Gentlemen, are you tired of arriving at your destination looking less “refined urbanite” and more “soggy cyclist”? The solution, my friends, is the Brooklyn Bicycle Co Bedford 8 Bike ($599). This isn’t some lycra-clad, lung-busting machine; this is your essential commuter, designed for gliding around town without breaking a sweat (or your carefully coiffed hairstyle).

Simple, utilitarian, and undeniably handsome, the Bedford 8 is like the James Bond of bikes – sleek, effective, and always looks effortlessly cool. Vegan leather saddle and grips add a touch of gentlemanly panache, while the 8-speed gears laugh in the face of hills (and those pesky headwinds). Puncture-resistant tyres ensure you arrive on time, not on foot, and accessory mounts mean you can attach your brandy flask…or, you know, a water bottle. For the discerning gent who values style and arriving presentable, the Bedford 8, at $599, is your perfect city steed. Hop on, and go forth, un-sweaty and undeniably stylish.