In this new feature we look at a particular bike each month which has caught our eye. It might be the colour, the simplicity, the engineering. All that we know is it's something that looks good to us, and that's good enough. Our first Bike of the Month is the Rivendell Saluki...

Salukis are thought to be one of the oldest breeds of domesticated dog, apparently referred to as the Royal Dogs of Egypt. There is certainly something majestic and graceful about the poise of the dogs, and the way they move with balance and speed.

Beauty, it would seem, is inherent in the name, if Rivendell's 650B-wheeled 'do-it-all' bike is anything to go by.

At first the orange-brown colour might seem garish, but combined with the right saddle and bar tape there's a certain timeless feel about the package. With bags of tyre clearance racks and 'guards can be applied, or larger 'cross tyres can be fitted.

The 650B wheels are their with comfort in mind, eating up audax distances. Cantis or sidepulls can be used, and then there's the gorgeous head tube lugwork and contrasting cream colour.

Last week I was determined to pick out a Mercian to build up next year for doing some long distance rides and touring. Now I'm not so sure.

A Rivendell Saluki could easily become my best friend...

Think there's a bike out there we should feature? Drop us a line to BotM@citycycling.co.uk