For a jaunt around town, sometimes your road bike can feel like overkill. It can be nice to get out of your head, stop worrying about training, and simply get from A to B on a bike that’s steady and stylish.

Ask the Expert: Will My Commute take Longer by Bike?

When it comes to urban bikes, you’ll be looking for flat bars and a pretty relaxed riding position so you get a full view of the road ahead. You’ll want a bicycle that can cope with a canal path as well as smooth tarmac.

Here, we run down 10 of the cheapest city bikes currently on the market. They won’t be of the same quality as our Urban Bikes for under £500, or our Urban Bikes for under £1000, but they will certainly be up to the job of your daily commute if you give them a bit of love and affection.