We gathered six of the best bikes that can be yours for US$1000 or less in 2016, all from global brands. That’s about AUD$1300 or £650.
To read more, find the in-depth reviews here: http://www.bikeradar.com/us/gear/article/best-road-bikes-under-1000-32772/
This video contains a paid product-placement from http://www.cycologygear.com
The tested bikes –
Trek 1.2
Giant Defy 3
Specialized Allez E5 Sport
Cannondale CAAD8 Sora 7
Merida Ride 200
Focus Cayo AL Sora
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Hi pal! God approach i likj it difference 8)
any difference in the Allez from ’13 to ’16?
Just got the 2016 Specialized Allez E5 Sport after watching this video a few months back.
This is a FRAUD, this is NOT a 2016 Allez E5 Sport.
Here is the 2016 Allez E5 sport : https://www.specialized.com/us/en/allez-e5-sport/106650
Look at the head tube junctions, the shape is that of higher end, more expensive Allez Comp or Expert :
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/allezcomp/65610
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/allez-expert/50453
The E5 bike. Is there a height limit for the bike? for younger riders like me is there a minimal height for it? im 14 and im really short so before considering it i want to know if ill be able to ride it
What do u think of 1.1 trek?
yey my bike won xD
looking for my 1st Road bike I’ve saw a dawes giro 700 in my local bike shop but I’ve never heard of them are these bikes any good? any info would be appreciated thanks
Great video. Helped me a lot. Always been a distance runner but have a terrible right knee (3 surgeries) and can’t handle the impact anymore. Really looking to start cycling. Have no clue how to pick a bike but this vid sure helped.
Awesome video. I liked the Specialized Allez E5 Sport. I was thinking about buying a new fork to my MTB but now that I saw this (and I was looking for a road bike because the old one I have is crashed) I’d better start saving some pesos more.
I’m surprised the B’Twin Triban 540 didn’t make it into this review. Full 105 Groupset and respectable Mavic wheels for £600? Seems like a great buy.
What about the Henesis Delta 10?
i feel weird that there is never the price in euros like a big part of the viewers might use the euro
Very helpful, thank you!
Specialized Alway the winner
After owning the 2016 Allez e5 for nearly a month now and having used it daily on rides of significant length, I can confirm that the brakes are rock solid.
I have the specialized
loads.of second hand bikes.that are just as good under a grand too. even under 500
let some schmuck who knows nothing about bikes buy on expensive then a year later flog it for peanuts because they realised they didn’t like it. laughing all.way to the bank.
Thanks for the reviews as I’m a newbie looking for my first road bike. I’m runner, but would like to do some more duathlons. I test drove a Felt model that was entry level along with Specialized Allez. They sold both brands at my local bike shop. They felt fairly close, but wondering if the price different of 200 was worth going with Allez. Allez was higher.
what is the name of the second bike?
I am wanting to purchase my first road bike. I am deciding between the Allez E5 and the Caad 8. Still undecided. I feel either way I can’t go wrong.
I just bought a CAAD8 because it was Cannondale, and $570. I’m glad I probably won’t regret my hasty decision to go Cannondale. Then again, you can’t really regret going Cannondale lol
Great video! How do your bike testers like the cycology clothing kits?
Does Fuji have any bikes that compare with these? Thanks.
Best bike UNDER 500.00??????
Who would waste $1000 on bikes? I have a $225 bike that works perfectly
Nice video! After watching I made a decision and I’m going to buy Giant Defy. Btw, does anyone know the music that starts at 2:25?
You guys should include Diamondback bikes in your reviews – some of their lower to mid range bikes in the Century series are simply stunning value for money.
First time I’ve heard an American say aluminium correctly. Ha ha
It’s really almost impossible to make a bad brakeset the differences in braking are almost entirely dependent upon brake-pad compounds and so a bike with not-great brakes can be easily fixed (just buy Koolstop pads or shimano high-end pads / holders).
another great video 😉 the bike i use for racing is a specialized secteur sport which was about 700 pounds, for touring i use a ridgeback journey with alfine gears
I just got the planet x pro carbon shimano ultegra 6800 and really I should have watched this vid first.
Very comprehensive video. Im glad I went with Cannondale, although I have the Tiagra groupo on my CAAD 8.
YES – YOU ALL SHOULD HAVE A SMALL TINY MIRROR ON YOUR RACING BIKE FOR SAFTY. 2. YOU ALWAYS’ HAVE NIGHT
LIGHT’S ON YOUR BIKE AT NIGHT’S 3. YOU SHOULD ALWAY’S HAVE GOOD BREAKS ON YOUR BIKE. 4. IT’S ALWAY’S BETTER
TO HAVE A VERY BRIGHT COLORED SHIRT ON YOU IN THE DAY AND NIGHT WHEN YOU RIDE YOUR RACING BIKE’. SO
WHEN PEOPLE DRIVE THEIR CAR’S OR TRUCK’S THEY CAN SEE YOU WHEN YOU RIDE YOUR RACING BIKE. ALSO A GOOD
COLOR OF A SHIRT TO WEAR IS YELLOW – TO ORANGE TO WHITE ] AMEN – JAMES CAMERON,
Is it a good idea to update my Caad 8 group sora 9 speeds to Ultra 11 speeds?
Just a quick question, What would be the main difference of Merida Ride and Merida Scultura? Which one would offer a comfortable and more upright position (For long rides)? Thank you!
How do these bikes compare to a Fuji Roubaix 1.5?
3:28 coolest cycling jersey ever!!!