I purchased the RC500 as my first bike after doing some similar research. The criteria was to be a comfortable bike for longer rides in lockdown but also for a commute into London when the office opens again. So far I've gone from not riding a bike as a teenager to within touching distance of 100km rides from South London into Surrey and Kent. Overall I'm very pleased with the purchase and it feels like a great work horse which has given me confidence on the roads. Would recommend it to anyone who has similar criteria for their search who is watching this video.
@@trick700 that's what I was trying to say. These are quality products that are cheap. I have a cannondale CAAD 8 6 Tiagra which was well under GBP1000 brand new. No issues now in the 5th year.
June 28th 2020 ! Most bike shops are sold out ! Evans cycles put price of specialized allez elite up by £100 because they have a few left to sell ! Bike manafactures are doing everything possible to get bikes made in Asia to the cycle stores October 2020 , winter starts to set in , the novelty of cycling is wearing off ! Loads of bikes being discounted due to over supply !
I have the specialized allez 2020 in red as my first ever road bike. Loving it so far, doing 50km a day for the past month, would recommend getting the bike serviced initially to true the wheels before hand and making sure it’s in optimum condition before riding it if you bought it online from a specialized dealer. Only necessary thing is upgrading the brake pads to swissstop, Tektro aren’t the best in the rain, then again it is a rim brake but I’ve found swissstop to perform better. Other than that I actually haven’t even had a flat although there are visible signs of punctures on the stock tires although it hasn’t touched the inner tube. The tires are decent although the side wall is not looking great so as a future investment I would recommend upgrading the tires to Vittorias corsa control tlr g 2 or corsa speed for major watt savings (not a good commuter tire) or continentals gp5000, paired with some continental super sonic inner tubes for easier riding. The frame is great and can handle a lot considering I am 5’8 and 91kg. I’ve lost over 9kg with this bike and can’t complain. The best value product I’ve ever bought, especially coming in at near 9kg for £650. Would recommend you guys who are keen on it and any other bikes just to wait abit so more stock comes in, refresh specialized concept store or any other stores every hour to check back for a restock in your size/colour, it will always restock and will restock at random times whether that be 2am or 3pm, just check as often as you can, in the end you’ll be able to buy any bike usually out of stock.
I think things are a bit different in US, and probably also in AU. Most LBS near me carry TONS of Specialized, but not so much the entry level bikes, more so the mid levels between 2000-4000 USD price points. I will say that I'm fairly impressed with Giant recently. Bought a 2019 Contend SL1, paid right around 1300 USD, came with 105, tubeless tyres, and hydraulic discs. Only thing that really should be upgraded are the heavy a** wheels!
July 12th 2020 .Just bought Scott addict 20 weighing 7.9 kg from Rutland cycling ! Reduced from £1600 to £1200 ! Decathlon put the price up of van rysel aluminium 105 weight 9 kg from £850 to £999 because of a shortage of bikes , which I was going to buy , but I got a bike that weighs sub 8 kg for just £200 more ! Happy days
I have the Allez Base Model (8 speed) and i love it (especially when you consider the price). i can keep up with the bigger boys in their Tarmacs & Venges on flat & relatively hilly terrain, but you do feel its weight weighing you down a bit if you climb a very steep one.. overall great value & good looking bike for its price :) notes: the only downsides are the brakes which are bit dull & the wheels are a bit heavier
My friend got a Contend AR1 and is an amazing bike. I save to get an Allez Sport. I wanted a Specialized bike since 2008. Now i will be able to get one.
I have a B'twin Triban 3. It's an amazing little bike (I'm a little man) it's got Shimano sora groupset, made from verly lightweight aluminum and has a full carbon fork, 23 speed and beautiful little neat rim brakes. And I can hit a very respectable mph on the flat. And it weighs a mere 10kgs for the grand total of £250 from Decathlon. I got it in 2013 and still have it. I was looking at upgrading to a new bike at the weekend and seem one I likes for 1.5-2 grand. Which I don't mind paying, it's just that they all more or less had the same spec and they were only 1.2 kilos lighter in a lot of instances. So I'll stick with what I have the now. Once the cars paid off I'll treat myself but my wee red work horse does me th now
Honestly, this ^^^ is the sort of thing I was hoping to read, so thanks! Searching for 'best cheap bike' and the first / top result being a video calling anything under a grand 'cheap' is a bit disappointing..
