Another versatile road bike option, the Specialized Dolce Elite X3 EQ 2014 is an endurance bike suitable for leisurely rides and race training.
With it being tricky to find bestseller road bikes under £1000, this one boats a lot of features. With thirty gears, shifting is smooth and the Body Geometry Riva Women’s saddle with extra padding provides all day comfort to the long-distance rider. The X3 comes with space for two water bottles, two alloy Zee cages and a mini-wedgie seat bag as standard, ready for that first ride.