Tyre clearance isn't huge at 28mm, but you get 26mm tyres with the bike which is wide enough to provide a less tooth-rattling ride than days when super skinny rubber was all the rage. The weight is comfortably under 10kg, impressive at this price point. Although we've recommended the Allez for budding racers, it does also come with mudguard mounts which makes it ideal for commuting and mucky winter rides. The outgoing entry-level Allez (not to be confused with the Allez Sprint or brand new Allez) has an aluminium frame, carbon fork, 8-speed Shimano Claris shifting and neutral handling that is not too aggressive nor slouchy either. At the time of writing, though, the previous rim brake-equipped model is still in stock at various retailers at considerably less than £1k, and is still a damn fine bike according to our reviewers! that's now no longer the case, because the new Allez starts at £1,100, meaning you'll now need over a grand to buy a brand new Specialized road bike. The Specialized Allez is a bona fide classic, and until very recently was the only road bike in the Specialized range costing under the magic £1,000 mark. For the rest of us though, the Triban RC 520 is still our pick of the sub-£1k bunch for its unbeatable value and familiar, easy ride that will appeal to commuters and weekend warriors alike. Our reviewer noted that the super-tall head tube and compact top tube mean the bike sits you quite upright, so the geometry is definitely on the more relaxed side and not ideal for those looking to get into serious racing. It's a super-steady, confident ride and excellent value for money. The Triban RC 520 also has tubeless-ready wheels and Decathlon's own Resist+ 28mm tyres.
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The only thing it won't readily turn its hand to is road racing because of the relaxed geometry and 10.4kg weight.īuilt around Decathlon's comfort-orientated 6061 aluminium frame, the RC 520 gives you most of a Shimano 105 R7000 11-speed groupset (with a Prowheel crank and bottom bracket) and TRP HY/RD disc brake calipers, the latter being a more powerful hybrid version of a mechanical disc brake but not quite full hydraulic. Its friendliness, versatility and high-quality spec make the Triban RC520 our overall best road bike under £1,000. If you still want a bit more info before browsing our choices and picking your new road bike, head on down to our Q+A section where we answer some FAQs about road bikes under £1,000. Pickings are slimmer at this price point nowadays, so we want to recommend you the most bike for your money!
You might have noticed that one or two of our selections don't have a sub-£1,000 recommended retail price, but we've included some bikes that were under £1,000 when we reviewed them or can be found for under £1,000 with discounts at some retailers. > How to save money on a bike with the Cycle to Work scheme Many employers also now offer cycle to work schemes, where you take a salary sacrifice to pay for your new bike in instalments and get it (technically on loan) at a discounted rate. There is very little in the road bike market you can get for close to £500 or under nowadays, so we'd recommend spending around £1,000 (ideally more, but we would say that) to get the best bike for your buck. While a grand is still a lot of money to spend on anything, a bike towards the top end of this price bracket will likely provide you with many thousands of miles of cycling joy. Prefer a lighter bike? At this price point, a racing-style road bike with increasingly rare rim brakes might be a good idea to save some weight, because sub-£1k bike frames will be heavier than more expensive ones. Do you want extra stopping power? Go for a bike with disc brakes rather than rim brakes. Do you want to fit mudguards? Look for bikes with extra clearance that will accommodate your tyres and mudguards, and preferably come with eyelets for full-length guards.
You can narrow your options by coming up with a list of features you want from your new road bike. You can't really get brand new road bikes with carbon fibre frames at this price point any more unless you buy second hand, but you will still find entry-level race bikes, touring-style bikes and budget gravel-style bikes that take bigger tyres, made with materials that can be produced for cheaper such as aluminium and steel. Best road bike under £1,000 with pro-level pedigree: Trek Domane AL 2ĭespite the events of recent years including pandemic-related supply chain issues and inflation, there is still a pretty healthy variety of road bikes to choose from around and up to £1,000.
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