2011 Boardman CX Team £900
Value
Performance
Alloy-framed, carbon-forked crosser with disc brakes and braze-ons for bottles, mudguards and rear rack. At a penny under £900, it’s an attractive option for those seeking a do-it-all bike, and no slouch for commuters either.
2011 VooDoo Wanga £1000
Value
Performance
A great value, bombproof, trail-taming hardtail perfect for trail centres and more technical trails.
2011 Giant Anthem X 29’er – Long term test £2950
Value
Performance
A smooth, super fast, race ready, legal performance enhancer that’s best suited to more open trails.
2011 Dawes Century SE £1100
Value
Performance
Great looking bike with good comfort levels and ideal for mid-distance audax rides.
2011 Boardman Road Team
Value
Performance
An excellent value, race inspired speed machine that’s best suited to fast paced short to mid distance rides.
2011 BeOne Chase £1100
Value
Performance
A nippy cyclocross bike ideal for commuting, training, adventures and cyclo-cross racing with excellent value components and judder-free, responsive forks
2011 Vitus Venon VR £1800
Value
Performance
Bold French beauty from a legendary and boutique brand, with a super-stiff high-modular carbon frame and some high end components.
2011 Cervélo R3 £3500 (£2200 frame and fork only)
Value
Performance
Stiff rolling road mile-muncher that responds to hard, powerful riding and positively thrives when the road gets rough.
2011 Giant TCR 1 Compact £1,175
Value
Performance
An impressive, comfortable road bike for all day in the saddle.
2011 Pashley Britannia Special Edition £625
Value
Performance
A practical, British made bicycle with a high build quality that’s comfortable, graceful and traditionally stylish for the lady about town.
2011 Cube AMS HPC Pro £2250
Value
Performance
A great-looking, good value, full carbon cross country / race bike complete with a quality set of components that makes climbing feel smooth and efficient.
2011 Kona Kula Lisa £1000
Value
Performance
An excellent performer – a well balanced trail bike that feels fluid and responsive, only let down by lack of remote lock out.
2011 Brompton S2L £735
Value
Performance
Brompton is the flagship of folding bikes and the S2L is the lightest, simplest and cheapest in their range. With two gears and lower, sporty S-type handlebars, it does the job you expect of an about-town folder.
2011 Ghost Miss 7000 Recon £1050
Value
Performance
A nice-looking, durable bike with quality frame and components and remote-locking suspension in a wide range of frame sizes.
2011 Giant Anthem X2 £2350
Value
Performance
A light, good looking, highly capable, race ready cross country and trail bike that climbs well and descends even better.
2010 Eddy Merckx EMX-1 £1900
Value
Performance
Top notch frame credentials applied to a more comfortable racer/tourer geometry, and you pay for the privilege.
2010 Wilier Lavaredo Mirage £1000
Value
Performance
Attractive, race-inspired bike with a quality alloy frame, buzz-damping carbon forks and a Campagnolo drivetrain. Its price squarely targets the sportier souls in the cycle-to-work market, and the ride is as slick as the paintjob
2010 Trek Madone 6.9 Pro Custom £5800
Value
Performance
If money’s no object, this bike will make you a better rider – a top of the range racer ideal for mountainous races, sportives and training with the highest quality build and components plus integrated speed/cadence sensor
2010 Islabikes Cnoc 16 £150
Value
Performance
Superbly built, lightweight children’s bike with 7005 aluminium frame, 16in wheels and scaled-down components for small hands
Kuota Kharma (customised) £2000
Value
Performance
Great performance, good value for money and a strong yet comfortable carbon ride, perfect for road racing, triathlons or just flying through the countryside
2010 Kona Lisa RD £1000
Value
Performance
A solid, strong and comfortable road bike with quality components that makes a good value choice for general road riding, fitness, commuting, sportives and the occasional race
2010 Trek Pilot 2.1 £1000
Value
Performance
Great general purpose road bike that delivers a hugely comfortable long distance ride
2010 Boardman Hybrid Comp fi £500
Value
Performance
A stunning value, very stylish, fast, women’s fit bike for fit, speedy commuters with disk brakes for sudden stops in all weathers
2010 Trek 7.6 FX WSD £850
Value
Performance
A super comfy, easy commuting, leisure and general fitness bike with a more upright position that glides over cracked, rough roads
2010 Giant XtC 29'er 1 £1400
Value
Performance
Taller riders looking at 26” hardtails under £1500 should definitely consider this racy 29er for a smoother, more stable ride
2010 Trek 2.3 Compact £1200
Value
Performance
A compelling road bike with first class aluminium frame and good components at a competitive price
2010 Boardman MTB HT Pro £1000
Value
Performance
An excellently spec’d machine matched with an equivalent level of design and craftsmanship great for trail and XC riding
2010 Dawes Sportif Comp £850
Value
Performance
A solid all rounder for commuting, Sportive and Audax riding that fits comfortably under the £1000 Cycle to Work budget
2010 Trek Portland £1200
Value
Performance
Comfortable, nippy and very responsive, this is an all-weather bike that needs a few easy modifications but would suit any middle-distance commuter who is prepared to spend in this price bracket.
2010 Islabikes Rothan 2+ £100
Value
Performance
Simply the best way to get your kids into cycling without ever having to deal with stabilizers
2010 Diamondback XSL Comp £1500
Value
Performance
A solid, durable and aggressive trail bike ideal for the descents on UK trails
2010 Steady Eddie £100
Value
Performance
Having watched Emily’s progress with Steady Eddie, I’d certainly highly recommend one to any parent
