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Even though good road bikes have certain characteristics, finding the best entry level road bike. The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Choosing A Road Bike goes into detail into what you should be looking for when it comes to buying a road bike. However if you’re actually looking for specific road bikes then this is the article you should be looking at. Entry level biker you’re going to want a mixture of quality and value. These 4 road bikes do that and a little bit more.

Raleigh Air Lite
Raleigh bikes have been known for quality for a long time which is also one of the reasons they’ve stayed in business so long. One of the road bikes that has had a good review on this website is the Raleigh Airlite 100. This road bike has a great visual design and looks well made. For a decent road bike under £500 this one is hard to miss.

Vittesse Sprint 21
The Vittesse Sprint 21 road bike is a road bike that needs to be included mainly due to its price but besides that it offers great value for money and a great experience for beginners. With its 21 Shimano gears you’ll have a lot of control over this road bike, it’s a great option if you’re travelling to work every morning or go on the odd trip. It’s hard to go wrong when it’s priced under £200.

Trek SL1000
The Trek SL1000 has been noted by many people to be an excellent choice road bike. It’s £500 price point makes it accessible to beginners and it’s triple gear chain set makes it easier to control. This bike is great because it can easily handle distance rides but as well as that it can perform just as well in your short journeys.

Giant TCR 2 2011
The Giant TCR 2 2011 is one of the most expensive bikes to be recommended on this list with it’s £700 price tag, however if you can afford the extra pounds this could be well worth it. The difference between this bike and the others on this list is that it could easily be used for competitions. Its speed and feel should give you just the buzz you need to get into road biking.
 
A Note On Second Hand Road Bikes
Eventhough I would normally stray from recommending purchasing a second hand bike, mainly due to maintenance problems or the specific price which they’re asking for it, it can actually be a good idea for your first time. Nothing can beat the fresh new bike feeling but sometimes you can get an extremely good price which you’d be mad to turn down.
You can find many good second hand road bikes online. Make sure you ask as many questions you can think of and ensure that the seller is legit. Using services like eBay can help you decide whether a seller is trustworthy or not.

Whether you buy online or not these road bikes come in at extremely affordable prices and are great for entry level bikers. You don’t have to spend a ton to get started with this sport, just a decent road bike and some protective equipment should keep you going a long time. You may have to learn to do a bit of maintenance from time to time but that will come effortlessly if you enjoy the sport.

Overall many people have had some great experiences with the bikes mentioned in this post. Look at your personal preferences and what you’re willing to pay and then sum up all of your options. If you’ve gained an interest in one of the road bikes mentioned then always try and find out as much possible about it, this can be done through reviews or price checking. Have a great day and happy biking!