Hybrid
Ridgeback Rapide Velocity
Who for: men or women who are looking for a quality, versatile hybrid (men’s shown).
Good for: serious value for money. Speed and practicality are a winning combination, especially when comfort is also factored in. Will take you off road or simply to the shops.
Spec: strong and lightweight aluminium frame, the best-selling suspansion fork, Shimano hubs and Alex rims, alloy bars and adjustable stem for different riding styles.
Price: £299.99
www.ridgeback.co.uk



BMX
Redline Link 7 BMX
Who for: the BMX-mad boy or girl.
Good for: this high-end model will turn heads.
Spec: all the latest components such as micro drive gearing, mid bb shell, integrated headtube and pivotal technology seat post.
Price: £449.99
www.thepaddedcell.co.uk



Top-end totty
Santa Cruz The Heckler
Who for: men who are flash with their cash – or simply want the best that money can buy.
Good for: strong, light and improved, due to years of fine-tuning this beauty. Will go anywhere: cross-country, downhill, wherever...
Spec: the chassis is designed around a 140mm-travel fork, built with a15mm diameter pivot axle and gusseted tubing for strength, but light with a 6.4lb frame.
Price: complete bikes start at £1,999.
www.santacruzmtb.com



Kiddies
Raleigh Hot Rod/Starz
Who for: kids who want to look cool in the park.
Good for: what young boy could resist joining the grown-ups with front suspension? Or little girl a pink frame and sparkly seat?
Spec: 6-speed Shimano gears and V-brakes, Airlite aluminium frames.
Price: £124.99 for the Hot Rod, £134.99 for the 20 inch Starz.
www.raleigh.co.uk



Female front suspension
Raleigh AT10 Ladies
Who for: girls who want to start going harder. Why should the guys have all the fun?
Good for: making the ride smoother on the bumpy bits. Lightweight frame and good performance for the price.
Spec: Airlite aluminium frame, 21-speed Shimano gear, powerful alloy V-brakes, a Suntour suspension fork.
Price: a very reasonable £169.99.
www.raleigh.co.uk