Not really one specific bike this month, but a great collection from an American framebuilder. The name, Alternative Needs Transportation (A.N.T. for short) gives you the ethos here, which is exanded on in their website - "We not only hope to meet the needs of people's commuter bikes, but to influence the consumers to think about bicycle commuting in a more positive way. We love all types of cycling but feel that there is a real need to bring to the table bikes that have the right combination of style and function that is so lacking in the market. Most people have this fear of investing in a bike for commuting, but it is their most-used bike!"

Well if ever there was a framebuilder that a publication like 'citycycling' would warm to!

While the Boston Roadster, the Light Roadster, and even the 29er and XO can be seen as perfect utility commuting bikes, there's something particularly nice about the Major Taylor, with its distinctive truss frame. And there's always something nice about a custom made steel frame (though real fans of the retro will miss the use of lugs - it has to be said that the TIG welded joins look clean as a whistle).

But the best bit of every bike? The bit that has been noticed on blogs around the world? That fantastic headtube badge. A worn and rusty-looking plate with the letters A, N and T cut out into the shape of an ant. Perfect.

You can find out more about A.N.T. bikes at their website here.

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