Dan's Picks

Effortless City Commuting

These bikes are built for calm, practical commuting. No stress, no fuss. Just easy day-to-day ownership. They're designed to handle traffic, tight spaces, and year-round riding with confidence. If you're weighing a step-through frame for easy on and off in town, I've written up choosing between our two step-through frames alongside these picks. I've focused on setups that include sensible accessories from the start, so you can ride straight out of the box without having to piece things together yourself.

Moustache Lundi

Moustache Lundi 27 Series The Lundi 27 is Moustache’s elegant, upright city-bike series with refined styling, comfort and practicality at its heart. Built around a low step-through frame and 27.5-inch wheels, it balances agility with confident handling. Each model uses a Bosch mid-drive, fully integrated battery and comes equipped with full accessories (mudguards, rack, lighting, rack) to make riding day to day effortless. All models share: Low step-through aluminium frame, designed for urban use and easy mounting. Full set of accessories: mudguards, rear rack, integrated lighting, kickstand. Suspension seatpost to smooth out rough surfaces. Upright riding posture for visibility and comfort. Why choose a Lundi 27? Stylish, practical urban bike ready from delivery (lights, rack, mudguards all included) Upright comfort geometry and suspension seatpost for daily riding ease Bosch integrated system with 400 Wh or 500 Wh battery options Wide choice of drivetrains: derailleur or internally geared hubs 27.5" wheels with tyres suited to city and mixed surfaces Low maintenance, dependable design Whether you want a dependable commuter (the ES), a torque boost (27.3), internal gearing for minimal fuss (27.4) or top spec components (27.6), the Lundi 27 range gives you style, practicality and confidence for every ride.

£2,499.00In Stock

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Dan's recommended configuration

My recommended setup: commuting accessories fitted and sorted properly, so it just works every day.

Riese & Müller Multicharger4

Riese & Müller Multicharger4, Cargo Kit Edition The Ultimate Off-Road Grand Tourer The R&M Cargo Kit is included in the price. Two roll-top cargo panniers and a frame bag, £314 from Riese & Müller if bought separately. We fit it as standard because the Multicharger4 we sell is a touring bike first, not a family bike. The Riese & Müller Multicharger4 Cargo Kit transforms the versatile midtail cargo platform into an all-terrain grand tourer built for off-road bikepacking expeditions and long-distance travel. Combining the agile handling and sleek frame design of the Charger5 trekking bike with a massive 200 kg total weight capacity, this midtail lets you haul serious gear across dirt tracks, gravel roads, and backcountry routes without losing stability or control. Built for Grand Touring & Off-Road Exploration High-Capacity Cargo Kit Included: Equipped with two high-volume cargo panniers made of water-repellent, hard-wearing material with roll closures, plus an integrated top tube bag for rapid access to essentials. Offroad Kit Ready: Upgradeable with the optional Offroad Kit (Fat Tyre All-Terrain) for maximum grip and confidence over gravel, dirt, and rough surfaces. 1,600 Wh DualBattery Power: Comes standard with a Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh battery and can be configured with an additional side-removable PowerPack 800 for up to 1,600 Wh of energy for multi-day wilderness range. Reinforced Frame Stiffness: Engineered with solid cast frame components around the head tube and motor mount, delivering superior rigidity and steady handling under heavy loads. All-Terrain Suspension & Brakes: Features an SR Suntour SF26 Mobie35 Boost suspension fork (80 mm travel) to cushion trail chatter, paired with Magura MT5 / MT4 hydraulic disc brakes for stopping power under full load. Lowered Top Tube Ergonomics: Lowered frame height makes mounting and dismounting safe and effortless on loose or uneven terrain. Stable Bipod Stand: A heavy-duty double-leg kickstand keeps the bike rock-solid and upright when loading heavy panniers on trailside ground. Cargo Equipment & Carrying Capacity Cargo Bags: Two heavy-duty, water-repellent panniers featuring roll-top closures, inner/outer organiser pockets, and high-visibility reflective elements. Top Tube Frame Bag: Custom-fitted inside the frame triangle for easy access to tools and electronics. Heavy-Duty Rear Rack: Rated for up to 80 kg, integrated with the MIK HD system for attaching extra cargo bags or crates. Optional Front Rack Integration: Add a Cargo Front Carrier (8 kg rating) or an MIK-compatible front carrier with bag to balance gear distribution. Off-Road Drivetrain Options Multicharger4 touring: Bosch Cargo Line CX motor, 800 Wh PowerTube, and a durable 10-speed Shimano Cues Linkglide derailleur drive system built for crisp gear shifts under load. Multicharger4 vario / automatic: Bosch Cargo Line CX motor with a low-maintenance Gates CDX carbon belt drive and Enviolo Utility hub (manual or automatic shifting options). Multicharger4 vario HS / rohloff HS: High-speed 45 km/h (28 mph) S-Pedelec models powered by the Bosch Performance Line Speed motor. The rohloff HS variant adds the electronic Rohloff E-14 EBS 14-speed hub for extreme gear range on steep off-road climbs.