My opinión, the allez is good for small sizes, very heavy in bigger ones, didn't mention Mérida wich uses triple butted alloy in all frames, even in claris you can assemble a sub 9kilo bike.
I bought my new Barracuda road bike for £160 & changed the unbranded tyre's 700x23 to Michelin's Lithium 2 Reinforced 700x25. Also changed the saddle to Selle Italia. So in total the bike the bike cost me £225. Even tho it has Shimano thumb shifters it still does the job 👍🏼 I'll probably upgrade the shifter's at a later date or just buy a whole new ride in the future. 🙂
I couldn't imagine riding a 14kg road bike . I started off on a second hand triban 500 ( 11 kg ) excellent bike . Enjoyed cycling so much I bought a £1200 carbon scott addict 20 .. time difference over 40km is 10 minutes ! On a 14kg bike I would expect a 30 min difference!
Halfords carrera virtuso is £350 brand new ! And the difference between a barracuda and a carrera would be like NIGHT and DAY ! YOU only live once ! If you enjoy cycling upgrade, you won't regret it !
I needed a new bike quickly, because I overtrained myself with the heavy singlespeed. Decided on the new 2021 Trek Domane AL 2 Disc for €847.09, incredibly poor value for money and €338 more expensive than my 2019 Merida Scultura 100 with the same 8-speed Claris R2000 groupset, but it met all the criteria. The bike is primarily used as a commuter bike, for which I needed wide tyres to cope with the incredibly bad German roads and cycle paths. I wanted a higher quality frame because in 2 years I will put a better groupset with much higher quality rims on it. I now have two entry-level bikes with the same groupo, but two very different areas of use. I paired the Scultura 100 with 42 mm deep section rims and Conti GP 5000 and use it as a training bike. It's impressive how much speed you can get out of such a simple bike.
Why does every primary review site miss the vast majority of the cycling market? Most people vaguely interested in cycling would want something between 3000-5000 CAD. All I see reviews on is under 1000 and over 10000. It is interesting an fun to know what the weight and performance characteristics are for the pro level bikes....but only for interest's sake. We want to know the comparable weights of the bikes within our budget. How much does he $4000 Canyon compare to Trek, Giant, Specialized, Cannondale etc at the same price point. What do those similar models weigh, what are the relative performance characteristics. Which ones give you 3kg wheelsets to save $$ to keep the bike hitting the price point. These are useful reviews for the average consumer. That and what nba3d said....everything (even super-bikes) are slim pickings these days!!
The cheapest Allez here in the USA is $1100 (891 pounds), not ~$800 (650 pounds). i wish more of the lower end road bikes were available over here. The lowest end Caynon stuff is the 7.0. No 5.0's to be found.
Same as me, im using Sora too, it’s nothing fancy but for entry level i think it’s pretty decent and comfy too use as long as you don’t use it for a higher slope 😂😂, might upgrade to ultegra or 105 in the future
Great, informative video.I’m fairly new to cycling (on a more serious level) and really need to get a new bike that will hold its own on a lengthy (ish) cycle routes. My budget is around £800/900 & after watching a few vids, I’m now torn between the Giant Contend & the specialized Allez…?? 🤔
To everyone who wants to get a really great bike for little money: Buy used, there are many good bikes out there that you can get for half, a third or even less of the original price. I got myself a Scott Addict R2 for 850€ including attachments such as clippless pedals, shoes and saddlebag. The frame is made of full carbon, the groupset and brakes are Shimano Ultegra, the whole thing weighs 7.3 kg without attachments. If you know a little bit what to look for, you can have a real superbike for less than 1000€. But there are a couple of things to keep in mind: The braketrack on the wheels should not be too stressed, if you can already feel an Elipse you should be careful, then the wheels may need to be replaced soon. If the bottom bracket has a bit of play when moving sideways, it will likely need to be replaced as well, which costs around 50€, but is a bit trickier if you do it yourself. Carbon frames should be checked for damage, paint damage of course doesn't do anything, but if the carbon itself is damaged I would be careful. Aluminum tolerates damage a little bit better than carbon.
