Let’s start with the Pendleton Initial Road Bike. We reviewed this bike a while ago, and we couldn’t quite believe just how good value for money it is.

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It’s a difficult task getting a true ‘road’ bike at this price point, and the Pendleton is of excellent build quality with decent components. It’s perhaps a little heavy at 11.5kg, but unless you’re carrying it up multiple flights of stairs each day (or you’re an international climber, obviously), the weight of this Initial shouldn’t hold you back. If you’re looking for something to satisfy your beginners itch, look no further!