10 of the best new bikes

Genesis Fortitude Adventure

£1500, genesisbikes.co.uk

As the name suggests, the new Genesis Fortitude Adventure is designed with long-distance off-road exploring in mind: it has mounting points for three bottles, mudguards, a rear rack, and front and rear panniers, while the low-maintenance, 11-speed Shimano Alfine transmission is hidden away in the rear hub.

There's no suspension, but the combination of 29in wheels and a frame made from springy Reynolds 725 steel means there's simply no need.