It takes alot of time, and know-how, limited market size, and there is the risk envolved. New riders don't have all the tools ready for a repair. Some have a bigger money to time ratio. Save the hazzle and buy new if you can.
@@Chris-de2qc the new boardman slr 8.9 has an 11 speed 105 with full carbon frame for £1000 ($1279) though bikes are harder to get than toilet paper at the moment. Have a look 2nd hand as you may get twice the bike for the money oflr the same spec for a lot less. I just managed to get a second hand bianchi sempre full carbon with 105 and spd peddles for £460...thing is a little pocket rocket
I know this doesn’t related to budget but i would say midtier, it’s this company called ribble in UK but I like in USA should I buy it it’s almost 2,000 but it looks solid
Only objection I have in this video is at 03:05 where you say "...with options up to and above the £1,000 mark, there's plenty to tempt those looking to do more serious rides" It suggests you can't do serious rides on a cheaper bike??
The triban RC 500 wheels are very questionable . The bike overall quality is low. I owned 2 bought in 2020 both returned to decathlon after 2 weeks of use. It is a good bike it gives good feeling of lightness and speed. However the breaks quality are a lottery and the wheels have issues of true, and spokes looses, tyres extremely difficult to remove them even with the best tools. I tried the rc520 some scenario unfortunately . This year 2021 I will get a trek with Claris group set because the giants bikes are out of stock since COVID-19 crisis .
Have an Allez and it's just such a great frame. Have (or had after getting taken out by a car...) an Emonda too and at no point do I feel like the Allez is massively inferior, it's just so good at everything!
I am looking in this prize range for my girlfriend. Is it worth looking for a specific womans frame , or just get a regular "unisex" frame because this widens the choice considerably. She is 1m76 en her inseam is 82 cm. Thx!
This is my first road ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!
Wow. Nothing on this list looks better than the 2017 BTwin Triban 540 with an 11 speed 105 group set. Companies are definitely giving less for the money.
Bruh when I started looking for a bike I thought it'd cost me like 200 pounds how tf did bikes get so expensive the 20 year old bike I have used to be so cheap at its time
Richard Horswill true. It took a month to find the proper bike for my size and taste. My prior used road bike i paid $200 (aluminum with shimano 105), but i didn’t know much back then and ended getting bike that’s way to big for me. Good thing i can sell it at the same price.
I'd be a bit weary of buying used carbon fiber because it can be crashed and look ok, but still have structural damage. If it was from a friend I trusted, I'd do it, but otherwise you're basically just take the stranger's word for it.
Matt Sezer I agree it carries risks, like buying a second hand car; maintenance also an issue on carbon framed bike, like has correct torque settings for bolts been used. However, if you look at the story behind the bike, does the former owner care, find out how it has been maintained - ask for receipts etc., then, it is possible to make a good judgement yea or nay. If you sense something is not right it’s best to walk away.
I had an Allez sport. I'm looking for something similar now & can't find anything better value than the Specialized. Would you consider the Cannondale better? If so why? The Allez has Sora too btw .(.I'd prefer Tiagra but not really in this price range )
Yeah - they tell you about these great bikes so when you try and get one they’re sold out.....but....for just a few more dollars.....nice up sell. So annoying.
I purchased the RC500 as my first bike after doing some similar research. The criteria was to be a comfortable bike for longer rides in lockdown but also for a commute into London when the office opens again. So far I've gone from not riding a bike as a teenager to within touching distance of 100km rides from South London into Surrey and Kent. Overall I'm very pleased with the purchase and it feels like a great work horse which has given me confidence on the roads. Would recommend it to anyone who has similar criteria for their search who is watching this video.
