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Trek 1.2: Best Bikes Under $1000

Bike Radars best road bikes under $1000:

Trek 1.2

"Starter bike? Second bike? It’s up to both jobs"

At the Trek 1.2's heart is that Alpha Aluminum frame. Neatly finished, it offers a solid, confident ride. Solid might actually sound like we mean harsh, but that isn’t the case here – it’s solid as in reliable, predictable. Some cheaper aluminum bikes can, and often do, err on the side of bone shaking, but the 1.2 is pleasingly smooth – the slim seatstays have enough give to iron out too much harshness at the rear and the Bontrager Approved carbon fork aids cushioning at the front end.

The riding position is reasonably upright – thanks to the high, long-ride-friendly front end. The good news with that is that you’re likely to remain comfortable. The wheels too – from Bontrager, Trek’s own component brand – are good. They roll smoothly, feel strong and should prove reliable.And the same goes for the Bontrager tires – they provide a good level of cushioning and decent amounts of grip. If you’ve never ridden a road bike or you’re coming back after an absence and have ‘just’ £650 to spend, chances are you’ll find a lot to like in the Trek 1.2. But the same can be said if you’ve been riding something a few price points up too.

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Cannondale Synapse Sora

BikeRadar Best Bikes Under $1000:

Cannondale Synapse Sora $1,030

The Synapse is typical for a US$1,000 machine, having an aluminum frame, carbon fork with alloy steerer and Shimano’s functional Sora groupset. For a modestly spec’d machine, the ride is reassuring and comfortable. The frame has a shorter top-tube and taller head-tube than Cannondale’s racier bikes, resulting in a slightly upright position.

The comfort is helped by the oversized bar, excellent bar tape, swooping keyhole-shaped seatstays and Schwalbe’s 25mm Lugano tires, their grip allowing you to tackle corners confidently. Cannondale’s own saddle proved popular too, and the result is a bike that takes long rides in its stride and can tackle them at a reasonable lick. It’s excellent for the price, with Cannondale’s experience in producing aluminum frames standing it in good stead.

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