Help to find a do-it-all bike

I've got a Gary Fisher Wingra. Was about £390, and I use it with full mudguards and hybrid (clip-in/'normal') pedals.

It's not the most exciting bike in the world, but is put together fine, has reliably done hundreds of miles, and works fine for pulling our Croozer trailer.

With your budget, I'd say you should be able to get some nice all-round wheels - you could spend a bit under budget and upgrade the bits you're most worried about, although there are posters far more knowledgeable than I on what that might be!

I thought they still did the Day with gears sorry. Try Ridgeback if not, something similar to this perhaps?

http://www.ridgeback.co.uk/index.php?bikeID=112&seriesID=50&show_bike=TRUE

I would also look at Genesis - iirc the Day? Although I am not 100% on their prices without checking.

Plenty of options at that money as it's prime cycle-to-work territory. I'd go for a 700c hybrid over a mtb-derived one as they tend to be lighter and better for longer rides.

the specialized sirrus and trek fx are probably the two biggest selling bikes on cyclescheme and they're a good starter to look at. the specialized's position is a bit lower, the trek's more upright.

boardman's urban range is really good value and they ride really well too. ridgeback flight and merida speeder are also worth looking at.

Drop or flat bar?