I purchased the RC500 as my first bike after doing some similar research. The criteria was to be a comfortable bike for longer rides in lockdown but also for a commute into London when the office opens again. So far I've gone from not riding a bike as a teenager to within touching distance of 100km rides from South London into Surrey and Kent. Overall I'm very pleased with the purchase and it feels like a great work horse which has given me confidence on the roads. Would recommend it to anyone who has similar criteria for their search who is watching this video.
Damj
i would say save a bit more and get the rc 520 a wayy better bike with the awsm new 105 r7000 which as in the words of gcn are as good as dura ace.
Want to have a ride around Surrey? Getting a bike soon, want to ride to Box Hill
I'm torn between that bike and the rc120. I can't tell the difference since I'm not a techie person. The goal is long distance road biking.
Is it fast
These bikes are not cheap, they are well made and great value.
Cheap means in terms of price here, not quality.
@@trick700 that's what I was trying to say. These are quality products that are cheap. I have a cannondale CAAD 8 6 Tiagra which was well under GBP1000 brand new. No issues now in the 5th year.
they are cheap if you want a good road bike your talking way past 1000
@@arnoldtm31 Any recommendations for 2021? My budget is £2000. 🙏
It’s called RUclips SEO mate…
June 28th 2020 !
Most bike shops are sold out !
Evans cycles put price of specialized allez elite up by £100 because they have a few left to sell !
Bike manafactures are doing everything possible to get bikes made in Asia to the cycle stores
October 2020 , winter starts to set in , the novelty of cycling is wearing off ! Loads of bikes being discounted due to over supply !
What are the chances that big manufacturers have planned this out already and have some counteractive measures
I have the specialized allez 2020 in red as my first ever road bike.
Loving it so far, doing 50km a day for the past month, would recommend getting the bike serviced initially to true the wheels before hand and making sure it’s in optimum condition before riding it if you bought it online from a specialized dealer. Only necessary thing is upgrading the brake pads to swissstop, Tektro aren’t the best in the rain, then again it is a rim brake but I’ve found swissstop to perform better.
Other than that I actually haven’t even had a flat although there are visible signs of punctures on the stock tires although it hasn’t touched the inner tube. The tires are decent although the side wall is not looking great so as a future investment I would recommend upgrading the tires to Vittorias corsa control tlr g 2 or corsa speed for major watt savings (not a good commuter tire) or continentals gp5000, paired with some continental super sonic inner tubes for easier riding. The frame is great and can handle a lot considering I am 5’8 and 91kg. I’ve lost over 9kg with this bike and can’t complain. The best value product I’ve ever bought, especially coming in at near 9kg for £650. Would recommend you guys who are keen on it and any other bikes just to wait abit so more stock comes in, refresh specialized concept store or any other stores every hour to check back for a restock in your size/colour, it will always restock and will restock at random times whether that be 2am or 3pm, just check as often as you can, in the end you’ll be able to buy any bike usually out of stock.
Specialized allez voted best bike in class !
Can you race with the allez?
just wait a few months, all these people who got these bikes cuz the gyms and pubs are closed will sell them with very little use for a great price.
And when they do, it’ll be a perfect opportunity for people who actually want a road bike to get one! *cough* *cough* me *cough*
@@Rocky4719 well send him to the ranch hes coughing !!!!!
@@Og_AkhilRjn Lmaooo
Still waiting for these to appear second hand 😥
@@chriskonya1964 atleast here in portugal there was a huge boom of great deals, right after the end of the last summer
Schwinn fastback 1 around $900
Full 105 groupset, carbon fork , aluminium frame , and room for 28 mm tires.
A buddy of mine bought one. He really enjoys it.
I think things are a bit different in US, and probably also in AU. Most LBS near me carry TONS of Specialized, but not so much the entry level bikes, more so the mid levels between 2000-4000 USD price points.
I will say that I'm fairly impressed with Giant recently. Bought a 2019 Contend SL1, paid right around 1300 USD, came with 105, tubeless tyres, and hydraulic discs. Only thing that really should be upgraded are the heavy a** wheels!
The 2022 model of conted SL1 costs more than $2000 in india😰
I got my first bike three weeks ago, Fuji Sportif 2.1. I like it thus far!