£5,499.00In Stock

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Dan's recommended configuration

My recommended setup: commuting accessories fitted and sorted properly, so it just works every day.

Riese & Müller UBN Five

The UBN Five Commute is a lightweight e-bike designed for fast, comfortable urban riding. The Fazua Ride 60 system provides quiet, natural assistance with a 430 Wh removable battery for practical charging. The Commute edition adds a drop bar, GRX drivetrain and a 60 mm suspension fork, making it ready for rough city streets. Full mudguards, a rear rack, integrated lighting and smart phone connectivity complete the package. Why UBN Five Commute? Lightweight urban bike with Fazua Ride 60 assistance 430 Wh removable battery for easy charging Drop bar, GRX gearing and 60 mm suspension fork Integrated LED hub display with SP Connect and USB-C Full mudguards, rack and powerful lights RX Connect security and ride logging For riders who want speed, style and practicality in the city, the UBN Five Commute is hard to beat.

£4,494.29In Stock

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Dan's recommended configuration

My recommended setup: commuting accessories fitted and sorted properly, so it just works every day.

Riese & Müller Nevo5

Riese & Müller Nevo5 The Nevo5 is a low step-through e-bike that feels solid and stable, whether in the city or on countryside rides. The Bosch Performance Line or Performance Line CX motor with a single battery capacity from 540Wh to 1,050Wh delivers smooth and reliable assistance. The Nevo5 is also available with the Pinion MGU and a standard 800Wh with optional 240Wh range extender. Drivetrains include Silent CORE with Shimano Nexus, Touring with Shimano XT, Vario with Enviolo, Vario Automatic for stepless auto shifting, Pinion MGU or Rohloff for ultimate durability. Why Nevo5? Comfortable low step-through frame for easy access Bosch Performance Line motor (75Nm) with 540 Wh battery, Bosch CX motor (120Nm) with 600/800 Wh battery, or Pinion MGU (85Nm) with 800Wh battery Bosch (250Wh) or Pinion (240Wh) range extender battery option Touring, Vario (belt), Vario Automatic, Rohloff or Pinion MGU drivetrains Optional ABS, off-road tyres, dropper seatpost, comfort kit and front carriers Integrated cockpit with neat cable routing RX Connect is available as an option for tracking and alarm functions For everyday use, commutes and leisure rides, the Nevo5 is a dependable companion.

£4,029.00In Stock

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Dan's recommended configuration

My recommended setup: commuting accessories fitted and sorted properly, so it just works every day.

Riese & Müller Charger5

The Charger5 combines urban practicality with sporty handling, making it perfect for commuting and touring alike. A rigid diamond frame, suspension fork and comfort seatpost deliver everyday comfort, while the MIK HD carrier takes child seats or panniers with ease. Pick between the Bosch Performance Line with a 540 Wh PowerTube, Performance Line CX with 800 Wh PowerTube or the Pinion MGU with an 800 Wh TubePack and Gates belt. Supernova lighting, optional Bosch ABS (Bosch models only) and RX Connect complete the package. Why Charger5? Agile diamond frame with comfort seatpost and suspension fork Bosch Performance Line motor (75Nm) with 540 Wh or CX Motor (120Nm) with 800 Wh battery or Pinion MGU (85Nm) with 800 Wh TubePack Bosch (250Wh) or Pinion (240Wh) range extender battery option Touring and low-maintenance belt-drive builds available MIK HD rear carrier for child seats or touring loads Supernova lighting with main beam and brake light ABS option and RX Connect security For riders who want a versatile bike for workdays and weekends, the Charger5 delivers in style. Charger5 Mixte The Charger5 is also available in a 'mixte' frame with a lower crossbar. It can be specified in a Small, Medium or Large frame and colour options include: magnesium, slate grey, maroon, lavender and dark red. Please contact us directly to place an order for the mixte frame.

£4,209.00In Stock

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Dan's recommended configuration

My recommended setup: commuting accessories fitted and sorted properly, so it just works every day.

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