And now it is even easier to find a bike under £1000 as we have a large selection of clearance bikes for sale UK <\/a> . <\/p>\n See all Road Bike – Edinburgh Bike Coop <\/a><\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n So what can you expect to get in a sub £1,000 road bike? <\/p>\n To make sure you’re not spending more than you need to, remember to check if your employer is part of a Cycle to Work scheme <\/a> . There are valuable tax savings to be made if you buy through that. We also have great interest free credit options <\/a> if you want to make monthly payments. <\/p>\n Looking to upgrade your road bike? Then the Giant Contend SL 2 2019 is a great option. It comes with alloy frame tubing and Shimano Tiagra 2×10 gearing making it a best buy in sportive-ready road bikes. Designed with a slightly more upright riding position, the Giant Contend SL 2 2019 is a more comfortable bike that others the market, particularly if you’re clocking up the miles on long rides. Particularly as it also comes with a D-Fuse composite seatpost for road-smoothing compliance. <\/p>\n Yes, you right the price right. For less than £750 you can get a ladies road bike that is rated 10\/10 by Cycling Weekly <\/a> . Far from being a basic road bike with little comfort, handling or braking confidence, the Liv Avail 1 comes with Shimano Sora gearing for challenging and varied riding like you might find on a sportive event or long distance ride. As well as coming with a short reach due to its women’s specific frame, the women’s saddle also makes for a comfortable ride. <\/p>\n If you’re looking for a bike that will let you ride fast over longer distances such as sportive events, the Specialised Allez Sport should be strongly considered. With a shorter reach and a lower seat tube along with slightly more relaxed frame geometry, road shock is absorbed while you remain comfortable, even with long days in the saddle. However, you could also use this bike for commuting and touring as it has compatible with full length mudguards and rear rack. <\/p>\n Not just for women, this compact design would suit smaller adults or teenagers who are looking for a bike for gravel, adventure, touring , commuting or sportive riding. The Whyte Devon Compact comes with Shimano Sora 2×9 shifters making climbing hills easier and flat roads faster. The TRP HyRd flat mount disc brakes are cable operated but offer the adjustability and power previously reserved for hydraulic brakes. To reduce weight and improve comfort and steering performance, Whyte have upgraded this bike with a carbon fork. <\/p>\n It’s a little over budget but we’ve squeezed it in anyway! It’s not called an Elite model for nothing! We have long been fans of the Specialized Allez road bikes and this model is no different. The carbon fork makes for a lightweight bike with great vertical compliance and lateral stiffness. This means you’ll benefit from smoother riding and sharp steering and an altogether more enjoyable ride. Particularly when the Shimano 105 2×11 drivetrain making gear changing shifting slick, simple and intuitive. <\/p>\n So this bike only squeezes into our road bikes under £1,000 category because we’ve got over 40% off so you’re getting a lot of bike for your money! If you’re looking for a state of the art road bike then this is a good choice as it combines the latest carbon fibre technology with Shimano 105 2×11 drivetrain for reliable and powerful performance. <\/p>\n Whyte bikes are made to ride in UK and in our ‘wonderful’ weather but the hydraulic disc brakes will give you confident braking no matter what the conditions are. As Isaac from the Canonmills, Edinburgh <\/a> shop says: “The Dorset’s stable and comfortable riding position and top class components means that this multi-purpose adventure bike excel in all conditions whether your way to work, out with family, or tackling a 40\/50 miler!” <\/p>\n Road Bikes Under £1,000 <\/h3>\n
\n Best Road Bikes under £1,000 – what to look for <\/h2>\n
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Best Road Bikes under £1,000 <\/h2>\n
Giant Contend SL 2 2019 – £999 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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LIV AVAIL 1 – £725 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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SPECIALISED ALLEZ SPORT – £850 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Whyte Devon Compact 2018 – £999 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\n Specialized Allez Elite – £1,050 <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n Genesis Zeal 20 MGT 2018 – £999 [was £1,699] [NO LONGER AVAILABLE] <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n Whyte Dorset 2019 – £999 <\/h3>\n
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