I am thinking of buying it. Do you think it is the best choice for the price range?
July 12th 2020 .Just bought Scott addict 20 weighing 7.9 kg from Rutland cycling ! Reduced from £1600 to £1200 !
Decathlon put the price up of van rysel aluminium 105 weight 9 kg from £850 to £999 because of a shortage of bikes , which I was going to buy , but I got a bike that weighs sub 8 kg for just £200 more !
Happy days
I have the Allez Base Model (8 speed) and i love it (especially when you consider the price). i can keep up with the bigger boys in their Tarmacs & Venges on flat & relatively hilly terrain, but you do feel its weight weighing you down a bit if you climb a very steep one.. overall great value & good looking bike for its price :)
notes: the only downsides are the brakes which are bit dull & the wheels are a bit heavier
That's just the gearing. If you add a bigger cassette, you'll have no problem flying up the climbs.
My friend got a Contend AR1 and is an amazing bike. I save to get an Allez Sport. I wanted a Specialized bike since 2008. Now i will be able to get one.
All sold out everywhere.
As they will be for a while, the Rona has cleared out this year’s stock pretty much everywhere
Still expensive for me 😂
I was able to get my Cube cross race with 105 for 900€. I got verylucky there and it is a very good bike for the price
I have a B'twin Triban 3. It's an amazing little bike (I'm a little man) it's got Shimano sora groupset, made from verly lightweight aluminum and has a full carbon fork, 23 speed and beautiful little neat rim brakes. And I can hit a very respectable mph on the flat. And it weighs a mere 10kgs for the grand total of £250 from Decathlon. I got it in 2013 and still have it.
I was looking at upgrading to a new bike at the weekend and seem one I likes for 1.5-2 grand. Which I don't mind paying, it's just that they all more or less had the same spec and they were only 1.2 kilos lighter in a lot of instances. So I'll stick with what I have the now. Once the cars paid off I'll treat myself but my wee red work horse does me th now
Honestly, this ^^^ is the sort of thing I was hoping to read, so thanks! Searching for 'best cheap bike' and the first / top result being a video calling anything under a grand 'cheap' is a bit disappointing..
Weird to put the Triban 500 rather than the 520 in here
I have the 520 and for £750 comes with a Shimano 105 group set. Great value 👌🏼
@@kysersoza lucky! I'm trying to find one for my gf but everywhere is sold out for now
My opinión, the allez is good for small sizes, very heavy in bigger ones, didn't mention Mérida wich uses triple butted alloy in all frames, even in claris you can assemble a sub 9kilo bike.
Agree, mine was 54 & weight was good but the "sport" has Sora & worth the extra cost. My freind had Merida and was super value
My Scott Speedster 20 with 105 groupset (apart from the cranks) £650 but I'm guessing cycling weekly aren't sponsored by Scott this, month.
I'd consider cheap to be sub £500 but each to their own
I would consider around 200~400 to be cheap, and that when talking of new ones...
I bought my new Barracuda road bike for £160 & changed the unbranded tyre's 700x23 to Michelin's Lithium 2 Reinforced 700x25. Also changed the saddle to Selle Italia. So in total the bike the bike cost me £225.
Even tho it has Shimano thumb shifters it still does the job 👍🏼 I'll probably upgrade the shifter's at a later date or just buy a whole new ride in the future. 🙂
Is your barracuda still working ? 14kg of road cycling fun!
@@maxs6775 does the job to get you from A to B but hopefully in the future I'll get a carbon fibre bike 🤞🏼 They're not cheap.
I couldn't imagine riding a 14kg road bike . I started off on a second hand triban 500 ( 11 kg ) excellent bike . Enjoyed cycling so much I bought a £1200 carbon scott addict 20 .. time difference over 40km is 10 minutes ! On a 14kg bike I would expect a 30 min difference!
Halfords carrera virtuso is £350 brand new ! And the difference between a barracuda and a carrera would be like NIGHT and DAY !
YOU only live once ! If you enjoy cycling upgrade, you won't regret it !
