5 of the best budget bikes

Carrera Crossfire 2 Women’s Hybrid

This is the perfect bike for women who plan to handle both roads and light trails. It tackles bumps easily with its Suntour NVX suspension fork. Climbing hills is also no problem thanks to its 21-speed Shimano gears. When you’re ready to stop, don’t worry it’s all taken care of: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes will have you stopping in no time – and they work wonderfully in all weathers. The bike comes in three frame sizes.

£299, Halfords