Another option for you coming £100 short of the £1000 price tag is Lapierre’s 2014 offering. The Audacio 400 women’s road bike is designed to provide female riders a smooth and comfortable ride, and is especially suited for longer distances.
Accompanying the 7005 aluminium frame is a Lapierre carbon fork with alloy steerer, and full Shimano Tiagra groupset with 3 x 10 speed gearing. The frame finish looks sleek, especially around the headtube with smooth welds and clean lines. The pink highlights may not be to everyone’s taste but it’s a good looking bike none-the-less.
In addition to the Tiagra groupset, the components are good quality named parts including Ritchey seatpost and stem, FSA headset and the popular Selle Italia X1 Flow Lady saddle. All adding up to an incredibly good value bike!
