The best bikes for all terrains

Whether cycling up a mountain or to the office, Stuart Watkins looks at the best bikes on the market.

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When choosing a bike, buy for your terrain, advises Stuff magazine. A road bike with drop handlebars is great for speedy Sunday rides, for example, but light cross-country bikes can be just as fast while giving you suspension to soak up the bumps on off-road jaunts. If you're not sure what to go for, head to your local bike shop and try a few out.But don't be tempted to buy too cheaply, says Stuff especially if you're in the market for your first bike, a budget model may "kill your cycling passion" or "leave you craving a better bike just a few months down the line". Here are some of the reviewers' favourites.

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Stuart Watkins
Comment editor, MoneyWeek

Stuart graduated from the University of Leeds with an honours degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, and from Bath Spa University College with a postgraduate diploma in creative writing. 

He started his career in journalism working on newspapers and magazines for the medical profession before joining MoneyWeek shortly after its first issue appeared in November 2000. He has worked for the magazine ever since, and is now the comment editor. 

He has long had an interest in political economy and philosophy and writes occasional think pieces on this theme for the magazine, as well as a weekly round up of the best blogs in finance. 

His work has appeared in The Lancet and The Idler and in numerous other small-press and online publications.