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Cheap road bikes - our pick of the bestGreat value budget bikes under 500, 600 and 750
You could pay a small (or large) fortune for a new bike, but in these cash-strapped times not
everyones looking to spend a four figure sum. Luckily, there are some great value budget bikes
NEWS By BikeRadar UK (/author/BikeRadar+UK/)June 09, 2014 8:00am
You don't have to part with a huge amount of cash to get a decent, entry-level road bike
Russell Burton/Future Publishing
Sensa Romagna Special
Joby Sessions/Future Publishing
Ribble Sportive 7005
Russell Burton/Future Publishing
Dolan Preffisio Apex
Seb Rogers
Scott Speedster S55
Future Publishing
Ribble 7005 Audax/Winter Trainer
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Three stars
Future Publishing
Boardman Road Sport
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Wilier Toni Bevilacqua
Paul Smith www.smithpic.co.uk
Carrera TdF Ltd
Future Publishing
Scott Speedster 60
Robert Smith/Future Publishing
Revolution Sabre
Robert Smith/Future Publishing
B'Twin Triban 5
Robert Smith/Future Publishing
Four stars
Robert Smith/Future Publishing
Five stars
Robert Smith/Future Publishing
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around the 500 mark. If youre a beginner looking for your first road bike, you need look no further.
The entry level bikes below have all scored highly in tests by BikeRadar (/) and Cycling Plus
(http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/cycling/cycling-plus-magazine-subscription
/?ns_campaign=br_news&ns_mchannel=hl&ns_source=bikeradar&ns_linkname=br_news_cyp&ns_fee=0).
Some of the newer or higher-specced models will push you a little bit past that 500 benchmark, although
there are several of last year's bikes still available online at a heavily discounted price even more of a
bargain.
Best road bikes under 500
B'Twin Triban Black 5
RRP 429.99
www.decathlon.co.uk (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-road-bike-black-id_8239801.html)
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Gallic sporting hypermarket Decathlon offers its BTwin Triban 5 Black at a price that almost defies belief. It
has a carbon fork and Shimano (/tags/shimano/)s Sora groupset but have compromises been made
elsewhere to hit this improbable price?
Its light, comfortable and versatile. Want to tackle your first century or sportive (/tags/sportive/)? Perfect.
Riding to work or need a winter trainer? Spot on. We really do think it will be love at first ride. Indeed, the only
problem might be buying one these bikes fly off the shelves as soon as Decathlon gets them, and we can
see why.
Click here to read our full review of the B'Twin Triban 5 Black. (/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-
btwin-triban-5-black-14-48520/)
Revolution Sabre
RRP 429.99
www.edinburghbicycle.com (http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-sabre-14)
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The Revolution Sabre from the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative is a striking black and red number (the colours
of the anarchist flag, fittingly), sporting Revolutions usual star logo.
Out on the road, the Sabre is certainly more comfortable than might be expected for an alloy bike with an
aggressive position, and will be well-suited to more powerful riders. It may not be as revolutionary as the
paint-job would have you believe, but its certainly gone down its own route in terms of beginners' road bikes
and if the Sabre's geometry resembles your existing bike, it would also make an ideal choice for a winter
trainer.
Click here to read our full review of the Revolution Sabre. (/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-
revolution-sabre-13-14-48519/)
Scott Speedster 60
RRP 499
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www.evanscycles.com (http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/speedster-60-compact-2014-road-
bike-ec054457)
Scotts Speedster 60 is the entry-level road bike from a company whose machines compete in the pro peloton
at the very highest level Simon Gerrans and Daryl Impey riding their Scott Foils to stage victory and the
yellow jersey (/gear/category/clothing/jerseys/) early in the 2013 Tour de France.
In conclusion, this Scott would make a great first road bike. Both frame and wheels (/gear/category
/components/wheel-sets/) are relatively light compared with some of its competitors and, while the seat tube
angle is quite steep, the medium height head tube and classic 73-degree head angle stops it from being too
aggressive for less experienced riders.
Click here to read our full review of the Scott Speedster 60. (/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-
scott-speedster-60-14-48518/)
Carrera TdF Ltd
RRP 499
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Buy
now
from:
Halfords (currently 329) (http://www.halfords.com/webapp
/wcs/stores/servlet
/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_810691_langId_-
1_categoryId_165710)
On miles of rural and urban routes, the Carrera was glitch-free and very pleasant to ride. It descends pretty
well and braking was good helped by the fact that it has calliper brakes with metal cartridges rather than the
solid rubber brake blocks found on some other bikes at this price, allowing softer and grippier rubber to be
used.
