Best road bikes under $1000: our pick of the bunch in 2025

You can still find some great road bikes that hover around the $1000 barrier

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If you're new to road cycling or working with a tight budget, finding an affordable road bike isn't easy. The $1000 bracket used to have plenty of options but rising prices has seen this shrink somewhat.

However, we've still managed to find some great options in and around that competitive price tag, proving that a entry-level road bike for under four digits is still possible.

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.