The 50 best bikes
Whether you're a city commuter or riding high on a mountain trail, Robin Barton has the two-wheeled wonder for the job
Saturday 14 May 2011
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This week's panel:
Robin Barton is the author of ‘The Cycling Bible’ (A&C Black);
Simon Usborne is a journalist at ‘The Independent’ and writes its cycling column;
Derri Dunn is a bike reviewer for ‘Cycling Active’
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