Virsa shifters have allowed us to use an 11 speed Alfine hub with drop bars for all day efficiency.

We think this is the most handsome, but also the most versatile bike in our 2012 range, it’s perfectly suited to anything from a daily commute to a few months getting lost in Europe and exploring the beautiful world around us.

A combination of features inspired by Vin Cox’s ‘Great Bike Ride’ - a fast-and-light round-the-world record ride on a Shimano Alfine hub equipped Croix De Fer - the Day One Alfine has both braking and 11-speed gearing tucked well out of the way of the dirt.