The Finnish aren’t just about having cold toes and making mobile phones. They also know how to make beautiful urban bicycles. We particularly love the Pelago brand, and if we had to choose just one model, we’d go for the Pelago Aristo.

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Full mud guards give it a classic look, while fending off (geddit?) all the mud you’ll be riding over in the deepest winter. Because you have disc brakes. So there’s no excuse not to ride.

There’s 9-speed Shimano Tiagra gearing, hard-wearing Scwalbe Spicer tyres and a Brook’s saddle to boot. This baby is sturdy enough to take touring, never mind a mere jaunt about the city.