Ridgeback's Rapide range of bikes is the brand's highly successful staple range of versatile all-rounders. These bikes are good value but high quality British designed bikes in either lightly equipped trim, with rack and mudguards, or a naked, more sporty trim.

We like them for their smart understated styling; their general lack of suspension forks - which we feel to be unecessary for this type; and their more consistent use of high quality Shimano parts than you will find on other brands.

Encompassing fifteen models ranging from £250 to £650, there is a bike to suit all requirements and budgets.

Ridgeback Motion Women's

£249.99

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The Motion open frame is the entry-level bike in the Rapide range and our cheapest adult's bike. It is a high quality budget bike with a women's frame aimed at the recreational cyclist, equipped with 21 speed Shimano gearing and a strong set of wheels, all carried by a light aluminium frame and rigid steel fork.