It also features an integrated compact Wh EnergyPak. The tubeless tyres provide a smoother ride, protection from flats, and lower rolling resistance. The Carrera Crossroad is a road specific Electric Bike to assist you in achieving your road riding goals. Whether that be for commuting or leisure, this model is sure to provide you an efficient, powerful and natural riding experience. City bikes AKA 'urban' or 'leisure' bikes are a mainstay in many cities where there are lots of cyclists.
They're not the fastest, but they're very sturdy and easy to get on-and-off. Also known as 'urban bikes', these bikes are often fitted with racks or baskets so that you can carry more stuff with you. The traditional 28 inch wheels are paired with a double-sprung Brooks B33 leather saddle which helps you glide effortlessly over all terrains in the utmost comfort. A very comfortable and well-equipped bike that suits regular riders who stick mostly to roads and who enjoy riding in an upright position.
The classic step-through frame makes hopping on and off easy, the beautiful Somerby has a sprung leather-style saddle for comfort with 7 speed Shimano gearing to help you up hills. A bike for casual riders nipping about town. It has six speeds, is easy to control and has an ergonomic saddle and grips, which allow you to ride with a straight back for improved comfort. If you mostly roll around town or navigate the city, this is a great bike to choose. It promises a really enjoyable ride that's safe and easy to control, and has six speeds.
Plus, with its high frame, front rack, and anti-twist coil, you get more propulsion and stability. This Dutch-style step-over city bike is perfect for anyone who wants to ride around town and really enjoy their time on two wheels. It's equipped with a 27kg pannier rack, basket for your shopping or coat, mudguards and battery-free lighting, and the tyres are puncture resistant.
Energise your urban commutes with an electric bike! When the wind is in your face, you're late to work or you've got a lot to carry, the power sensing motor adapts to your effort. Add to that seven speeds, a comfortable seating position, LED lights and precise brakes and you may well have just found the two wheels of your dreams. All the style of the Pendleton Somerby with added, electrically powered, pedal assistance. The Wh battery delivers 40 - 50 miles of range through a rear hub motor with speed sensor.
This extra power is enough to guarantee effortless rides, taking the strain out of hills and making moving off from a standstill much easier.
The Assist features a Wh battery, providing you with up to 20 miles of effortless riding from a single charge. This bike is perfect for those shorter leisurely rides or commutes, with a front electric motor, this model will provide you with speeds of up to For improved comfort and an effortless ride, look no further than this bike. Smart sensors mean as soon as you start pedalling, you'll get a helping hand from the electric drive for up to 70km.
Add to that seven speeds, a comfortable seating position, LED lights and precise brakes. If you ride on all sorts of terrain or often find yourself off-roading, then a mountain bike can handle anything you can throw at it.
They're not the fastest, but with a full suspension they'll take most of the force of any bumps you hit. The perfect bike for getting started with cross-country mountain biking, the Rockrider XC mountain bike will help you to surpass your limits.
Ideal for your first foray into mountain-bike riding and regular family outings, the Rockrider ST has been designed with comfort as the top priority.
Featuring a CGF frame with upright rising position, 21 speeds, 80mm suspension, ErgoFit hammock saddle with Flex seat post and This mountain bike is designed for starting cross country XC mountain biking.
A very sturdy and comfy ride. This full suspension mountain bike can handle whatever you throw at it. Great for riding on rought terrain. Ideal for cross-country and trail riding, the Rockrider ST mountain bike is a Married onto the strong double-walled rims, the The electric assistance boosts your pedalling with its W motor, helping you ride over obstacles and keep going for longer. A sturdy bike that can handle bumps and are often fitted with baskets and racks, hybrids are the true all-rounder.
They're not the fastest and can be pretty heavy, but they'll handle whatever you throw at them. A cheap and cheerful bike from Decathlon that is ready to go. Has a built-in pannier rack as well as automatic self-charging Dynamo bike lights. A great all-round for commuters. L is a low-maintenance leisure bike built for dependability and value on daily rides.
Features a lightweight alloy frame, Shimano 7-speed internal gearing and a built-in lighting system. The Neon is a true hybrid in the way it blends cyclo-cross and road bike design cues with a comfortable flat handlebar riding position and a refreshing lack of race-bike twitchiness. The first commuter bike I bought was an earlier model of the Riverside and I loved it.
It's a simple, no thrills six-speed bike that is light and fast. Perfectly poised and extremely comfortable, this reliable electric bike has a brushless watt motor in the rear wheel hub which delivers 42Nm torque. The down-tube positioned Lithium-ion 36V Give your rides some extra oomph with this extremely comfortable and practical hybrid electric bike. Cons: Regular recharging, heavier and significantly more expensive than an equivalent standard bike.
That means that folding bikes are phenomenally popular among big-city commuters. Our list of the best folding bikes will quickly steer you to the folding bikes worth buying. Pros: Massively convenient to store, can be taken onto public transport, small wheels are quick to accelerate. Cons: Heavier and slower than a big-wheeled bike and not as stable or pothole-proof. Now officially part of the furniture, Oli enjoys bicycles of all sorts and has a keen eye for technical detail.
