Technically the Whyte Fairfield Ladies bike is their ‘All terrain’ rather than ‘City’ range, but we reckon the Fairfield is a great buy for those of you wanting something well-made and reliable for getting about town.

It comes with Maxxis Roamer tyres with puncture protection, which are as helpful when riding on glass-covered city roads as they are on the tow path.

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It also has a full Shimano drivetrain, which is quite difficult to find at this price point for women’s specific bikes. In basic parlance: the parts are good quality and are likely to last for a long time. It’s got an Shimano Acera rear mechanism too (third from the bottom of the Shimano range – again good at this price point).

You can currently get it for £499 on Cycles UK or at your local stockist. Thumbs up all round.

(Pssst… can you stretch a bit further with your budget? For £550, we’d recommend spending a little more on the Whyte Carnaby. It has disc brakes which are perfect for giving extra security in wet, British weather.)