Bike type(s) you are interested in
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hybrid bike
Ideal for commuting and city use, the typical hybrid is a good compromise between a racer and a mountain bike. We normally have more hybrids available than any other type of bike.
touring bike
The traditional touring bike has drop handlebars and is fully kitted out for long multi-day rides with pannier racks, mudguards, drinks bottle holders etc.
trekking bike
A european trekking bike is a cross between a hybrid and a touring bike, ideal for longer trips and light off-road use
mountain bike
A mountain bike is ideal for off-road use but will be less efficient on-road than a hybrid or a racer because of its suspension and fat, knobbly tyres
urban mountain bike
An urban mountain bike will normally have slicker tyres than a normal mountain bike, and probably no suspension, making it more suitable for on-road use. Think of it more as a tough hybrid than a mountain bike
drop-bar road bike / racer
Traditional road bike or racing bike with skinny tyres and drop handlebars. Ideal for speedy riding, but may not have the facility to fit mudguards or a luggage rack
flat-bar road bike / fast hybrid
Halfway between a hybrid and a road bike, the flat-bar racer can be thought of as a racing bike but with flat handlebars, or as a fast and light hybrid
classic roadster or town bike
Ideal for shopping and commuting on flatter terrain, these will typically have no gears or a 3-speed Sturmey Archer hub gear and fairly poor brakes
dutch-style bike
A continental city bike is ideal for commuting on flattish terrain. They normally have mudguards, pannier rack, and perhaps chainguards and/or hub gears, making them very practical if rather heavy
singlespeed / fixed gear
A single-speed or fixed gear bike keeps it simple with no gears to worry about. Popular with hardcore commuters and cycle couriers
folding bike
A folding bike is ideal for anyone who regularly needs to put their bike on a train, bus or in the car. Generally a folding bike will be less good over longer distances or with lots of luggage, although some excellent designs are available nowadays which manage both
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