Our Favourite Road Bikes Under £1000

You can now find a road bike with a quality specification for under the £1000 price point. We've rounded up our favourite bikes from up to £999 to showcase a range of bikes that now fall within your £1000 budget. From our pick of bikes you can expect lightweight, quality componentry and a quality frame for your money - it's now possible to get carbon for under a £1000, or at least a good set of carbon forks.

However, just because you've got a thousand pounds to spend doesn't mean you have to spend it all at once. Picking out a bike which is priced a little lower than the £1000 price point and you'll have a little bit of spare cash to buy some quality pedals or find a nice wheelset, which will give you an extra performance boost.

So, whether you're looking for your first bike to get you on the road, or planning to upgrade to something with a better specification, take a look at our top ten picks for under £1000.

If you're unsure what to look for in your next road bike, check out our guide below.

Giant FastRoad SL 3 (2022)

The Giant Fastroad SL 3 combines the agility of a road bike with the enhanced confidence and control of a flat handlebar setup.

The combination of an ALUXX SL aluminium frameset, a carbon composite fork, and a D-Fuse seatpost is light and nimble without sacrificing comfort, smoothing out rougher roads and absorbing road chatter to keep you feeling fresher for longer.

Fast-rolling 700c wheels can accommodate high-volume tyres up to 32mm in width, and they're tubeless ready, so you can go tubeless quickly and easily for a smoother ride. Powerful disc brakes provide superb all-weather braking performance, while Shimano's best-value 8-speed groupset, Claris, takes care of the gearing.

Cannondale Synapse Sora (2021)

The Cannondale Synapse Sora is an excellent first road bike for anyone seeking a high-performance, high-quality ride. This bike's lightweight and strong SmartForm C2 alloy frame puts the rider in the ideal position for endurance riding and long days out. To improve the road experience, the frame can accommodate up to 32mm wide tyres.

The full carbon fork absorbs road vibrations and improves overall comfort, while the thru-axle with tapered steerer provides agile steering, responsive handling, and dependable performance.

Shimano's 2x9 gear gearbox provides a wide range of easy-to-use ratios that will let you climb any grade while allowing you to enjoy the ride. All of your cables are protected by internal cable routing.

Liv Avail 2 (2022, Womens)

The Liv Avail 2 2022 is designed for female cyclists and is ideal for solo trips as well as group road rides.

The Liv Avail 2 is a flexible endurance road bike that will let you cover miles with ease. It's comfortable for the long haul, lively on the hills, and confident on the descents. Avail has the most up-to-date endurance frame geometry and an Advanced-grade composite fork with the OverDrive steerer for precision steering and to keep you feeling fresh for longer. For excellent pedalling efficiency, the Cartridge bottom bracket distributes power straight from each pedal stroke to the road.

This bike is designed to last. It's light and balanced, with modern endurance geometry that's tailored to the female shape for a comfortable all-day ride. The superior stiffness of this frameset is achieved without sacrificing compliance. For travelling further and riding longer, the Liv Approach saddle, carbon fork, and ALUXX aluminium tubing are excellent.

Giant Contend 2 (2022)

The Giant Contend 2 2022 Aluminium Road Bike is designed for aspiring cyclists who want to go faster and further. The bike has a balanced road geometry and a frame that was designed expressly to give a balanced all-rounder feel, combining confident rider stance with nimble handling and acceleration.

The Contend 2 also has a smooth, efficient ride quality as well as a rapid, agile sensation on the road. The unique D-Fuse seatpost helps decrease road shocks and vibrations, while the frame and fork clearance allows you to run wider tyres (up to 32mm) for even more comfort.

For aggressive road riders, it's a true all-rounder.

Giant Contend Fastroad SL2 (2022)

The combination of an ALUXX SL aluminium frameset, a carbon composite fork, and a D-Fuse seatpost is light and nimble without sacrificing comfort, smoothing out rougher roads and absorbing road chatter to keep you feeling fresher for longer.

Fast-rolling 700c wheels can accommodate high-volume tyres up to 32mm in width and are tubeless ready, allowing you to switch to tubeless quickly and easily for a smoother ride and the ability to run lower tyre pressures without risking a flat. Powerful disc brakes provide superb all-weather stopping capability, while Shimano's best-value 9-speed groupset, Sora, ensures smooth, consistent gear changing.

FastRoad SL is ideal for commuting and weekend trips due to its easy-to-use integrated rack mounts. The speed of a road bike combined with the mobility of a city bike. What else could you ask for? You get the best of both worlds with the Fastroad SL, so get out there and enjoy the ride.

Cube Attain (2022)

Hit the open road with a bike that is comfortable, has a good turn of speed, and is easy to handle.

All of equipment is included in the Attain, as well as a full carbon fork and disc brakes for excellent all-weather stopping. Shimano's Claris 2x8 gears are known for their dependability, and they offer a wide range of ratios. It has everything you need to get you on your way, including Continental Ultra Sport tyres and a CUBE wheelset.

Cube designed the 6061 disc brake-ready aluminium chassis for the Attain with both comfort and performance in mind. Wherever possible, double-butted tubes save weight without losing strength. Tube joints with smooth welding have a premium, almost organic appearance. The exact accuracy is ensured by the tapered steerer. Slender seatstays and a full carbon fork combine to reduce road stress and vibration, improving rider comfort dramatically.

Liv Avail 1 (2022, Womens)

The Liv Avail 1 is a flexible endurance road bike that will let you cover miles with ease. It's comfortable for the long haul, lively on the hills, and confident on the descents. For precision steering and to keep you fresh for longer, Avail has the newest endurance frame geometry and an Advanced-grade composite fork with the OverDrive steerer.

For excellent pedalling efficiency, the Cartridge bottom bracket distributes power straight from each pedal stroke to the road. It's light and balanced, with modern endurance geometry that's tailored to the female shape for a comfortable all-day ride. The superior stiffness of this frameset is achieved without sacrificing compliance.

For travelling further and riding longer, the Liv Approach saddle, carbon fork, and ALUXX aluminium tubing are excellent. This bike is built for endurance.

Specialized Allez E5 (2022)

The Specialized Allez is the first in its class to make these technologies available to everyone, focusing on weight, refinement, and durability like nothing else in its class. Whether you're new to road cycling, commuting, or looking for a new bike, the Allez is as adaptable as it is performance-packed.

This Allez comes equipped with Shimano's famous 105 shifting, which provides incredible performance and value, as well as robust DT R460 alloy wheels, a new super-comfortable Body Geometry Bridge saddle, and well-protected Espoir Sport tyres. A lightweight bike is not only more comfortable to ride up a hill, but it is also necessary for transporting your road bike. The Allez has a class-leading weight thanks to its new E5 Alloy frame.

The Allez boasts better handling, smoother riding, and lighter in weight thanks to a complete FACT carbon fibre fork that floats over tough chip-seal and carves through corners. The integrated rack and fender attachments on this Allez allow you to shift the weight of your rucksack off your back and onto a lightweight rack. This not only makes for an excellent road bike, but it also allows you to convert it into a quick commuter.

Giant Contend 1 (2022)

The Giant Contend 1 2022 Aluminium Road Bike is designed for aspiring riders aiming to ride a little faster and go a little further. The bike offers a balanced road geometry, with a frame specifically engineered to produce a balanced all-rounder feel, blending confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.

In addition, the Contend 1 offers a smooth, efficient ride quality and a quick, agile feel on the road. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tyres (up to 32mm) to further smooth out the ride. It’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.