The ideal blend of mountain bike-inspired ruggedness with road bike-inspired pace, the Hyde Race is an understated urban traffic-beater. Fast-rolling Schwalbe G-One Allround tyres work with the smooth, ultra-durable Gates CDX belt drive and Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub to get you where you need to be with the minimum of fuss. Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes ensure you're always in control. And the whole lot is light, manoeuvrable and huge fun to ride. Drawing inspiration from our mountain bike hardtails, the Hyde's frame uses double-butted aluminium tubes and fast-rolling 700c wheels for speed and comfort. Neatly integrated luggage carrier and mudguard mounting points make it easy to customise, and the eccentric bottom bracket and split dropout accommodate the low-maintenance belt drive. The sleek rigid fork is the perfect accompaniment, offering crisp, precise steering to match its low weight and understated looks.