It’s billed as a city transit bike, but it’s certainly comfortable for longer rides too. In the event that many of us never return to the office, it’s also a fantastic bar hopper and grocery getter. The Marin Presidio 2 might be the perfect hybrid bike for the times we live in. However, if you make sure you leave in good time the Sirrus supplies a comfortable ride, if not the fastest. This is great for seeing in traffic but if you were late for work and needed to press on you might find it a bit too laid-back. We found the geometry very relaxed, enabling an upright position. From the Sirrus 2.0 up to the range-topping 4.0 all have disc brakes. However, that's just the entry-level Sirrus 1.0. V-brakes keep the weight down, but won't be as effective in all weather conditions as disc brakes. The latest Sirrus, made from Specialized's A1 aluminium tubing, is 0.5kg lighter compared to when we reviewed it. Perfect for commuting, this is a road-ready hybrid that will feel light and fast on tarmac when compared with models that come with suspension or wide tyres. If you've got a few colleagues who cycle into work, we can almost guarantee that at least one of them will be on a Specialized Sirrus, one of the most popular hybrid bikes on the market. The only thing that lets this bike down is that it's hard to ride quickly when you're in a rush, due to the incredibly upright position and sluggish tyres. The frame comes equipped with mounts for mudguards and panniers, and we were particularly impressed by the Shimano Altus shifting.

Everything about the Specialized Sirrus works without a fuss.

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