An unhealthy interest in older motor vehicles keeps him poor but happy. Road bikes are best for riding on smooth, asphalted roads. Robert Smith. Mountain bikes are best for riding off road. Phil Hall. Hybrid bikes are a very popular choice for bike commuters, thanks to their versatility. Touring bikes are built for the road less travelled, and also make excellent commuters for rough city roads.
Russell Burton. Gravel bikes are increasingly popular, and with good reason. Cyclocross bikes are designed for riding fast off road. Traditional Dutch-style city bikes in their natural habitat. Bikes such as this Specialized Turbo Vado SL are able to conceal their motors and batteries very neatly. Electric mountain bikes can be a total hoot in the hills.
Folding bikes are a strong choice for those short on space, at home or work. Matthew Lloyd. Arguably no category of bicycle offers you more choice than mountain biking. While choice is a good thing, it can also be overwhelming. If you're set on wanting to ride off-road, then read our complete guide to mountain bikes.
Choosing a mountain bike will come down to the type of terrain you want to ride, whether you're looking to compete and your current ability. Suspension is a common theme on mountain bikes, with more suspension provided as the terrain becomes more difficult. The suspension commonly dictates the name of the mountain bike too. Mountain bikes with no suspension are referred to as 'rigid'. Mountain bikes with front suspension are called 'hardtails' as the rear is rigid. And bikes with suspension at both the front and rear wheels are called either full suspension or dual suspension bikes.
Cyclocross bikes are built for the sport of cyclocross. This sport originated in Europe as a way for road cycling racers to stay fit in the winter, however, has since grown globally to be a loved form of bicycle racing. Cyclocross bikes look much like road bikes but instead feature wider treaded tyres and lower gearing.
Both the frame and brakes are designed to allow room for deep mud. Given their designated usage, cyclocross bikes sit in the middle between a road bike and mountain bike. This makes them an excellent choice for not just cyclocross racing, but also for gravel riding, adventure cycling, and commuting.
If you're wanting to try out this new cycling discipline, then read our complete guide to cyclocross bikes. Gravel bikes, sometimes also referred to as adventure bikes, are essentially road bikes designed to tackle a variety of surfaces, sometimes carrying additional gear and are suitable for all-day riding on roads less travelled. The versatility of gravel bikes makes them a great option for multiple cycling pursuits.
They are suitable for all but the fastest of road riding, while the wider tyres and wider-range gearing make off-road trails, gravel and fire roads manageable. They are robust, comfortable and often can carry luggage making them ideal for light touring adventures or for those longer and faster commutes.
To learn more about these capable bikes, check out our brief guide to gravel bikes. The urban category is a tough one to describe and covers all types of bikes designed around transport in an urban environment.
These bikes are typically designed for efficient transport over short to medium length distances. Many urban bikes offer greater strength compared to lighter flat bar road bikes in order to handle the rigours of jumping off curbs and riding poor surfaces. Some urban bikes are designed with security in mind, offering theft-proof wheels, easy lock carrying and stealthy paintwork.
Others go in an opposite direction, grabbing influence from Dutch bicycles with classic styling and timeless colours. These are also known as 'Classic' or 'Vintage' bikes, read more on these below. Hybrids originally got their name for being somewhere between a road and mountain bike, but modern-day hybrids are perhaps best classified as recreational fitness bikes. If you want to leisurely and comfortably ride on sealed or well-kept gravel surfaces without any speed or performance pursuits, then a hybrid may be right for you.
While many hybrids don't offer suspension, some will offer suspension at both the front wheel and below the saddle. These types of bikes are perfect for those looking to take up cycling who suffer from chronic neck or back pain. Perfect for those limited on storage space or wanting to use a bike in addition to bus and train travel. As the name suggests, a folding bike can be collapsed for compact storage and portability. Most folding bikes feature limited gearing and smaller wheels, which means they are best used for shorter town trips on smooth surfaces.
The smaller wheels and the smaller bike, in general, will typically be less stable at speed. BMX bikes typically feature smaller 20in wheels, compact frames, and a single gear. BMX bikes are designed for minimal pedalling and short distance rides. BMX Racing is an Olympic sport held on a purpose-built track. These bikes feature one gear, just a rear brake and are designed to be extremely stiff and lightweight.
Jump and Freestyle BMX's are both built with strength as a priority. Jump bikes are typically bare bones in design with as few parts as possible the break or cause injury to the rider. Freestyle bikes are typically designed for use within skate parks and can feature components designed specifically for performing stunts such as grinds and handlebar spins.
For more information on this action-packed category of bikes, check out our ultimate guide to buying a BMX bike. Touring bikes are the most desirable bike for multiple-day adventures as they are easy to use, reliable and strong enough to handle carrying large luggage loads. Touring bikes are known for their comfort and are capable of travelling on most terrain.
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