I needed a new bike quickly, because I overtrained myself with the heavy singlespeed. Decided on the new 2021 Trek Domane AL 2 Disc for €847.09, incredibly poor value for money and €338 more expensive than my 2019 Merida Scultura 100 with the same 8-speed Claris R2000 groupset, but it met all the criteria.
The bike is primarily used as a commuter bike, for which I needed wide tyres to cope with the incredibly bad German roads and cycle paths. I wanted a higher quality frame because in 2 years I will put a better groupset with much higher quality rims on it. I now have two entry-level bikes with the same groupo, but two very different areas of use. I paired the Scultura 100 with 42 mm deep section rims and Conti GP 5000 and use it as a training bike. It's impressive how much speed you can get out of such a simple bike.
Why does every primary review site miss the vast majority of the cycling market? Most people vaguely interested in cycling would want something between 3000-5000 CAD. All I see reviews on is under 1000 and over 10000. It is interesting an fun to know what the weight and performance characteristics are for the pro level bikes....but only for interest's sake. We want to know the comparable weights of the bikes within our budget. How much does he $4000 Canyon compare to Trek, Giant, Specialized, Cannondale etc at the same price point. What do those similar models weigh, what are the relative performance characteristics. Which ones give you 3kg wheelsets to save $$ to keep the bike hitting the price point. These are useful reviews for the average consumer.
That and what nba3d said....everything (even super-bikes) are slim pickings these days!!
The cheapest Allez here in the USA is $1100 (891 pounds), not ~$800 (650 pounds). i wish more of the lower end road bikes were available over here. The lowest end Caynon stuff is the 7.0. No 5.0's to be found.
5.0 isn't made any more
@@leesuuton5083 okay, canyon USA has no rim brake models at all. And only 1 or 2 models in aluminum.
Waiting for the 2021 going to buy a Giant contend AR 1
Need a new video of this type, with 2021 models included
I fall in love with the Merida Scultura 200. I am a newbie so the Sora groupset should fit me well. I might upgrade to 105 someday.
I'm using scultura 903. I assure you, changing to 105 is worth it.
Same as me, im using Sora too, it’s nothing fancy but for entry level i think it’s pretty decent and comfy too use as long as you don’t use it for a higher slope 😂😂, might upgrade to ultegra or 105 in the future
Who asked u?
Martin Perales dont be lame looser
Great, informative video.I’m fairly new to cycling (on a more serious level) and really need to get a new bike that will hold its own on a lengthy (ish) cycle routes. My budget is around £800/900 & after watching a few vids, I’m now torn between the Giant Contend & the specialized Allez…?? 🤔
I’m a mountain biker so I’m finally making the switch!
both
I am considering to buy a Triban 120 frame only and fitting this frame with Shimano 105 drivetrain. What do you say?
To everyone who wants to get a really great bike for little money:
Buy used, there are many good bikes out there that you can get for half, a third or even less of the original price.
I got myself a Scott Addict R2 for 850€ including attachments such as clippless pedals, shoes and saddlebag.
The frame is made of full carbon, the groupset and brakes are Shimano Ultegra, the whole thing weighs 7.3 kg without attachments.
If you know a little bit what to look for, you can have a real superbike for less than 1000€.
But there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
The braketrack on the wheels should not be too stressed, if you can already feel an Elipse you should be careful, then the wheels may need to be replaced soon.
If the bottom bracket has a bit of play when moving sideways, it will likely need to be replaced as well, which costs around 50€, but is a bit trickier if you do it yourself.
Carbon frames should be checked for damage, paint damage of course doesn't do anything, but if the carbon itself is damaged I would be careful.
Aluminum tolerates damage a little bit better than carbon.
It takes alot of time, and know-how, limited market size, and there is the risk envolved. New riders don't have all the tools ready for a repair. Some have a bigger money to time ratio. Save the hazzle and buy new if you can.
Personally I'd look for something with Shimano 105 or higher or go used!
How much do bikes in 105 cost?
@@Chris-de2qc Chris you're looking at just over $1000 new... I recommend used for first time buyers $500 gets you a lot more value used
Triban rc520
850€, shimano 105, disc brakes with hidro actuators... Best value for money!
