Take an easy ride to the shops on Avanti’s Ubo – with a carrier up front and an upright seating position, it’ll take you back to the simple pleasures of riding a bike. An aluminium frame is married to an eight-speed internal gearing system and a coaster brake at the rear with a traditional V-brake at the front. A seat the size of an armchair and swept-back handlebars complete the stylish woman about town picture.

Price: £700, available from Paligap.

Best Price: £385, available from Wiggle.