Nice wheels! Josh Duhamel splashes out on new bike after taking it for a spin

By Mike Larkin

Last updated at 7:02 AM on 4th January 2012

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It looks like Fergie's husband Josh Duhamel has made a New Year's resolution to keep active.

For the hunky actor was spotted trying out a bike in a carpark in Brentwood, California today.

And it seems the Transformers star was impressed with the ride, as he ended up buying it and riding home.

Smooth control: Josh Duhamel seemed impressed as he took the cycle for a spin in Brentwood today

The 39-year-old did not seem to mind the old fashioned bicycle is not quite as prestigious a form of transport as Optimus Prime as he pedalled off in his swanky new mountain bike.

The hunky star, who married Fergie in 2009, looked cool in a laid-back ensemble of Ski America T-shirt, jeans and blue trainers as he enjoyed some time out from his busy schedule.

He looked a million miles away from the hip-hop superstars his wife usually is spotted with, and recently admitted he is shocked she chose to be with him.

He told Glamour: 'To be honest, I’m sometimes surprised she picked "Mr Straight White Boy," because she’s very rock ‘n’ roll, so I’d have thought she would be with someone who is a little more out there.

'Then again, maybe that’s exactly why she chose me.'

Prime candidate: The Transformers star seemed to be erring towards buying the cycle

Where is the salesman? An excited Josh seemed keen to discuss the bike after his test driveh News

How much? Perhaps Josh was working out if Fergie had put enough cash in his piggy bank so he would not need finance

Cycling is a great way to build endurance, and Josh will be needing all of the stamina he can get if Fergie's hints about starting a family turn out to be true,

She has taken a hiatus from the Black Eyed Peas so she can enjoy a more relaxed schedule, and it seems

No doubt the Duchess herself will be spotted enjoying a ride with her hunky husband if her comments about wanting tio spend more time with him.

And he's off: Canny Josh seems to have negotiated a good deal as he gets ready to pedal off

Black eyed flees: Josh gets on his bike and pedals home following his successful shopping trip

She said: ' I want to spend time with my husband, watch football, watch basketball..
'I'm going where the day takes me, having days where I have no schedule.
'That's going to be nice and refreshing for me. A definite change.'
And whe she was asked if they would be trying to star a family the coy singer said: 'Maybe, who knows?'

Lets get it started: Fergie has hinted she is ready to start a family with Josh