@@Chris-de2qc the new boardman slr 8.9 has an 11 speed 105 with full carbon frame for £1000 ($1279) though bikes are harder to get than toilet paper at the moment. Have a look 2nd hand as you may get twice the bike for the money oflr the same spec for a lot less. I just managed to get a second hand bianchi sempre full carbon with 105 and spd peddles for £460...thing is a little pocket rocket
You forgot cannondale CAAD optimo.. £925 ... Awesome bike
What groupset does it have?
@@saraw6446 tiagra
I know this doesn’t related to budget but i would say midtier, it’s this company called ribble in UK but I like in USA should I buy it it’s almost 2,000 but it looks solid
Trek Domane Al2 goes for around 800ish USD. Solid entry level choice.
but it's really heavy compared to other bikes, right?
Only objection I have in this video is at 03:05 where you say "...with options up to and above the £1,000 mark, there's plenty to tempt those looking to do more serious rides" It suggests you can't do serious rides on a cheaper bike??
The triban RC 500 wheels are very questionable . The bike overall quality is low. I owned 2 bought in 2020 both returned to decathlon after 2 weeks of use. It is a good bike it gives good feeling of lightness and speed. However the breaks quality are a lottery and the wheels have issues of true, and spokes looses, tyres extremely difficult to remove them even with the best tools. I tried the rc520 some scenario unfortunately .
This year 2021 I will get a trek with Claris group set because the giants bikes are out of stock since COVID-19 crisis .
Where is Rose Pro SL with full 105 group set ?
probably somewhere between other bikes in range of prices 1000 - 1500 pounds :)
What groupset is on the Giant AR ???
I loved my Allez, sadly she was taken from me. Great all around for a beginner.
Have an Allez and it's just such a great frame. Have (or had after getting taken out by a car...) an Emonda too and at no point do I feel like the Allez is massively inferior, it's just so good at everything!
Nice selection, thank you
1k and cheap doesnt come together
Well, Indonesian "cheap" is under USD 200 / IDR 3 000 000, and that already decent road bike, better than supermarket bike.
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Same in Brazil... :/
i have around 1000-1500$ to spend on a roadbike
i am 185cm(6ft) and 95kg
anyone knows whats the best bike for a big guy like me in 2020?
thanks
S works power carbon saddle or S works romin evo carbon saddle ?
What about bmc teammachine alr with tiagra groupset
Any bikes in the USA that you can recommend?
I am looking in this prize range for my girlfriend. Is it worth looking for a specific womans frame , or just get a regular "unisex" frame because this widens the choice considerably. She is 1m76 en her inseam is 82 cm. Thx!
What about the Tommaso imola?
Canyon bikes are difficult to resell when you want to upgrade
Gary Lawrence any bike is difficult to resell
The used market tells another story.
Trying to find a Canyon Endurace, its a fuckin nightmare
Best value for money is Decathlon Triban RC500.
No best value for money is triban 520 with 105 group set
Consider the merida speeder 100.
Im more then happy to own a 300€ roadbike with shimano tourney and handshifters.
Does Decathlon wants you to snap of those brake cables? What a horrible placing/attachment
Would you add the Ribble R872 to this list...
Wait until CROTEAU road bikes hit the market 🫠
Try the Convolution Aspera with Shimano 105 group set at 90000rs👌
Please do a hybrid list. Bike got stolen. Need a new hybrid 🚲
Check out canyon roadlite
To to review this "carbon frame" bike off ebay. - BREEZE™ MENS ROAD BIKE 21 SPEED 26 INCH WHEEL CARBON FRAME MOUNTAIN BIKE MTB
What about Java
At my country very high value all model 3k up
Canyon Hydro
In asia, every one choose Twitter bike and sava bike full carbon, aluminum wheel, grupset shimano 105 😂😂😂, they are very cheap 😆😜
Kẻ Độc Hành i have the sava herd 6.0
Twitter bike 😂😂😂😂😂 !
Twitter carbon on eBay ( £1300 ) is dearer than a " proper " brand !
Having a good local brands really help you. In my case, thanks to Polygon, United, Thrill, and the likes.
