Specialized are excellent at recognising the importance of a flat bar, urban bicycle. Lots of brands reach their peak at the £1000 mark, then get bored of a commuter shape and put all their efforts into premium road machines. The Specialized Vita Comp Carbon Disc EQ 2015, however, is a great example of a mainstream bike brand putting some serious effort into city cycling.

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It has a Shimano Tiagra groupset, Tektro Gemini disc brakes and full carbon frame. It even comes with the water bottle cages and saddle bag. What’s not to like?