It’s easy to find a cheap bike, but if you’re looking for something that will hold up and keep you a little bit safer on the roads – then it is worth your while to find the highest quality that $1000 can get you. So, here goes:
- Cannondale CAAD Optimo Sora 2018 – There is a reason why Cannondale Bikes are so popular in Melbourne. This model is based off one of their racing bikes and perform well as an entry level ride. It takes on more of a race-like shape and is great for people looking to get some speed up for minimum cost.
- 2018 Giant Contend 1 – One of the biggest bicycle manufacturers in the world, Giant offers quality solutions at lower price points. This bike is made to have a more endurance feel. The design lends itself to commuters or casual recreational riders who have no interest in pushing speed limits or racing with others.
- Specialized Allez Sport – The Allez Specialized range is one of the longest running entry level road bikes and for good reason. This model delivers on performance with their premium aluminium frame with carbon fork features to improve handling and road feel. The Allez is a great bike choice for those just starting out and might be thinking of exploring some competitive riding.
- Merida Scultura 200 – This bike ticks the box, not only for the most aesthetically pleasing bike on the list, but also for functionality. This versatile design is more than capable in taking you through long form group rides, snazzy daily commutes and all the way to your first crit race all in the same weekend. This brand has some of the world’s best cyclists riding them around the world.
- Reid Falco Elite – Australian owned and operated, the Reid Cycles brand claims to provide the country’s most value-for-money bikes available on market. For the stat nerds, the component list of the Falco Elite shows the truth behind the statement. The bike is outfitted with arguably the highest quality kit on the list. Although they might have gotten a bad rap as a short-term bike, the frames have had noticeable improvements in recent years.
- Cannondale Catalyst 3 – For something that offers a little bit more opportunity for a fun dirt ride, the Catalyst Mountain Bikes in Melbourne are a great place to start. One of which is the Catalyst 3 series. These bikes have a hefty design that can withstand a bit of a rougher terrain.
- 2018 Trek Domane AL – One of the biggest bike companies globally – with help from the rise of Lance Armstrong in the early 2000’s – Trek contributes a relaxed, endurance style set up. The Al range is a perfect gateway to comfortable road cycling for beginners.
- Fuji Sportif 2.3 – The Sportif range takes design cues from their top-level endurance bike and brings it down to a more affordable price point. The relaxed, upright geometry of the 2.3 is a great place to start new riders off with a passion for everything cycling.