Lee Suuton but they are carbon wheel 😂, aluminum wheel they are cheap 😜
I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩.
Which one will perfect for me ?
(Under 1000$)
This is my first road ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!
But isn't the problem in England the island is so small? I mean coast to coast is just a matter of a few hours...
The width of the UK varies, but is about 300 miles across. That would take 24 hours to cross on a bike. Plenty of varied places to cycle!
I'm a fixie fool but I ride for speed so even though I love fixed gears....road bikes are inevitably faster
Thats not cheap a carrera virtuoso £350 from Halfords is cheap
Cheap ? I guess we don't think the same about cheap. I could't ever afford one of those in my country
Let us know if you find a road bike for $50, i’ll buy one too.
@@AnthraXXmS Don't worry, then someone will come along "pfft 50$, what am I, made of money?"
its less than what lots of ppl pay for phone service
Triban RC520 with shimano 105. 850 €. Best value than RC 500.
Wow. Nothing on this list looks better than the 2017 BTwin Triban 540 with an 11 speed 105 group set. Companies are definitely giving less for the money.
Can you do video road bike under 8kg for less than $2000
Tire size
So uRe saying 1000 pounds is cheap mate?
Bruh when I started looking for a bike I thought it'd cost me like 200 pounds how tf did bikes get so expensive the 20 year old bike I have used to be so cheap at its time
In VietNam, All these bikes are added 200-300 euro more in the price compared to the video
1. because pounds are worth more than the euro.
2. because they have to ship them to you you numpty
Cant even afford a 200$ roadbike
Or do what i did. Get used. I got carbon fiber bike with shimano ultegra for $1000
lifematch yea but you need experience to do this successfully
Richard Horswill true. It took a month to find the proper bike for my size and taste. My prior used road bike i paid $200 (aluminum with shimano 105), but i didn’t know much back then and ended getting bike that’s way to big for me. Good thing i can sell it at the same price.
@@lifematch plus you never know what needs to be fixed after buying
I'd be a bit weary of buying used carbon fiber because it can be crashed and look ok, but still have structural damage. If it was from a friend I trusted, I'd do it, but otherwise you're basically just take the stranger's word for it.
Matt Sezer I agree it carries risks, like buying a second hand car; maintenance also an issue on carbon framed bike, like has correct torque settings for bolts been used. However, if you look at the story behind the bike, does the former owner care, find out how it has been maintained - ask for receipts etc., then, it is possible to make a good judgement yea or nay. If you sense something is not right it’s best to walk away.
Why most entry level bikes are endurance bikes?
More upright riding position (less aero) is a lot more comfortable for beginner riders.
Canyon never has the bike in stock. 👎👎👎🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
NOTHING IN STOCK ONLINE :(((
TCR advanced 2 is 1000 pounds in China haha
My budget is £300
Cannondale Optimo Sora way cheaper and the best budget roadbike.
I had an Allez sport. I'm looking for something similar now & can't find anything better value than the Specialized. Would you consider the Cannondale better? If so why? The Allez has Sora too btw .(.I'd prefer Tiagra but not really in this price range )
Someone's give me my dream road bike?😔💔
That’ll keep the bikes weight down x8
600 pounds is not cheap.
ill take rim brakes over cable disc brakes everyday of the year... CW is just shilling for their sponsors imo
Ah yes, someone has a differing opinion to you, therefore they must be shills.
Shame they are out of stock ... everywhere
Yeah - they tell you about these great bikes so when you try and get one they’re sold out.....but....for just a few more dollars.....nice up sell. So annoying.
None of them have hydraulic disc brakes.
Maybe because it's not a cheap part?
I purchased the RC500 as my first bike after doing some similar research. The criteria was to be a comfortable bike for longer rides in lockdown but also for a commute into London when the office opens again. So far I've gone from not riding a bike as a teenager to within touching distance of 100km rides from South London into Surrey and Kent. Overall I'm very pleased with the purchase and it feels like a great work horse which has given me confidence on the roads. Would recommend it to anyone who has similar criteria for their search who is watching this video.