Click here to read our full review of the Carrera TdF Ltd. (/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-carrera-
tdf-ltd-road-bike-11-44902/)
Best road bikes between 500 - 600
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Scott Speedster S55 (2012)
Buy
now
from:
Paul's Cycles (currently 499.99)
(http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p3974/SCOTT-
SPEEDSTER-S55-%2816-SPEED%29-2012)
A lively and entertaining ride that also has a practical side. The Alex wheels are relatively light for a bike at
this price, and spin up to speed well, aided and abetted by the stiff and lively frame. For a four-season bike
the seat and head angles are quite racy, and the Scott is as happy to hold a tight line as a pure race machine.
Click here to read our full review of the Scott Speedster S55. (/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-scott-
speedster-s55-11-44888/)
Ribble 7005 Audax / Winter Trainer (2012)
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Buy
now
from:
Ribble Cycles (currently 579.95)
(http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p3974/SCOTT-
SPEEDSTER-S55-%2816-SPEED%29-2012)
The level of equipment for the price is simply outstanding. Add to this a great quality if a little dated
aluminium frame and a good Deda fork and you have the perfect winter trainer/ year-round commuter. We
wouldnt be tempted to use it for much more than that, but we cant think of a better value bike for seeing out
the winter.
Click here to read our full review of the Ribble 7005 Audax / Winter Trainer. (/gear/category/bikes
/road/product/review-ribble-winter-trainer-12-45501/)
Ribble Sportive 7005 (2012)
RRP 595.95
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Buy
now
from:
Ribble Cycles (currently 595.95)
(http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bbd/road-track-bike/ribble-
sportive-7005?part=BB13RIBSPORTIVE7005)
The basic spec Ribble Sportive costs 581.95 with full Shimano Sora groupset complete with chainset and
brakes, but we made a few minor changes, going for a Deda stem and bar which fitted the look perfectly, a
Selle Italia saddle and Continental Ultra Sport tyres (/gear/category/components/tyres/). The Sportive
balances the needs of comfort and performance well. It would make an ideal first road bike, and, given how
comfortable it is, a fine sportive machine.
Click here to read our full review of the Ribble Sportive 7005. (/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-
ribble-sportive-7005-12-46015/)
Boardman Road Sport
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www.halfords.com (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet
/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_875977_langId_-1_categoryId_165710)
Should red really be quickest, then the Boardman Road Sport ought to fly. Its a brilliant bright red, none of
your namby-pamby burgundy. This is a bike that screams rather than whispers, that turns heads, whose looks
belie its modest price.
Click here to read our full review of the Boardman Road Sport. (/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product
/review-boardman-road-sport-13-47150/)
Wilier Toni Bevilacqua
RRP 599
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www.wilierbikes.co.uk (http://www.wilierbikes.co.uk/2012/bike_range.php?BikeModels=3)
To mark 105 years in business, Italian brand Wilier are moving in on the fixie scene with their own
well-executed interpretation named after Antonio Toni Bevilacqua, a 1950s double track world champion.
Click here to read our full review of the Wilier Toni Bevilacqua. (/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-
wilier-bikes-toni-bevilacqua-12-45910/)
Best road bikes between 600 - 750
Dolan Preffisio Apex (2012)
RRP 749.99
Buy now
from:
Dolan Bikes (currently 612.99) (http://www.dolan-
bikes.com/dolan-preffisio-aluminium-road-bike.html)
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At heart, the Preffisio is a modern take on the old-fashioned training bike, a machine for grizzled roadmen
with chiselled thighs to ride on five-hour epics through the worst weather.
Click here to read our full review of the Dolan Preffisio Apex. (/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-
dolan-preffisio-apex-12-46574/)
Sensa Romagna Special (2013)
RRP 754.99
Buy now
from:
Merlin Cycles (689.99) (http://www.merlincycles.com
/sensa-romagna-custom-road-bike-58987.html)
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Your money buys a beautifully finished hydroformed and double-butted aluminium frame showroom glitz
with smooth welds and neat graphics. If you want a quick sportive or race bike, the Sensa is fantastic value.
Click here to read our full review of the Sensa Romagna Special. (/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product
/review-sensa--romagna-special-12-46600/)
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