1. Specialized Sirrus 2.0

 The Specialized Sirrus hybrid (opens in new tab) is made of the brand's A1 Alloy butted aluminium and is the perfect commuting companion for anyone just looking to get the job done. The bike rolls on 700c wheels but with room for 42mm wide tyres, allowing it to tackle rough roads and dirt paths in some comfort, as well as being happy on the paved road. There are rack and fender/ mudguard mounts on the dropped seat stays and the fork, as well as bosses for two bottles cages inside the main triangle, making this one of the best commuting bikes for riders looking to calibrate their own mule for work.

 

2. Momentum Transend E+ hybrid e-bike

The Momentum Transend E+ adds a motor to make your commute that much easier, especially if it includes hills or lots of stop-start riding. There's a Yamaha motor with 250W/60Nm power output and five different modes that augment your pedal power and drive the bike through a Shimano Nexus 7-speed hub gear that cuts down on lubrication and maintenance. 

 

3. Marin Presidio 2 hybrid bike

Scoring nearly full marks on review, we concluded that the Marin's Presidio 2 (opens in new tab) was the ideal option for anyone who just wants a bike to get about on, without needing to fuss about or even bother cleaning it on a regular basis!  It offers a double butted aluminium frame and fork, which is a higher spec than many bikes at this price point, and is a great foundation for providing a really comfortable ride.

4. Pinnacle Lithium 3 Hybrid bike

We found the Pinnacle Lithium hybrid bike (opens in new tab) a real joy to ride giving it full marks in the review. It would make a fantastic first adult bike for riders who start off with just commuting, but would like to add in some weekend rides with the family, or just for the joy of cycling. The aluminium frame sports both mudguard and pannier mounts, ticking two major boxes for a versatile commuter bike, while the 40c Continental Contact Speed tyres make it possible to also hit towpaths of groomed trails.

 

5. Priority Continuum Onyx

This Priority Continuum Onyx (opens in new tab) is another bike banger with full marks when we reviewed it. It's the perfect commuter bike for anyone who is constantly rushing around, and prone to forgetting to charge lights, maintain their bike, or not quite getting round to checking weather reports. It comes with integrated lights, and incredibly handy dynamo hub to keep them powered.

 

6. Carrera Subway 1

If you are on a tight budget then the Carrera Subway 1 (opens in new tab) is worth having a look at. It comes in male and female versions (the female one has a dropped crossbar), and has some great features, such as the ability to mount mudguards, and panniers even with the large tyres. It's these tyres that also make it a good option for some mixed terrain riding, although, it has quite a rigid feel, which could put some riders off taking it away from smooth tarmac.

 

7. Ribble Hybrid AL e

The Ribble Hybrid AL e offers a stylish option for the commute that includes a hidden motor and internal battery for extra assistance. Like all Ribble's bikes, you can choose between spec options with the Fully Loaded option reviewed including a rack, lights and mudguards, so you're all set up. The motor and battery weigh just 3.5 kilograms, so the Hybrid AL e is lightweight and portable for an electric bike, but you still get a range of around 60 miles and assistance is customisable via the Mahle ebikemotion app to prioritise range or assistance to suit your riding style and commute.

 

8. B’Twin Tilt 500 folding bike

There are several B’Twin Tilt models available, all of which follow the same folding system, adjustable bar and saddle height, to make them ideal for sharing. The B’Twin Tilt 500, as pictured above, sits in the middle of the range and comes with a single chainring at the front and Shimano 7-speed rear cassette. The Decathlon brand of bikes come up time and time again as one of the most impressive value for money options, so we'd expect this folding commuting bike to be more of the same. 

 

9. Brompton M3L folding bike

We've loved any of the bikes produced by the folding market leader, and it's easy to see why with almost all our reviews giving the Brompton bike range (opens in new tab) full marks. Brompton allows you to spec your own folding bike with the ideal handlebar type, gear set up and accessory selection. This is why it's a little tricky to review just one model. The bikes excel in their field thanks to their incredibly lightweight nature and speed of folding and compact footprint. 


10. Tern Eclipse X22 folding bike

Straddling both the hybrid and folding camps, the Tern Eclipse X22 folding bike gains the practicalities of larger wheels, but with the ability to fold in half. So it's the ideal commuting bike for someone who is looking for marginal gains in their journey from home to station. The aluminium frame is built around 26 inch wheels, and disc brakes – the greater diameter makes for faster rides but means the folded unit isn’t quite as small as traditional options, but it does allow it to be equipped with standard road bike parts.

 

11. Pendleton Somerby Hybrid Bike

A faithful iteration of a timeless classic, but this time the 7-speed drivetrain is from industry experts Shimano, giving you confidence in its reliability. The V-brakes do lend themselves to straightforward serviceability, and complete this old fashioned style bike's looks. With a bike this heavy you might find it takes some pulling to get the bike to stop, although you're probably not in danger of breaking the speed limit. 

 

12. Kona Coco

The Kona Coco bike is a modern twist on a traditional Dutch-style bike. The frame design pay homage to the thin tubing shapes on a more historical step-through bike, but this time it's made from a more forgiving 6061 Aluminium, and corresponding aluminium fork. Some of the cabling has been routed internally, which gives the bike its clean lines and helps keep them a lot cleaner which will mean they could need replacing at bigger intervals.

 

13. Cannondale Adventure 2 bike

There are three bikes in the Cannondale Adventure range, all with the same traditional step-through aesthetics, but with modern practicalities making them much more appealing to riders. The Adventure could easily be placed as one of the best hybrid commuting bikes, as there are many crossover features that this bike benefits from, most notably the addition of a front suspension, providing the rider with 50mm of travel. This, combined with the 650b wheels, should give the bike ample cushioning on even rough terrain.

 

14. Bianchi Pista Steel bike

Normally a bike that wasn't scoring close to top marks wouldn't make it onto the best commuting bikes buyers guide, but we figure if you're looking for a bike that is just about good looks and being shiny, then the Bianchi Pista Steel bike is for you. On test we found that it oozes class and is a real head-turner when nipping out and about for short trips around town. It might need to be a flattish town however, as beneath all the good looks, there is a pretty heavy frameset and wheel combo.

 

15. Creme Vinyl Uno Bike

The Dutch brand has been designing city bikes for just over ten years, with the Vinyl Uno one of its single speed offerings. A steel frame and fork are teamed with rim brakes and do look the biz, and there are many riders who would appreciate the clean lines that doing away with gear cables allow. The riser flat bar does mean that there's not much after purchase wriggle room with the bike fit, so it's worth double checking that the geometry works for you first, but this does limit faff to just saddle and stem height.