{"id":164308,"date":"2018-04-17T06:46:06","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T06:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=164308"},"modified":"2018-04-17T06:46:06","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T06:46:06","slug":"ultimate-list-the-best-urban-bikes-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2018\/04\/17\/ultimate-list-the-best-urban-bikes-of-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate List: The Best Urban Bikes of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

The most diverse range of bikes are those ridden by people with things to do and places to be. We take a look at some of the best value bikes for getting you across town \u2013 your way.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brompton-Electric – Starting at \u00a32,595<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Tern Vektron is worthy of consideration, but the Brompton-Electric just about edges it for me. Although the Brompton weighs just shy of 17 kg with its battery, the it’s still over 4 kg lighter than the Tern. The Brompton is designed with lifestyle in mind<\/a> – it’s very much for those who don’t want to break a sweat \u2013 and that includes lugging your bike up the train station stairs.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

If you forgot to charge your Brompton at work, you can leave the battery charging overnight because, without the battery, the Brompton is a manageable 13.5kg. This makes the Brompton light enough to do the commute home. Your charge anxiety<\/a> will ensure you keep your battery charged for next time.<\/p>\n

Straightedge Vice Gear Bike – \u00a3233<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mixies looked to be the next big thing in cycling, but then disappeared with a whimper. Or did they?\u00a0 I was out on a photoshoot when I saw two race past me. Mixies look odd, and the people riding them didn’t appear to be… cycling lovers. They were wearing bomber jackets and were wheezing on cigarettes as they cycled. So what’s so attractive about Straightedge bikes?<\/p>\n