinhand]

No.............. (extra periods for message being too short)

 

[SharKing]

As long as the Bike remains faster than the Running Shoes and refuses to put you through the burden of constantly holding down the B button, the obvious answer to this question is:

NO.

 

[LordLati]

I think the bike is very useful especially for; getting a pokemon to like you (return), raising a pokemon in the day care (I read a LOT of papers), and definitely for hatching eggs.

I do wish we could get a upgrade bike with a model similar to that of the one in pokemon colloseum. Maybe we could have smaller pokemon ride in the side cart.

Heck I still miss the acro and mach bikes from the third gen.

 

[Pkmn Breeder Jack]

I still use the bike quite often, since there's a noticeable difference in speed. And, as stated before, it's useful for egg hatching.

 

[drlb26]

The bike is very useful for me alittle to fast in BW, when trying to go inside a building. and especially when i'm trying hatch eggs.

 

[Vipsoccermaster]

I still use the bike for speed, but I prefer using the Running Shoes a bit more.

 

[SoulSilverMstr411]

I think the bike is slightly faster that the running shoes.

 

[Spade616]

The Bike...your trusty get every fast item of Gen I and II. Has it become a pointless item thanks to the running shoes?
I know there have a been a few things it's been used for in the recent gens such as getting up slippy hills and the such, but why do we still have it?

how can it be pointless when its still WAYYY faster than running shoes and you dont have to hold a button to activate it.. ???????????????

 

[eonmaster_457]

No. Having to hold down the B button for the running shoes can get a bit painful on the fingers when you press it for prolonged periods of time. Besides, it's a classic item already. It's irreplaceable, especially the long time players, who probably got used to it during the first few generations.

However, I just want to note that the bicycle seems to run too fast, and becomes a bit hard to control sometimes. Or is that just me? :/

 

[Sea Swampert]

No. Having to hold down the B button for the running shoes can get a bit painful on the fingers when you press it for prolonged periods of time. Besides, it's a classic item already. It's irreplaceable, especially the long time players, who probably got used to it during the first few generations.

However, I just want to note that the bicycle seems to run too fast, and becomes a bit hard to control sometimes. Or is that just me? :/

Well thats the thing, I'm a long term player but I find I haven't used it as much since the 3rd generation, except for the obvious points made above.

 

[NukeRider]

it's faster than the running shows. /thread

 

[eonmaster_457]

Well thats the thing, I'm a long term player but I find I haven't used it as much since the 3rd generation, except for the obvious points made above.

Wow, really? For me, I've developed a weird habit that when I get out of buildings, I automatically use SELECT and/or Y to access my bike. I only get off my bike when walking would be more convenient (ie. tall grass in 4th gen, and the balancing bridge thing in 5th gen). I don't know. Must be a personal thing.

Also, as part of that habit, I usually mount on my bike and go to another route and come right back, just so the BG music reverts to the route/town's original tune. The bicycle tune gets annoying very quickly, for some reason.

 

[Pokemon Trainer FireRed]

I use it as soon as it's available, it's the fastest way to travel short of flying. Breeding and hatching would take forever without the bike.

 

[NinjaJesus]

No, of course not. Its faster then the running shoes and its great for hatching eggs
And also, i think the hgss way of just tapping your shoes or selected key item (usually bike) was a great aspect and i dont think they should have taken it out. Its funny though i am so used to holding b while running i never pressed the button

 

[Endoplasmic Reticulum]

Wow, really? For me, I've developed a weird habit that when I get out of buildings, I automatically use SELECT and/or Y to access my bike. I only get off my bike when walking would be more convenient (ie. tall grass in 4th gen, and the balancing bridge thing in 5th gen). I don't know. Must be a personal thing.

Don't feel alone, I do the exact same thing

 

[Moonlight_Tails]

I don't really use the bike except for long straight routes and egg hatching, I really miss the acro bike and bike specific routes.

 

[Dark Eevee]

Wow, really? For me, I've developed a weird habit that when I get out of buildings, I automatically use SELECT and/or Y to access my bike. I only get off my bike when walking would be more convenient (ie. tall grass in 4th gen, and the balancing bridge thing in 5th gen). I don't know. Must be a personal thing.

Also, as part of that habit, I usually mount on my bike and go to another route and come right back, just so the BG music reverts to the route/town's original tune. The bicycle tune gets annoying very quickly, for some reason.

Wow, I do both. I love the bike.

 

[Legendary Dreams]

Wow, really? For me, I've developed a weird habit that when I get out of buildings, I automatically use SELECT and/or Y to access my bike. I only get off my bike when walking would be more convenient (ie. tall grass in 4th gen, and the balancing bridge thing in 5th gen). I don't know. Must be a personal thing.

Same, except now in Gen V I also get off the bike to get to shaking grass. The bike is so hard to turn on time, and any additional steps contributes possibility to running to something before hitting the shaking grass.